HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-10-2007 BOEAdopted Minutes
2007 Board. of Appeal and Equalization
April 10, 2007
The meeting of the Plymouth City Council sitting as the 2007 Board of Appeal and Equalization
was called to order by Mayor Slavik at 5:36 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard, on April 10, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Murdock, Black, Stein, and
Willis.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Assessor Bye, Senior Appraiser Olsson,
Commercial Appraiser Hebert, Appraisers Kingsbury, Bowman, and VanderLinden, Part -Time
Appraiser Pidde, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten,
Administrative Services Director McGann, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Donald Colleen Stauffenecker, 15510 6th Avenue North, stated his estimated market value
increased from $281,300 to $320,000. He stated this valuation is too high, and he noted that
homes in his neighborhood have been for sale, but they weren't sold. He requested clarification
on why the valuation increased almost $40,000 in one year.
Curt Swanson, of Swanson Homes, spoke of his vacant lots in the Seven -Greens neighborhood
which feels are valued higher than what he's selling them for.
Mary Restrepo, 3690 Weston Lane North, stated she purchased her home in 2003 for $541,475,
and the 2007 estimated market value is $638,300. She explained she is a real estate agent, and
she completed a market analysis on her property. Homes that are comparable to her home have
sold in the $500,000 price range, and that range is where her home should be valued. She
wouldn't be able to sell her home at the estimated market value.
Peter Tysdal, 3015 East Medicine Lake Boulevard, voiced concern on his estimated market value
increased from last year by 19.1% ($375,000 to $446,700).
Hongyi Duan, 16435 43rd Avenue North, stated in the past four years, her estimated market value
has increased 36%. She noted that her estimated market value is decreasing from $395,700 to
392,700; however, based on comparable homes in her neighborhood that have been for sale
recently, her valuation should be approximately $380,000.
An unidentified resident stated taxes should be based upon services rendered versus the
estimated market value of a home. He requested the Council to work with the Legislature in
changing the property tax system.
Adopted Board of Equalization Minutes
April 10, 2007
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City Assessor Bye read into. the record the following property owners who have contacted staff
by letter or facsimile prior to this evening's meeting:
1.-- - - Robert and Jacqueline Kohns'-12820-54th Avenue North G0-118-22-11-0015)- -
2. Darrell Grauvitte, 10315 Bass Lake Road (01-118-22-31-0001 and 01-118-22-31-
0017)
3. Todd Ringhouse, 18220 P Avenue North (31-118-22-42-0026)
4. Chris Swingley, 2780 Evergreen Lane North (23-118-22-43-0005)
5. Shawn Shrawney/Twila Keim, 4210 Oakview Lane North (14-118-22-23-0017)
6. Nate Nelson/Sara Fletcher, 3635 Yuma Lane (17-118-22-44-0049)
7. H.I. Enterprises, Inc., 2995 Harbor Lane North (22-118-22-32-0018)
8. Clinton Asche, 18005 20th Avenue North (30-118-22-13-0024)
9. Habib Taiik, 13990 42-d Avenue North (15-118-22-22-0018)
10. Debra Larson, 5600 Vagabond Lane North .(06-118-22-31-0003)
Mayor Slavik stated the Board of Appeal and Equalization would reconvene on April 24, 2007 at
5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Adjournment
i Mayor Slavik declared the Board of Appeal and Equal tion eetin recesse at • 2 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl,1 y Clerk