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Document: CC MINUTES 06281966
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.
IF
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ttpon motion by Councilman Bailey seconded by Councilman Dougherty it was
moved that the meeting of the Board of Reveiw be closed.
Voting on the Motions
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Bailey, Sorenson
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Mayor
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