CITY OF CLAREMONT
LOCAL BOARD OF
APPEAL AND
EQUALIZATION AND SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
2:30 P.M.
The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Claremont, Minnesota was held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Claremont City Hall.
Members present: Mayor Jared Sultze. City Council Members Ethan Johnson, Krystal Sultze, and Donna Gregory. Council Members absent: Deb Ellis.
City, County Staff and others present: City Administrator Elizabeth Sorg, Dodge County Assessor Ryan DeCook, Dodge County Appraiser Matt Naatz, Dodge County Appraiser Trainee Erik Hannigan, and Jim Zylstra.
The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is to provide a fair and objective forum for property owners to appeal their property valuation or classification. The Board has the authority to decrease, sustain or increase the market value of a property. No letters or calls were received at City Hall. Jim Zylstra, 209 Main Street, questioned his property value. After discussion of comparable properties, motion by Sultze to keep the value the same with no change, second by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
City Administrator Sorg checked with both companies that submitted bids for weed preventer and fertilizer for the parks on chemical residue that may affect people/pets. Both companies said once the product dries it is safe. Corey’s Outdoor Service said they spray early in the morning once the dew dries and in about ½ hour it is dry and safe. Corey’s Outdoor Service’s bid was $854 per treatment and TruGreen’s bid was $1005 per treatment. Motion by Sultze to approve Corey’s Outdoor Service’s bid, second by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
The council reviewed 2 City Council Code of Conduct guidelines. They picked sections from both guidelines to be combined into one. Sorg will have a draft for the May council meeting.
Motion by Sultze to adjourn at 3:21 p.m., second by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth Sorg,
City Administrator Jared Sultze, Mayor
