HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-12 Council Board Of Appeal & Equalization MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF THE
EDINA BOARD OF APPEAL AND
EQUALIZATION HELD AT CITY HALL
APRIL 12,2004, AT 5:30 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Masica and Mayor Maetzold. Member
Hovland entered the meeting at 5:37 p.m. Member Kelly entered the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Member
Masica left the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
The meeting was convened pursuant to published Notice of Board of Appeal and Equalization in the
Edina Sun-Current and notice posted on City bulletin boards for the purpose of hearing those
persons who considered themselves aggrieved by their property valuation for assessment purposes,
or who were requesting homestead classification.
Mayor Maetzold stated no decision would be made at this meeting, but would take place at the
continuation of the Board, which would be held during the Regular Council meeting of April 20,
2004. He added that property owners would be notified of the Board's decision within twenty days.
Further appeal may be made to the Hennepin County Board of Equalization beginning June 14,2004.
The following property owners appeared personally or were represented before the Board to object to
the Assessor's estimated market value as of January 2,2004:
Assessors Owners'
Name/Address PID Number Est. Mkt. Value Value
John J. Carlson 32-117-21-12-0047 $314,900 $266,000
5509 Merritt Circle
Alex Zhuravel 32-117-21-41-0068 $321,600 $280,000
5812 Hanson Road
Patrick Fleetham 07-028-24-43-0111 $248,900 $216,000
4300 Branson
Presented by Assessor
The Council heard the owners present their reasons for requesting reductions and in some cases,
asked questions clarifying issues. Following the owners' presentation the City's Assessing staff made
their presentations outlining the comparison home used, the conditions reviewed and adjustments
made in individual cases.
City Manager Hughes complimented the City Assessor and his staff for the outstanding job done
during this past year. The Council agreed noting that having only three cases meant the staff had
done a tremendous amount of work with citizens.
Member Hovland made a motion closing the public hearing for the 2004 Edina Board of Appeals
and Equalilzation and continuing action of the Board until the Regular Council meeting of the
Edina City Council on April 20,2004.. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold.
Motion carried.
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Ci Clerk