HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 04-18 CCM Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvene 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 18, 2011
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization and the
meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan
Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, Hennepin
County Commercial Appraiser Chris Bennett, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
2. ASSESSOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
City Assessor Nancy Wojcik summarized the history of the following appeals and presented staff
recommendations for each property included with the packet.
Tony Yang, 5650 Lilac Drive N. Reduce the 2011 estimated market value of $478,700 to
$405,000 for taxes payable in 2012, placing most of the weight on the recent sale comparable
and the market income approach.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to reduce the 2011
estimated market value of $478,700 to $405,000 for taxes payable in 2012. Motion passed
unanimously.
William Stoner, 5001 Drew Avenue N. Sustain the 2011 estimated market value of $447,000 for
taxes payable in 2012 for the property at 5001 Drew Avenue N.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to sustain the 2011
estimated market value of $447,000 for taxes payable in 2012 for the property at 5001 Drew
Avenue N. Motion passed unanimously.
David Trepanier, 5801 Knox Avenue N. Reduce the 2011 estimated market value of $130,000 to
$129,800 for taxes payable in 2012, based on characteristic changes'. This places the property at
the lower range of sales comparable with other two bedroom homes in Brooklyn Center.
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Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to reduce the 2011 estimated
market value of $130,000 to $129,800 for taxes payable in 2012. Motion passed unanimously.
Scott Kevitt, 5306 Perry Avenue N. Mr. Kevitt was present and addressed the Board to express
that the reduction proposed for his property is helpful; and that he does not use City services as
much because of his peninsula lot.
Ms. Wojcik read her report and recommended to reduce the 2011 estimated market value of
$686,000 to $677,200 for taxes payable in 2012, based on characteristic changes. This places the
property within the range of adjusted sale prices for comparable oversized lakefront properties.
Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to reduce the 2011
estimated market value of $686,000 to $677,200 for taxes payable in 2012. ` Motion passed
unanimously.
Ludmila Bryskina, 5601 Indiana Avenue N. Ms. Bryskina addressed the Board to discuss her
property being sold on an open market and her concerns with flood insurance.
Ms. Wojcik read her report and recommended to reduce the 2011 estimated market value of
$301,300 to $294,400 for taxes payable in 2012, based on characteristic changes. This places the
property within the range of adjusted sale prices for comparable lakefront properties.
Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reduce the 2011
estimated market value of $301,300 to $294,400 for taxes payable in 2012. Motion passed
unanimously.
Brett Hildreth, 720 69 Avenue N. Mr. Hildreth addressed the Board to add more data and
information regarding comparables and discuss post and pre Federal Tax Credit sales. Mr.
Hildreth submitted MLS Data sheets into the record as his documentation of proof of sales.
There was discussion amongst the Board, City Assessor, and City Manager regarding the process
used to calculate values, the study time frame used, and the issue of the property at 720 69
Avenue N being an oversized lot."
Ms. Wojcik read her report and recommended to increase the 2011 estimated market value of
$165,200 to $168,200 for taxes payable in 2012, based on characteristic changes. There was
discussion of the Boards responsibility and actions based on the recommendations being made
by the City Assessor and possible reduction amounts for this property.
Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to decrease the 2011
estimated market value for this property to $150,000 for taxes payable in 2012. Voting in favor:
Council Members Kleven, Roche, and Ryan. Voting `against: Mayor Willson and
Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed.
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Michael Seery, 615 66` Avenue N. Reduce the 2011 estimated market value of $1,480,000 to
$1,450,000 for taxes payable in 2012.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reduce the 2011
estimated market value of $1,480,000 to $1,450,000 for taxes payable in 2012. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. ADJOURN
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the meeting at
7:38 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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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 18, 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 25, 2011, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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