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Mr. Jenks stated that the saleability of his home has been affected by the condemnation of a portion of the property. . Mr. Jenks also stated that there is a natural run-off area in his back yard and there are drainage problems. Mr. Jenks has been on that property for 12 years and the drainage problems started when the road was improved. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilmember Van Wagner that the City Asses~or check into the procedure for land that has been condemned for improvements where the dwelling and land have been depreciated in value by the courts and find out why the estimated market value has not also been decreased and to report back to Council. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann, Schlueter and Van Wagner. Voting No: None. Ma~or Gamec stated he would check with the County regarding Mr. Jenks' drainage problems. Case #3: William Brown - 15510 Dolomite - PIN R22-32-25-l2-0026: Mr. Brown inquired as to how estimated market value is arrived at. Mr. Brown stated he purchased his home one year ago for it's appraisal value of $61,000; now the estimated market value from the City is $66,500. Mr. Wirz stated that the County sets up a manual of guidelines based on square footage and type of house. . Case #4: Marshall Steinke - 17561 Gibbon - PIN R05-32-25-4l-0009: Mr. Steinke stated that his market value was $68,700 in 1982; $69,800 in 1983; $75,800 in 1984. Mr. Steinke stated that he feels a $6,000 increase in one year is too much. Mr. Wirz stated that there was a blanket increase which amounted to $1000, street improvements raised the value $1000 and a central air conditioning system and finished basement were not picked up until this year. Case #5: John praske - 8400 l8lst Avenue - PIN R05-32-25-2l-0002: Stated his estimated market value in 1981 was $61,900, in 1982 it was $65,500, in 1983 it was $72,800 and the 1984 value is $80,600. Mr. Praske pointed out that the market value has gone up $19,700 since 1981. Mr. praske stated that he did construct a 20' x 40' acces~,ry building on the property in 1983. Mr. praske stated that his property tax in 1984 is $1310 and his annual income is $22,000 and he cannot afford to pay these kinds :'of taxes. Mr. praske stated that he tried to sell his home last year for $80,000 and potential buyers walk away when they see his tax statement. . Mr. Wirz stated that the rise in Mr. praske's value is due to blanket increases, improvement to the property because of the accessory building and finished basement and the change in homestead credit. Mr. Wirz stated that he realizes the market is in a slump but he feels that the value placed on the subject property is right in the ballpark. Mr. praske inquired if he could get a tax break by having a truck garden on the property. BoR/May 21, 1984 Page 3 of 6