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Board defers decision on home addition assessment, approves county reduction for Paulson
Summary
The board deferred a decision on Teresa Foy’s assessment increase tied to an incomplete home addition and agreed to accept time-stamped interior photos for county review; separately the board approved a county-recommended reduction in Brian Paulson’s assessed value from $449,300 to $423,900.
At the April 14 Pine County Board of Review meeting, homeowner Teresa Foy questioned a more than $100,000 increase in her assessed value between 2026 and 2027 related to an open building permit for a home addition.
Foy said the addition is not heated or insulated and lacks siding and doors; the existing livable portion of the home is under 1,000 square feet with one bedroom and one bathroom. Pine County Appraiser Lake Nosan said he was not permitted to enter the home during his inspection and therefore estimated percentage of completion from exterior observations. Assessor Troy Stewart clarified that county practice is to assess properties annually based on the percentage of project completion rather than waiting until a permit is complete.
County assessors agreed to accept timestamped interior photos and videos from Foy for review; following that review, the county may reassess and, if needed, present the matter at the County Board of Review on her behalf. The board voted to take no decision at the meeting.
Separately, Brian Paulson contacted the county about errors in his property record — incorrect bedroom and bathroom counts, a fireplace listed where none exists, and inaccurate pole-shed details. The county recommended adjusting his assessed value from $449,300 to $423,900. Don Ramberg moved and Nancy Rys seconded a motion to reduce the assessed value to the county-recommended figure; the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.; minutes were signed by Interim City Administrator Ashley Rauschnot.
