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Sherburne County auditor‑treasurer reports February financials and property tax mailing; staff to refine taxpayer materials
Summary
The auditor‑treasurer reported February preliminary balances and investment earnings, noted property tax statements were mailed March 9 and that some taxpayers raised questions about market value versus taxable market value; staff will gather feedback and consider timing of informational inserts for TNT outreach and the budget process.
Lorine, the county auditor‑treasurer, presented the February preliminary trial balance and investment reports on March 17, noting ARPA balances being spent down and investment earnings year‑to‑date. The office reported that property tax statements were mailed March 9 and that staff had begun receiving taxpayer questions about the new informational inserts, particularly distinctions between market value and taxable market value.
The auditor‑treasurer said staff would compile taxpayer feedback and consider additional educational materials and TNT outreach. She told the board that valuation‑notice dates and appeal meetings are set by individual municipalities and are listed on the county website and the valuation notice. The office also reported the gravel tax fund balance (as stated in the record) and said funds are to be used for abandonment reclamation or other eligible conservation projects under Minnesota Statute 298.75.
The board accepted the auditor‑treasurer’s report by voice vote. Staff noted the county is preparing required state property tax reports and will provide a top‑25 taxpayers list by district when available. The auditor also briefed the board on ongoing audit work and upcoming fieldwork by the county’s audit firm.
