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t Mr. Gerald Hirsch, 5345 Division Street, objected to the 1972 market value
of $57,500 of his property as compared with 1970 market value of $50,990.
Mr. Swanson said that the Assessors had reviewed the property in accordanqe
with Mr. Hirschls request after,he had received his 1972 property valuation
and that an adjustment was made to $56,000. Mr. Hirsch contended that, inas-
much as he had paid $52,000 for the property of March 3, 1971, the present .
market value was not realistic. Mr. Hirsch was told to advise the Assessor
if he know of any other sales in- the area so that prices on these properties
could be checked.
Mr. Dixon F.Jightman, 4616 Valley View Road, protested that he had been denied
a homestead exemption for the year 1972. He said that he had been living
and working in Minnesota since September while.his family had remained in
Illinois while attempting to sell their home. Mr. Wightmad advised that he
had selpt in this home on January 2, 1972, and was a tax paying resident of
the State.
into the legality of the matter, I
The following persons were in attendance but their valuations were not cone:
sidered at this meeting: Mr. B. A, Umhoefer; 4612 Concord Terrace; Mr.
William F. Erickson, 4613 Concord Terrace; and Mr. Roland C. Danielson, 6209
Loch Moor.
The matter was continued so that the Village Attorney could look
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. and continued to May 3, 1972, at
5:OO p.m., at which time the property owners had not been heard agreed to
return.
MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED MEETING OF THE
HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1972, AT 5:OO P.M.
EDINA BOARD OF REVIEW
Councilmen Johnson, Shaw and Van Valkenburg, acting as Mayor Pro Tem in the
ued from May 2, 1972.
Mr. B. A. Umhoefer, 4612 Concord Terrace, protested'his 1972 market value of
$42,700 which had been increased from $39,240 in 1970. Mr. Swanson pointed
out that the 1970 valuation included, in addition to the reassessment, air
conditioning and the addition of the property of a 225' family room which
had been added in 1969. Mr. Umhoefer contended that other properties in
his neighborhood had three bedrooms and double garages which his house does
not have, and that those valuations were lower than his. Mr. Swanson pointed
out that the square footage of Mr. Umhoefer's house was considerably higher
than the other properties mentioned.
and Mr. Umhoefer was asked to advise him of any other properties in the
neighborhood which had recently sold so that these selling prices can be
checked.
I absence of Mayor Bredesen, served as Board of Review for the meeting contin- I
The Assessor will go through the house
Mrs. William Erickson, 4613 Concord Terrace, had been in attendance but unable
to remain.
been increased to $44,100 in 1972 over the $42,020 market valuation placed
on the property in 1970. He noted also that after the 1970 assessment was
made, the owners requested a new appraibal but that no change was recommended
at that time and nothing further had been heard from the Ericksons until this
time. Mr. Swanson will call Mrs. Erickson for an appointment.
Mr. R. C. Danielson, 6209 Loch Moor, protested the 1972 market value of his
property which had been built in 1970 and valued at $81,000 in 1970.
Swanson said that perhaps Mr. Danielson had not been award that the 1972
market value had originally been set at $89,000 but had been revised to
$87,500. Note was made that Mr. Danielson had obtained two independent
appraisals, one foe $77,500 and the other for $80,000. Mr. Swanson indicated
that he would like an opportunity to study these appraisals.
The meeting was then adjourned and continued to May 10, 1972 at 5:OO p.m.
Mr. Swanson noted that the market price for this property had
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