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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19750611_edina_board_of_reviewIiINU'IES CF'THE NEEkING 617 THE EDINA BOARD OF REVIEV * HEGD WEDMESDAY, JUNE 11, 1975 I. AT 4c00 P.M. AT EDTNA CITY HALL Council Menbers Richards, Shav and Mayor Van Valkenburg served as Board of Review at iEs meeting wSich convened at 4:OO P.N., pursuant to "Notice of Board of Review tfeeting" published in the Edina Sun on May 22, 1975, and posted on City Bulletin Boards on Hay 23, 1375. City Assessor Swanson advised that the estimated market value for 1975 is approximately $1,000,000,000. Nr. Swanson explained that the Assessor of each municipality is now required by State law to inspect and reap- - praise every property at least once every Eoxr years and that at least 1/4 of the properties must be reappraised every year. He recalled that, previous to 1975, value increases for residential properties have been limited to 5%, regardless of the market value, but that this limitation has now been changed to 10% of all properties for the'1975 assessment by the Minnesota State Legislature. Valkenburg explained that the purpose of this meeting consider themselves aggrieved by their assessnent or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, an opportunity to appear at the meet- ing and show cause for having their assessment corrected. that the only question to 3e discussed at this meeting is "market value" advised that if property owners are not satisfied with the decision of the Board, they may appeal to Kennepin County and then to the State of Minnesota. The Mayor clarified that the amount of the tax on a pirticular piece of property will not be hewn until spending levels for 1976 are determined by the City, the County and the State. Mayor Van- is to give persons who The Mayor emphasized and Nr. Michael J. Bolen, 5207 Doncaster Way, objected to his 1975 market value of . $83-,570, saying that he believed the value of his property to be between $62,000 and $63,000. properties in his area, and said that Highlands Park is too actively used to be or' any benefit to the area. Mr, Bolen reviewed his assessment over the past few years as compared with other properties, stating that between 1968 and 1975, his assessed value was increased by 91.1% as com9ared with an average assessed value in his area of 492. listed in a statement which he had presented and said that he believed that all property on Doncaster Way was assessed at too high a cost. the record also show that %-. Kenneth G. Anderson, 5205, Doncaster Vay, considered his property over-valued and that he would be presenting his objection to his assessment. He said that his property had been increased more than other similar tir. Bolen asked that Council review comparable properties Mr. Bolen asked that The Assessor will inspek Mr. Bolen's property. Kr. Lee Jones, 4601 Cascade Lane, objected to his' 1975-market value of $39,200, saying that he believed the value of his property to be $35,000. that his house is the closest to T.H. 100 of any house in Edina and that his house is not on the creek, as others on Cascade Lane. Mr. Jones said that the house at 4605 Cascade Lane, which was superior to his, had sold for $32,500 in 1973. Mrs. William 0. Lund, 4816 Vandervork Avenue, objected to her 1975 market value of $72,330 but said that she did not know what the market value should be. Lund referred to properties at 5224, 5235, 5324, 5229 Hollywood Road and 4821 Vandervork Road as being basically thd same as her house, and added that the house at 5241 Hollywood Road sold recently for less than the market vzlue. Xr. Jones said . tfr. Jones said that the Assessors had inspecised his property recently. Eirs. Nrs. Dorothy If. Loktu, 5238 Hollywood Road, objected to her 1975 market value of $56,680, and said that she did not know what the market value should be. Lokto said that houses at 5324 HOllyv700d Road and 5224 HOllyt.rOOd Road were similar to hers and yet were assessed at considerably lower values. said that the Assessors will review the property. Nrs. hIr. Swanson Xr. Richard M. Koberts, 4813 W. 60th Street, objected to his 1975 icarket value of $40,&20, saying that he believed that the value of his property is $35,000. Roberts said that his market value had been increased from $35,100 in 1974. Assessors will inspect the property. Mr. The Xr. John Loegering, 5101 W. 66th Street, objected that the house next door to him sold for almost twice the narlcet value of his house ($61,100) and that he believed Mr. Loegering requested that Co.Zmci1 respond to his lettes so that he would know the market value-and-the taxes of this other property, adding that $e is concerned only with equity in his taxes. .that that property should be paying twice the tax. Kr. Eugene S. Iiauser, 5045 17. 66th Street objected to his 1975 market value of $47,00O;stating that he believes the market value to be 42,400. his letter objecting to the valuation and referred to the fact that W. 66th Street Ee referred to 6/11 f 75 had been cut through from T.H. 100 to Brookview Heights, causing a "1,OOOX increase" in traffic, with its accompanying noise and exhaust fumes, Mr. Hauser said that, although he hopes to divide his property in the future, the City had denied his request to construct a road and that he caimot: divide his property at this time. The Assessors will reinspect the property. Mr. Earl W. Nelson objected to the 1975 market value placed on his industrial office and sqarehouse building at 4100 V. 76th Street, stating that he believed that the value should be $291,000, rather than $307,800. Mr. Nelson referred to letters written to Mr. Swanson in 1973 and 1974. He said that in talking to real estate people, he had been told that he should be getting $30,700 for his 16,774 square feet of warehouse and office space. and said that he could rent property owned by'Mr. Bernardi across the street for considerably less. Mr. Nelson said that he believes that the land is worth more than the building. He discussed this rent factor, Council will study Mr. Nelson's letters to the Assessor. I Mr. Stanley Bann, 6113 Birchrest Drive, objected to his 1975 market value of $40,430, stating that he believed the market value should be $35,000. Mr. Bann had filed his objection and did not remain to make his presentation. co 0 00 83 w w Mr. John P, Contons, '5221 Doncaster Way, objected to his market value of $84,600, saying that he believes that his property is worth $65,000 to $66,000. Mr. Contons said that he purchased the property in January, 1975 for $77,800, which cost in- cluded $2,500 in personal property. Mr. Swanson requested that Mr. Contons furnish documentation of the purchase price and said that he would inspect the property. Mr. Dennis C. Wilson, 5629 Wycliffe Road, objected to his 1975 market value of $72,290, stating that he believes that his market value should be $65,000. r. Wilson said that he purchased his house in August, 1974 for $65,000 and that it will cost an additional $2,000 to get the house in good repair. will be reviewed by the Assessors. The property Mr. Janis Zvirbulis, 5515 Hensen Road objected to his 1975 market value of $45,120, stating that he believes that his market value should be $36,000. Zvirbulis said that, after purchasing the house five years ago for $34,000, he found many shortcomings and believed that he paid too mnch for the house. requested by Mr. Zvirbulis, the Assessors will inspect the property. Mr. RoSert A. Hoffman, 5339 W. 64th Street, objected to his 1975 market value of $63,260, stating that he purchased the house new a year ago for $45,000. Swanson said that he had never been able to get in to inspect the property and that no response had ever been received to letters concerning the homestead for the property. The Assessors will inspect the property. Nr. Thomas Marsh, 5108 W. 60th street,^ objected to his 1975 market value of $32,520, advising that the property value had increased 15% within the past two years. Nr. Marsh requested that Council consider the market value of the house at 5104 TJ. 60th Street. ing granted 1/3 of his homestead, inasmuch as his parents helped hiin buy his house. Mr. Swanson suggested that ?Ir. Marsh get in touch with the Assessing Department to clarify the homestead question and said that he will review the property. Mr. As Mr. Mr. Marsh also expressed his concern that he is only be- Mr. Lee FJ. Johnson, 5217 Abercrombie Drive, objected to his 1975 market value, stating that he believes that the market value should be $55,000 in view of the fact that neighboring properties are selling in the high $40,000'~ and the $50,000'~. Mr. Johnson presented a letter to Council which referred to ten sur- rounding houses which he requested that Council study, and objected also that the value of the lot is unrealistic at $16,000 inasmuch as it backs to the flood plain and is close to.railroad tracks. Mr. Swanson requested that Mr. Johnson submit his bills for his 1974 addition to the house which he said cost $3,479. Mr. Swanson will review the property. Mr. Fagerstrom of Fagerstrom Construction Company objected to the 1975 market value *of $130,470 placed on his double bungalmat 6913-15 McCauley Trail and advised that he owns four other double bungalows. had submitted to the Council. property. Mr. Fagerstrom referred to a letter which he Mr. Swanson said that the Assessors will review the Mr. Dale E. Johnson, 5800 Dewey Hill Road, objected to his 1975 market value of $86,570, stating that he believes that the howe should be valued at $66,527. Mr.-:Johnson said that the Assistant Assessor had appraised the property at $66,000 traffic on'Uewey Hill Road makes this property less desirable. ' at the time it was completed in the fall of 1974. Mr. Johnson objected that the He referred tc i a house at 570r3 Dewey Hill*Road which is similar, but larger khan his, and left pictures of two other houses which he considered comparable which he built on Dewey Hill Road, Mr. Johnson left documents with Nr. Swanson which are to be returned. 1.k. Swanson said that he will review the property. 2ir. Edward Seasly had filed his objection *Lo the 1975 market value of $65,330 for. his property at 5604 W. 70th Street. Hr. Seasly did not indicate his value for hi.s property and did not remain at the meeting to make a presentation. Mr. Peter Weiss, 5300 Evanswood Lane, objected to his 1975 market value of $117,500. He said that he would value his house at $92,585, but that; because or' the incom- plete state of the property, he doubted if he could sell it for his cosc. Weiss referred to a letter which he suhmitted to Council questioning the method by which Mr. Swanson arrived at the square footage of the house and listing the parts of the house that have not been completed. costs for the house. Mr. Swanson said that the house would be reviewed. - t ' 'I Xr. Eir. Weiss's letter also listed his Mr. Gus Psychogios, 5112 117. 49th Street, objected to his 1975 market value of . $29,890, stating that he beiieves his value to be $28,000. remined to make his presentation. Mr. Psychogios had not Eir. Andrew C. Miller, 6720 Hillside Lane, objected to his 1975 market value of $51,320, stating that he believes the value should be $39,000. house is one of the oldest and lowest priced houses in his block and that the house is badly in need of repairs. had been made was a retaining wall. He said that this Mii. Miller said that the only improvement which The Assessors will review the property. ' Eks. Harlan Bursh objected to the 1975 market value of $43,520 placed on rental property,at 4536 Tower St., stating that she believed the value of the property to be between $35,000 and $36,000. Mrs. Bursh said that the house is now renting for $395.00 per mohth, and that it is not in good condition. review the property. Nrs. EEldred Hanson, 6308 Knoll Drive, objected to the 1975 market value of $98,700, stating that she believes the value should be $77,500. YES. Hanson said that in August of 1973, her offer of $82,000 was "snapped up" by the owners, even though the City had it valued at $99,000 at the time. price of $82,000 included a substantial amount of personal property, including - drapes and carpeting for the entire house, along with three refrigerators and other appliances. a cost of almost $7,000. The Assessors will Mrs. Hanson said that the 1frs. Ifanson also said that the pool is no good and must be removed at She also said that Marvin Jenson, the Hennepin County Assessm, had accepted her abatement figure of $89,000 for 1974: inspe'ct the property. Nr- Paul J. Quinn, Jr., 4610 Browndale Ave., objected to his 1975 $126,90(?, saying that he believes that the market value should be Quim referred to his letter to the Council which stated that the .t - Mr. Srxanson will market value of $106,750. Mr. house was pur- chased in 1974 for $122,000. and make an inspection if necessary. Mr. Swanson will review the value of the property I&. George Caldis, 5605 Tracy Avenue, filed his objection to his 1975 market value of $59,220, indicating that his value should be $50,000. tk. Caldis did not remain for the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 and continued to June 16, 1975, at 4:OO P.11. a. 7G!duLs City Clerk .I I' .I