04-29-1991 Board of ReviewCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
1991 RICHFIELD HOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
April 29, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Kristal Stokes; William Bullock;
Lawrence Emond; and Glenn Erickson.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Larry Miller, Hennepin
County Principal Appraiser; Don Monk,
Hennepin County Assessor; and Craig Lone,
Hennepin County Appraiser.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 111
regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Review.
Don Monk, Hennepin County Assessor, reviewed the process by
which Estimated Market Values are established and answered
questions from the audience.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
the appraisal and determination of Estimated Market Values in the
City.
Item #1 APPEAL OF MRS. ROBERT SARFF, 6745 ELLIOT AVENUE,
P.I.D. 26-028-24-31-0082
Mrs. Robert Sarff, 6745 Elliot Avenue, appealed the
Estimated Market Value (EMV) of this property based on the
average price of homes sold in the general area.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject property and on comparable properties.
The Board discussed the value of the garage and basement of
the subject property.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the oronerty located at 6745 Elliot Avenue. P.I.D. 26-028-24-31-
0082, from S94 100 to 590,000.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #2 APPEAL OF DOUGLAS FAUST, 7321 11TH AVENUE
P.I.D.~35-028-24-24-OOZ9
Douglas Faust, 7321 11th Avenue, appealed the Estimated
Market Value of this property based on the values of other
properties on his block.
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Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject property and on comparable properties.
The Hoard discussed the value of the dormer and 3/4 bath on
the subject property. The condition of the siding and the
relative value of aluminum siding was also discussed.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the proper located at 7321 11th Avenue P.I D. 35-028-24-24-
0029 from 590,300 to 590,000.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #3 APPEAL OF DONALD RASMUSSON, 6445 CLINTON AVENUE,
P.I.D. 27-028-Z4-14-0070
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rasmusson, 6445 Clinton Avenue, appealed
the Estimated Market Value of this property based on the
condition of the home, a storm sewer easement, and the increase
in the Estimated Market Value over the last 3 years.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject property and on comparable properties.
The Hoard discussed the recent sale of the adjacent house
for $92,000 and the additional value of the subject property.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to sustain the assessor's determination
of 123,100 as the Estimated Market Value of the .property located
at 6445 Clinton Avenue, P.I.D. 27-028-24-14-0070.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #4 APPEAL OF JOHN AURA, 7315 10TH AVENUE,
P.I.D. 35-028-24-24-0046
John Aura, 7315 10th Avenue, appealed the Estimated Market
Value of this property based on a comparison of similar homes.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject property and on comparable properties.
M/Sandahl, S/Bullock to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 7315 10th Avenue, P.I.D. 35-028-24-24-
0046, from S60 X900 to 559,400.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Item #5 APPEAL OF RICHARD GUNDERSON, 7509 OAKLAND AVENUE,
P.I.D. 35-028-24-32-0062
Richard Gunderson, 7509 Oakland Avenue, appealed the
Estimated Market Value of this property questioning if a handicap
ramp was included in the value and whether he is required to
allow an assessor to inspect his home.
Don Monk, Hennepin County Assessor, stated that the handicap
ramp should not add value and reviewed the Hennepin County policy
regarding access to homes.
Discussion was held regarding land and building values.
Mr. Monk stated that the county would verify that the
handicap ramp was not added as value.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to sustain the assessor's determination
of 587,400 as the Estimated Market Value of the property located
at 7509 Oakland Avenue P.I.D. 35-028-24-32-0062.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #6 APPEAL OF ERNEST LINDSTROM, 7406 FREMONT AVENUE,
P.I.D. 33-028-24-42-0035
Ernest Lindstrom, 7406 Fremont Avenue questioned Board
Members Emond and Erickson regarding their appraisal
qualifications. He reviewed the statutes regarding the Board of
Review duties. Mr. Lindstrom compared the percentage of increase
for the last two years for his property to that of some current
and former council members, the former Mayor and City Manager.
He indicated that the system is not always equal and fair. He
suggested that the City should accept an appraisal figure such as
that done on his property by Chase-Brackett Company. He talked
about tax court and filing for tax rebates in court.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject property and on comparable properties.
Mr. Lindstrom stated that Edina Realty indicated the values
of the swimming pool and porch were minimal. He asked the Board
to accept the Chase-Brackett Company appraisal of $145,000.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 7406 Fremont Avenue, P.T.D. 33-028-24-42-
0~, from 5158,000 to 5145,000.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Item #7 APPEAL OF HRAD AMES, 7445 EMERSON AVENUE
P.I.D. 33-028-24-42-0012
Hrad Ames, 7445 Emerson Avenue, appealed the Estimated
Market value of this property based on the recent purchase price
of $106,000.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 7445 Emerson Avenue, P I.D 33-028-24-42-
0012, from 5115,800 to 5106,000.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #8 APPEAL OF ROBERT BAINBRIDGE, (FOR GERTRUDE BAINBRIDGE),
6500 WOODLAKE DRIVE #601, P.I.D. 28-0-28-24-14-0145 and
P.I.D. 28-028-24-14-0240
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, presented
a letter from Robert Bainbridge, on behalf of his mother,
appealing the Estimated Market Value of this property based on a
purchase price which was less than the Estimated Market Value.
Mr. Miller stated that the valuations reflect a Minimum
Assessment Agreement that stipulated a minimum value for the
condominium and-garage.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to_sustain the assessor's determination
of 571,200 and 55,000 as the Estimated Market Value of
condominium and araae located at 6500 Woodlake Drive #601 P.I.D.
28-028-24-14-0145 P.I.D. 28-028-24-14-0240.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #9 APPEAL OF ROBERT O'NEILL, 6745 PLEASANT AVENUE,
P.I.D. 27-028-24-31-0025
Robert O'Neill, owner of the apartment building at 6745
Pleasant Avenue, appealed the Estimated Market Value of this
property indicating that the recent purchase of $170,000 included
personal property, which should not be reflected in the value.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, indicated
that Mr. O'Neil had declined to have the property inspected and
that he also did not have available income and expense data.
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M/Emond, S/Sandahl to sustain the assessor's determination
of 5166,500 as the Estimated Market Value for the property
located at 6745 Pleasant Avenue, P.I.D. 27-028-24-31-0025.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #10 APPEAL OF KATHLEEN HANSEN, 6424 20TH AVENUE,
P.I.D. 25-028-24-23-0110
David Clausen, husband of Kathleen Hansen, 6424 20th Avenue,
appealed the Estimated Market Value of this property because of
it's location in New Ford Town.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject property and on comparable properties.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 6424 20th Avenue_ P.i.D. 25-028-24-23-
0110 from 567.600 to 565.000.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Item #11 APPEAL OF STAN HACHLKAN, 6800 EMERSON LANE,
P.I.D. 28-028-24-42-0002
Ernest Lindstrom, representing Mr. Bachman, 6800 Emerson
lane, appealed the Estimated Market Value of this property based
on an appraisal by Chase-Brackett Company of $165,000.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 6800 Emerson Lane_ P.I.D. 28-028-24-42-
0002 from 5199,000 to S165R000.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #12 APPEAL OF WAYNE CORDER, 1200 WEST 73RD STREET,
P.I.D. 33-028-24-13-0011
Ernest Lindstrom, representing Mr. Corder, 1200 West 73rd
Street, appealed the Estimated Market Value of this property.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, stated
that an inspection appraisal had been made today but the report
was not completed yet.
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to continue consideration of the appeal
of Wayne Corder of the Estimated Market Value of the property
located at 1200 West 73rd Street. P.I.D. 33-028-24-13-0011 to May
6, 1991_.
Motion carried 7-
Item #13 APPEAL OF DON AND MARY KAY ERICKSON, 7116 CEDAR AVENUE
P.I.D. 35-028-24-11-0015, 7413 PENN AVENUE
P.I.D. 33-OZ8-24-32-0022
Don and Mary Kay Erickson, owners of the apartment buildings
at 7116 Cedar Avenue and 7413 Penn Avenue, appealed the Estimated
Market Value of these properties based on the change from their
1990 Estimated Market Value compared to other apartments.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
data on the subject properties and on comparable properties.
M/Bullock, S/Y~udeman to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the orooerty at 7413 Penn Avenue, P.I.D. 33-028-24-32-0022 from
5270,000 to 5261,000.
Motion carried 7-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Bullock to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property at 7116 Cedar Avenue, P.I.D. 35-028-24-i1-0015 from
5172,300 to 5169,200.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #14 APPEAL OF DONALD GLEASON, 6211 LOGAN AVENUE,
P.I.D. 28-028-24-21-0049
Donald Gleason, 6211 Logan Avenue, appealed the Estimated
Market Value of this property because it had increased over the
last few years.
M/Bullock, S/Ludeman to continue consideration of the appeal
of Donald Gleason of the Estimated Market Value of the proper v
located at 6211 Logan Avenue P.I.D. 28-028-24-21-0049 to May 6,~
1991.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Item #15 APPEAL OF ROBERT ADELMANN, 7726 COLFAX AVENUE,
P.I.D. 33-028-24-44-0027
Don Woodard, a CPA representing Mr. Adelmann, appealed the
Estimated Market value of this property at the request of Mr.
Adelmann.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, requested
that income information be provided regarding this property.
Mr. Woodard stated he would consult with his client about
providing this information.
M/Sandahl, S/Bullock to continue consideration of the appeal
of Robert Adelmann of the Estimated Market Value of the property
located at 7726 Colfax Avenue, P.I.D. 33-028-24-44-0027 to May 6,
1991.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #16 APPEAL OF ETHEL JALLEN, 7345 10TH AVENUE,
P.I.D. 35-028-24-24-0041
A representative of Ethel fallen, 7345 10th Avenue, appealed
the Estimated Market Value of this property based on comparable
properties.
M/Sandahl, S/Emond to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 7345 10th Avenue, P.I.D. 35-028-24-24-
0041 from 564,200 to 562,100.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #17 APPEAL OF RODELL KOPESKY, 7338 PARK AVENUE,
P.I.D. 35-028-24-23-0125
Rodell Kopesky, 7338 Park Avenue, appealed the Estimated
Market Value of this property based on lessened value of the
swimming pool.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to reduce the Estimated Market Value of
the property located at 7338 Park Avenue, P.I.D. 35-028-24-23-
0125 from 5122 X200 to 5119,000.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Item #18 APPEAL OF RAYMOND THOMAS, 6800 PORTLAND AVENUE,
P.I.D. 27-028-24-44-0001
Mr. Thomas submitted an appeal by letter.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to continue consideration of the appeal
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #19 APPEAL OF THE CHASE COMPANY, 1912 EAST 66TH STREET,
P.I.D. 25-028-Z4-23-0037 AND 1916 EAST 66TH STREET,
P.I.D. 25-028-24-23-0038
The Chase Company submitted an appeal by letter.
i~I/Bullock, S/Sandahl to continue consideration of the appeal
-- - - --- -- ~f~he Chase Company of the Estimated Market Value of the
properties located at 1912 East 66th Street, P.I.D. 25-028-24-23-
0037 and 1916 East 66th Street. P.I.D. 25-028-24-23-0038 to May
6, 1991.
Motion carried 7-0.
Item #20 APPEAL OF WARRENI SNYDER, 6401 PLEASANT AVENUE,
P.I.D. 27-028-24-24-0018
Mr. Snyder submitted an appeal by letter.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to continue consideration of the appeal
of Warren Snyder of the Estimated Market Value of the .property,
located at 6401 Pleasant Avenue. P.I.D. 27-028-24-24-0018 to Max
6, 1991.
Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
It was noted that John Heywood, 6709 Queen Avenue, had
verbally indicated he would appear before the Board but was not
present at the meeting.
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April 29, 1991
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to adjourn the April 29, 1991 Richfield
Board of Review Meeting at 11.20 P.M. and that the Richfield
Board of Review reconvene on Monday, May 6~ 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland
Avenue, to consider the appeals still pendings.
Motion carried 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Date Approved:
5/1/91
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Martin J. irsch Mayor
am s D. Prosser
Manager