BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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1 Mrs. L. Otzen, 40b Hopkins Avenue, again appeared protesting assessment on her property. She compared it to property in'neighborhood. It was explained by the appraisal firm that Mrs. Otzen had two lots as against one on the property with 257 which• she was comparing her property. It was -the assessor's recommendation that no change be made in the assessment other than a reduction of $250 on the -sun porch. Councilman Werder moved,- seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that the recommendation of the Assessor be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. r Mrs. W. G. Draewell, 27 Nevada Street, again appeared claiming that base for figuring assessments on property was set too high. She referred to the land valuation and not improvements. City Attorney Currie asked that the records show that the appraisal firm had equal- ized the assessments on property and land and that the method used was not a matter to be discussed by the Board. -This statement was concurred in by the representative of the appraisal firm. Mrs. -Ivy Kelting, 149 Oakdale Street, requested information as to the method used to determine the number of square feet in her home. She was of the opinion that the assessment card did not show enough square feet. Communication was received from Charlotte Shaw and Edwin Shaw protesting assessment on property at 625 and 633 Fulton Street. After a discussion with the appraisal firm, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. and Mrs. Shaw advising that the Council believed it was a fair and equitable assessment. This was done. on- motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from F. E. Driscoll, 150 Somerset Street, protesting assessment on above property and advising a check was enclosed for payment of taxes. f� No check was received, however. The Clerk was instructed to address Mr. Driscoll and If inform him that the assessment on his property was comparable with those in the neighborhood and that no change would be made in the assessment. - Communication was received from Vernon L. Roberts in protest against assessment on property described as Arb. Blk. 251, Lot 11A W 1/2. Lot 11 Blk. G., Woodside Acres Map No. 1. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Roberts that he le - entitled - to a further hearing in the matter and that,it had been referred to the Cleminshaw Company to expedite the proceedings. The final decision rests with the Board of i Equalization and it was the consensus of the Council that no change would be made in the assessment. Communication was received from City Assessor John J. Brophy recommending the i following adjustment in regard to the Sadler Supply Company: The total appraised value on personal property be decreased from $72,500 to $63,030 and that the assessed be decreased from $43,500 to $37,820. The appraised value of improvement be decreased from $420200 to $41,260 and the assessed value from $331760 to $33,010. It-was,explained that Mr. Sadler had not shown his books to the appraisal firm when the first assessment was made and after his protest•he had opened the books for examination. Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMAN WERDER•MOVED, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that the meeting be adjourned until 10:00 A. M., Monday, August 19, 1947. Motion passed unanimously. �I RALPH S. IIUDG°e City Clerk