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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 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, 2003 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Appeal of Equalization and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen and Bob Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, Fiscal and Support Services Director Doug Sell, Hennepin County Commercial Appraiser Dan Salzwedal, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Others present were Appraiser Jill Brenna and Appraiser Technician Karen Casto. 2. - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW OF THE BOARD'S DUTIES City Assessor Nancy Wojcik discussed the purpose of the Board of Appeal and Equalization that is required by Minnesota Statutes Section 274.01provides that the governing body of each City or a duly appointed Board will serve as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. This review is held each spring and the Board has the responsibility to review the assessed valuation and classification of property within the City. This year's review is limited to the 2003 assessment; which affects taxes payable in 2004. The review by the Board should focus only on either the market value or the classification of each property and should not directly concern itself with issues of actual property taxes of a particular property. Ms. Wojcik reviewed the duties of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, the limits of authority for the Board, and reported on the review for informal and formal procedures. She asked that the Board remember that the issue at hand is the market value or classification of the property at hand, not the taxes, and informed that if the Board feels there are cases difficult to decide, the cases may be affirmed. The property owners have the opportunity to continue on to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. The County Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held beginning June 16, 2003. 05/05/03 -1- 3. ASSESSOR'S REPORT Mr. Wojcik reported on market values, classification issues, the 2002 re- inspection program for the 2003 assessments, and the assessment valuation procedures used for residential, apartment, and commercial /industrial. She provided information regarding the overall value change and percentage information regarding residential neighborhoods, 2002 versus 2003 valuation changes for residential properties, and residential sale information from the Realtors MLS System. Overall the increase in value citywide including all property types is 9.2 percent and excluding new construction is 8.1percent. Citywide residential single - family detached only is 10.7 percent and excluding new construction is 10.1 percent. Ms. Wojcik reported that her office received approximately 145 calls between March 14 and April 11, 2003, and that most inquired about the current market. 4. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS Ms. Wojcik informed the Board that there were no taxpayers scheduled to appear before the Board. 5. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENT Paul Oman, 5239 East Twin Lake Boulevard, addressed the Board to express his concern about the percentage increase on his market value and inform that he believes his neighborhood should not have such a high increase because of the recent lost natural assets. He asked that the Board consider what his neighborhood had lost. Councilmember Niesen questioned if there were other areas in the City seeing a high increase in market values and if neighborhood projects are considered when valuations are done. Ms. Wojcik informed the Board that the market values are based on sales in neighborhoods and that State Law requires them. She discussed the influence factors used when valuations are being created. Ms. Wojcik suggested that she review Mr. Oman's property. A motion was made by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen later in the meeting to affirm the amount considered in a reappraisal for Mr. Oman's property. Motion passed unanimously. Bill Kenny, 7036 Willow Lane North, addressed the Council to discuss that he had worked with Ms. Wojcik and some real estate agents; however, does not agree with his estimated market value. He believes he should be valued differently because he has the smallest river access and his house sits different than most in his neighborhood. Mayor Kragness asked Mr. Kenny when he moved into his home. Mr. Kenny reported that he moved in 1991. 05/05/03 -2- Mr. Wojcik informed the Board that she had worked with Mr. Kenny and that his estimated market value was reduced because of his limited view from $270,900 to $240,900. She believes the $240,900 is a fair estimate and suggested that the Board request Mr. Kenny to proceed to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Mr. Kenny suggested an estimated market value of $235,000. Councilmember Carmody expressed that she is not willing to change the estimated market value of $240,900 when that was on the low side of Mr. Kenny's appraisals of $240,000 to $250,000 and suggested that Mr. Kenny proceed to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Councilmember Lasman agreed with Councilmember Carmody based on the reports from Ms. Wojcik and expressed that she believes the estimate is a fair amount. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to affirm the estimated market value of $240,900 for Mr. Kenny's property. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. McCauley asked that the Council make a motion on Mr. Oman's property. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to affirm the amount considered in a reappraisal for Mr. Oman's property. Motion passed unanimously. Bob Pepin, 6730 Willow Lane North, addressed the Council to question how the limited market values are set. Ms. Wojcik discussed that the values are based on 12 percent from last year's values. 6. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS Ms. Wojcik informed the Board that written appeals were received from Larry Cuskey, 7024 Humboldt Avenue North, George Van Vliet, 3413 53` Avenue North, Timothy Doody, Attorney for Former K -Mart Building, 5930 Earle Brown Drive, and Eugene Wright, 5615 Brooklyn Boulevard. These four have indicated that they will appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to affirm the four above written appeals. Motion passed unanimously. 7. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adj ourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 05/05/03 -3-