As I was walking around Lake Harriet recently, I was
struck by the difference between the west side of
Harriet, and the west side of Calhoun. The former is
a pretty, public park nestled on a hillside off Upton
that is open to all. The west side of Calhoun is an
equally pretty parcel set up as a private club and
golf course (Minikahda) used by an elite few.
Just curious: exactly what is Minikahda's annual tax
bill? My guess is that it is based on an antiquated
valuation, and thus nominal.
Based on its location, I'd estimate that Minikahda is
now a $1 billion parcel of land -- and should have a
tax bill to go with it. That only seems fair when
surrounding homes are deemed to be more valuable every
year, and expected to pay ever greater property taxes.
Ross Kaplan
Fulton Neighborhood
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