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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-02-1977 SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL FETING June 2, 1977 A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by ''Mayor Wilde at 7:40 P. K. in the Council Chambers c.: the Public Works Building, 14900 Twenty- third Avenue North, Plymouth, on June 2, 1977, PRESENT: Mayor Wilde, Councilmen Hunt, Neils and Spaeth, Assessor Martin Wslsh, Appraisers Milte Carroll and Richard. Marks and Deputy Hennepin County Assessor Richard Bekin. ABSENT: Cowtci1man SeIboid. BOARD OF REVIEW The City Council sitting as the 1977 Board of P -?view in accordance with Minnesota State Law convened At 7:40 P.M. on June 2, 1977 to review the assessment roll and the revaluation of all real property within the City, to hear, thoe:!! citizens who have questions with respect to their assessments, and to mgr any adjustments which they feel are warranted, based on their independent revier,. Klayor Wilde introduced the Council, staff and Deputy Hennepin County Assessor, Mayor Hilde explained that notice of the meeting was pl;blisheJ in the City's official newspaper, the New Hope -Plymouth Post, and notices were also posted within the community. He explained the procedure for the evening's hearing and pointed out that final determinations would not be made tonight, but at a future meeting within the twenty days allotted by law. Assessor Walsh explained the equalization process, ratio studies and how their application affects properties in Plymouth. The hearing for the Board of Review was opened at 7:50 P.M. Mrs. Sharon Taraos, 1820 Peony Lane (Plat 44227, assessedaF- et value was 101 higher than the built in May, 1976. She claimed this incrtase was review and reappraisal of their property. Parcel 6600), stated their purchase price of their ht)me excessive and requested MOTION was made by Councilman Hun, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct the Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject property and report back to Council on June 20. Motion carried, four ayes. Mr. Ge;.rge Zenanko, 12850 - 28th Avenue N. (Plat 43035, Parcel 1500), market va'iue b6g,50D, ated there was a discrepancy of $12,000-816,000 between the assessed market value of his home and his neighbors' homes and he requested review and reappraisal of his property. MOTION was made by 01incilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Hunt, Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject report back to Council on June 20. Motion carried four ayes. 104- to di rect the property and SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 2, 1977 Page 105 Ms. 1400, Vast l iou. 2739 upland Court, presidert of the Shenandoah Nomeowno!rs SoRat mi, ques coned what level of government determined that town houses shall, pay the same grill rate as single-family homes in spite of the fact that the) pay special assessments for maintenance of streets, and common ground. The Assessor replied It is determined by State Law in Chapter 473 of the Minnesota Statutes, Mss.. Donna NindemAnn, 15816 - 27th Avenue N. (Plat $4578, Parcel 5050). claimed the purchase price of her home was inflated and as a result she is being assessed at a higher rate than neighbors with comparable homes. She also stated one of her decks serves as a sidewalk and she has had drainage problems on her lot that further devalue her hems. She requested review and reappraisal of her property. MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct the Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject property and report back to Council on June 20. Motion carried, four ayes. Mr. Bernard Gilvi,^, 10140 -28th Avenue No. 44290. Parcel 2025), questioned the 10% increase in the market value of his home this year since no improve- ments had been made. The Assessor replied the general increase in market values this year has been 10% due to inflation and Plymouth has experienced an even greater increase than neighboring communities. Mr. Dean Swanson, 18305 Highway 55 (Plat t increase in his home's valuation since he has not made any improvements to review and reappraisal of his property. 414568, Parcel 8400), stated he felt in the, last two years was excessive the home in 25 years. He requested MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded 5y Councilman Neils, to direct the Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject property and report back to Council on June 20. Mr. L. McLaughlin, 520 Pinewood (Plat 44570, Parcel 1000). stated his home w ch was $7l t- i -n 1964 for 417,000 has a market value of $51,300 in 1977. He feels the home is aver -valued since he has been unsuccessful for the past five years in trying to sell his home at the assessed market value. He requested review and reappraisal of his property. MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Neils, to Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject and report back to Council on June 20. Mr. Marc W. Arderson, hi" s Fio se was no;. yet in 1976 tc $71,500 in of his property. direct the property 12105 - 54th Avenue N. (Plat 44296, Parcel 1500), stated completed and felt the increase in valuation from $56,700 1977 was too great. He requested review and reappraisal MOTION oas made by Councilman Hurt, seconded by Councilman Neils$ the Assessor to review his appraisal and its applicacior on the property and report back to Council on June 20. to direct subject SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 2. 1977 Page 106 Mr. Gbanem Hi i al , 12212 Highway 55 (Plat 43881. Parcel 6400) . stated tie port—Rased his in 1971 for $21,900 and its 1977 market value is 545.900. He claimed he could not sell, the home for this price because of its undesirable location on Highway 55. He requested review and reappraisal of his property. MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct the Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject property and report back to Council on June 20. Notion carried, four ayes. Mrs. Theodore Kluc.., 18912 Cc my Road 47 (Plat 43706, Parcel 5500), claimed the valuation of .600 on the small triangular piece of property that is adjacent to her property in Maple Grove is too high since she has been informed the grope -ty is unbuildable. She requested review and reappraisal of her property. MUTTON was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Neils, F. direct the Assessor to re-iew his appraisal and its application on the subject property and to di-ect the Building Inspector to determine if the property is buildable and r!port back to Council on June 20. Motion carried, fo,ir ayes. Mr. Tho-nas C. Davison, 17005 - 9th Avenue N. (plat 43980, Parcel 4200). statedted Jncee bo'ugiit h i s home in 1973, the market value has increased on the average of 16.75% per year, for a total of 67% over four years. He felt this increase was excessive and requested review and reappraisal of his property. MOTION ,.vas made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct the Assessor to review his appraisal and its application on the subject property ane report back to Council on June 20. Motion carried. four ayes. The Assessor stated that he had been informed today by Rauenhors° Corporation that they had not had time to review their 1977 property valuations since they had r,nE been addressed correctly and were not received in time. They wishp%i to be included in the second hearing on June 20. The hearing was closed at 8:40 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. 06- Loretta Garrity City Clerk