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-. Commission Minutes--June 18, 2001 2297 Foss Associates, Ltd.--Cass County Courthouse - West Addition State of North Dakota--Court Services Contract 8. TAX EQUALIZATION BOARD, Reconvened for 2001 The Cass County Board of Tax Equalization reconvened with Frank Klein, County Director of Equalization, being present. He provided additional information and recommendations on the appeals made at the last meeting. Ben Hushka, Fargo City Assessor, was present concerning the appeal of Mrs. Donald Brothers. He informed her that he would recommend retaining the current value of $156,000 on the property located at 2457 Madison Square Drive in Fargo, based on sales comparisons. The current market appraisal is $173,500. Mr. and Mrs. Brothers still question the difference between the purchase price and the current value, according to Mr. Hushka. Mr. Meyer asked if anyone was present representing the Brothers, and no one came forward at this time. Wanda Wilcox, West Fargo City Assessor, was present concerning the appeal of Dalsin Development Company for property located at 119 West Main Avenue, West Fargo. She believes the property value is reflective of the market in that area. Mr. Wieland said it appears some right-of-way was taken from the property owners in this area, and he has asked the assessor to review the square footage to determine if there is a discrepancy. Mrs. Wilcox indicated she will conduct a review of the Main Avenue front footage. Mr. Meyer asked if the property owner, or a representative, was present in the audience, and Mr. Wieland said he spoke with Mr. Dalsin earlier today. A recourse would be through the abatement process. .-- No other appeals were received from cities. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to retain the value of $156,000 on the Donald and Arlene Brothers property located at 2457 Madison Square Drive, Fargo, for 2001; and to retain the value of $17,600 on the Dalsin Development property located at 119 West Main Avenue in West Fargo for 2001. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. ,,-- The Equalization Board next reviewed three properties in Northwood Subdivision of Reed Township. David Davis, Reuben Richter and Nikki Munoz were all present concerning their appeals at the June 4th county equalization meeting. All three homeowners were given an opportunity to address the board, and each of them indicated they still believe the assessment is too high. The lots are approximately one acre in size, however, the property owners indicated about half of that is wooded and the homes are situated on the remaining half acre. The property owners have had to sandbag their property to protect against spring flooding. Mr. Klein gave his recommendations and provided information on how he arrived at those valuations. He said the size of these homes would be considered above average, and the property is accessed by a paved county road and a paved road into the subdivision. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the David Davis assessment for property located at 2603 Northwood Drive, in Reed Township, be set at $124,000, as recommended by the County Director of Equalization. Motion carried unanimously.