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The Local Board of Review Process <br /> Value notices were mailed during the beginning of March. Taxpayers with value or <br /> classification concerns should contact the assessor's office. During the initial <br /> conversation the property owner may discuss their concerns and review sales <br /> information with an appraiser. The majority of callers, approximately 70 — 75 percent, <br /> are satisfied after a conversation with an appraiser. If additional attention is necessary <br /> the appraiser will review the property. Last year 23 properties were reviewed before the <br /> local board, nine of which required a field inspection. There were seven taxpayers that <br /> appeared before the board last year: <br /> One appeared to state his satisfaction with the job performed by the appraiser who <br /> reviewed his property <br /> • Two appealed by letter <br /> • Four appealed in person <br /> In order for a taxpayer to appeal to the county board they must first appeal to the local <br /> board either in person or in writing. <br /> The board has the authority to increase, decrease, or make no action on individual <br /> valuations. The total reduction must not reduce the aggregate assessment by more <br /> than one percent or none of the adjustments will be allowed. The board cannot <br /> increase or decrease by percentage all of the assessments in a district by class. The <br /> board may reconvene within 20 days. A majority of the board members are required to <br /> attend a reconvene. Enclosed are.additional duties and information for local boards as <br /> provided by the Minnesota Property Tax Administrators Manual, which is prepared by <br /> the Minnesota Department of Revenue Property Tax Division. <br /> If you have any questions or concerns.please.contact me at 612-348-8641.. <br />