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Myron Lewerenz, 7009 - 175th Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated he has been arguing about his increase in property valuation. He added that his taxes have doubled' in the last two years. Upon inquiry, Mr. Lewerenz responded that he has 35.79 acres - to which Ms. Gallagher added that 10 acres are tillable, one acre is woods, 19.79 is marshland and four acres are wetland. That is not including the one acre his home is on. Ms. Gallagher reported that she met with Mr. Lewerenz and she did adjust his valuation on his home - quite a considerable deduction - from $131,000 to $114,400. She noted that this property has been taken off of green acres which makes quite a difference. Jannie Brock, 15240 Kangaroo Street NW, Ramsey, stated that if the valuation is supposed to be based on what you may be able to sell your home for, she would sell immediately for that amount. Her valuation was at $82,300 in 1997. In 1998 the valuation went up to $92,100 and now it increased to $96,200. She felt she could never sell her home for that. Her home was built in 1975, and there have been no improvements made to it. She suggested improvements are needed and that there was some damage done to her home in the July 1997 storm, including some downed trees. She pointed out that she has been disabled for 15 years and is unable to make the improvements physically and financially. Ms. Gallagher assured her that she would come out to review the property and also offered to research some agencies that may be of assistance to Ms. Brock. She (Gallagher) will report back when the Board of Review reconvenes. RECESS Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to recess the Board of Review meeting. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman and Beyer. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Beahen and Haas Steffen. The Board of Review recessed at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (~fe~uh~l~tgy Clerk- Board of Review/April 15, 1998 Page 2 of 2