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City of <br /> Elk Meeting of the Elk River Board of Appeal and Equalization <br /> River Held at Elk River City Hall <br /> Monday, April 8, 2019 <br /> Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Christianson,Westgaard, and Wagner <br /> Members Absent: Councilmember Ovall <br /> Staff Present: Deputy Clerk Jessica Miller <br /> Also Present: County Assessor Greg Olson, Residential Appraiser Krista Thoe, <br /> Residential Appraiser Beth Boysen,Agricultural Specialist Kristi <br /> Botzek, and Commercial/Ind strial. \raiser lliam Riley <br /> Call Meeting to Order <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting ver Board of <br /> Appeal and Equalization was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Dietz. <br /> 2. Board of Appeal and Equalization <br /> Greg Olson,Sherburne County Assessor, indicated the purpose of the Board of <br /> Appeal and Equalization is to consider and review 2019 estimated market values and <br /> property classifications for taxes payable in 2020.x <br /> Information prese fed on the a `s' ssrrment proce` ii sand statistics for the City <br /> of Elk River 2019 assessments. <br /> The Board of Appe Equalization heard appeals as outlined below: <br /> 1. �Robertlley, Parcel Identification Number 75-458-0120 <br /> Mr. Dilley expressed concern over seniors on fixed income not being able to <br /> afford tax increases. He suggested the Council implement a program for seniors <br /> capping value increases at$5,000 a year. Mayor Dietz and Ms. Thoe explained to <br /> Mr. Dilley neither the Council nor the county assessor have authority to do that. <br /> They suggested Mr. Dilley speak to his legislative representative. <br /> Mr. Olson indicated the legislature sets the class rates. He noted rising valuations <br /> for senior citizens is a national problem and there are programs at the state <br /> allowing seniors to obtain a reverse mortgage to help pay for taxes. <br /> Mr. Dilley indicated his value increased approximately$50,000 in two years with <br /> no improvements made to his house. He understands he lives on a lake and lake <br /> properties are increasing but he doesn't see how it is his problem if people want <br /> to pay a lot to live on a lake. <br />