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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 04-21 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 21, 2014 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. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Appraiser Jill Brenna, Appraiser Technician Jason Vaith, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Others present from Hennepin County were Nancy Wojcik and Josh Hoogland. 3. LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION (LBAE)CERTIFICATION FORM The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Certification form was signed by all Board Members. 4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION DUTIES There were no questions regarding the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization duties. 5. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS Joe Noonan - TMC Property Management, had requested an appointment to appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization regarding the properties at 5338 Irving Avenue N, 5223 Xerxes Avenue N, and 6312 France Avenue N; however, did not appear. The Board discussed the three properties and had the following recommendations: A motion by Councilmember Kleven, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to reduce the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 5338 Irving Avenue N from $120,500 to $115,300 for taxes payable in 2015. Motion passed unanimously. 04/21/14 -1- A motion by Councilmember Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson to sustain the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 5223 Xerxes Avenue N at$135,500 for taxes payable in 2015. Motion passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Myszkowski to sustain the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 6312 France Avenue N at $124,800 for taxes payable in 2015. Motion passed unanimously. 6. APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT Kurt Graham, 6913 Oliver Avenue N, addressed the Board so that he could have his property entered into the record for the reconvene meeting in May due to the fact that he was waiting on an upcoming judgment. It was noted that Mr. Graham should get documents to staff for review before the May reconvene meeting. 7. CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS The following provided written appeals and were not present. Appraiser Jill Brenna and Appraiser Technician Jason Vaith discussed each appeal and had the following recommendations: Randy Snodgrass, 4747 Twin Lake Avenue. A motion by Councilmember Myszkowski, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to reduce the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 4747 Twin Lake Avenue $6,100 to $322,800 for taxes payable in 2015. Motion passed unanimously. I Invitation Homes IH3 Properties, 1900 Brookview Drive. A motion by Councilmember Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Myszkowski to sustain the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 1900 Brookview Drive at$153,100. Motion passed unanimously. Invitation Homes THR Properties, 5043 Brooklyn Boulevard. A motion by Councilmember Myszkowski, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson to reduce the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 5043 Brooklyn Boulevard to $166,200. Motion passed unanimously. Randy Fox, Atwater Group, 6160 Summit Drive. Josh Hoogland from the Hennepin County Assessor's Office presented information regarding this appeal and larger reduction in the estimated market value. It was noted with this building being unique in layout and having smaller tenant spaces this is considered to be a reasonable reduction. A motion by Councilmember Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Kleven to reduce the 2014 estimated market value for the property at 6160 Summit Drive to $4,500,000. 04/21/14 -2- Earle Brown Terrace, Independent Living/Apartment Homes, 6100 Summit Drive. The owner of this property had just appealed this morning and at this time there is no recommendation. There was consensus of the Board to continue this property to the May 5, 2014, Continued Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. 8. SET DATE OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION RECONVENE MEETING Michael Johnson, 5343 Sailor Lane, addressed the Board to inform that he would like to submit an appeal to be heard at the May 5, 2014, Continued Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. Mr. Johnson was informed that he would need to get the appeal to the City Assessor's Office before May 5, 2014. There was a motion by Councilmember Myszkowski, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to accept no more appeals and to set May 5, 2014, 6:00 p.m. for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvene Meeting. 9. RECESS OR ADJOUNRMENT A motion by Councilmember Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Myszkowski to recess the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization at 7:54 p.m. to May 5, 2014, 6:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/21/14 -3- 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 21,2014. 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 28,2014,Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 04/21/14 -4-