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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 15, 2019
APPROVED MINUTES
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board members Jillian Hendrickson, Rebecca Halling, Rob Olson and John Vetsch
ABSENT:' Board member Aaron Cocking
STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Clerk Kimberly Hodena,
Finance Director Tina Lannes, Albertville Appraiser Brice Nelson, Wright County Assessor
Tony Rasmuson and Appraiser Wally Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Wendy Merila, Commissioner Michael Potter
Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ASSESSOR'S OPENING STATEMENT
Nelson reported that the goal of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is to review the
2019 assessment for taxes due and payable in 2020. The board does not have the authority to
open any prior year's assessment for taxes due and payable in 2019. The board also does not
have the authority to grant an exemption or to order property to be removed from the tax rolls.
Nelson indicated at least a quorum of the board must be present at the meeting with at least one
trained and certified member. He also indicated State law requires the assessor to value property
at 100% market value.; however Minnesota Statute allows the assessor to value within a range of
90% to 105% of market value..
Rasmuson reported that these are the highest they have seen in the county and a lot of work went
into this assessment period. Nelson reviewed the definition of market value, indicating that
foreclosures are not included. He stated that two story houses are coming back and Albertville
had 24 new construction permits. Nelson reported that their office received a total of eight calls
from Albertville residents and he has only one recommended valuation change.
Rasmuson reported that across the county the biggest increase was to industrial properties.
Apartments increased over 10% and retail increased 3%.
Nelson reported that the one recommended change is for 7080 69th Circle NE to reduce valuation
from $381,900 to $362,900.
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Motioned by Olson, seconded by Halling, to reduce the valuation for 7070 69`h Circle NE to
$362,900. Ayes: Hendrickson, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to open the public hearing. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Hendrickson called for public comment. Merila inquired about her property, 11701 54`h Street
NE, and why the value continues to increase. Nelson explained that he placed a median value of
89% which is lower than the 95% they aim for and it also depends on comparative sales. Nelson
stated that the increase is 5.39% for Merila's property.
Potter reported that the Wright County Board of Commissioners has made concerted efforts to
inform the public about the valuation hearings through the website, a letter in the paper and other
means.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to close the public hearing. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hendrickson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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