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Home My WebLink About2009 04-20 CCM Board of Appeal & EqualizationT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION APRIL 20, 2009 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Ciinter City Council met as the Board of Appeal of Equalization and the meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, Appraiser Jill Brenna, Ap?raiser Technician Karen Casto, Hennepin County Appraisal Manager Jim Atchinson, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 2. LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION (LBAE) CERTIFICATION FORM City Assessor Nancy Wojcik introduced the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization and discussed the Certification form. 3. THE PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Ms. Wojcik explained the purpose of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. 4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUAL. ZATION DUTIES There were no q xestions regarding the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization duties. 5. THE ASSESSOR'S REPORT Ms. Wojcik reported that during the summer of 2008 her office conducted re-inspections for the 2009 assessmem. of residential properties located within a triangular area located south of 694, east of Highway 100 and north of 53`d Avenue. In addition to all single-family homes located in the review area, all commercial/industrial and apartment properties located within this area were reviewed. The inspection area also included townhomes and condominiums located in the eastern portion of the City. The summer inspections began on May 6, 2008, and included approximately 1 800 parcels. 04/20/09 -1- Following the review of the scheduled quintile, the focus switched to residential properties with new improvements, commercial/industrial, and apartment properties. The review of new improvements added an additional 331 permit reviews to the inspection total in the fall due to inspections of foreclosed and vacant homes. The overall value changes made to the 2009 assessments were as follows: Citywide (including all property types) -8.77 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -9.18 percent Citywide (residential single-family detached only) -12.34 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -12.40 percent Commercial 0.21 percent Industrial -1.18 percent Apartments 1.10 percent Condominiums -27.84 percent Townhouses -11.66 percent Double Bungalows -18.38 percent Residential Neighborhoods: #50456 All Residential -12.40 percent #50455 Residential Off Water -12.50 percent #56 Residential Waterfront -10.50 percent 6. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT There were no questions regarding the Assessment Report. 7. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS The following addressed the Board to appeal their 2009 estimated market values: William Kenney, 7036 Willow Lane, addressed the Board to express that he believes the comparable sales included in the Assessor's Report were not comparable and that an honest market value would be more in the range of $250,000. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for the property located at 7036 Willow Lane as included in the packet. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to sustain the 2009 estimated market value of $319,800 for taxes payable in 2010. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Willson informed those who were not satisfied with the Board's approval this evening, could appeal their estimated market values with the County Board. 04/20/09 -2- Nedim Frlj, 7230 West River Road, was not present to address the Board. Ms. Wojcik read her report and is recommending a reduction in the 2009 estimated market value from $255,000 to $210,000 for taxes payable in 2010. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to reduce the 2009 estimated marke c value from $255,000 to $210,000 for taxes payable in 2010. Motion passed unanimously. Jason Quilling, '7015 Brooklyn Boulevard, was not present to address the Board. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations as included in the packet. Councilmember oche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to sustain the 2009 estimated market value of $3,047,000, $52,500 per unit, for taxes payable in 2010. Motion passed unanimously. Eugene Wright, 4416 69th Avenue North, was not present and his appeal will be discussed as part of the written ap; )eals. Leo Schultz, 33 8 63rd Avenue North, was not present to address the Board. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations as included in the packet. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to have the Assessor's Office contact Mr. Schultz for a review of the exterior and interior of the home for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 1 Steve Sines, 360 Woodbine Lane, addressed the Board to express that he believes his estimated market value is too high compared to other sales and homes on the market. Ms. Wojcik informed the Bo ird that the last interior review was done in July 2002 and that she would like to review the exterior and interior characteristics of the home. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review the exterior and interior characteristics of Mr. Sines home for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. Michael Symon:., 6407 Orchard Avenue North, addressed the Board and discussed that he had misread the mat,;rials provided by the Assessor's Office and inquired if a review could be done on his home fo. a recommendation to be made at the May 4, 2009, Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendation as included in the packet. 04/20/09 -3- Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review the exterior and interior characteristics of Mr. Symon's home for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT The following wished to address the Board: Monte Hanson, 3715 and 3721 50t' Avenue North, addressed the Board and expressed that he believes the estimated taxes are too high and suggested that an appraisal be done on these two parcels. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review Mr. Hanson's building for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. Lauren Tollefson, 6131 Regent Avenue North, and her Father addressed the Board to discuss Lauren's home appraised for $119,000. Ms. Tollefson's home was purchased with a bank assisted loan. Ms. Wojcik suggested that this home be reviewed and brought back for recommendation at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review Ms. Tollefson's home for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. Jason Elliott, representing 9816 Palm Street LLC for property located at 6300 France Avenue North, addressed the Board to express that he believes the property is being assessed too high for the value of the area. Mr. Elliott informed that the property is currently being rented and that he would be able to provide income and expense data. Ms. Wojcik suggested that this property be reviewed along with the income and expense data before a recommendation be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review the property at 6300 France Avenue for a recommendation to be made the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 9. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS The following provided written appeals and were not present. 04/20/09 -4- 1 Eugene and Diaie Wright, 4416 69th Avenue North. Ms. Wojcik informed that Mr. Wright provided additional materials regarding his property and suggested that this property be reviewed by her office for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meg sting on May 4, 2009. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have Mr. Wright's property reviewed for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. My Bui Le, 6101) Brooklyn Boulevard. Ms. Wojcik read her report and is recommending that additional contact with the owner and attorney be made to review the property and market information they may have to support the appeal of the 2009 valuation. A recommendation would then be rr.ade at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review Mr. Le's property for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Bc and of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. Som LLC, 5810 Xerxes Avenue North. Ms. Wojcik read her report and is recommending reducing the 2009 estimated market value of $1,410,000 with a $15,000 improvement amount to $1,300,000, with an improvement of $15,000, for taxes payable in 2010. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to accept the City Assessor's recommendation and reduce the 2009 estimated market value of $1,410,000 with a $15,000 improvement amount to $1,300,000, with an improvement of $15,000, for taxes payable in 2010. Motion passed unanimously. There was some discussion regarding the parking lot and the recent graffiti on this property. Ms. Wojcik informed that the owners are aware their parking lot needs repairs and that the graffiti had been reporte I to the City's Code Enforcement Department. Garden City Court Apartments, 3407 65th Avenue North. Ms. Wojcik read her report and is recommending that her office contact the owner to complete a physical inspection of the property and time to revi,;w the documentation provided to support the appeal of the 2009 valuation. A recommendation would then be presented at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to have the City Assessor's Office review the property for a recommendation to be made at the Continuation Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 10. SET DATE OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION RECONVENE MEETING 04/20/09 -5- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to reconvene the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on May 4, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURN Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to recess the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/20/09 -6- 1 1 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF JENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BR(;OKLYN CENTER) The undersign -ld, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minne:-ota, certifies: 1. That at7 ached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of the Board of Appeal and Equalization Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 20, 2009. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brookl; in Center City Hall. 3. That th,- City Council adopted said minutes at its May 11, 2009, Regular Session. 1 1 ) C.rty Clerk jy- 04/20/09 -7- Mayor