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Home My WebLink About2008 05-05 CCM Board of Appeal & Equalization 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 MAY 5, 2008 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center 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, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, Appraiser Jill Brenna, Appraiser Technician Karen Casto, Hennepin County Assessor Tom May, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 2. LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION (LBAE) CERTIFICATION FORM City Assessor Nancy Wojcik introduced the completion of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization 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 EQUALIZATION DUTIES There were no questions regarding the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization duties. 5. THE ASSESSOR'S REPORT Ms. Wojcik reported that during the summer of 2007 her office conducted re- inspections for the 2008 assessment of residential properties located East of Shingle Creek Parkway, South of 73 Avenue North, West of the Mississippi River, and North of 694/94. In addition to all single family homes located in the review area, all commercial /industrial and apartment properties were reviewed. The inspection also included townhomes located in the Eastern portion of the City. The summer inspection area involved the review of approximately 1,783 parcels. 05/05/08 -1- All parcels were inspected from the exterior and the Assessor's Office inspected the interior of 55% or 992 homes, who responded to tags and advance notification. She stated the interior inspection percentage is up slightly from the previous year. The overall value changes made to the 2008 assessments were as follows: Citywide (including all property types) -4.40 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -4.60 percent Citywide (residential single family detached only) -8.20 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -8.30 percent Commercial 7.40 percent Industrial 10.10 percent Apartments 0.50 percent Condominiums -13.60 percent Townhouses -10.80 percent Double Bungalows -8.30 percent Residential Neighborhoods: #50456 All Residential -8.20 percent (excluding new construction) -8.30 percent #50455 Residential Off Water -8.40 percent (excluding new construction) -8.40 percent #56 Residential Waterfront -1.10 percent (includes river /lake properties -1.90 percent Excludes new construction) 6. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the difference between the 2008 Assessment Tax Capacity Payable in 2009 and the Comparison of the Assessed Value by Property Types. Ms. Wojcik responded by explaining that the assessed value is multiplied by a class rate to get the tax capacity. 7. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS The following addressed the Board to appeal their 2008 estimated market values: Abraham Montemayor, 5307 Knox Avenue North, expressed that he believes his property is overvalued and outlined materials he provided to the Board this evening. Mr. Montemayor raised concerns regarding the assessment of his garage that was torn down in July of 2005, the comparison timeframe of assessment valuations, and the difference of opinions with regards to his property being finished. Mr. Montemayor informed that the property is not finished at this time and he does hope to finish the property by this fall. 05/05/08 -2- Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for the property located at 5303 and 5307 Knox Avenue North as included in the packet. Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $243,700 to $237,700 for taxes payable in 2009. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman informed Mr. Montemayor, and any others, that were not satisfied with the Board's approval this evening, that they could appeal their estimated market values with the County Board. Randy and Patricia Snodgrass, 4741 Twin Lake Avenue North. Mr. Snodgrass expressed that he believes their property is overvalued and outlined materials he provided the Board this evening. Mr. Snodgrass expressed concern with the climbing estimated market values and waterfront properties. Ms. Snodgrass stated that she conversed with a mortgage company and believes their property is not worth the proposed estimated market value by the City Assessor There was discussion regarding waterfront properties and the percentage for both land and structures on waterfront properties. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for the property located at 4741 Twin Lake Avenue as included in the packet. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $222,300 to $218,500 for taxes payable in 2009. Councilmember O'Connor moved to amend motion to reduce the 2008 estimated market value by 1.9 percent. Motion failed lack of a second. Councilmember Lasman and Councilmember Ryan's motion to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $222,300 to $218,500 for taxes payable in 2009 continued. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. William Kenny, 7036 Willow Lane, expressed he believes both the taxable market value and estimated market value are higher than the property is worth and outlined materials he provided the Board this evening. Ms. Wojcik informed that the materials provided by Mr. Kenny were not river front properties. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 7036 Willow Lane as included in the packet. Councilmember Lasman informed that she does not believe there is enough reason or facts to support a reduction and moved a motion, seconded by Councilmember Yelich, to sustain the 2008 estimated market value of $360,400 for taxes payable in 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 05/05/08 -3- Evelyn Pallas, 6006 Ewing Avenue North, expressed that she disagrees with the City Assessor's review about her exterior finish being average and outlined materials she provided to the Board this evening. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 6006 Ewing Avenue North as included in the packet. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $173,900 to $169,000 for taxes payable in 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT There were no appearances by taxpayers without an appointment. 9. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS The following provided written appeals and were not present. David Trepanier, 5801 Knox Avenue North. Ms. Wojcik read her report and staff's recommendation to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $172,000 to $167,600 for taxes payable in 2009, which is a reflection of the changes in property characteristics only. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $172,000 to $167,600 for taxes payable in 2009. Councilmember O'Connor asked City Manager Curt Boganey to inquire with the property owner about the well on this property and find out what it is used for and more information about the City asking him to disconnect the well. Motion passed unanimously. HPTWN Properties Trust, 2550 Freeway Boulevard. Ms. Wojcik read her report and recommendation to sustain the 2008 estimated market value of $3,744,500 or $44,500 per unit. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to sustain the 2008 estimated market value of $3,744,500 or $44,500 per unit. Motion passed unanimously. BCC Associates LLC, 6300 Shingle Creek Parkway. Councilmember Lasman informed that she would move the motion sustain the 2008 estimated market value of $6,700,000 for taxes payable in 2009 on this property without having Ms. Wojcik read the report and recommendation since it is the intent of the owner to move forward to the County Board no matter what is approved by the Board this evening. Seconded by Councilmember Ryan. Motion passed unanimously. 05/05/08 -4- BCC Associates LLC, 6200 Shingle Creek Parkway. Councilmember Lasman informed that she would move the motion to sustain the 2008 estimated market value of $6,700,000 for taxes payable in 2009 on this property without having Ms. Wojcik read the report and recommendation since it is the intent of the owner to move forward to the County Board no matter what is approved by the Board this evening. Seconded by Councilmember Ryan. Motion passed unanimously. Daniel Gelb, 2590 Freeway Boulevard. Ms. Wojcik discussed the principles for her recommendation to reduce the 2008 estimated market value from $1,950,000 to $975,000. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reduce the 2008 estimated market value of $1,950,000 to $975,000. Motion passed unanimously. Franz Family Properties LLC, 2781 Freeway Boulevard. Ms. Wojcik informed that she needs to set a time to review this property and would suggest that the Board reconvene the Board of Appeal and Equalization. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to postpone action on 2781 Freeway Boulevard to allow Ms. Wojcik the opportunity to review the property and make a recommendation at the reconvened meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 10. SET DATE OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION RECONVENE MEETING Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on May 19, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURN Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/05/08 -5- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached 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 May 5, 2008. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its May 27, 2008, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/05/08 -6-