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Board of Review Meeting Minutes <br /> • April 10, 2001 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 1 Julie Osipenko, 3417 Everest Street, stated she believes the evaluation of her property is too <br /> 2 high. <br /> 3 Ms. Doolittle stated the increase of Ms. Osipenko's property was average. She advised that the <br /> 4 property is a 1,250 square foot rambler at $181,000. Hennepin County reviewed the property in <br /> 5 1997 so the records should be accurate. Ms. Doolittle reported there were several sales of similar <br /> 6 sized properties and she believes the value looks reasonable but may be on the high side. She <br /> 7 stated if Ms. Osipenko would like them to walk through the property, she would be happy to do <br /> 8 so. She stated homes of similar sizes are selling a little lower but Ms. Osipenko's home has had <br /> 9 some improvements after being damaged in the tornado. <br /> 10 Ms. Osipenko stated they have made no recent improvements. <br /> 11 Ms. Doolittle stated there are sales to support the value and asked if she wants to have the <br /> 12 property reinspected. <br /> 13 Mayor Cavanaugh stated based on the information received, it appears to be a fair appraisal. <br /> 14 However, the Assessor will visit the house if Ms. Osipenko so requests. <br /> 65 Ms. Osipenko stated she thinks if they walk through the house, they will raise the value even <br /> , higher. <br /> 17 Mayor Cavanaugh explained the valuation is based on what other similar houses in St. Anthony <br /> 18 are selling for. <br /> 19 Ms. Osipenko stated they have an old furnace, no air conditioner, and since 1985 they have made <br /> 20 no improvements. She stated she has no idea what she could sell the house for and has no plans <br /> 21 to sell it. Ms. Osipenko reviewed the past valuations of her property. <br /> 22 Mayor Cavanaugh stated based on the information he has received, he supports the valuation but <br /> 23 the Assessor has indicated a willingness to look at the house. He again asked Ms. Osipenko if <br /> 24 she would like the house reinspected. <br /> 25 Councilmember Sparks asked Ms. Doolittle if she feels the valuation is a little high. <br /> 26 Ms. Doolittle stated they reviewed two similar sales. She reviewed the particulars of those sales <br /> 27 and square footages, stating they support the valuation of$180,000. She stated she understands <br /> 28 Ms. Osipenko is reluctant to have someone walk through her property, however, she believes it <br /> 29 would be beneficial to review the property. <br /> 30 Mayor Cavanaugh stated the consensus of the Board of Review is to ask the Assessor to visit the <br /> Wproperty. <br />