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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 05-16 CCM Board of Appeal & Equalization Reconvene i 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 16, 2005 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council reconvened as the Board of Appeal and Equalization and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Mary O'Connor. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and unexcused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 5:57 p.m. 2. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS City Assessor Nancy Wojcik informed that she is making a recommendation for a reduction of the estimated market value for Brooklyn Peace Center, 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard, from $822,100 to $689,000; and that Mr. Klinker had accepted that reduction; however was not present this evening. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to reduce the estimated market value to $689,000 for 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard. Motion passed unanimously. Brett Hildreth addressed the Council regarding the properties at 6500 Willow Lane and 501 Bellvue Lane, Mr. Hildreth expressed that he would like to focus his discussion on 6500 Willow Lane and that there was one other property that he owns which he had a concern about with the estimated market value; however, he would not address that property this year. Mr. Hildreth expressed his frustration with the increase of approximately 21 percent and outlined factors that he believed should set the market value lower than what the City /County arrived at which included the school district issue; apartment/crime /drug issues; freeway issue; comparables in other cities; flood plain; rental income; and street reconstruction. Councilmember Niesen arrived at 5:57 p.m. 05/16/05 -1- Mr. Hildreth expressed that he believes his property at 6500 Willow Lane was overvalued at $326,400 and that an estimated market value of $285,000 to $295,000 would be more reasonable. Ms. Wojcik discussed that her recommendation would be to sustain the estimated market value for 6500 Willow Lane at $326,400 based on the comparables used and the interior appraisal done on the property. Council discussed the factors presented by Mr. Hildreth and land values before a motion was made by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor to compromise and reduce the estimated market value for 6500 Willow Lane to $310,000; and to accept the recommendation of the Assessor, to reduce the estimated market value of the property at 501 Bellvue Lane to $339,600. Motion passed unanimously. Todd Paulson, 6408 Willow Lane, addressed the Council to discuss that his property was reviewed as requested by the Board at the last meeting and that he would like to ask the Council to exercise discretion to put a break on the increases. Ms. Wojcik informed that his property had not been reviewed since 1997 and that after the interior review she would recommend sustaining the estimated market value of $383,600. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor to sustain the estimated market value of $383,600 for 6408 Willow Lane. Motion passed unanimously. Steven Cooper, 6632 West River Road, addressed the Council to continue discussing the court proceedings that had taken place with his property. He informed that the City Assessor's office had not contacted him about setting up a time to review his property and that he called their offices on Wednesday of last week. Ms. Wojcik discussed that Mr. Cooper was informed he was to have contacted their office and that it is not the responsibility of her office to contact him. She informed that she had contacted Kennedy and Graven regarding the court proceedings and it was indicated that the $97,000 in damages represents the total damage to the property including the value of the permanent easement, value of the temporary easement, and damages to remainder due to the permanent easement. Ms. Wojcik discussed that an appointment was made to review his home today and after review of his property it would be her recommendation to sustain the estimated market value of $459,800. A motion was made by Councilmember Niesen to reduce the estimated market value by $97,000. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the $97,000 was for damages and does not determine the value of real estate on the property. Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would second the motion only for the sake of moving this issue forward; however, would vote against the motion. Mayor Kragness and Councilmembers Carmody, Lasman, and O'Connor voted against the same. Motion failed. 05/16/05 -2- A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to sustain the estimated market value of $459,800 for 6632 West River Road. Councilmember Niesen voted i against the same. Motion passed. 3. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adj ourn the meeting at 6:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. .�&w ! City Clerk Mayor 05/16/05 -3-