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ANDOVER BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 20, 2026 – MINUTES
The Annual Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Barthel at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April
20, 2026, at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Rick Engelhardt, Karen Godfrey, Scott Schue, and Jonathan Shafto
Councilmembers absent: None
Also Present: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator
Jason Dagostino, Anoka County Residential Supervisor
Jake Stenzel, Anoka County Residential Appraiser
Ted Anderson, Anoka County Commercial Appraiser
Ms. Cotton administered roll call:
Councilmember Shafto – here
Councilmember Schue – here
Councilmember Engelhardt – here
Councilmember Godfrey – present
Mayor Barthel - here
Mayor Barthel read the official Notice of the Board of Review.
Mr. Dagostino presented the Assessor’s Report.
Mr. Dagostino indicated in 2025, there were 290 residential home sales in the city with a median
sale price of $440,000, and for 2024, there were 276 residential home sales with a median sale
price of $431,600. Mr. Dagostino stated 18 calls have been received since January 2, 2026, for
residential properties, and five of the properties were reviewed. Mr. Anderson has received two
calls regarding commercial property.
Mr. Dagostino asked for the following parcels to be recorded into the meeting minutes:
PID 2026 Current EMV 2026 Adjusted EMV
33-32-24-22-0014 $582,400 $544,900
12-32-25-21-0010 $778,600 $706,300
Andover Board of Review Meeting
Minutes – April 20, 2026
Page 2
Mayor Barthel opened the meeting to any residents who wished to appeal their property valuation.
Marilyn Sullivan, 15300 Prairie Road (23-32-24-14-0001), stated her property valuation went from
$452,300 to $987,600, which is a 125% increase. She owns 10 acres next to a new development
and has not made any improvements to her property. She understands land value has increased
but is wondering why the valuation has doubled.
Mr. Dagostino explained the parcel is appraised as to what the parcel would sell for in the open
market. Parcels in the area have been selling for up to $170,000 per acre. Ms. Sullivan’s property
was appraised at $100,000 per acre.
Mayor Barthel asked Mr. Dagostino to explain the process of the appeal. Mr. Dagostino indicated
the Board can say no change to the valuation, decrease, or increase the valuation. If the resident
does not agree with the decision, they can appeal to the County Board.
Councilmember Shafto asked how common this scenario is. Mr. Dagostino answered they see
maybe one or two a year.
Councilmember Schue indicated he would like to have the property value reduced and to have a
similar property in the area reviewed as well. Mr. Dagostino stated since the property owner of
the similar property is not present to appeal the valuation, State Statute does not allow the County
to review the property.
Motion by Schue, Seconded by Shafto to approve the reduction of property valuation for 23-32-
24-14-0001 from $987,000 to $720,000.
The motion was discussed.
Mayor Barthel asked if the motion passes, what are the next steps? Mr. Dagostino replied if the
motion passes, the valuation will be reduced unless the property owner is not satisfied, they could
appeal to the County Board.
Councilmember Schue stated this parcel will more than likely continue to increase in the next few
years, but with this reduction, it will give the property owner time to prepare for the next few years.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Godfrey, to close the Board of Review. Motion carried
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner
Recording Secretary