Minnetonka approves 12 property valuations, sends 8 to further review
The Minnetonka City Council's Local Board of Appeal and Equalization unanimously approved 12 residential properties with agreed-upon valuations on April 8, while sending two contested residential properties and six commercial properties to expert reviewers for further assessment.
The board handled property tax appeals in three categories during the meeting. In Section A, all 12 residential properties where the assessor and property owners had already reached agreement were approved unanimously. These included homes ranging from $240,000 to $1.17 million in assessed value, including properties at 2420 Lauran ($1,167,500), 2700 Ashborne Road ($1,150,000), and 5454 Mayview Road ($870,000). Council Member Calbert moved to approve all uncontested appeals, and the motion passed 6-0 with no public comment.
Two residential properties in Section B — at 5321 Michaela Lane and 3426 Robin Wood Terrace — were referred to independent advisors for expert review because the assessor and property owners disagreed on valuations. The board appointed advisors Mia Beardsley, Ambrosia Severson, and Keith Swanson to assess market value and make recommendations. This motion also passed unanimously.
Six commercial properties in Section C were referred back to the city's assessing staff for further review. These included multiple sites at 12 Oaks Center Drive and properties at 12908 Minona Boulevard, 21 Westwood Road, and 15802 Yetta Boulevard. Council Member Calbert moved to refer these cases to staff, and the motion passed 6-0.
The board emphasized that property owners bear the burden of proving the assessor's initial valuation is incorrect. The board also noted it cannot consider prior year assessments or reduce the city's total assessment by more than 1%. The meeting was recessed rather than adjourned, with plans to reconvene on April 22 to hear the advisors' recommendations and staff findings on the contested and commercial properties.
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Votes (4)
Approval of Section A Uncontested Property Appeals
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Calbert [5:04] · Seconded by Council member Sha [5:10]
The properties in Section A were those where the assessor and property owner had already reached an agreement. The addresses were read into the record, and no public input was received. The board then moved to approve all twelve properties as presented.
Referral of Section B Contested Residential Appeals to Advisors
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Calbert [6:24] · Seconded by Council member Ra [6:29]
Section B included two residential properties where the assessor and property owner had not reached an agreement. After these addresses were read aloud, and with no public comment, the board moved to refer these cases to independent advisors for further review and market value assessment.
Referral of Section C Commercial Appeals to Assessor's Office
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Calbert [7:44] · Seconded by Council member Wilburn [7:52]
Section C comprised six commercial properties that required additional review by the assessor's office. The addresses were recited into the record, and similar to other sections, no one from the public spoke on these items. The board then voted to formally refer these cases for staff review, with their decisions to be presented at the reconvened meeting.
Recess of Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Calbert [8:40] · Seconded by Council member Wilburn [8:44]
After addressing all scheduled appeals, the board determined to recess the meeting rather than adjourn it, with the clear intention of reconvening on April 22nd. This procedural motion was passed unanimously, concluding the current session of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Notable Quotes (8)
section A consists of appeals brought forth by the assessor these are appeals that the assessor and property owner have agreed to prior to the meeting they must be read into the record individually and can be approved with one motion
thank you mayor I'll make the motion to approve all of the uncontested appeals in section 5A
section B consists of appeals where the assessor and property owner do not agree these properties are recommended to be referred to the advisers for review and for their opinion of market value brought back to the reconvene meeting on April 22nd
thank you mayor I make the motion to approve items 1 and two in section B
section c are commercial appe appeals to be referred back to staff for further review
thank you mayor I move that the items in section c be referred to the assessing staff
we will just recess sorry not not not an adjournment a recess okay we will recess this meeting and we will continue it um on April 22nd
I'll make a motion if it's needed so moved
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Regulations guiding property valuation and classification.
The governmental body conducting the meeting and handling property appeals.
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Uncontested Property Valuation Appeals (Section A)
Contested Residential Property Valuation Appeals (Section B)
Commercial Property Valuation Appeals (Section C)
Recess of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting
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