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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 05-03 CCM Board of Equalization 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 EQUALIZATION MAY 3, 1999 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 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, City Assessor Stephen Baker, Hennepin County Assessor Tom May, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 3. STATEMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION City Manager Michael McCauley opened the meeting with information regarding the State requirement to review the assessed valuation and classification of property within the City. This year's review is limited to the 1999 assessment that affects taxes payable in 2000. 4. CITY ASSESSOR'S REPORT City Assessor Stephen Baker discussed the informal and formal review procedures and informed the Board that the Assessing Department had received 72 calls regarding 1999 assessments. Of the 72 phone calls, two of the residents were not satisfied with their assessments and were present to address the Board. Mr. Baker presented changes of residential sale information from the Realtors MLS System, valuation changes from 1998 to 1999 for residential properties, and changes that had been made to 1999 assessments. The overall value change citywide including all property types is 7.7 percent. The overall value change for residential citywide is 8.2 percent. Mr. Baker reviewed the overall value changes for commercial, industrial, apartments, condominiums, co -ops, townhouses, double bungalows, and a breakdown of residential neighborhoods. 05/03/99 -1- 5. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS Burton Petersen, 1112 Woodbine Lane, addressed the Board with his concern about the 10 percent increase on his assessment and asked how the percentages are calculated. Mr. Baker reviewed the assessment process. Dr. Robert Schell, River Road Dental at 512 66th Avenue North, addressed the Board with his concern about the assessment and explained he does not believe the figures make sense. He reported that he had done some checking and had information to share with the Board if they were interested to review the findings. Mr. Baker and the Board discussed the issue further with Dr. Schell and it was the consensus of the Board to affirm the assessment and for Dr. Schell move forward to the County Board for its review. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS Larry Cuskey, 7024 Humboldt Avenue North, addressed the Board with his concern of $5,000 in damages from the hail storms in 1998. Mr. Cuskey believes the damage declined the value of his home and is not satisfied with his assessment. Mr. Baker informed the Board that Mr. Cuskey had called earlier this afternoon and that his property had not been individually inspected. It was suggested to have an inspection done on Mr. Cuskey's home and the City Assessor review before going to the County Board. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to have Mr. Cuskey's property inspected and to accept City Assessor's review before going to the County Board. Motion passed unanimously. Keith Wendt, 6400 Willow Lane, addressed the Board regarding his property being in a flood plain and the City Ordinance pertaining to his type of property. Mr. Wendt explained that he is having a tough time getting a mortgage due to the City Ordinance. Mr. McCauley discussed the City Ordinance pertaining to flood zoned properties and that the City has no control over the issue, it is set by US Army Corps of Engineers and the DNR. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to have Mr. Wendt's property inspected and to accept the City Assessor's review before going to the County Board. Motion passed unanimously. 05/03/99 -2- 6. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS Mr. Baker informed the Board that there was one written appeal and that it had been resolved. There was no action needed for written appeals. 7. MOTION TO AFFIRM THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENT A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to affirm the balance of the 1998 assessment and accept the City Assessor's recommendation on the properties appearing at the Board. Motion passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. � 2 City Clerk Mayor 05/03/99 -3-