HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 07-07 CCM Board of Review Minutes of the Proceedings of the City
Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
In the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota
July 7, 1969
The City Council met as the Board of Review and was called to order
by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:32 P. M.
Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, Theodore Willard, John Leary, Earl
Rydberg, and Howard Heck. Also present were: D. G. Poss, John Nordberg,
C.E. Van Eeckhout, B.E. Peterson and Robert Martin, Assistant Hennepin
County Assessor.
Mayor Cohen outlined the purpose of the Board and Review, noting that
property notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Review had
been published and posted as required by law. He then called on the Assessor,
Mr. Nordberg, for an assessment report.
Mr. Nordberg explained to the Board that this being an "odd numbered"
year that there were no increases made on any property except new construction.
He further reported that no written complaints directed to the Board of Review
had been filed with his office, and the City Manager reported that no such
written complaints were filed at City Hall for review by the Board.
At this time Mayor Cohen recognized a property owner, Mr. Michael
Kachman of 4309 - 64th Avenue, and invited his comments to the Board of Review.
Mr. Kachman asked the Board of Review to explain why his property taxes were
increased and how his taxes were spent. The City Council, staff and Robert
Martin, Assistant Hennepin County Assessor, explained the various factors
bearing on property taxation including how his taxes were divided among the
local governmental units: city, school district and county governments.
The .Mayor requested the Assessor- to contact Mr., Kachman and
Illustrate for him the extent and effect of last years re- evaluation.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn
the meeting. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg,
Howard Deck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried
unanimously, The City Council meeting as the Board of Review adjourned
at 8 :06 P.M.
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