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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 EQUALIZATION
MAY 7, 2001
CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Equalization and was called to order by
Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Ed Nelson, Robert Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Councilmember Kay Lasman absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, Hennepin County
Assessor Tom May, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
3. STATEMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed the purpose of the Board of Review as required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 274.01. The Board has the responsibility to review the assessed
valuation and classification of property within the City that is limited to the 2001 assessment that
affects taxes payable in 2002. The review will focus on either the market value or classification of
each property and the Board will not directly concern itself with issues of actual property taxes of a
particular property.
4. CITY ASSESSOR'S REPORT
City Assessor Nancy Wojcik reported on the review for informal and formal procedures and
provided information regarding the overall value change that was prepared by her office. Overall the
increase in value citywide including all property types is 13.3 percent and excluding new
construction is 11.9 percent. Citywide residential single - family detached only is 15.4 percent and
excluding new construction is 14.8 percent. Ms. Wojcik provided a breakdown of the residential
neighborhood areas and informed the Board that the South East area of the City was the highest rate
of increase at 18.8 percent excluding new construction.
A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open the meeting for
appearances with or without appointments to address the Board. Motion passed unanimously.
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5. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS
Ms. Wojcik informed the Board that her office received 85 calls and that of the 85 calls eight parcels
had been inspected and had adequate evidence to come into an agreement for an amendment to their
assessment.
6. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENT
Donald and Ruth Johnson, 5616 Colfax Avenue North, signed to appear before the Board and when
Mayor Kragness invited them to speak to the Board it was noted they had left.
Wallace Lueck, 7036 Regent Avenue North, addressed the Board to share his concern that he
believes his taxes are extremely high. Ms. Wojcik informed Mr. Lueck that his property was last
assessed in 1998 and that if he would like to have his property reviewed again Appraiser Kelley
Gillen could come and re- inspect his property. Mr. Lueck responded that he would like to have that
happen and that Thursday, May 10, 2001, 4:00 would work for him.
A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to sustain the assessment.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Board, Mr. McCauley, and Hennepin County Assessor Tom May discussed the proposed House
Tax Bill that would shift property tax burdens to homeowners.
7. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS
There was no action needed for written appeals.
8. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adj ourn the meeting at
7:42 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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