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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 18, 2016
APPROVED MINUTES
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board members Jillian Hendrickson, Walter Hudson, Rob Olson, Larry Sorensen,
and John Vetsch
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Clerk Kimberly Olson,
Albertville Appraiser Wally Peterson, Senior Appraiser Tammy Anderson, Appraiser Brice
Nelson, Appraiser Melissa Janzen
Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION - WRIGHT COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Peterson began by explaining that the purpose of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is
to review the assessment of property. This Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is being held
for the 2016 assessment for taxes due and payable in 2017. Peterson reported taxes payable are
always based on the prior year's value, which is determined using sales data from a previous
time period, in this case it based on a study that occurred between October 1, 2014 and
September 30, 2015.
Peterson introduced Appraisers Nelson and Janzen and Senior Appraiser Anderson as the new
appraisers for the City of Albertville.
Peterson stated that Wright County is looking at conducting open book meetings for the
municipalities and townships that request them. He explained that open book meetings are an
alternative to the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization where the meetings are held with
County officials. It provides an informal setting where residents can meet with County
appointments with no appointment necessary. It also allows a longer period of time for a
resident to appeal their valuation. Peterson stated some cities are interested whereas others
prefer to maintain local control with their local board at the city level. Sorensen stated that
would take away the city's ability to lower taxes if the Council wishes to do so. Vetsch felt that
elected officials need to be aware of the market. Vetsch and Sorensen would like to keep the
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization as is. Anderson explained the timeline required to
change if the Council decided to change to open book meetings.
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Peterson reported there were 130 qualified and 27 unqualified (foreclosed) residential sales. The
median price for the qualified sales was $195,667. He stated that unqualified sales
(foreclosurelbank sales) were trending down.
Peterson stated residential values increased 4.74 %, commercial values increased 0.07 %, and
apartment values increased 7.03 %.
Peterson reported they received two requests for changes in valuation of property.
PID #101 - 062 - 004170,10514 Karston Avenue NE
Peterson reported the homeowner had requested a reduction in value from $308,200. Peterson
stated he was able to review the home and noticed the amount of finished square footage I the
basement was incorrect. He suggested reducing the value to $290,000, a decrease of $18,200.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the reduction in value from
$308,200 to $290,000 for property at 10514 Karston Avenue NE, PID# 101 - 062 - 004170. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
PID# 101 - 096- 001060, 10598 491h Street NE
Peterson reported this was a blanket request for multiple rental properties in Wright County and
this is the only one in Albertville. Since the appraisers could not gain access to the home and
they did not provide accurate comparables, he recommended denial of the request.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hudson, to make no change in value for property at
10598 491h Street NE, PID# 101- 096 - 001060. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen,
and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Vetsch, to close the Valuation Hearing and adjourn the
meeting at 6:30 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays:
None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly,/X. Olson, City Clerk