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Mounds View City Council Page Regular Meeting March 22, 1 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no special order of business scheduled for this meeting. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Lawrence Martin, 5207 Brighton Lane stated that his taxes had gone up 19.2% Mr. Martin stated that he had spoken to the Mayor previously regarding this subject and was told that the first statement that he had received from the County had erroneous figures, but that new statements would be mailed out. Mr. Martin stated that he had spoken to several people at the County and was advised to take this information to the City Council as they were responsible for the escalation of the market values. Mr. Martin wanted to know why his taxes were increased by such a large amount and indicated that there must be something wrong. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained to Mr. Martin that the City does not assess property. Acting Mayor Blanchard stated that the County assesses the property. Mr. Martin stated that his- valuation went from $79, 300 to $89,500 on his home and that he had made no improvements, just maintenance. Mr. Martin stated that the County was not helpful and the County continued to tell hill that it was the City's problem. Councilmember Rickaby stated that there is a process to follow printed on the tax statement. Mr. Martin stated that he did not go to the abatement hearing. Acting Mayor Blanchard suggested to Mr. Martin that ,he call the County approximately every half hour until he received an answer. Mr. Martin stated that every time he called the County he talked to a different person and had received several different answers, but for the most part he was instructed to talk to the City Council. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, asked Mr. Martin if he were available to come into City Hall on Tuesday and she would contact the County for him and would receive an answer to his questions. Orduno stated that erroneous statements had been sent out, but figures should have been corrected on newly issued statement. Orduno further stated that simple maintenance would not increase his taxes to that extent. Acting Mayor Blanchard wished Mr. Martin well in finding out some answers when he and the City Administrator contacted the County on Tuesday. Frank Gabrysh, 2832 County Road J, stated that his taxes went from $1900 to $4000. Mr. Gabrysh stated that his valuation was $112,000 then $109, 000 ar� now to $111,000. Mr. Gabrysh stated there is less property now than before.