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Commission Minutes--June 4, 2001 2292 would possibly recommend a 5% reduction in residential assessments instead. He believes the ~ assessments are at true and full market value, based on the properties that have sold recently. Mr. Meyer asked if anyone was present from the City of Harwood, and the City Auditor asked if Mr. Klein's recommendation would result in a 2% increase. Mr. Klein said that was correct. He said the 2% increase is a general overall county-wide increase. Also, Mr. Klein said he visited about the increase with the Mayor of Harwood this morning. MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wagner seconded that the 10% city- wide decrease in values for the City of Harwood be negated and that all residential property values be lowered 5%. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Klein said he inspected the Margaret Haugen property in Harwood because of water drainage issues, and he recommends an additional 1 0% reduction on this property, at least until the City of Harwood has an opportunity to correct this situation. Mr. Meyer asked if Ms. Haugen, or anyone representing her, was present. No one addressed the board at this time. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the Margaret Haugen property be reduced 10%, in addition to the city-wide decrease, due to flooding problems during periods of heavy rains. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. .r"' Mr. Klein said he has no other recommendations concerning the equalization of cities. Mr. Meyer asked if anyone else wished to make an appeal of their assessment in any incorporated city. No one addressed the board at this time. Concerning the equalization of townships, three taxpayers were present from Northwood Subdivision, which is located north of Fargo in Reed Township. Nikki Munoz of 2508 Northwood Drive, David Davis of 2603 Northwood Drive, and Reuben Richter of 2601 Northwood Drive, reported assessment increases of about 50%, and they do not believe this represents the fair market value. ,--- Mr. Richter said other property owners in the subdivision also received large increases this year, and Mr. Klein said they would have to appeal to the equalization board or follow the abatement route if they are requesting a review of their valuations. He said he will have time in the next two weeks to review the assessments for the three property owners who are present today, and he would like to have input from the local township board. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Wagner seconded that Frank Klein, County Tax Director, be authorized to review the assessments of the three taxpayers in Northwood Subdivision of Reed Township who are present today, and to bring a recommendation back to the board. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Klein next discussed inundated agricultural lands. The 2001 legislature revised the law, and now all landowners must apply annually for the classification of inundated lands. Three property owners have applied for the classification as of today. No one was present on this issue.