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2007 Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvened
April 24, 2007
The Reconvened Meeting of the 2007 Board of Appeal and Equalization was called to order by
Mayor Slavik at 5:37 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April
24, 2007. This meeting was reconvened from April 10, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Black, Hewitt, Stein, Willis, Murdock,
and Bildsoe (arrived at 5:55 p.m.). .
COTiTNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Assessor Bye, Senior Appraiser Olsson,
Appraisers Kingsbury, Bowman, and Vander Linden, Commercial Appraiser Hebert, Part -Time
Appraiser Pidde, Public Works Director Cote, Administrative Services Director McGann, and
City Clerk Engdahl.
City Assessor Bye stated the council has received written recommendations from staff on
appeals received at the Board of Equalization meeting conducted on April 10.
Chris Swingley, 2780 Evergreen Lane, disputed his estimated market value on his property that
he purchased in 2001. He explained when he purchased the home, he intended to tear down the
home and rebuild but was informed that it wouldn't be possible as the lot was too restrictive.
Therefore, they remodeled the home. He stated the land value is too high in comparison to other
similar sized lots and thus the resale value of the lot. He met with staff, and a small adjustment
was made to the initial valuation. He stated the comparable properties that staff reviewed are
twice the size of his property, and he is concerned about inconsistencies in lot values around the
lake. His market value has been overextended in comparison to other properties.
er Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to confirm
the recommendation of staff for Mr. Swingley's property. With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to confirm
recommendations of staff for the remainder of the properties contained in the packet materials.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adi ournment
Mayor Slavik declared the meeting adjourned 6:01 m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, ty Clerk