HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05-01-1995 BOECITY OF PLYMOUTH
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1995 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW
MAY 19 1995
The 1995 Board of Review of the City of Plymouth was reconvened by Mayor Tierney at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on May 1,
1995.
PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Wold, Edson, Helliwell, and Lymangood.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Anderson and Granath.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Finance
Director Hahn, City Assessor Bye, Senior Appraiser Olsson, Appraiser Carroll, Appraiser
McCormick, Appraiser Kingsbury, Commercial Appraiser Zent, and City Clerk Ahrens.
Mayor Tierney noted that the City Council has received staff reports relating to each
property for which objections were received at the April 10 Board of Review.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood,
to individually discuss Reports 1, 6, 7, 23 and 35, and to approve values for all other
parcels as recommended by staff-
Name/Address PIN 1995 Value Action
Fred Salmon
9818 10th Ave. N. 36-118-22-11-0013 84,900 81,500
Don/Kathy Walsh
4600 Glacier Lane N. 09-118-22-44-0053 166,200 No Change
John Ehlen
3255 Rosewood Lane N. 22-118-22-14-0041 427,300 No Change
Sverre Pederson
1320 Urbandale Lane N. 30-118-22-34-0025 212,000 No Change
David Bardal
18540 6th Ave. N. 31-118-22-31-0039 254,500 241,800
Thomas Hagen
2405 Black Oaks Lane N. 29-118-22-12-0016 238,500 No Change
Timothy Hanson
2705 Vagabond Lane N. 19-118-22-34-0030 147,500 No Change
Stephen/Cathy Kaufman
4490 Forestview Lane N. 11-118-22-43-0026 139,300 No Change
John Tonsager
620 Niagara Lane N. 33-118-22-13-0028 81,300 77,500
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Duane Stobbe
11210 12th Ave. N. 35-118-22-11-0037 304,000 275,500
11215 12th Ave. N. 35-118-22-11-0031 217,000 175,000
Alina Vrabel
3045 Urbandale Lane N. 19-118-22-31-0006 145,300 No Change
William Schneerman
310 Lanewood Lane N. 33-118-22-42-0020 108,700 No Change
Camille Jahnke
15788 27th Ave. N. 21-118-22-33-0195 68,500 No Change
Marcello/Erika Andrade
16130 22nd Place N. 29-118-22-14-0072 206,300 No Change
Labie/De Bleeckere
3950 Niagara Lane N. 16-118-22-42-0009 170,300 No Change
Don Schlais
2940 Urbandale Lane N. 19-118-22-31-0028 179,700 177,000
Grigoriy Moroshek
5070 Arrowood Lane N. 11-118-22-14-0115 114,800 112,200
John Sullivan
4015 Minnesota Lane N. 16-118-22-42-0013 154,400 150,900
Keith/Charlotte Dickerson
2640 Urbandale Lane N. 19-118-22-34-0006 152,200 No Change
Thomas/Jean Hillstrom
1625 Ranier Circle N. 30-118-22-42-0024 147,000 No Change
Russell Iverson
12000 49th Place N. 11-118-22-24-0083 211,700 No Change
Ronald/Judy Olson
121 Balsam lane N. 31-118-22-44-0020 72,900 42,100
Greg Riniker/Jerrine Moerke
18305 Highway 55 18-118-22-21-0029 98,000 No Change
Michael Nixon
2810 Urbandale Lane N. 19-118-22-34-0001 163,700 157,400
Earl/Mary Hanke
11710 28th Ave. N. 23-118-22-42-0007 151,700 No Change
Di Weng
11290 50th Place N. 11-118-22-14-0097 137,300 136,000
Rangesh/Avanika Shah
15300 47th Ave. N. 09-118-22-31-0069 144,500 No Change
Mary Hayes
300 Zircon Lane N. 31-118-22-32-0027 168,700 No Change
David Hagen
10715 39th Ave. N. 13-118-22-32-0073 163,200 154,700
Robert Putnam
10813 48th Ave. N. 12-118-22-32-0023 98,700 No Change
Louis/Judith Labeck
10725 39th Ave. N. 13-118-22-32-0072 140,900 No Change
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Clarence Hoekstra
10540 43rd Ave. N. 13418-22-21-0193 74,300 No Change
Gary Hadley
16220 25th Ave. N. 29-118-22-12-0042 309,500 300,900
Kevin Aplin
950 Minnesota Lane N. 33-118-22-13-0005 98,600 96,400
Leonard Goldman
1141 Xene Lane N. 32-118-22-11-0029 102,800 No Change
Martin/Lynne Gardner
320 Brockton Lane N. 31-118-22-32-0025 201,500 196,100
Kevin Horn
18615 29th Ave. N. 19-118-22-34-0024 191,400 179,300
Robert Auld
12655 31st Ave. N. 23-118-22-23-0006 254,800 250,400
James/Leslie Driscoll
16015 24th Ave. N. 29-118-22-11-0031 295,800 289,000
Kevin O'Connor
18206 24th Ave. N. 30-118-22-12-0004 172,700 No Change
Betty Dugan
2415 Urbandale Lane N. 30-118-22-21-0027 197,600 180,800
Jacqueline Ulwelling
17620 25th Ave. N. 30-118-22-11-0026 144,000 139,400
Ziv Liberman
4645 Vinewood Lane N. 10-118-22-43-0047 296,600 No Change
Lee Larsen
335 Zinnia Lane N. 34-118-22-31-0022 94,100 92,000
Motion carried, five ayes.
Michael Swanson, 6000 Kirkwood Lane North, (02-118-22-24-0011)
Michael Swanson, 6000 Kirkwood Lane North, summarized his appeal made at the
April 10 Board of Review meeting. He requested that his 1994 estimated market value be
reduced to $117,000, and his 1995 value be reduced to $123,000.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood,
to direct staff to contact Hennepin County to request that the estimated market value for
1994 be reduced to $117,000 and to reduce the estimated market value for 1995 to
124,000.
Councilmember Edson said that his motion to reduce the parcel value is influenced by Mr.
Swanson prevailing in previous tax court action on this parcel.
Motion carried, five ayes.
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Allen and Mary Jo Asmus, 2545 Troy Lane North, (30-118-22-21-0019)
Mr. and Mrs. Asmus, 2545 Troy Lane North, summarized their appeal and requested that
their value be reduced from $160,900 to $140,500. Mrs. Asmus presented information
supplied by two real estate companies. She said the information indicates that the market
value of the property is between $153,000 and $154,000. However, she believes that the
City's assessed value should be about 90 to 95 percent of market value. She also provided
information about recent sales where the properties sold for more than the City's assessed
value. She noted that the comparables provided by staff have four bedrooms, whereas,
their property has three bedrooms and a den.
Assessor Bye stated that if the den is large enough and has a closet, it could be considered
a bedroom.
In response to a question by Councilmember Edson, Mr. Asmus stated they purchased the
home for $132,000 in 1986.
Mrs. Asmus stated that when they purchased the home, the window seals were broken,
the bathroom floor needed replacement, and underground water problems had not been
disclosed.
MOTION was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, that the
value of the parcel be reduced to $150,000.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Roger Biorlin, 12110 54th Avenue North, (11-118-22-21-0046)
Roger Bjorlin, 12110 54th Avenue North, summarized his appeal. He said that significant
repair work is needed outside of the home, including rotted sills, driveway replacement,
and cement work. Mr. Bjorlin stated that although his property has lake frontage, the
value of the property is reduced due to the home constructed on the lot. He believes that
an increase in value of $9,300 over two years is excessive. He requested a value reduction
by $5,000, so that there would be only a $4,300 increase in value over two years.
Councilmember Helliwell recalled that the Council had reduced the value on this parcel a
couple of years ago in order to allow Mr. Bjorlin to put money into needed maintenance
on the property. She asked what had been completed.
Mr. Bjorlin said a bathroom was repaired, the home was redecorated with carpet and
wallpaper replacement. Also, about $3,000 was spent on roof repair.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, that the value of this parcel be reduced to $159,800.
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Assessor Bye suggested that the property owner may wish to investigate the two property
tax refund programs available through the State.
Motion carried, five ayes.
David and Jayne Douglas, 2510 Yuma Lane North, (29-118-22-11-0020)
David and Jayne Douglas, 2510 Yuma Lane North, summarized their appeal. Mr.
Douglas requested a reduction in value based on an average sales ratio in his
neighborhood of 95.6 percent and an appraisal conducted on their parcel for refinancing
purposes that resulted in a value of $314,727. He requested a reduction in value to
300,880.
Assessor Bye stated that staff recommends no change in the 1995 estimated market value.
Staff believes some of the adjustments in the refinancing appraisal for size and amenities
are questionable.
Mayor Tierney noted that there were improvements done to the property in 1992 and
1993. She asked if this was considered in the refinancing appraisal.
Mr. Douglas stated the improvements were done before the refinancing appraisal was
completed.
Councilmember Edson asked the amount that was spent on improvements.
Mr. Douglas responded that he did the labor himself. The material cost was about $7,000.
Councilmember Edson stated that the property was purchased in 1991 for $300,000.
Based on the improvements that were done since that time and the average increases in
value experienced by Plymouth properties, the current value of $329,800 does not seem
excessive. He noted that an increase of 4 percent each year, with no improvements, would
result in a value greater than $329,800.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood,
that the value of 2510 Yuma Lane North remain unchanged at $329,800.
Motion carried: four ayes; Lymangood nay.
Scott and Beth McGinnis, 4330 Hemlock Lane North, (14-118-22-12-0016)
Scott and Beth McGinnis, 4330 Hemlock Lane North, summarized their appeal. Mr.
McGinnis stated they have lived in Plymouth since August, 1993, and their value has
increased by over 27 percent in that time. He asked why there was a change in the 1993
value between the time it was established by the City at $145,400 and when taxes were
levied by Hennepin County the following year based on the value of $136,500. He
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believes that this reduction in value was not recognized by the City, because the following
year the value remained at $145,400.
Assessor Bye explained that the value remained at $145,400. Hennepin County calculated
a different taxable value based on a State law referred to as the "limited law." They were
taxed based on the lower limited amount for 1994 taxes payable, but the estimated market
value remained unchanged.
Mr. McGinnis stated that the comparables provided by staff had more bathrooms and
bedrooms and were larger than their home. He provided information on other properties
that they feel are more comparable in nature, and requested a reduction in value to
119,300.
Councilmember Edson stated that this amount would be less than they paid for the home
two years ago.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Mayor Tierney, that the
value of this parcel be reduced to $148,200.
Motion carried: four ayes; Lymangood nay.
Mary Haves, 300 Zircon Lane North, (31-118-22-32-0027)
Mary Hayes, 300 Zircon Lane North, stated that her home is valued too high. She said
that her home is the smallest in the neighborhood, and there is only 35' from her deck to
the neighbor's home. Her home contains few amenities. She compared her property to
others in the subdivision and said that parcels with more amenities and greater privacy
have values similar to her value.
Mayor Tierney noted that earlier in the meeting the Council adopted a motion that no
change be made to the value. She asked if any Councilmember wanted to reconsider that
action. No motion was made.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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La rie F. Ahrens
City Clerk