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Home My WebLink About2007 04-30 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 APRIL 30, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Appeal of Equalization called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:02 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, Hennepin County Assessor Tom May, Appraiser Jill Brenna, Appraiser Technician Karen Casto, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 2. LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION (LBAE) CERTIFICATION FORM City Assessor Nancy Wojcik explained new regulations and processes for 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 2006 her office conducted re- inspections for the 2007 assessment of the residential properties located North of 65th Avenue North and West of Palmer Lake. In addition to all single family homes located in the review area, commercial /industrial and apartment properties were reviewed. The summer inspection area involved the review of approximately 1,822 parcels. All parcels were inspected from the exterior and the assessor's office inspected the interior of 51% or 936 homes, who responded to tags and 04/30/07 -1- advance notification. She stated the interior inspection percentage is down slightly from previous years. She stated review of new improvements added an additional 1,602 permit reviews to the inspection total. She stated the City estimates that the total number of properties reviewed in 2006 was approximately 3,424. The overall value changes made to the 2007 assessments were as follows: Citywide (including all property types) 3.30 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) 3.10 percent Citywide (residential single family detached only) 3.00 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) 2.80 percent Commercial (excluding new construction) 6.00 percent Industrial (excluding new construction) 8.02 percent Apartments (excluding new construction) -1.20 percent Condominiums (excluding new construction) 7.30 percent Co -ops (excluding new construction) 0.00 percent Townhomes (excluding new construction) 2.40 percent Double Bungalows (excluding new construction) 5.80 percent Residential Neighborhoods: #50456 All Residential 3.00 percent (excluding new construction) 2.80 percent #50455 Residential Off Water 3.00 percent (excluding new construction) 2.80 percent #56 Residential Waterfront 2.90 percent (excluding new construction) 2.70 percent 6. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the difference between tax capacity and assessed value. 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 Council to appeal their 2007 estimated market value: Randy Bennett, 3613 Violet Ave N, submitted three market analyses from three realtors. He discussed the age of the interior of his home and discussed previous increases in property value. He stated the condition of the home does not warrant the determined property value. He distributed photographs of neighboring homes and compared the number of bedrooms in his home and theirs. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that some of the homes that were compared to this property 04/30/07 -2- were foreclosure homes which are excluded when values are determined. Ms. Wojcik explained the process of determining the value of homes in Brooklyn Center. She stated there are 36 different characteristics considered. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 3613 Violet Ave N as included in the packet. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reduce the property valuation to $191,400 as recommended by staff. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reduce the estimated market value to $191,400 for 3613 Violet Ave N. Motion passed unanimously. Lorna Jacob, 4212 62 Ave N, stated she is not satisfied with the estimated market value of $200,700 and stated that the only improvement she made was an additional toilet in the basement. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 4212 62 Ave N as included in the packet. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reduce the property valuation to $196,000 as recommended by staff. Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reduce the estimated market value to $196,000 for 4212 62 Ave N. Motion passed unanimously. William Kenny, 7036 Willow Lane, explained that with his experience in valuation of homes, he feels his home valuation is incorrect. He stated the comparable sales used are inappropriate because of the characteristics of the homes used. He displayed and discussed various market analyses comparable to his home. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 7036 Willow Lane as included in the packet. She discussed the process of calculating the land valuation and the home valuation. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the City Assessor. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $374,700 for 7036 Willow Lane. Motion passed unanimously. Henry Yang, 6207 Regent Ave N, did not appear before the board. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 6207 Regent Ave N as included in the packet. 04/30/07 -3- It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the City Assessor. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $197,900 for 6207 Regent Ave N. Motion passed unanimously. Michael Barthold, 7216 Willow Lane, did not appear before the board. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 7216 Willow Lane as included in the packet. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the City Assessor. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $384,000 for 7216 Willow Lane. Motion passed unanimously. Ralph Thomas, 2050 Freeway Blvd, Americlnn, did not appear before the board. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 2050 Freeway Blvd as included in the packet. She explained that the valuation of these properties is primarily accomplished through an analysis of the rental market, potential income, and the sales market. She stated the potential market income to a property is best estimated by analyzing recent leases, rental listings, and published data like the Real Estate Tracking Service of the Minnesota Real Estate Journal and the Colliers Towle Report. She stated all of these sources and more have been employed by the assessor's office to ensure that the current assessed values follow the market as closely as possible. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the City Assessor. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $3,502,000 for 2050 Freeway Blvd. Motion passed unanimously. Rosita Acosta, 5949 Xerxes Ave N, did not appear before the board. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff's recommendations for property located at 5949 Xerxes Ave N as included in the packet. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the City Assessor. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $181,400 for 5949 Xerxes Ave N. Motion passed unanimously. 04/30/07 -4- Rosita Acosta, 5913 Admiral Lane, did not appear before the board. Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staffs recommendations for property located at 5913 Admiral Lane as included in the packet. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the City Assessor. I Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $199,600 for 5913 Admiral Lane. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT Steve Schleif, 6724 Toledo Ave N, stated with his real estate experience, he feels the valuation of his property is inappropriate. Hennepin in Coun Assessor Tom May discussed w f P County h foreclosure properties are not included i h Y Y p p nt e valuation process. Ms. Wojcik discussed the property and calculations of valuations for the property located at 6724 Toledo Ave N. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to reinspect the property and revisit the issue at the continuation hearing on May 14, 2007. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to continue the market value of 6724 Toledo Ave N to the May 14 2 y 007, hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Larry Carlson, 5905 Ewing Ave N, stated he recently purchased the home and had it appraised at $208,000. Ms. Wojcik discussed the property and calculations of valuations for the property located at 5905 Ewing Ave N. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to do an interior review of the property located at 5905 Ewing Ave N. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to continue the market value of 5905 Ewing Ave N to the May 14, 2007, hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 9. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS Ms. Wojcik read the report and explained staff s recommendations for property located at 5915 John 04/30/07 _5_ I i Martin Dr as included in the packet. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the property valuation as presented by the J Y tY p P p City Assessor. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to sustain the estimated market value of $550,000 for 5915 John Martin Dr. Motion passed unanimously. 10. SET DATE OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION RECONVENE MEETING It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reconvene the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on May 14, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. 7. RECESS Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. i 04/30/07 -6- 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 of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 30, 2007. 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 14, 2007, Regular Session. I City Clerk Mayor 04/30/07 -7- �L