Gary Foerster Petitioner V Township Of Cascade Respondent

Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Gran, Poors 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 2lo— ODD12.4 

TDR 

P 

Respondent(s) 

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE 

1. 

| am requesting an informal settlement conference be scheduled and held to discuss this 

case. 

2. 

A hearing has not yet been scheduled in this case. 

3. Name of Requestor: _{Y\S0) 

(lo wins 

( Daud 

) 

Requestor's Phone Number: 

_(o\l¢ ~(otl@- Ll 1(y 

Requestor’s Email (if any): 

g anders 

v@ gmail conn 

4. The requester is the: 

[ Taxpayer [Local Unit of Government 

XI Authorized “T 

tive of _ (534 

yp Toet Ui 

Bn 

Requestor Signature 

10]is 2021 

Date 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 811 W. OTTAWA ST.. LANSING. MI 48033 

- 5§47-335.0760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Page 2

Page 2 of 2 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

| certify that on this date 

\D is) 2021p 

| served a copy of this request on 

ye 

1 

(the opposing party if not represented or their 

representative) by: 

“P< Personal Delivery 

[_] First Class Mai 

Registered or Certified Mail or 

[1 other Designated Delivery Service (UPS, FedEx) 

w1S|2021 

ae 

Date 

Signature 

*A copy of this request must also be filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

E-Filing: hitps://eFiling.apps.lara.state.mi.us

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-000720

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Request for Informal Conference

Attachment File Name: 26-000720 Request for Settlement Conference

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Gary Foerster,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000720

Township Of Cascade,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

Page 2

MTT Docket No. 26-000720

Page 2 of 2

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: 

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Gary Foerster,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000720

Township Of Cascade,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was

Page 4

MTT

Page 5

STA

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

RECEIVED 

JUL 17 2026 

‘ 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

, 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000720 

Section 1: Respondent's Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

Cascade Charter Township 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route): 

5920 Tahoe Ave SE 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Grand Rapids 

Ml 

{49546 

Telephone rumen es 1 6-949-6 1 76 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

assessingdesk@cascadetwp.com 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name; 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Paula 

Grivins-Jastifer 

Firm Name (if any): 

Maiting Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

5920 Tahoe Ave SE 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZiP Code: 

Grand Rapids 

Ml 

149546 

Telephone umber 

es 1 6-949-6 1 76 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

pjastifer@cascadetwp.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel Identification Number: 

41-19-04-351-007 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

GARY FOERSTER: DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION DENIED 4/15/26 FOR 2026,

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a disabled veterans exemption by filing an application with the city/township? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

4/16/2026 

2023 oe 2026 

Signature *required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Oe

Page 3

SRC EET COUNT Gi ite 

2019 pU6 30 

PH 2:16 

In 

20180830-0068116 

Lisa Posthuaus Lyons P:1/2 

2:16PM 

Kent Cnty 

NMI Rgstr@8/30/2018 

SEAL 

Quit claim Deed 

QUIT CLAIM DEED 

STATUTORY FORM FOR INDIVIDUALS 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Gary Foerster and Linda Foerster whose street 

number and post office address is 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 

Quit claims Gary Foerster and Linda Foerster, husband and wife and Alison Glowinski, a 

married woman whose strect number and post office address is 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, 

Grand Rapids, MI 49546 

The following described premises Situated in the Township of Cascade, County of Kent, 

State of Michigan to-wit: PT SW 1/4 COM AT A PT ON W LINE OF LARAWAY LAKE 

DRS53.5FTN44D I3M E & 35.5 FT 

N32D 47M W & 125.55 FT N 45D 36M E & 75.33 FT 

N 42D 05M E FROM INT OF CL SD DR & 8S SEC LINE TH N 42D 05M E ON SD HWY 

LINE 70 FT TH N 39D 06M W 246.9 FT TO SHORE OF LARAWAY LAKE TH SWLY 

ON SD SHORE LINE 70 FT TO A PT 249.85 FT N 39D 06M W FROM BEG TH § 39D 

06M E TO BEG * SEC 4 T6N R10 W 0.56 A. 

PP# 41- 19-04-351-007 

This Instrument is exempt from County Real Estate Transfer Taxes pursuant to MCL 

207.505 (a) and the State Real Estate Transfer Taxes Pursuant to MCL 207.526(a). 

Subject to casement, use, building, and other restrictions of record, if any. 

For the sum of Less than onc Dollar (**%4§1,00*¥*¥) 

Pu and 

rs 

: 

J 

Foerster 

Dated this 30" of August, 2018

Page 4

ARAMA A 

20180830-0068116 

Lisa Posthumus Lyons P:2/2 

2:16PM 

Kenl Cnty MI Rostr08/30/2018 

SEAL 

| 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

COUNTY OF KENT 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30th of August, 2018 By Gary 

Foerster and Linda Foerster, 

Tloathor A. Harrington 

SS a 

NN 

Notary Publis, Kont County Michigan 

: 

My Commission Kixpiros: Feb, 13, 3019 

Notary Public 

Acting in the County 

of Kent 

County, Michigan 

Acting in ___ County 

My Commission Exp: 

Return to and Drafted by: Gary Foerster, 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, M1 49546

Page 5

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

ANSWER TO DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing this Small Claims answer form. 

For questions that 

are not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal's website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

~ Michigan 

Tax Tribunal 

w=tBrls W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: 

P( 

2, 

Lansing, 

MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: If the respondent is a unit of 

government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of 

government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). 

If the respondent is 

not a unit of government, Respondent is the party or parties (i.e., taxpayer) filing the 

answer to the petition. Provide the name, address and daytime phone number for the 

respondent. 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact 

Information: If Respondent is a unit of government, Respondent must be represented 

by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the 

petition. 

If Respondent is not a unit of government (i.e., taxpayer), Respondent does 

not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer 

to the petition. 

If Respondent is using an attorney or authorized representative, that 

attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 

2 of the Answer Form. If Respondent elects to have an attorney or authorized 

representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and 

documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: 

If the contact information for Respondent or Respondent's attorney or 

authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that 

email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. Once

Page 6

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY

Page 7

STATE

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

Notice of Denial

Page 2

Michigan Department of Treasury 

6055 (Rev. 11-24) 

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended 

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has been 

denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures 

specified below. 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number. 

1. Property Tax Identification Number 

2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City) 

41-19-04-351-007 

Cascade Charter Township 

Bert 

Township 

= City 

4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE 

Grand Rapids 

Mi 

49546 

5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

Gary R Foerster 

6. Owner’s Daytime Telephone Number 

71s Owner's Email Address 

ee 

Te 

616-443-7734 

8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

| 

9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

= a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving at of 

a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

El b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead. 

J c. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner. 

[=] d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. 

e. Other: 

Property has other co-owners that are not the disabled veteran. 

10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s) or Partial Calendar Year: 

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 

EEREMCERIHCAD 

sss esses 

Hes 

11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type) 

Paula Jastifer 

/7\ 

= ay 

Bop 

BE 

a 5] 202(, 

14. Address of Local Goverrikaent Unit 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

5920 Tahoe Dr SE 

Grand Rapids 

MI 

49546 

15. Telephone Number of Local Government Unit 

16. Email Address of Assessor 

616-949-6176 

pjastifer@cascadetwp.com 

HOMEOWNER’S RIGHT TO APPEAL

Page 3

Current Deed

Page 4

la 

202601290005848 

Total 

Pages: 

1 

256 

10:05 

AM 

Fees: 

$30.00 

. 

ae Lyons, 

County Clerk/Register 

TR 

—————." 

JAN 27 2026 

UIT CLAIM DEED 

THIS INDENTURE. made this 13th day of January, 2026, between the Grantors, GARY R FOERSTER and 

LINDA 1 EOERSTFR hushand 

and wife. of 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE. Grand Rapids. 

MI 49546. convevs fo 

themselves, GARY R. FOERSTER and LINDA J. FOERSTER, husband and wife, of 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, 

Grand Rapids, MI 49546, as tenants-by-the-entireties, for their lifetime coupled with an unrestricted power to 

convey the property during their lifetime, pursuant to Michigan Land Title Standards 9.3. This power to conve y 

creates a general inter vivos power of appointment, which includes the power to sell, gift, mortgage, and lease (or 

otherwise dispose of the property), and to retain the proceeds from the conveyance. 

If GARY R. 

FOERSTER and 

LINDA J. FOERSTER have not previously conveyed the property prior to the survivor's death, their entire interest 

in the following described premises situated in the Township of Cascade, County of Kent, State of Michigan, and 

legally described as: 

PT SW 1/4 COM AT 

4 PT ON W LINE OF LARAWAY LAKE DR 53.5 FT N 44D I3ME & 35.5 FTN 32 

47M W & 125.55 FT N 45D 36M 

E & 75.33 FT 

N 42D 05M E FROM INT OF CL SD DR & 

S 

SEC LIN, 

THN 42D 05M 

E ON SD HWY LINE 70 FT TH N 39D 06M W 246.9 FT TO SHORE OF LARAWAY LAK 

TH SWLY ON SD SHORE LINE 70 FT TO A PT 249.85 FT N 39D (6M W FROM BEG TH S 39D 06M 

TO BEG * SEC 4 T6N R10 W 0.56 

A. 

CECESR) 

Commonly known as: 41-19-04-351-007 

Property Parcel Number: 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 

is conveyed to ALISON P. GLOWINSKI of 8910 W 120th St. Grant, MI 49327, the consideration of 

$1.00, subje 

to easements and building and use restrictions of record and further subject to the lien of taxes not yet due an 

payable. 

= & 

This conveyance does not make 

a division of the transferred parcel, and no divisions have been made. This 

conveyance is exempt from the provisions of Sections 108 and 109 of the Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq 

as amended). 

EXEMPT from County Revenue Tax by virtue of MCLA 207.505(a), and Exempt from State Revenue Tax by 

virtue of MCLA 207.526(a). 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Party of the First Part has hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first 

above written. 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of: 

= 

a X bol A 

“EE 

GARY R. FOERS®™R , 

+ 

Sd). Lasalle 

LINDA J. BOERSTER 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss 

COUNTY OF KENT 

) 

On this 13th day of January, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, perscnally appeared GARY] 

R. FOERSTER and LINDA J. FOERSTER, known to me to be the same persons described in and who executed 

the within instrument, who have acknowledged the same to be their free actand deed. 

Prepared By and Return to: 

i” 

2 

Gregory A. Hodge, Attorney at Law 

€ on A. HODGE, Notary Public 

144 — 44th St SW, Suite 2 

ent County, MI 

Grand Rapids, MI 49548 

My commission expires: 10/8/2028

Page 5

Lar 

2 Year> Sey 

\/? '. QeMPHN 

Ap pro Ve ¢f

Page 6

orem 

as, 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24¢ and Sec.211.34c, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

41-19-04-351-007 

C/O ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

5920 TAHOE 

DR 

SE 

: 

itis soo i 49546 

1969 LARAWAY LAKE DR SE 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

41110 

OWNER'S NAME AND ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 5 

EXEMPTIONS 

es 

ed a ae 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence™: 

100.0000% 

ALISON 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

0% 

1969 LARAWAY LAKE DR SE 

3 

GRAND RAPIDS, 

MI 49546-6640

Page 7

Mi

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type

Individual

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Gary

M.I.

Last Name

Foerster

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1969 Laraway Lake Drive

City or Town

Grand Rapids

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49546

Telephone Number

6166481416

E-mail Address

garylindafoerster@gmail.com

Subject Property Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

41-19-04-351-007

Classification of Property: Personal (check one)

Residential (check one)

 

Property Address (No., Street)

1969 Laraway Lake Drive

City or Town

Grand Rapids

County

Kent

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49546

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Cascade (KENT)

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

The notice of denial states there are "co-owners who are not the disabled veteran." My wife Linda has always co-owned the property with me. When she was in 

declining health we were advised to add my daughter, Alison Glowinski, to the property however Alison has never lived here. Each year I submitted for the 

Veteran Exemption, it was approved and no one ever told me it was an issue to have my daughter on the title. 

We can prove that Alison has owned and lived in her own home this entire time and has no interest financially or otherwise in my property. 

The exemption should not have been approved each year if it was a problem to have her on there. Had I known, we would have removed her name from the 

property as I believe we were ill advised to add her in the first place. During this time my wife's health was in a drastic decline and with my disability I was unable 

to manage everything myself and was relying on others assistance. If I had just been told by the township I could not have my daughter on the property and 

qualify for the exemption, I would have taken care of it. 

The current deed was updated with an attorney in January of 2026 and shows myself and my wife as the current co-owners of the property. I am happy to provide 

any further information or documentation you require. 

Jurisdictional Issues:

Years you are appealing:

2023,2024,2025,2026

Did you request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application with the city/township?

Yes

List the date your disabled veteran’s exemption was denied:

2026-04-15

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Gary Foerster

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran’s exemption petition.

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Gary Foerster,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000720

Township Of Cascade,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 9, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Gary Foerster,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000720

Township Of Cascade,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 9, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Gary Foerster,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000720

Township Of Cascade,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 9, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

Notice of Denial

Page 2

Michigan Department of Treasury 

6055 (Rev. 11-24) 

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended 

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has been 

denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures 

specified below. 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number. 

1. Property Tax Identification Number 

2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City) 

41-19-04-351-007 

Cascade Charter Township 

Bert 

Township 

= City 

4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE 

Grand Rapids 

Mi 

49546 

5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

Gary R Foerster 

6. Owner’s Daytime Telephone Number 

71s Owner's Email Address 

ee 

Te 

616-443-7734 

8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

| 

9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

= a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving at of 

a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

El b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead. 

J c. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner. 

[=] d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. 

e. Other: 

Property has other co-owners that are not the disabled veteran. 

10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s) or Partial Calendar Year: 

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 

EEREMCERIHCAD 

sss esses 

Hes 

11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type) 

Paula Jastifer 

/7\ 

= ay 

Bop 

BE 

a 5] 202(, 

14. Address of Local Goverrikaent Unit 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

5920 Tahoe Dr SE 

Grand Rapids 

MI 

49546 

15. Telephone Number of Local Government Unit 

16. Email Address of Assessor 

616-949-6176 

pjastifer@cascadetwp.com 

HOMEOWNER’S RIGHT TO APPEAL

Page 3

Current Deed

Page 4

la 

202601290005848 

Total 

Pages: 

1 

256 

10:05 

AM 

Fees: 

$30.00 

. 

ae Lyons, 

County Clerk/Register 

TR 

—————." 

JAN 27 2026 

UIT CLAIM DEED 

THIS INDENTURE. made this 13th day of January, 2026, between the Grantors, GARY R FOERSTER and 

LINDA 1 EOERSTFR hushand 

and wife. of 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE. Grand Rapids. 

MI 49546. convevs fo 

themselves, GARY R. FOERSTER and LINDA J. FOERSTER, husband and wife, of 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, 

Grand Rapids, MI 49546, as tenants-by-the-entireties, for their lifetime coupled with an unrestricted power to 

convey the property during their lifetime, pursuant to Michigan Land Title Standards 9.3. This power to conve y 

creates a general inter vivos power of appointment, which includes the power to sell, gift, mortgage, and lease (or 

otherwise dispose of the property), and to retain the proceeds from the conveyance. 

If GARY R. 

FOERSTER and 

LINDA J. FOERSTER have not previously conveyed the property prior to the survivor's death, their entire interest 

in the following described premises situated in the Township of Cascade, County of Kent, State of Michigan, and 

legally described as: 

PT SW 1/4 COM AT 

4 PT ON W LINE OF LARAWAY LAKE DR 53.5 FT N 44D I3ME & 35.5 FTN 32 

47M W & 125.55 FT N 45D 36M 

E & 75.33 FT 

N 42D 05M E FROM INT OF CL SD DR & 

S 

SEC LIN, 

THN 42D 05M 

E ON SD HWY LINE 70 FT TH N 39D 06M W 246.9 FT TO SHORE OF LARAWAY LAK 

TH SWLY ON SD SHORE LINE 70 FT TO A PT 249.85 FT N 39D (6M W FROM BEG TH S 39D 06M 

TO BEG * SEC 4 T6N R10 W 0.56 

A. 

CECESR) 

Commonly known as: 41-19-04-351-007 

Property Parcel Number: 1969 Laraway Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 

is conveyed to ALISON P. GLOWINSKI of 8910 W 120th St. Grant, MI 49327, the consideration of 

$1.00, subje 

to easements and building and use restrictions of record and further subject to the lien of taxes not yet due an 

payable. 

= & 

This conveyance does not make 

a division of the transferred parcel, and no divisions have been made. This 

conveyance is exempt from the provisions of Sections 108 and 109 of the Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq 

as amended). 

EXEMPT from County Revenue Tax by virtue of MCLA 207.505(a), and Exempt from State Revenue Tax by 

virtue of MCLA 207.526(a). 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Party of the First Part has hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first 

above written. 

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of: 

= 

a X bol A 

“EE 

GARY R. FOERS®™R , 

+ 

Sd). Lasalle 

LINDA J. BOERSTER 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss 

COUNTY OF KENT 

) 

On this 13th day of January, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, perscnally appeared GARY] 

R. FOERSTER and LINDA J. FOERSTER, known to me to be the same persons described in and who executed 

the within instrument, who have acknowledged the same to be their free actand deed. 

Prepared By and Return to: 

i” 

2 

Gregory A. Hodge, Attorney at Law 

€ on A. HODGE, Notary Public 

144 — 44th St SW, Suite 2 

ent County, MI 

Grand Rapids, MI 49548 

My commission expires: 10/8/2028

Page 5

Lar 

2 Year> Sey 

\/? '. QeMPHN 

Ap pro Ve ¢f

Page 6

orem 

as, 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24¢ and Sec.211.34c, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

41-19-04-351-007 

C/O ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

5920 TAHOE 

DR 

SE 

: 

itis soo i 49546 

1969 LARAWAY LAKE DR SE 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

41110 

OWNER'S NAME AND ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 5 

EXEMPTIONS 

es 

ed a ae 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence™: 

100.0000% 

ALISON 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

0% 

1969 LARAWAY LAKE DR SE 

3 

GRAND RAPIDS, 

MI 49546-6640

Page 7

Mi

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.

Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type

Individual

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Gary

M.I.

Last Name

Foerster

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1969 Laraway Lake Drive

City or Town

Grand Rapids

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49546

Telephone Number

6166481416

E-mail Address

garylindafoerster@gmail.com

Subject Property Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

41-19-04-351-007

Classification of Property: Personal (check one)

Residential (check one)

 

Property Address (No., Street)

1969 Laraway Lake Drive

City or Town

Grand Rapids

County

Kent

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49546

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Cascade (KENT)

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

The notice of denial states there are "co-owners who are not the disabled veteran." My wife Linda has always co-owned the property with me. When she was in 

declining health we were advised to add my daughter, Alison Glowinski, to the property however Alison has never lived here. Each year I submitted for the 

Veteran Exemption, it was approved and no one ever told me it was an issue to have my daughter on the title. 

We can prove that Alison has owned and lived in her own home this entire time and has no interest financially or otherwise in my property. 

The exemption should not have been approved each year if it was a problem to have her on there. Had I known, we would have removed her name from the 

property as I believe we were ill advised to add her in the first place. During this time my wife's health was in a drastic decline and with my disability I was unable 

to manage everything myself and was relying on others assistance. If I had just been told by the township I could not have my daughter on the property and 

qualify for the exemption, I would have taken care of it. 

The current deed was updated with an attorney in January of 2026 and shows myself and my wife as the current co-owners of the property. I am happy to provide 

any further information or documentation you require. 

Jurisdictional Issues:

Years you are appealing:

2023,2024,2025,2026

Did you request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application with the city/township?

Yes

List the date your disabled veteran’s exemption was denied:

2026-04-15

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Gary Foerster

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran’s exemption petition.

These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.