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Home My WebLink About1987 05-11 CCP Board of Equalization BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MAY 11, 1987 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Purpose of Board of Equalization 4. Procedural Review of Property Taxation 5. City Assessor's Report 6. Public Inquiry Regarding Local Assessments 7. Adjournment CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF :BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561 -5440 C ENTER EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 MEMORANDUM Date: May 8, 1987 To: Brooklyn Center Board of Equalization From: Peter M. Koole, City Assessor Pk Subject: May 11, 1987 Board of Equalization You will find enclosed summary reports on three cases pre- registered for the Board meeting. Case No. 1 - Edward A. Noble Valuation of vacant lot. • Case No. 2 - Neil C. & Susan M. Grindheim Homestead. Case No. 3 - Dennis Leonard Valuation of 18 Beach Condo units. At this writing, we continue to work with several other taxpayers and will have reports available Monday if we are unable to resolve the issues involved. Please remember to bring to the meeting your copy of the report on the 1987 assessment, bound in a grey cover, that was distributed to you earlier this week. Thank Y ou M 4 19UAa-LWRKA(" r MEMORANDUM Date: May 11, 1987 To: Brooklyn Center Board of Equalization From: Joe DaBruzzi Subject: Board Appearance Edward A. Noble PID #10- 118 -21 -11 -0009 Mr. Noble is petitioning the Board regarding the value of $1,700 placed on a vacant parcel of land contiguous to his homestead property at 5717 Xerxes Avenue North, PID #10 - 118 -21 -11 -0006. The subject parcel is a 79' X 110' lot. Bordered on the north and south by residential zoned properties, on the east by 5117 Xerxes, and on the west by Brooklyn Boulevard. This parcel is land - locked as no eggress is possible from Brooklyn Boulevard. Therefore, it is valued as excess land, rather than as a building site, which normally would be at $17,800. • Historically, it appears that some value is given by buyers of residential real estate for excess acreage. As an example, I refer you to two land sales from 1982: 36- 119 -21 -21 -0106, 68th & Camden, 75' X 451', 7/82, $19,500 01- 118 -21 -42 -0056, 55th & Camden, 100' X 100', 12/82, $15,500 You will note the sale with exceptional depth sold for more, even though both sales are single building sites. With the above considerations, we feel we must address total value of the two parcels that Mr. Noble owns. The 1987 values are: PID #1.0 - 118 -21 -11 -0009 - $ 1,700 PID #10 - 118 -21 -11 -0006 - $69,100 Total Value - $70,800 The improvements at 5117 Xerxes consist of a 1956 rambler /style home. The main level has 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and 1 full bath. There is no finished living areas in the basement, and no fireplaces, or central air conditioning. There is a double attached garage, and a 1600 glazed porch to the rear of the home. The house square footage is 12181h! . s Edward P. Noble page 2 For comparison I refer you to the following sales in the 1987 Board of Equalization Book: 7112 Morgan Avenue North 5918 Pearson Drive 3119 - 66th Avenue North I feel these sales are within compatible ranges, and if adjusted would indicate a total value for the,subject property in the upper $70,000 bracket. Recommendations: The Board of Equalization affirms the 1987 values of: PID #10 - 118 -21 -11 -0009 at $ 1,700 PID #10 - 118 -21 -11 -0006 at $69,100. Approved kd*& Peter M. Koole • k y W s ' 1 0 2h Z Lo LLJ =0 N • ------ -•-- ". "... OyL Q, .8e hbv\ L 3.02 54 ;a • _:.. 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They do intend to return at the end of their assignment and, as we understand, have left most of their possessions here. Minnesota State Law and rules promulgated by the Department of Revenue make it clear that one must own and occupy the property to obtain the homestead classification. A temporary absence of up to one year, as long as the home is not rented out, may still qualify as a homestead. I feel that there is no question, in this case, that this property_, does not qualify for homestead treatment. "` �aae uru�Feiu an ^' : if - ti THE NAMGATORS To know Christ 1 v and to make Him known. • Jalan Lembah Sukaresmi II /29 Bandung 40162 Indonesia Mr. Peter Koole Brooklyn Center Board of Equalization 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Mr. Koole, Walt and Anna Filson, our neighbors, have recently contacted you regarding the property taxes on my home in Brooklyn Center. They called me here and said, "Mr. Koole is a nice man and understands missionaries' predicaments." If so, thank you. I am a missionary in Indonesia with a Christian organization called the Navigators and have just this year lost my homestead rights on my home. I was expecting them to increase, but was quite shocked to see that the taxes increased from $1015 to $2394. And my parcel assessment increased by 40% from $15,812 to $22,092. (Property tax copies for 1986 and 1987 are attached.)- My home in Brooklyn Center is not a business venture, but is indeed our home. We intend to return there when our service in Indonesia is completed and maintain Brooklyn Center as our one and only stateside address. We pay MN state taxes, and maintain drivers' licenses, etc. and as far as I know are bona fide residents. We will return home and live again in our home in Brooklyn Center when this term of service is over in the summer of 1988. I understand the intent of MN law in taxing landlords rather than residing home- owners, but would like to know if there is any provision for reducing this high tax. My neighbors are having my home privately appraised and intend to attend the May 11 review board meeting. One of the following will represent me at that meeting and will ;have a letter of authorization from me: Walt or Anna Filson 737 Woodbine Lane Tel. # 560 -9161 Terry Halsch 801 Woodbine Lane If there is any information available that may be helpful or information that would be necessary for us to obtain to help our success in this matter, could you please contact Anna Filson. Thank much, Mr. Koole, for your attention to this request. We are grateful for t�ee'l�lp you can give us. Sin ely yours, .e •,_ < < Neil Gri ndheim c,� cc: son Hennepin Co. Dept. of Taxation LJ 'I IY — CI JI UUYUI GC uit u t1EIL C >y SUSAN 11 GUNDHEIN ADDIT'ON . LINDERS 1ST ADDN LOT 0 01 BLOCK 0 ACRES O � I NEIL C 8 SUSAN 1 GUNDHEII'1 nR nnonrss cC FNPP 488 801 WOODBINE LANE 801 WOODBINE LA S OT.� 1 BROOKLYN CENTER fIN 55430 HTG CODE LOANND 1 • This Fmnerfy oearnnlinn may not be a full legal description, it is used only for tax Purposes. 1. A':1UI!IJl L`F 1AX OUAI IF-VINC It EMIZED STATEMENT. FnR 1 1 FIR 1,715.42 0.00 - 9. STATE* a. COUNTY 469.96 s. CITY 271.69 2. CRFRITS W1 I1 REDUCE 8 8 1 . 3 6 6, SCHOOL DISTRICT YOUR TAX ]. SUR HE NN REGIONAL PARK 17.77 STATF E t, lnr.l. AORICULI MIA1- Cn, 8. OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS i 4 . u 4 e rnc1 of Esrer.D rllr -DII 700.00 — 7(Jj7 0 Q s TAX BEFORE CREDITS 1,715.42 TAL GR!- ), I'; ITT)I q^ t0) ------- - - - - -- 10. LESS CREDITS WHICH 700.00 - It�l "1fA1r N7 TAX REDUCE YOUR TAX 0 I!ric nox is d,octerl, yal r.we �{�- 11. TAX AFTER CREDITS 11015 . 42 lin(rymnl Lures and nary mt npp!yy for 12 ADD SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS the rroprrly Taz R,7.nd until tfIose PRINCIPAL 00 Inz^ nrC na�ti, nr y0,t -I -.,I. a crv,- �qqopn of I rtmcnl to pay tnnsc � INTEREST .00 - v_or- It QH!,;ATIUN: J. 19II6 TAX PAYABLE I n ur new improvoments T One half of this tax is due May 15, 1986. ' nri1T . I et wllue DI p�,>;r.M 7II♦ 8OO (o Second half is due October 15, 1986. Teal a =sus =•�d valve nl parcel 15 , II12 - (Tax of $50 or less must be paid May 15. 1986.) it ^•C 1;.,:, Land, ; ;!cd y,n 6n nrlvised thaC - - • + +• I'' �rni' } 1987 HENNEPIPJ COUNTY IRJrV �:I.+VF- HN6`INT GI - >II ER - "�A ^!I' • """FSOTn , "'17 1n";3 I PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT . �,. ., t ; . r.cn., - cr�.la rnn.,,, aan -yn 1 .� T -n7;- ,•(1� ,,r -.. -- _... ) ' ., •;Attr ' S(:HOOL WATER 25- 11 _9 -21 31 0 090 22 011 0 y NEIL C & SUSAN M GUNDHEIt1 AID, IT • S 1ST ADDN LO 001 001 I,LOCr. 002 ncnl -s NEIL C 8 SUSAN M GUNDHEIM 801 WOODBINE LANE 801 WOODBINE LA BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430 I 11111 TI!F MOII-T;TY TAX REnrr!D TAX SU611,1/1FIY: - ' ! ,I nl! Ir,•1 Ir Ir ORMATION 11 Holl, TO nr 'I'An p, -1nu orl WE RAr,I or TAXES LEVIED 2,394.94 - LESS CREDITS , 1.1 -TY Tly, I1CI!.IHI -, cell" o , rR TA AfIEro +EDITS 2.3p4.oG 1 ADD SrL CIAL ASSESSMENTS PRINCIPAL INTEREST .00 - — --- -._ - -- 1 1997 TAX PAYABLE 2 ,394.94 - ; -_.- 11 .hi•: I,nz p r y ^,I n ..,,. Jr - • "` " "' ' "" " "'I 'y �^ 1 . Inr THIS STATE COPY OF THE TAX STATEMENT IS TO BE 11•� lyn i,•i1y 7:,. Rr•li �nrf �n,�d Ilv - — I:,r ___. tr ssv,n m p •Igo,o,ll n pny u.,<c USED TO CLAIM PROPERTY TAX REFUND FROM THE - I)•_ MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. - L':•brI n.,,v ingvovrinr,•nls , . , I , 1„ rd parcel DETACH PAY STUB BEFORE YOU FILE CLAIM. value of parcel 78,900 22,092 ,IATL COPY TO CLAIM ' l'! ?()f ! ITY 'I AX: 1 1�1D • March 5, 1987 Neil C. & Susan M. Grindheim 801 Woodbine Lane Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Re: 801 Woodbine Lane PID# 25 119- 21 -31. -0090 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Grindheim: We were contacted last week by Anna Filson, on your behalf, 2�= regarding two issues, your January 2, 1987 Estimated Market- - Value of $82,400.00, and the fact that your property went Non - Homestead for taxes payable in 1987. • Regarding your valuation, an appraiser from this office re- inspected our home on March ch 4 1987. His report did not uncover over an P Y errors in our previous appraisal, and he found several comparable homes in the neighborhood that have sold from $85,000 to $96,500. As a result of this inspection, we do not feel your valuation is over market value, nor out -of -line with similar properties in the neighborhood. The fact that your property went Non - Homestead on January 2, 1987, and continues to be so is established by your prolonged absence. Regulations and guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Revenue state that a person or persons may be temporarily absent from their homes and retain the homestead classification. _. The maximum time of absence generally is one year. Beyond one year the property is considered non - homestead. The difference between homestead and non - homestead taxes is quite dramatic, as you know. I guess this large difference was established by the State Legislature in part, along with our credit systems, to give credit to those that actually pay the tax. In a homestead property, the tax credits actually appear on the tax statements in the form of a Homestead Credit, and reduced assessed value since the homeowner actually pays the taxes. In rental property, they surmise that the owner doesn't actually pay the taxes, the renter does. The State, S therefore, has in place a renter's credit that reduces the property tax liability and is paid directly to the renter rather than appearing on the tax statement. Neil C. & Susan M. Grindheim Page 2 • Perhaps you should discuss with your renter the rent being paid and the credits that are available to assure yourself that you are getting a proper return on your property to cover all of your expenses. If we can be of further assistance, give us a call or write to this office. Sincerely, Peter M. Koole City Assessor PMK:gg s " Minnesota Phil Carruthers =' House of District 47B a Hennepin County Center, Minnesota a Committees: \t Judiciary Fred C. Norton, Speaker Crime and Family Law Division, Vice -Chair Financial Institutions Governmental Operations i Metropolitan Affair p s May 4, 1987 Mr. Peter Koole City Assessor City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Re: Mr. Neil Grindheim 801 Woodbine Dear Mr. Koole: A constituent has brought to my attention that a Board of Equalization hearing will be held on May 11 regarding the homestead credit of Neil Grindheim's home at 801 Woodbine, Brooklyn Center. • I hope you will be able to help Mr. Grindheim retain his homestead credit. He is a missionary serving his church in a foreign land. He votes in Brooklyn Center, pays his taxes in this state, and has owned his home here for a number of years. Because of his missionary work, he temporarily lives y out of the state, but it is clear that he maintains his permanent residence at 801 Woodbine. Mr. Grindheim is fulfilling an important role for his church and our country, and I hope you will be able to assist him. Thank you for your consideration. ely, �l r� / , Q Phi Ca ruthers n . State Representative Xc: Anna Filson rw r D �. 737 Woodbine Lan' ' ; Cr Lane o= �F Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 f`r .. ` J CE`iTER Reply to: ❑ 567 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 c�CfCt r 1 'ah 4° Office: (612) 296 -4246 WILLIAINI P. LUTHER Assistant Majority Leader Senator 47th District 205 State Capitol Paul. Minnesota SSI55 Telephone: Senate Telephone: 296 -8869 Apri 24, 1987 State of Minnesota Mr. Peter Koole Hennepin County Assessor 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Mr. Koole: I am writing to suggest that you give consideration to reinstating the homestead classification on a residence at 801 Woodbine Lane in Brooklyn Center owned by a missionary family, Neil and Susan Grindheim. As you may know, the Grindheims are serving in a mission in West Java, Indonesia, and have 15 months left of their obligation at that location. I understand that Minnesota case law has established criteria under which a homestead can be maintained in an owner's absence. The Grindheims seem to meet the Minnesota residency requirement because they pay state income and local property taxes, maintain current Minnesota drivers' licenses and vote regularly through the absentee ballot system. Regarding t e h second criteria of maintaining the home "ready for occupancy," we all realize that the possibility of burglary, and vandalism increases when a furnished house is left vacant for any period of time. It is my understanding that the family presently _staying at the Grindheim's home also serve as missionaries and are responsible for only basic maintenance and damages they may cause to the house. The Grindheims are not making money from this arrange- ment; the family is basically "housesitting." For the above - mentioned reasons, I hope you will consider making an exception to the classification policy and allow them to retain their homestead. Thank you. Sing4jely, Wil ' am P. Luther As stant Majority Leader C% „ AoR 1937 R _ WPL : rh RECEI ul CITY OE AROOKLYtl CENTER �Sl vi CONENTITTEES Rules and Administration Finance Economic Development and Commerce • Judiciary • Elections and Ethics Vice Chairman, Rules and Administration • Vice Chairman, Elections and Ethics Jalan Lembah Sukaresmi II /29 Bandung 40162 Indonesia Brooklyn Center Review Board Dear sirs: I am a missionary in Indonesia and in my absence have authorized the following person to represent me to the board: Mr. Walt Filson 737 Woodbine Lane Brooklyn Center, MN Yours siVerely, 1� L Neil Grindheim MEMORANDUM Date: May 11, 1987 To: Brooklyn Center Board of Equalization From: Joe DaBruzzi Subject: Board Appearance Dennis Leonard PID # 118 -21 -32 -0178 Mr. Leonard had petitioned the City Assessor to review the 1987 value set on 4207 Lakeside Avenue, Unit #325. The Board is being petitioned as there are 18 units that are affected by the outcome of our decision. The 1987 value was estimated using a limited sampling of sales. There was only one sale of this particular model. Mr. Leonard supplied staff with an FHA appraisal that was completed in September, 1986 on his unit. He also advised staff that the one sale that we had available appears to be bogus. The unit that sold is non - homestead, the new owner has not been paying association dues, and there is a rumor that it is currently in foreclosure. With this information, we looked at more recent months for additional sales and did find two sales of this style which indicate staff has overvalued the Surf Models. w I am hereby recommending that we revert to the 1986 values of the 18 affected units under Mr. Leonard's request. A listing of PID #'s and recommended values follows. Approved Peter M. Koole w Current Recommended PID# 1987 Value 1987 Value 10- 118 -21 -32 -0082 $63,000 $55,100 -0083 63,000 55,100 -0095 63,000 55,100 -0096 63,000 55,100 -0111 59,000 51,100 -0112 59,000 51,100 -0122 63,000 55,100 -0123 63,000 55,100 -0136 63,000 55,100 -0137 63,000 55,100 -0152 59,000 51,100 -0153 59,000 51,100 -0163 64,500 56,600 -0164 64,500 56,600 -0177 64,500 56,600 v -0178 64,500 56,600 -0193 60,500 52,600 -0194 60,500 52,600 CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF B .00KLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561 -5440 C ENTER EMERGENCY- POLICE - FIRE 911 MEMORANDUM Date: May 11, 1987 To: Brooklyn Center Board of Equalization From: Peter M. Koole, City Assessor P K-- Subject: Formal Appeal, Northbrook Shopping Center PID #02- 118 -21 -13 -0024, PID #02 - 118 -21 -13 -0025 PID #02 - 118 -21 -13 -0026, PID #02 - 118 -21 -13 -0027 PID #02 - 118 -21 -13 -0028 Mr. Bruce Sanders of Tannenbaum Hill, Inc., 4900 Main, Suite 1000, P. O. Box 30330, Kansas City, Missouri, 64112, telephoned today and indicated that they represent the owners of the property known as Northbrook Shopping Center in Brooklyn Center. He wishes to appeal the 1987 valuation, however, due to time constraints will not be able to appear in person or furnish us any information. I recommend you accept his appeal into the record and vote to affirm the Assessor's 1987 Valuation as follows: 1987 Valuation 02- 118 -21 -13 -0024 $1,204,400.00 02- 118 -21 -13 -0025 178,500.00 02- 118 -21 -13 -0026 481,400.00 02- 118 -21 -13 -0027 137,400.00 02- 118 -21 -13 -0028 172,300.00 Total $2,174,000.00 ^ roas ui-u�aiu an r