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<br />Ms. Carter stated that the land was not farmed one year-- last year. She <br />stated that she will get the farmer to call in at city hall and verify that. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Retmann authorizing the City Assessor reclassify the <br />land agricultural if it is determined that it has been farmedi if not, the <br />classification shall remain the same. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Mr. Thurston stated that the 1984 assessment is based on <br />1983 activity and right now classifying.it as residential is correct because <br />Ms. Carter has admitted that the land was not farmed in 1983. <br /> <br />Motion failed for lack of a second. <br /> <br />Case #9: Jim Acers - 8600 176th Ave. N.W. - PIN R05-32-25-32-0008: <br /> <br />Mr. Acers requested a continuance.of the Board of Review in order to prepare <br />a presentation regarding the continued rise in market valuation and property <br />taxes. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that Mr. Thurston and Mr. Leon of the County should be <br />present for that presentation. The County Commissioner and Representative <br />Ernie Larson should also be invited. <br /> <br />Mr. Thurston stated that if Mr. Acers' request is to be treated as a Board <br />of Review continuance, it must be held within 20 calendar days. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to set the Board of Review continuance for June 5, <br />1984 at Ramsey City Hall. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Case #10: Rick Sundahl - 16169 Jarvis - PIN R18-32-25-23-0005: <br /> <br />Mr. Sundahl stated he bought this 100 year old farmhouse in 1981 for $26,900 <br />and since then he has added 200 square feet to the home. Our 1984 <br />estimated market value is $67,200. <br /> <br />Mr. Wirz pointed out that the property is valued at $14,236 - 5~ acres. <br /> <br />Mr. Sundahl stated that the 1983 value was $51,900 and inquired if $15,000 <br />is a normal increase amount. <br /> <br />Mr. wirz stated that the increase is due to the addition on the home being <br />completed. <br /> <br />Mr. Thurston stated he would mail Mr. Sundahl a County review request form. <br /> <br />Mr. Sundahl inquired as to how he could get on the City's mailing listithat <br />he never receives notification of community events. <br /> <br />Mr. Wirz replied that the City has been trying to compile an accurate mailing <br />list but has not had much success. <br /> <br />Mr. wirz stated he would also check to see if Mr. Sundahl is entitled to <br />more than a l5% depreciation on his overall package. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />MAYOR!COUNCLL'INPUT <br /> <br />Motion byCouncilmember SQrteberg and seconded by Councilmember Van Wagner to <br /> <br />BoR/May 2l, J9 84 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />