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Commission Minutes--June 7,1999 1986 when figuring valuation; therefore, Mr. Klein does not expect an increase in agricultural assessments for 1999. No increase is recommended for commercial assessments as returned by the townships and cities, he said. The first order of business was the equalization of townships. Mr. Klein said he did not receive any telephone calls regarding his recommendation. Mrs. Quick asked for any comments from the audience on the equalization of townships. Hearing none, the board proceeded. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the township residential values be raised in the amounts listed below: On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Ayr Township Dows Township Gill Township Lake Township Raymond Township Rich Township Rochester Township Residential lots and structures 4% Residential lots and structures 4% Residential lots and structures 4% Residential lots and structures 4% Residential lots and structures 2% Residential lots and structures 4% Residential lots and structures 4% The next order of business was the equalization of cities. Mr. Klein is recommending a 12% increase in residential lots and structures in the City of Amenia because the assessments had been reduced about 9%, for a net increase in 1999 of 2.5 - 3%. He received one complaint regarding this recommendation and invited that party to attend today's county equalization meeting. Mrs. Quick asked for any comments from the audience on the equalization of cities. Hearing none, the board proceeded. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the city residential values be raised in the amounts listed below: On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Amenia City Residential lots and structures 12% (assessment had been reduced 9%) Casselton City Residential structures 3% Kindred City Residential lots and structures 4% Tower City Residential lots and structures 4% Mr. Klein received one complaint from a City of Fargo resident, Terry Ziegelmann, and suggested that he contact the Fargo City Assessor. Mrs. Quick asked if Mr. Ziegelmann was present today, but no one came forward at this time. She invited anyone from the audience to address the board concerning their assessments, and there were owners of three properties in Reed Township present to talk to the county board of equalization. The first property owners were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mead of 904 Martin Drive in Reed Township. Mr. Mead said their property assessment increased 18% over last year, and he feels the assessment is too high. He said it increased from $99,500 to $118,000 for 1999. Mrs. Quick asked if other homes in this area had similar increases, and Mr. Mead said he was unable to reach the local assessor by telephone and was out of town when the township meeting was held. The board asked Mr. Klein to review this assessment and report back at the next meeting.