HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-30-70 CCMMinutes 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
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