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Minutes of the Lake Elmo Board of Reviews - Tuesday June 30, 1970 Present: Abercrombie, Friedrich, Park and Mehsikomer Absent: Brockman, Watson and Shervheim. Meeting called to order at 10:45AM by Councilman Abercrombie. It was explained to the visitors that we did not have a quorum so that we would have to take notes of the meeting and a decision would. be made at a later meeting of the Village Council. Company Employees represented by Bill Langlois and Dick Brost. A copy of a tax breakdown was given to each member and Mr. Langlois explained that he agreed with the evaluation of the buildings but felt that the land values plus the land improvement values were excessive. 3M would agree that since the Village chose to call in the state to assist in the evaluation that we should accept their value of $1000 per acre. Assessor Park explained that the land values were arrived at after considering other lands which bad a similar character and that the base of $600.00 was not arbitrary. Mrs. Randolph Norton appeared before the hearing in her own behalf. 2325 Deer Pond Trail, Mrs. Norton explained that the cost of her home was actually $23,000, in 1968. The house was a 3 room dwelling with only 1040 sq.ft. of living space. The tact of 4700 seemed to her to be excessive. Assessor Park explained the assessing procedure and offeked to go to the Norton dwelling and make a new appraisal. Mrs. Norton accepted the offer realizing that this action could affect the 1971 tent. Norton attempted to introduce comparisons between her home and some of those in her immediate area and was informed tba t this was not legal. In order for such evidence to be presented tRo person named had to be informed and had a right to be heard. Mrs. Norton advised that she was not satisfied and would take the matter further. Mm. Davis of Lot 8 Arvold Acres gsked the assessor the amount of the evaluation on this lot. Figure quoted was $6,c0o. Mr. Davis introduced a letter from Whitman -Smith showing proof of sale of the lot for $5,000. Mr. Davis requested that he be informed of Council action so that he can, if necessary pursue this further. Mr. Jack Kinney represented Wicker Realty for the home and property at 3995 Lake Demontreville Road. Lot 18 Block 7 Bergman Addition. Mr. Kinney felt that the tax of $1155, on this home was excessive. He attemped to bring in samples from other tax districts as comparisons. The Council pointed out that if comparisons were to be made that the individuals mentioned must be informed and have an opportunity to be heard. These references would be studied by the County Assessors Office. Mr. Kinney was also informed that the assessor did not establish tax but only set the evaluation. Since the assessor had a value of 931,000 and he had the value or a selling price of $$5,000 we had no problem. All visitors were advised that they would be advised the decision. Meeting adjourned at 3:30PM. Respectfully submitted Donald Mehsikomer Village Clerk Lake Elmo, Minnesota