Mathews v. City of the Village of Minnetonka Beach

OPINION

SCHELLHAS, Judge

Relators argue that respondent lacked statutory authority to certify their purported debt to the county auditor for collection with their real estate taxes. Because the city lacked such authority, we reverse.

FACTS

In August 2015, relator landowners Nell Mathews- and Max Hacker’s neighbors began installing a patio in their backyard. Relators believed that the patio extended into and violated the side setback and average minimum building setback requirements. Respondent City of the Village of Minnetonka Beach planning and zoning administrator (the administrator)…