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Morton County board grants some valuation reductions, denies other appeals after public hearing
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Summary
At a June 6, 2024 public hearing, the Morton County Board adjusted several property assessments — approving a 15% reduction for 4477 Roper Place and a $171,100 cut for a commercial parcel — while denying other reduction requests and an email appeal that cited prior North Dakota Tax Department findings.
During a public hearing on Morton County properties on June 6, 2024, the Morton County Board of Tax Equalization heard multiple residents and property representatives and acted on several specific appeals.
Resident comments prompted directed reviews and immediate motions. Alyssa Symanowski (4480 Wrangler Road) and Arnold and Lynnette Kraft (410 Coyote Road) asked the Tax Director to review their properties; the Tax Director agreed to inspect and bring any necessary abatements back to the commission.
Commissioner Zachmeier moved and Commissioner Morrell seconded to reduce the true-and-full value of 4477 Roper Place by 15%, setting the assessed value at $753,700; the motion passed with all present voting aye. The board also voted to reduce parcel 41-0214000 (Johnson’s Wrecking, 2297 Business Loop I‑94) by $171,100 after Dennis Johnson addressed the board.
A request to reduce the land value at 4755 35th St in New Salem was denied on a motion by Commissioner Zachmeier seconded by Commissioner Buckley. The board cited directives from the State Tax Commissioner that the reasonable amount of land supporting a non‑exempt building must be assessed in the same classification as that building. The motion carried with all voting aye.
An email appeal from Karen Jordan for parcel 65-2808000 (510 3rd St NW, Mandan) was denied; the board found the appeal did not provide new information beyond the North Dakota Tax Department's findings dated Oct. 6, 2022.
Other residents, including Blake Lindstrom and Alex Pool, raised questions about cost vs. market value and value increases for flood‑plain properties; the Tax Director said those properties will be reviewed and adjustments considered if warranted. The Tax Director is expected to return to the commission with any recommended abatements or corrections.
All motions recorded in the minutes carried with unanimous votes from the four commissioners present. The public hearing was closed and the board proceeded to approve countywide valuations before adjourning at 9:05 p.m.