HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 04-21 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
APRIL 21, 1997
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Equalization and was called to order by
Mayor Myrna Kragness y y g ess at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and
Robert Peppe. Also present were City Assessor Stephen Baker, Senior Appraiser Joe DaBruzzi,
Hennepin County Assessor Tom May, and Council Secretary Sharon Knutson.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kragness requested a moment of silence for the flood victims.
STATEMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
City Assessor Baker explained the purpose of the Board of Equalization is to review the assessed
valuation and classification of property within the city. This year's review is limited to the 1997
assessment; it affects taxes payable in 1998. The review by the board focuses only on either the
market value or the classification of each property.
. REVIEW OF MINNESOTA PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM
City Assessor Baker reviewed definitions relative to the classification of properties, including
residential, condominiums, riverfront, commercial, industrial, and apartments. The overall growth
in assessed values from the previous year for residential property was measured at approximately
2.6% citywide.
APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS
City Assessor Baker reported there were no pre - arranged appointments.
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APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS
Robert Cienik 1508 55th Avenue North
Robert Cienik, 1508 55th Avenue North, appeared before the Council questioning why his property
value decreased. He has heard rumors of the Humboldt Parkway project and asked if the City was
decreasing his property value so the City could buy his property at a much lower cost. He would like
to do some remodeling to his home, but he doesn't want to invest in it if it is slated to be purchased
by the City.
Mayor Kragness responded that Hennepin Community Works is a project which was brought before
the City Council and the City opted not to participate. The City of Minneapolis is a participant and
the Humboldt Avenue development will occur along.Humboldt Avenue south of 53rd Avenue.
Regarding the decreased property value, City Assessor Baker responded that the property's land
value went down. This could also be due to a combination with regard to the age and the
characteristics of the home.
Gary Grove, 6520 Ewing Avenue North
Gary Grove, 6520 Ewing Avenue North, appeared before the Council questioning whether the City
Assessor has taken into account that his home does not have a basement nor an upstairs when
figuring the value. He indicated he was updating his homeowner's insurance and the agent informed
him that the replacement value of his home is $53,000. Based on the Assessor's value of $72,600,
he asked if the land was worth $20,000.
City Assessor Baker responded that the value of the land is $22,000; the building is $50,600. He
also said that having no basement is factored into the value, a deduction of $5,760.
Mr. Grove asked Mr. Baker if this was a fair property value.
City Assessor Baker responded affirmatively.
CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS
City Assessor Baker reported there were no written appeals received.
MOTION TO AFFIRM THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to affirm the
balance of the 1997 assessment and accept the City Assessor's recommendation on the properties
appearing at the Board passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the
meeting at 7:27 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Ma r
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