HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 05-07 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
MAY 7, 2012
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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and
Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Assessor Nancy Wojcik, and
Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Mayor Willson discussed that if owners are not satisfied with the outcome of the Local Board of
Appeal and Equalization they may appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. The
County Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held beginning June 18, 2012. Owners must
call in advance to register no later than May 23, 2012. The number to call to register at the
County Board is 612-348-7050.
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.
Kurt Graham, 6913 Oliver Avenue N. Reduce the 2012 estimated market value of$150,900 to
$139,200 for taxes payable in 2013.
Mr. Graham and his representative Brian Manthey addressed the Board to discuss Mr. Manthey's
appraisal and comparable sales. Mr. Graham also discussed and updated the Board on his co-
owner situation.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reduce the 2012
estimated market value of $150,900 to $139,200 for taxes payable in 2013. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Monte Hanson, 3715 50th Avenue N. Sustain the 2012 estimated market value of$850,000 for
taxes payable in 2013.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to sustain the 2012
estimated market value of$850,000 for taxes payable in 2013. Motion passed unanimously.
Michael Haase, 3607 501h Avenue N. Reduce the 2012 estimated market value of$260,000 to
$230,000 for taxes payable in 2013. The Assessor's reconciliation of the sales comparable and
income approach indicates a value of$230,000.
Mr. Haase addressed the Board to reiterate that he believes the value of this property should be
what he paid for it.
Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reduce the 2012
estimated market value of $260,000 to $230,000 for taxes payable in 2013. Motion passed
unanimously.
Chet Yancey on behalf of Regal Cinemas Inc., 6420 Camden Avenue. Sustain the total 2012
estimated market value of$11,825,400 ($10,336,000 and $1,489,400) for taxes payable in 2013
and recommends County Board or Minnesota Tax Court.
City Assessor Wojcik informed that she had received a 120 page appraisal on Friday from Regal
Cinemas on another building and that the owner states the requested reduction of value the
owner initially wanted may be too low after review. She believes that this property needs
additional review and should be forwarded to the-County Board for review.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to sustain 2012
estimated market value of$11,825,400 (parcels $10,336,000 and $1,489,400) for taxes payable
in 2013. Motion passed unanimously.
Lee Sarin on behalf of Som LLC, 5810 Xerxes Avenue N. Reduce the 2012 estimated market
value of$1,370,000 to $1,254,000 for taxes payable in 2013.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to reduce the 2012
estimated market value of$1,370,000 to $1,254,000 for taxes payable in 2013. Motion passed
unanimously.
Chris Kennelly on behalf of AmericaInn, 2050 Freeway Boulevard. Reduce the 2012 estimated
market value of$1,805,000 to $1,500,000 for taxes payable in 2013.
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Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reduce 2012 estimated
market value for this property to $1,805,000 to $1,500,000 for taxes payable in 2013 based on
the adjusted income approach by the cost of required improvements needed to this property.
3. ADJOURN
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the meeting at
7:46 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 May 7, 2012.
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 May 29, 2012,Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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