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Home My WebLink About2011 04-04 CCM Board of Appeal and 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 4, 2011 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 Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember Tim Roche arrived at 7:03 p.m. 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 i 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, 2009, through September 30, 2010, study period. The residential open market sales occurring during this study period were analyzed by comparing them to the previous assessment and the preliminary assessment process. The preliminary final assessment is then analyzed statistically to ensure accuracy and uniformity. 04/04/ 11 -1- The valuation of the commercial /industrial properties is primarily accomplished through an analysis of the rental market, potential income, and the sale market. Sales data used is provided from a shared sales exchange program with Hennepin County that provides sale data, property characteristics, and verified information on both open and non -open market transactions within Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Carver Counties. The apartment assessment is based on a combination of market sale activity and analysis of the rental market and apartment surveys are sent out annually to collect market trends in rental income and vacancy within the City. Information regarding expenses and improvement costs are also included to give a complete picture of the apartment market. During the summer of 2010 the Assessor's Office conducted approximately 1,894 re- inspections located within the area south of 65 Avenue North, west of Shingle Creek and north of 59 Avenue North to the western City limits. In addition, a portion of commercial, industrial, apartment, and exempt properties were also included. The overall value changes made to the 2011 assessments were as follows: Citywide (including all property types) -2.60 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -3.20 percent Citywide (residential single- family detached only) -2.76 percent Citywide (excluding new construction) -2.92 percent Commercial -4.90 percent Industrial -3.10 percent Apartments -0.50 percent Condominiums -1.80 percent Townhouses -7.10 percent Double Bungalows -8.00 percent Residential Neighborhoods: #50456 All Residential -2.76 percent #50455 Residential Off Water -2.60 percent #56 Residential Waterfront -7.28 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 2011 estimated market values: Tony Yang, Kashia Adult Daycare, 5650 Lilac Drive N, addressed the Board with his Appraiser Kari Jacobson to discuss this properties appraisal and highest and best use. 04/04/11 -2- Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff s recommendations for the property located at 5650 Lilac Drive N as included in the packet. She indicated that she originally suggested sustaining this property's 2011 estimated market value of $478,700 for taxes payable in 2012; however, with the new information provided by the appraiser, she would like to review the information and bring back a report to the reconvene meeting. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Bob Strand, on behalf of 9816 Palm Street LLC, 6300 France Avenue N, addressed the Board to express that he believes the assessment is too high and that it should be more in the range of $125,000. Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff s recommendations for the property located at 6300 France Avenue N as included in the packet. Her suggested recommendation is to reduce the 2011 estimated market value of $143,300 to $139,900 for taxes payable in 2012, as indicated by physical review and sales comparables. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Roche to reduce the 2011 estimated market value of $143,300 to $139,900 for taxes payable in 2012, as indicated by physical review and sales comparables. Motion passed unanimously. Abraham & Lizeth Montemayor, 5307 Knox Avenue N, were not present at this meeting and Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for the property as included in the packet. A motion by Councilmember Roche, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to sustain the 2011 estimated market value of $213,000 for taxes payable in 2012, as indicated by physical review and sales comparables. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT Bill Stoner, 5001 Drew Avenue N, and his representative Randi Erickson, addressed the Board to discuss this properties covenant. (This was a written appeal and owner was present this evening so the Board discussed at this time.) Ms. Wojcik read her report and explained staff's recommendations for the property located at 5001 Drew Avenue N as included in the packet. She indicated that she would like to do further review of the office /showroom market and restrictive covenant documentation and report back to the Board at the reconvene meeting. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Roche to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Scott Kevitt, 5306 Perry Avenue N, addressed the Board to express his concern with the appraisal that he had done last fall and the current estimated market value. 04/04/11 -3- Ms. Wojcik indicated that she would like to do further review due to the unique size of the property and report back to the Board at the reconvene meeting. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Ludmilla Bryskina, 5601 Indiana Avenue N, and her real estate agent Kirby addressed the Board to inform that she had just purchased the property and closed on March 25, 2011. Ms. Bryskina believes that the 2011 assessment is too high and would like to have the Assessor's Office do a review of the property. Ms. Wojcik indicated that she would like to do further review on this property and report back to the Board at the reconvene meeting. A motion by Councilmember Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Kleven to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Brett Hildreth, on behalf of Dragon Property Management, 720 69 Avenue N, addressed the Board to express his concern that he believes the estimated 2011 assessment is too high and outlined some comparable sales. Ms. Wojcik indicated that she would like to do further review on this property and report back to the Board at the reconvene meeting. A motion by Councilmember Roche, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 9. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS The following provided written appeals and were not present. David Trepanier, 5801 Knox Avenue N, believes his estimated market value is too high. Ms. Wojcik indicated that she would like to review this property since no market or expense data had been provided and report back to the Board at the reconvene meeting. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Bill Stoner, 5001 Drew Avenue N, had his property discussed as part of the Appearances by Taxpayers Without an Appointment. Michael Seery, 615 66 Avenue N, had submitted an appeal application along with an appraisal with income and expense data as requested. Ms. Wojcik indicated that she would like to complete a review of the appraisal report along with income and expense documentation provided and report back to the Board at the reconvene meeting. 04/04/11 4- A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to have this property reviewed and brought back to the reconvene meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Extended Stay Hotel, 2701 Freeway Boulevard, submitted an appeal application with income and expense data. Ms. Wojcik discussed that the actual income approach is used to determine the 2011 estimated market value and she recommends sustaining the 2011 estimated market value at $2,530,000 or $24,327 per room for taxes payable in 2012. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Roche to sustain the 2011 estimated market value at $2,530,000 or $24,327 per room for taxes payable in 2012. Motion passed unanimously. 10. SET DATE OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION RECONVENE MEETING Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on April 18, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURN Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to recess the meeting at 8:47 p.m Motion passed unanimously. 04/04/11 -5- 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 4, 2011. 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 11, 2011, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 04/04/11 -6-