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<br />Grace Axelson <br />14602 Finale Street N. #327 <br />Hugo MN 55038 <br /> <br />RE: Goodview Ave Project Landowner Appeal <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council members, <br /> <br />I am writing to appeal the Goodview Avenue project assessment amount on our family property located <br />at 12317 Goodview Avenue N. Compared to the rest of the independent dwellings that reside on <br />Goodview, I feel the assessment on our property is unreasonable and in excess. Our residence is being <br />unfairly assessed in a “future state” of 5.5 residences. Therefore, I am requesting that you reconsider <br />the assessment on this property and lower it based on the three arguments below. <br /> <br />Shooting Range protection act​ ​Fifteen years ago, the Minnesota legislature enacted the shooting <br />range protection act. Thus requiring landowners around shooting ranges not be allowed to build or <br />construct any type of structures around the 750-foot perimeter without making the gun club out of <br />compliance with the rule. This makes the land I own only 45% buildable. As a property owner, this has <br />undermined the ability to sell or develop as one normally would, taking a considerable discount in <br />market value as to what other lots would sell for in the surrounding community. Therefore, we see the <br />individual assessment of $18,700 (assessed as 5.5 units) not accurate as our marketable property is a <br />lot less. This road (a main thorough way through the community) does not change any of the above and <br />will not increase the market value of this property because of this acreage loss. <br /> <br />Land is in one PID and should be assessed as one ​ Contrary to the City’s resolution 2013-19 the <br />landowner feels that the lot cannot be viewed in the same capacity as other properties “Units” on <br />Goodview using the method of assessment model under this resolution. The “single owner” does not <br />get 5.5 units more use out of the street than any other neighbor would by paying at 1 unit. The <br />property is used in a farming operation and is in programs to fit that definition. This resolution is <br />presumptuous and not based on the facts in this situation. <br /> <br />Best use of the land ​ Our family has owned this property since 1910. We have no intention of <br />subdividing or selling in smaller units. Our desire is to support open green spaces and continue to be <br />the owner of this property in the community. Goodview is an arterial road that feeds new building <br />developments and supports all of Hugo. We have been told many times that people enjoy driving by our <br />property and they hope it stays that way. <br /> <br />To conclude, we believe you have the authority to offer some relief in the assessment that is realistic <br />based on all the points above. Our property is carrying the weight of this assessment even though it will <br />not increase the market value of our property because of the loss of the 750-foot perimeter. We have <br />been good neighbors in the community and hope that you will take the time necessary to review and <br />reassess our property to a more tolerable level. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Grace Axelson | John Axelson POA