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Chuck Klein, 5551 - 164th Lane N.W., Ramsey (14-32-25-11-0008) stated his valuation went up 15-1/2% and asked if he could determine a mil rate to see how much his taxes will go up or is it a flat 1%, 2% or 3%. He stated that Caldwell Banker had done an appraisal and had valued his home in the mid 80's to low 90's. He stated his assessment puts him at the high end of the range and asked for a meeting with Mr. Keefe. Mr. Keefe agreed they should schedule a meeting. Michael Powers, 8050 - 147th Avenue N.W., Ramsey (29-32-25-14-0008) - stated his building was valued at $97,200 last year and this year the value went up to $130,400. He stated he has no heat, water or lights and his building is used for storage only. Mr. Keefe stated that the market value of his property is based on a 6,000 square foot warehouse and the sales comparisons in the area. He reiterated that all the commercial property in Ramsey has been re-evaluated. David Valerius, 17521 Iguana Street N.W., Ramsey (05-32-25-42-0006) stated that he had just built his house and it cost $90,200 to build which included the land and his tax valuation was for $111,000. He inquired where the $21,000 difference comes from. He added that his basement is unfinished and that he has not yard put in yet. Mr. Keefe stated his property card shows a pole building to which Mr. Valerius stated he doesn't have. Mr. Keefe recomputed his property and came up with a value of $86,900. Mr. Keefe stated he would meet with Mr. Valerius to get this corrected. Leonard Spohn, 1808 - 103rd Avenue N.W., Coon Rapids (35-32-25-21-0001) - stated that he owns a parcel at 6030 Industry Avenue N.W. and the valuation has nearly doubled in the last two years. He stated in about 1986 or 87, the City put a sanitary sewer trunk across the property and he gave the City the right-of-way to do that. Now there are $280,000 assessments against the property which makes it almost impossible to sell in his opinion. He stated that all inquires he's had regarding the property in the last three years have been deterred by the special assessment. He stated the people are being chased out of Ramsey and they are going up to Elk River for development. He stated the idea of sewer and water was to help development; however, with the assessments, you can't afford to develop. Mr. Keefe stated City sewer and water is not taken into consideration when assessing, only the land value; however, the services should enhance the value of the property. Mr. Spohn stated that the City is negotiating with him for a couple of acres of land for the McKinley Street extension. He stated he was going to give the land to the City; however, he feels now he can't afford to if the land value is that high. Mr. Keefe stated that adjustments were applied throughout the commercial properties. Mr. Spohn's property is in the TIF District. The $7,500 special assessment is deferred until the lots are developed. He added that Mr. Spohn has a unique situation due to the TIF District and that it should be considered an enhancement because of the proposed McKinley Street. Mr. Keefe reiterated the catch up plan and also the strict requirements put on by the State. He expressed belief that the value is there but added that he would look at the property and if he is wrong, he would make the deduction. He stated that he has data that supports the value he placed on the property. Robert Maxton, 2125 Argonne Drive, Columbia Heights (23-32-25-14-0001) stated he owns property at 153rd Avenue N.W. He has over 18 acres of undeveloped property and he has been subject to a 35.4% increase since 1989. Now the 1991 estimated market value is up 50% from last Board of Review/April 4, 1991 Page 6 of 8