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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04-19 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 APRIL 19, 2010 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Appeal of Equalization and the meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, Appraiser Jill Brenna, Appraiser Technician Karen Casto, Hennepin County Commercial Appraiser Chris Bennett, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 2. LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION (LBAE) CERTIFICATION FORM City Assessor Nancy Wojcik introduced the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization and discussed the Certification form. 3. THE PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Ms. Wojcik explained the purpose of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. 4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION DUTIES There were no questions regarding the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization duties. 5. THE ASSESSOR'S REPORT Ms. Wojcik reported on the sales for residential, commercial /industrial, and apartments occurring during the October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 study period. During the summer of 2009 her office conducted re- inspections for the 2010 assessment of residential properties located west of Penn Avenue North and south of 59 Avenue North to the City border, and all townhomes located in the City west of Xerxes Avenue North. In addition to all residential properties located in the review area, all citywide duplex, triplex, and a portion of commercial, industrial, and apartment properties were also included. The 2009 inspections began on May 6, 2009, and included approximately 2,400 parcels. 04/19/10 -1- The overall value changes made to the 2010 assessments were as follows: Citywide (including all property types) -10.50 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -10.80 percent Citywide (residential single- family detached only) -11.59 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -11.72 percent Commercial -10:00 percent Industrial -8.98 percent Apartments -6.40 percent Condominiums -15.80 percent Townhouses -15.80 percent Double Bungalows -10.71 percent Residential Neighborhoods: #50456 All Residential -11.59 percent #50455 Residential Off Water -11.81 percent #56 Residential Waterfront -4.74 percent 6. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT REPORT There were no questions regarding the Assessment Report. 7. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS The following addressed the Board to appeal their 2010 estimated market values: William Kenney, 7036 Willow Lane, addressed the Board to express that he believes his valuation is unreasonable and outlined some comparisons he complied for the Board to review. There was discussion regarding the effective age of the home and the difference between lake and river front properties. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for the property located at 7036 Willow Lane as included in the packet. A motion by Councilmember Roche to consider an adjustment to 7036 Willow Lane's effective age. Motion dies with lack of a second. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Mayor Willson to sustain the estimated market value of $293,100 for 7036 Willow Lane. Councilmember Roche voted against the same. Motion passed. Richard Edlich from Cel Monton LLC addressed the Board to discuss the Brooklyn Center properties that he had purchased in 2008 and 2009 and requested that the Board review the valuations. 04/19/10 -2- He informed that the property at 5310 Knox Avenue N no longer needed to be included for further review. There was discussion regarding the properties Mr. Edlich owns and rents and Ms. Wojcik outlined her report and informed that she recommends that all of Mr. Edlich's properties that he is appealing be scheduled for review and brought back to the Board at the reconvene date. None of the properties for Cel Monton LLC, Rifive, Patricia .Cooper, Doug Wahl have not been evaluated since Mr. Edlich had purchased them and all characteristics need to be reviewed. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Roche to have Mr. Edlich's properties at 5857 Colfax Avenue N, 6014 Girard Avenue N, 5640 Fremont Avenue N, 5739 James Avenue N, 5542 Irving Avenue N, 5443 Irving Avenue N, 5351 Irving Avenue N, 3707 61 Avenue N, 5325 70 Circle, 5418 70 Circle, 7030 Regent Avenue N, 6601 Unity Avenue N, 6413 June Avenue N, and 6114 Dupont Avenue N reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Roche to sustain the estimated market value of $91,000 for 5310 Knox Avenue N. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT There were no walk 9. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS The following provided written appeals and were not present. Monte Hanson, 3715 50 Avenue N, believes that this property is assessed too high and would like the Board to reduce his valuation. Ms. Wojcik discussed the special situation regarding this property, which was combined of two parcels, and stated that the property had been reviewed April 2009 by the City and June 2009 by the County. There was discussion regarding the two previous reviews done in 2009 and it was noted that there were no permits pulled since June of 2009 and no physical change to the property. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Yelich to sustain the estimated market value of $1,040,000 for 3715 50 Avenue N. Motion passed unanimously. 10. SET DATE OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION RECONVENE MEETING Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to reconvene the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on May 3, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURN Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to recess the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/19/10 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of the Board of Appeal and Equalization Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 19, 2010. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its April 26, 2010, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 04/19/10 -4- i