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MIlJUTES OF THE TvIEETING OF THE EDINA BOARD
OF REVIEM, HELD FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1962, AT
5 : 00 P .PI, , AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL
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Meeting of Board of Review convened at 5:OO P.M., Friday, July 13, 1962, at the Villagc
Hall, pursuant to "Hotice of Board of Review Meetingt1 published in Edina-Morningside
Courier June 28 and July 5, 1962, and posted in accordance with law on June 27, 1962,
Members present were MacMillan Tupa, VanValkenburg and Bredesen. Mrs , Gretchen Alden
acted as Clerk for the Board,
Wayne A, Johnson, County Supervisor of Assessments, attended.
Village Nanager Hyde, Village Assessor Kearns, and Mr.
Upon introduction by Mr, Kearns, Mr, Johnson asked the Board if it intends to comply
with the State Tax Commissionerts policy of "upgrading and equalizing valuations to
33-1/3 of their fair market value". Manager Hyda answered that he had written the
Commissioner in Nay, that his policy would be followed; but that he had also asked
for some assurance that Edina property is not paying more than its fair share to the
State and County--and that he had had no answer from the Commissioner on this, He
told Mr, Johnson that because of the high median value of Edina's homes ($26,000
in Edina, with Golden Valley next high in Hennepin County at $21,000) the Homestead
Exemption has less effect here than in other municipalities; and that unless othor
communities also bring their valuations to the 33-1/3% of market value, Edina will
be paying an unfair portion of State and County taxes,
and will cooperate with the Commissioner's directive, it does not intend to "lead tha
parade", he recommended that the Village Council officially have facts and figures to
prove that other municipalities are also adjusting their valuations in accordance with
the Commissioner's directive.
Saying that while Edina should
Mr, Johnson replied that as of this moment he has Edina Assessor Kearnsl word, and
the word of every other assesser in the County that they are all working to adjust
their valuations, but that he cannot give this municipality any information until
the books of valuation are presented to his office; that, however, if it becomes
apparent tat any municipality is not adjusting its valuations, Mr, Johnson, himself,
will make'recommendations to the State Tax Commission,
St,Louis Park, with all its industry, has a lower Total Assessed Valuation than
Edina, Mr, Johnson stated he can give no firm answer but feels they are falling
behind on valuation of land; that there should be a decided improvement this year,
Asked by Mr. Bredesen why
Assessor Kearns presented his Books of Valuations, saying that because of the re-
valuations taking place this year the books are far from camplete.
Board examine those valuations which he has now done, and make its recommendations,
and that the Meeting be continued to the last possible legal date, in order that he
have time to complete his work,
He asked that the
Mr, and Mrs P, d. Heinrich, 4510 Edina 31vd,, were present to complain that their
property has been assessed too high; that they ha3e receiveived two real-estata
appraisals for $42,000, whereas the assessor has assed the land and home at. $14,625,
which would mean a market value of $43,875 ,OO,
and heard both the Heinrichs and Assessor Kearns on this complaint.
Board reviewed picture and measurements,
Nr. Kearns presented letter from Mr, L, A. Potter, 4610 Browndale, complaining that
his assessment is too hAgh, Assessment on this property has been placed at $19,825.00,
with a market value of $59,475.00,
Kearns explained that this property backs up to Minnehaha Creek, comprises almost three
lots, and is one of the finest locations in the Country Club.
Wr. Potter was not present at the meeting, but Mr,
Mr, Kearns suggested that inasmuch as the Meeting must be continued, the Board take
both complaints under advisement and make its recommendations at the continued sessionr
He also advised the Board that letters of notification.of adjusted valuation will go
out to the owners of unimproved land this week, notifying said owners of the date of
the continued seasion of the Board of Review, in order: that any complaints might be
received by the Board before Books of Valuation are completed.
After some discussion, MacMillan moved that both complaints received tit this meeting
be taken under consideration for Board's recommendation at continued session, and that
this Meeting be adjourned to Thursday, August 2, 1962, at 2:OO P.H.
Tupa and carried,
Motion seconded by