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2008 Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvened
April 29, 2008
The Reconvened Meeting of the 2008 Board of Appeal and Equalization was called to order by
Mayor Slavik at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April
29, 2008. This meeting was reconvened from April 15, 2008.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Black, Hewitt, Stein, Willis, Murdock,
and Bildsoe.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Assessor Hebert, Supervisor Olsson,
Commercial Appraiser Pidde, Appraisers Kingsbury, Bowman, and Vander Linden, Assessment
Appraiser Assistant Johnsen, Police Chief Goldstein, Administrative Services Director Portner,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
City Assessor Hebert stated the Council has received written recommendations on appeals
received at the Board of Equalization meeting conducted on April 15.
Ron Miller, 5925 Vicksburg Lane, stated he filed an appeal, and staff reviewed his property.
However, staff is recommending no change in the proposed 2008 estimated market value of
441,000. He stated he could probably sell this property for $350,000 but not $441,000. He
acknowledged he has five acres, but he feels the land is of less value than neighboring properties.
City Assessor Hebert stated that the average price per acre is $70,000 in that area; therefore, the
value of his property without the house is $350,000. She added that Mr. Miller is renting his
property for $1,500 per month. The current value of the income plus the land would result in a
value in excess of the assessment.
Councilmember Bildsoe led the Council in a brief discussion regarding Report No. 2 (PID 01-
118-22-41-0025), and he requested that the 2008 estimated market value be increased to
350,000 based on the comparables in the area.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
confirm the recommendations of staff for the properties contained in the packet materials, with
the exception of Report No. 2 where 2008 estimated market value would be increased to
350,000. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Board of Equalization 1 of 2 April 29, 2008
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik declared the meeting adjourned at :25 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, Clerk
Adopted Minutes Board of Equalization 2 of 2 April 29, 2008