Lansing Liederkranz Petitioner Vs. City Of Lansing Respondent

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STATE OF MICEHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

Lansing Liederkranz 

. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001183 

City of Lansing 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number” 

Joseph A. Peterson 

states that on 6/2/2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

{date of service} 

served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the following entities] 

1. Assessor (via certified mail): 

Jennifer Czeiszperger, City Assessor 

3rd Floor City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 

2. 

City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

Chris Swope, City Clerk 

9th Floor City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 

3. 

County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

Rosemary Anger, Director of Equalization & Tax Mapping 

Ingham County Equalization Department, 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, M1 48911 

4. 

County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk 

5. 

Secretary of the local school | board (via 

first class mail or personal service): 

Dr. Nino Rodriguez, Board Secretary 

Lansing 

School District, 519 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, 

MI 48933 

6. 

State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, Mi 48922 

oudh 4) 

/ Zr Lins 

Joseph A. Peterson 

[Sjghature’of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

~~ [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

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

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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: 26-001183

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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

Lansing Liederkranz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001183

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. See TTR 227. The 

Tribunal finds that placing Petitioner in default, rather than dismissal of this case, may 

effectuate the efficient administration of this appeal. As such, Petitioner must submit 

the proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and 

information on Entire Tribunal petitions can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 6, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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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

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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

Lansing Liederkranz, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001183

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on July 27, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing 

the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 1, 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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

GOVERNOR

DIRECTOR

LANSING

_____________________________,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner(s)

MTT Docket No.

_____________________________,

Respondent(s)

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

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

Lansing Liederkranz

City of Lansing

33-01-05-03-352-550

XX

XX

N/A

COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED

XX

26-001183

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MTT Docket No. _________________

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8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values

________the property or properties’ taxable value only

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation

under MCL ______

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

A formal protest was made to the Lansing Board of Review. See attached.

N/A

Ingham

5828 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

LANSING, MI 48911-5229

CITY OF LANSING ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

5828 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

LANSING, MI 48911-5229

XXX

211.7n

2026

26-001183

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MTT Docket No. _________________

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15.

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary):

16.

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s

Board of Review are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

Assessed Value

Taxable Value

17.

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value

18.

The values in dispute for the property identified above are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value

19.

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary):

20.

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support

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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: 26-001183

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Amended Petition

Attachment File Name: AMENDED PETITION FINAL

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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

Lansing Liederkranz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001183

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is not properly 

pending. Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days of the entry of this 

order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed 

utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as 

an “amended petition.”

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 27, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

GOVERNOR

DIRECTOR

LANSING

_____________________________,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner(s)

MTT Docket No.

_____________________________,

Respondent(s)

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

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

Lansing Liederkranz

City of Lansing

33-01-05-03-352-550

XX

XX

N/A

COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED

XX

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MTT Docket No. _________________

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8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values

________the property or properties’ taxable value only

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation

under MCL ______

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

A formal protest was made to the Lansing Board of Review. See attached.

N/A

Ingham

5828 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

LANSING, MI 48911-5229

CITY OF LANSING ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

5828 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

LANSING, MI 48911-5229

XXX

211.7n

2026

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MTT Docket No. _________________

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15.

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary):

16.

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s

Board of Review are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

Assessed Value

Taxable Value

17.

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value

18.

The values in dispute for the property identified above are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value

19.

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary):

20.

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the

relief requested

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Lansing Liederkranz

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

5828 S. Pennsylvania Avenue

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48911-5229

Telephone Number

5178824072

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

gearheadnum1@hotmail.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Joe

M.I.

Last Name

Peterson

Firm Name (if any)

Plunkett Cooney

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

38505 Woodward Ave

Suite 100

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48304

Telephone Number

2484337158

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

jpeterson@plunkettcooney.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

5828 S. Pennsylvania Avenue

Lansing

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48911-5229

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Lansing (INGHAM) 

County

Ingham

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

Other (please explain)

If “Other”, please explain:

Charitable/nonprofit exemption

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

33-01-05-03-352-550

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

191100

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

127587

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

191100

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

0

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

0

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Joseph A. Peterson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052086294534

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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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

Lansing Liederkranz, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001183

City Of Lansing, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 27, 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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

LANSING LIEDERKRANZ, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001183 

v. 

 

CITY OF LANSING, 

 

Respondent. 

 

SUPPLEMENT TO PETITION 

Petitioner, Lansing Liederkranz, by and through its attorneys, Plunkett Cooney, hereby 

supplements its Petition and states as follows: 

1. 

Lansing Liederkranz is a nonprofit Michigan corporation recognized as exempt 

from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The 

organization is dedicated to fostering German cultural heritage through programming in music 

and literature. 

2. 

Petitioner seeks a full exemption from ad valorem property taxation for the tax 

year(s) at issue pursuant to MCL 211.7n, which provides an exemption for real and personal 

property owned and occupied by nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institutions 

incorporated under the laws of this state. 

3. 

Petitioner’s property qualifies for exemption under MCL 211.7n because it is 

owned and occupied by a nonprofit cultural organization whose property is used predominantly 

for cultural programming that fosters music and literature, consistent with the statutory 

requirements. 

4. 

Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order 

reducing the taxable value of the subject property to zero ($0) for the tax year(s) at issue, 

reflecting the full charitable/nonprofit exemption to which Petitioner is entitled.

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5. 

Petitioner further requests a refund and/or credit of any and all property taxes paid 

for the applicable tax year(s), together with any applicable statutory interest thereon. 

Respectfully submitted, 

PLUNKETT COONEY 

By: 

A 

oseph 

A. Peterson 

Dated: 5/20/2026

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Docket #: 26-001183

Party Filing Document

Party Filing Document: 

 Petitioner

 Petitioner

 

 

If 'other', Identify: 

File

Document Type: 

 

 

fuFile:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

GOVERNOR

DIRECTOR

LANSING

_____________________________,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner(s)

MTT Docket No.

_____________________________,

Respondent(s)

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

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

Lansing Liederkranz

City of Lansing

33-01-05-03-352-550

XX

XX

N/A

COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED

XX

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MTT Docket No. _________________

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8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values

________the property or properties’ taxable value only

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation

under MCL ______

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

A formal protest was made to the Lansing Board of Review. See attached.

N/A

Ingham

5828 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

LANSING, MI 48911-5229

CITY OF LANSING ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

5828 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

LANSING, MI 48911-5229

XXX

211.7n

2026

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MTT Docket No. _________________

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15.

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary):

16.

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s

Board of Review are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

Assessed Value

Taxable Value

17.

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value

18.

The values in dispute for the property identified above are:

Tax Year

True Cash Value

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value

19.

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary):

20.

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the

relief requested

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Lansing Liederkranz

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

5828 S. Pennsylvania Avenue

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48911-5229

Telephone Number

5178824072

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

gearheadnum1@hotmail.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Joe

M.I.

Last Name

Peterson

Firm Name (if any)

Plunkett Cooney

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

38505 Woodward Ave

Suite 100

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48304

Telephone Number

2484337158

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

jpeterson@plunkettcooney.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

5828 S. Pennsylvania Avenue

Lansing

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48911-5229

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Lansing (INGHAM) 

County

Ingham

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

Other (please explain)

If “Other”, please explain:

Charitable/nonprofit exemption

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

33-01-05-03-352-550

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

191100

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

127587

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

191100

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

0

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

0

Fee Information

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Joseph A. Peterson

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052086294534

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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