Minnetonka approves property value assessments with one abstention
The Minnetonka City Council's Local Board of Appeal and Equalization voted Wednesday to adopt recommended property values for dozens of homes and businesses across the city. The board approved assessments for properties reviewed by city staff and external advisers, though one council member abstained due to concerns about incomplete information.
The board considered property value appeals in two sections. For Section A — properties reviewed by city assessing staff — the council voted 6-0 to approve the assessor's recommended values, with Councilor Kley abstaining. Kley explained her decision to sustain rather than vote yes or no, saying she couldn't see all the properties that were read aloud during the meeting on her printed agenda. "I don't see all the listed properties that you just named," Kley said, "so I don't know why some of them were in the agenda."
The Section A vote covered roughly 30 properties across Minnetonka, including addresses on Nolan Drive, Bren Road East, Robinwood Terrace, and numerous other streets. The mayor read the complete list of properties and their recommended values into the record before the vote. Several items had been withdrawn or added to the section prior to the reading, which may have contributed to the discrepancy between what was presented verbally and what appeared on council members' agendas.
For Section B — properties that had been referred to external advisers for review — the council voted unanimously 7-0 to approve the adviser's recommended values. That section contained only one remaining property after an item was moved to Section A. The vote proceeded without public comment.
Property owners who disagree with these local board decisions have the option to appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization, the next level in the appeals process. The 2024 assessment process is part of the annual cycle through which local governments determine property values for tax purposes.
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Votes (2)
Adoption of Assessor's Recommended Property Values for Section A
Dissent: Councilor Kley sustained the motion, citing a lack of clarity regarding all listed properties on the provided agenda.
Moved by Council M Shack [0:09:50] · Seconded by Council member ra [0:09:59]
The Mayor read into the record a comprehensive list of properties and their Assessor's recommended values as prepared by City staff. Several items were noted as withdrawn (5 & 6) or added (13-31) to this section prior to the reading. During the vote, one council member expressed concerns about not having a complete list of all read properties on their personal agenda, leading to a 'sustain' vote rather than an affirmative 'yes' or 'no'.
Adoption of Adviser's Recommended Property Values for Section B
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member R [0:13:00] · Seconded by Council M Foster Bolton [0:13:16]
The Mayor presented the sole remaining property item from Section B, which had been reviewed by external advisers. An initial misreading that included an item previously moved to Part A was corrected, ensuring only the current Section B item was considered for approval. No public input was offered for this item.
Notable Quotes (1)
this might sound weird but I'm going to sustain because I don't see all the listed properties that you just named all so I don't know why some of them were in the agenda okay and I haven't looked at it so I'm just going to sustain
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
The governmental body and process for reviewing and acting on property value appeals for the year 2024.
The next level of appeal for property owners dissatisfied with the local board's decision.
The official list of items for consideration during the meeting, including modifications (items withdrawn, added, or moved).
Section of the agenda listing properties reviewed by City assessing staff with their recommendations.
Section of the agenda listing properties referred to and reviewed by external advisers with their recommendations.
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