CC BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES 06281966

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BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES June 28, 1966 The adjourned meting of the Board of Review was called to Order by the Mayor at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday June 28, 1966. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson Absent: None Also Present: Village Attorney, David Doty Village Assessor, James Shaughnessy Village Manager, .John Printon The Mayor called for any correspondence directed to the Board of Review. Village Assessor James Shaughnessy presented several documents dating from the last Board of Review meeting and a certified letter recently received, all from a Mrs. Evanson, property owner at 35th Avenue and Silver Lake Road. The property in question is described as Lot 5, Block 6, Gardena Acres. The t Board was advised that the property was placed at an assessed value of $220.00 in 1960 and raised in the ensuing years to a value of $1732.00 in 1966. It was pointed out that Hennepin County has re-valued all property in the Village in 1962. Mr. Shaughnessy explained to the Board that the full and true value of the Evanson property was placed at $4330.00 with a market value of $12,990.00. It was his feeling that lot values in the Village were in excess of $5,000.00 and that the Evanson tract would divide into four lots. Mr. Rosso appearing for Mrs. Evanson stated that the sheer embankments on the North and South sides of the property fronting on Belden Drive would not allow for the full development of the property as assessed. The Assessor stated that permits could be issued for buildings on the property with min- imum development costs. Mr. Rosso also protested assessments placed against the property for storm sewer. Mayor O'Connor informed Mr. Rosso that the Board would only consider real estate valuations at this time. Councilman Dougherty asked the assessor if the valuation placed on the Evanson property was comparable to other similar properties. The assessor stated the valuation was actually below platted lots. Councilman Springer stated he felt that the values placed in 1960 and subsequent years were not equitable and that the 1966 valuation brought the property value to a realistic figure. Councilman Sorenson and Councilman Bailey both stated that they felt a valuation of $12,990.00 was a fair market value of the property. Mayor O'Connor stated that the Village Council had directed the assessor to equalize properties in the Village and that the 1966 valuation given the property was reasonable and fair. Mr . Rosso stated that the property should be valued as one lot and that the owner had been a tax payer for over twenty years and should be given some consideration. He also stated that he felt the property should be val- ued at the 1964 valuation. There being no further discussion, Councilman Bailey moved and seconded by Councilman Sorenson that the request for change in valuation on lot 5, Block 6, Gardena Acres be denied. Motion Carried.