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Meeting of the Elk River Board of Appeal and Equalization <br />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/Industrial Appraiser William Riley <br />I . Call Meeting to Order <br />Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River 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. <br />Information was presented on the assessment procedures and statistics for the City <br />of Elk River 2019 assessments. <br />The Board of Appeal and Equalization heard appeals as outlined below: <br />1. Robert Dilley, 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 />