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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF REVIEW <br />CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />COUNCIL MINUTES <br />APRIL 5, 1993 <br />Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and <br />Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Assessor Todd Smith was also <br />present. <br />The purpose of the meeting was to conduct the annual Board of <br />Review. <br />Mike Bali, 6291 Red Maple Lane explained that he has already met <br />with Mr. Smith regarding the valuation placed on his property. <br />He noted that his proposed valuation for payable 1994 is <br />$113,000.00. He felt that was not fair when compared to his <br />neighbors valuation. Mr. Ball noted that there are no trees on <br />his property and he felt that this greatly affected the value. <br />He also stated that he felt the new housing addition to the north <br />of his property detracts from the value of his property. Mr. <br />Ball explained that he wanted fairness in the valuation process. <br />Mr. Smith explained that he has made arrangements to meet with <br />Mr. Ball and completely review the value placed on his property. <br />Mr. Smith noted that Colonial Woods is a unique area and it is <br />difficult to determine valuations. He will take a "serious" look <br />at the entire Colonial Woods area and will try to obtain more <br />equalization in that system. If abatements are to be made, <br />letters will be sent to affected property owners and copies sent <br />to the City. <br />Mr. Ball asked what is a special taxing district. Mr. Smith <br />explained. Mr. Ball asked why the taxes for the special taxing <br />district increased 58%. Mr. Smith and the City Council did not <br />have an answer to this question. <br />Glenn Bowen, 6873 Black Duck Drive explained that his concern was <br />PAGE 1 <br />101 <br />