4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (3 SETS) 05-05-2014

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City of Elk Meeting of the Elk River Board of Appeal and Equalization River Held at the Sherburne County Government Center Monday, April 28, 2014 Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Wilson, Burandt,Westgaard, and Motin (6:34 p.m.) Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Clerk Tina Allard, Finance Director Tim Simon, and Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller Also Present: Sherburne County Assessor Daniel Weber, Chief Deputy Assessor Greg Olson,Residential Appraisers Kristi Botzek and Lori Bistodeau, Agricultural Specialist Jeanne Henderson, and Commercial/Industrial Appraiser William Riley I. Call Meeting to Order N' Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Board of Appeal and Equalization was called-to order at 6:3101. .m. by Mayor Dietz. 2. Board of Appeal and Equalization Daniel Weber, Sherburne County Assessor,indicated that the purpose of the Board of Appeal and Equalization is to consider and review 2014 estimated market values and property classifications for taxes payable in 2015. Information was presented on the assessment procedures and statistics for the City *of Elk River 2014 assessments. The Board of Appeal and Equalization heard appeals as outlined below: 1. Katie Franaschouk, Parcel Identification Number 75-688-0112 Ms. Franaschouk explained she purchased the home in January for$210,000 and would like the market value to more closely reflect the purchase price. She noted she has an independent appraisal that she would be willing to share. Ms. Botzek indicated the entire neighborhood was reassessed in 2013;however, she was unable to gain access to the home because it was bank owned at the time.Ms. Botzek requested an opportunity to review the home and adjust the market value if appropriate. Ms. Franaschouk agreed. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Motin to make no change to parcel 75-688-0112. Motion carried 5-0.