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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-97 SM C • CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 1997 The reconvened meeting of the Lakeville Board of Review was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Zaun. Present: Councilmembers Johnson, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg and Mayor Zaun. Marvin Pulju, County Assessor, provided a list of the property owners who had presented written appeals or were in attendance at the April 8th Board of Review and a list of Value Changes from the 1997 Board of Review (updated 4/21/97). He also provided a Report of Properties Reviewed Per Attendance at the Local Board of Review but No Changes Made and a Report of Value Changes as of 4/21/97. Mr. Pulju explained that his office conducted a review of the mobile home owned by Mr. Michael McGough, 17701 Kenyon Avenue, Lot 132. During a previous review of the property, additional depreciation was applied due to leaking windows, roof and poor skirting. The physical problems have been corrected, and the mobile home is considered to be in good condition. He stated the Manufactured Housing Appraisal Guide suggests a value of approximately $7,000. The recommendation of the assessor's office is that no change be made to the 1997 assessment of $5,900. 97.75 Motion was made b Johnson seconded b Sindt to receive the Value Chan es Y ~ Y g Report from the 1997 Board of Review, the Report of Properties Reviewed Per Attendance at the Local Board of Review But No Changes Made, and the Report of Value Changes dated April 21, 1997. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg. Mr. Michael McGough addressed the Board of Review, stating he would not be able to sell his mobile home for $5,900 and feels the value should be lowered to $4,500. Councilmember Holberg asked if the assessor's office conducted a mobile home sales market analysis in the area. Mr. Pulju stated they used the Manufactured Housing Appraisal Guide and did not conduct a market analysis, because .each mobile home is different, depending upon its individual characteristics. Councilmember Sindt stated she would be willing to lower the value on Mr. McGough's home to $5,000, but feels a market analysis should be done. It was explained to Mr. McGough that he still retains the right to appeal and could appeal to the County Board of Equalization if he so chooses. • • 97.76 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Holberg to recommend to the County Assessor's Office that the value of Michael McGough's mobile home, PID No. 22-050- . 00132-00, be lowered to $5,000, and a mobile home market analysis be completed prior to the County Board of Equalization meeting; and to close the Board of Review public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson. Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, C' Clerk Du ne Zaun, M r •