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buildings should not be increased. i
Mr. Harold Roberts appeared to protest the increased valuation of the office
building owned by Oscar Roberts Co. at 7200 France Ave. S. from $900,000 in 1972
to $920,000 in 1973.
between $800,000 and $825,000 inasmuch as the building is low and they have to
property. He suggested that the tax for office buildings should be 25% of the
total gross property income which would limit their tax to $28,000. Bir. Roberts *
was told that the Village would like to see qn appraiser's estimate but would
not be bound by it. Hr. Swanson will meet with FIr. Roberts.
Hr. Earl H. A. Isensee, 4617 Golf Terrace, objected to the increased valuation of
his propeety from $56,800 in 1972 to $59,700 in 1973, stating that the ,1972
valuation is in line with recent sales in the area. Mr. Isensee said that the
house is now twenty-five years old and needs major repairs.
that the house at 4517 Golf Terrace sold on March 1, 1973, for $63,500. llr.
Isensee said that the house on Lot 9, Block 2, Golf Terrace Heights had sold for
$60,000 in September, 1969. Mr. Swanson will review the property. Mr. Isensee
then asked the Village Manager to close off the access to T.H. 100 at Golf
Terrace so that cars will not speed down Golf Terrace.
Hall, 4902 Lakeview Drive had refused,to sign a petition for this closing.
He said that he believes that the correct value should be
-furnish their own drainage and pumps since surrounding lands drain to this
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He advised the Board
He said that only Dr.
Mr. David Dietrich, 404 John Street, WAS not present at this meeting but had
left his objection on June 11, 1973, to the increase of his property from.
$33,300 in 1972, to $34,900 in 1973. He suggested that a correct valuation
would be $32,000 based on comparable costs of new construction and comparable
sales of property in the Village.
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Nr. James A. Kelsey, 5720 Kemrich Drive, was not present at this meeting but
left his objection on June 11, 1973, to the increased valuation of his property
from $50,400 in 1972, to $52,900 in 1973. Mr. Kelsey had indicated that it is'
not fair to increase new'properties at the same 5% rate as older houses.
IIr. Robert V. Tarbox, 5001 Bruce Ave., was not present at this meeting but had
expressed objection to the increased valuation of his property from $55,000
in 1972 to $57,800 in 1973.
property with 5506 Arden Ave., which had been valued at $62,500.
Mrs. Gladstone 31. Stenson, 4811 Bywood Vest, objected to the increase in her
valuation from $58,300 in 1972, to $G2,000 in 1973, stating that the correct value .
would not be over $59,000.
the house caused because the contractor had failed to make needed repairs as he
had agreed.
had petitioned at Crescent Drive and Bywood I.Jest would be checked out.
The Assessing Department suggested comparing his :
.
Eir. Swanson said that he would inspect the damage to
Mrs. Stenson was also assured that the street light for which she
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. and
continued to June 21, 1973, at 4:30 p.m.
Village Clerk
IIIJWTES OF THE CONTINUED MEETIKG OF THE
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1973, at 4:30 P.M.
Councilmen Courtney, Shaw and Van Valkenburg, serving as Mayor Pro Tem in the
absence of Mayor Bredesen, served as the Board of Review for the meeting contin-
EDINA BOARD OF REVIEW
I ued from June 14, 1973.
Following Mr. Swanson's presentation of his recommendations after reviewing the - various properties for which reduction of valuation had been requested;the
Board Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. and continued to June 25, 1973 at
4:30 p.m. I
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Village Clerk