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Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting Minutes 

City of Porter 

April 11, 2023, 6:30 p.m. 

 

Mayor Donald Verschelde called the local 2023 Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting of the for the City of Porter to order. 

 

Council members present were Kim Jelen, Don Verschelde, Josh Sumption, Craig Peterson, Judy Verschelde, and Pat Vlaminck. 

 

Also present was Jim Melorse, Connie Erickson, Yellow Medicine County Auditor / Treasurer, Brian Rosenau, assessor for the City of Porter, and Chad Doose with Yellow Medicine County.

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Reviewed the following:  Ag taxes were stable or went down slightly – residential went up substantial due to sales (interest rates so low; supply & demand) – school levy jumped substantial also.  All commercial was raised 9-20% which will help tax base next year. 

 

A motion was made by Josh Sumption, seconded by Pat Vlaminck to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

Kim Jelen, Clerk 

City of Porter 

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