HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 05-04 CCM Board of 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 EQUALIZATION
MAY 4, 1998
CITY HALL
I. 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.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe. Also
present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City
Assessor Stephen Baker, Senior Appraiser Joe DaBruzzi, Hennepin County Assessor Tom May, and
Council Secretary Mary Schendel.
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom was absent and excused.
II. STATEMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
City Manager McCauley opened the meeting of the Board of Equalization 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 1998 assessment; it affects taxes payable in 1999. Mr.
McCauley stressed the importance to the homeowner for assessments to support market trends in real
estate and covered the responsibilities of the Board of Equalization.
III. ASSESSOR'S REPORT
City Assessor Baker reported information relating to the overall growth in assessed values from the
previous year for all property types, including new construction, at approximately 7.8% citywide.
Mr. Baker stated assessment valuation procedures for residential, apartments, and
commercial/industrial properties and reviewed the 1997 real estate market for the 1998 assessment.
He presented valuation changes for residential properties, and a valuation history for single family
residences.
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IV. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS
Burton M. Petersen. 1112 Woodbine Laane, PID# 25- 119 -21 -32 -0069
Burton M. Petersen, 1112 Woodbine Lane, explained he is concerned with the market value of his
home. He is retired, living on a limited income. He doesn't believe he could sell his home for the
$88,000 market value.
V. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS
Bettv Orsborn. 4207 Lakeside Avenue North #223
Betty Orsborn, 4207 Lakeside Avenue North #223, expressed concern with the increased market
value. She said she moved to the Beach Condominiums in 1991 and there are different valuations
this year for similar units.
Mr. Baker reviewed the different sales and the increasing values that have occurred recently. He
stated that different conditions and views of units could account for some of the valuations in value.
He offered to review specific units to ensure that they were properly valued.
Dia Yana. 5150 Drew Avenue North. PID# 10- 118 -21 -12 -0048
Dia Yang, 5150 Drew Avenue North, appeared. Ms. Yang questioned the valuation on her property.
She believed it was too high.
Mr. Baker referenced several comparable sales supporting the valuation of Ms. Yang's property.
Gene Wriaht. 5615 Brooklyn Boulevard. PID# 03- 118 -21 -42 -0030
Mr. Wright, owner of 5615 Brooklyn Boulevard, appeared for the purpose of suggesting that the
valuation of his commercial property was higher than its market value. He believed that he had
overpaid when he purchased the property in 1996.
Mr. Baker discussed the methodology used in arriving at the valuation for Mr. Wright's property and
discussed the relative valuation of the leases at that location.
Councilmember Carmody left the meeting at 8 p.m.
Eric Uzoegbu. 6812 Beard Avenue North. PID# 34- 119 -21 -11 -0039
Eric Uzoegbu, 6812 Beard Avenue North, appeared before the Board to express his opinion that the
valuation was too high. While Mr. Uzoegbu paid $83,000 when he purchased the property from
HUD, after living in the house believed that its value was less due to needed improvements.
Mr. Baker responded with the analysis of valuation for Mr. Uzoegbu's property.
Residents of the Beach Condominiums had additional questions regarding taxes in general and
valuation at the Beach Condominiums.
Mr. Baker again offered to review specific issues with them.
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VII. MOTION TO AFFIRM THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENT
A motion by Councilmember Peppe and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to affirm the balance
of the 1997 assessment and accept the City Assessor's recommendation on the properties appearing
at the Board passed unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Peppe and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the
meeting at 8:30 p.m. passed unanimously.
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