04/08/1996 BOE - 00001985'
THE MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF APRIL 8, 1996
Mayor Nee called the meetinq of the Board of Review to order at
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL'
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson,
Councilwoman Bolkcom and Councilman
Billings
MEMBERS ASSENT: Councilman Schneider
Mayor Nee stated the purpose of this meeting is to review the
assessor's estimated market value for 1996 for taxes payable in
1997.
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, asked Mr. Hervin, City Assessor, to
review the process of equalization and methods used for this
evaluation.
Mr. A1 Barck, representative from Anoka County, was also present
to answer any questions.
Mr. Ed Hervin, City Assessor, stated this meeting was designed to
review 1996 values placed on property in the City. He stated the
� purpose of the meeting is not to review the taxes. He stated the
values were arrived at primarily by a mass appraisal. He stated
the County establishes the rates and the City establishes land
values based on sales.
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Mr. Hervin stated the City's assessment ratio is 94.4 percent.
He stated there was about a 3-1/2 percent overall increase in
value basically for inflation. He stated the increase in
commercial values was about one to two percent, but the market is
getting slightly stronqer.
Mr. Hervin stated if property owners are not satisfied with the
actions of this Board, they can appeal to the County Board of
Equalization or to the State Board of Equalizatiott. He stated
the final step in the appeal process is the State Tax Court.
DONALD CRISPIN, 6820 OAKEY STREET
Mr. Crispin stated it is hard to believe that someone would pay
$90,OD0 to $100,000 for h1s home. He stated he believed his home
was compared to those on Rice Creek Terrace, as there are not
many homes sold along his street. He stated he would like to
take his appeal to the County and challenges the value of $92,500
placed on his property.
Mr. Crispin stated last year the City Assessor, Mr. Madsen,
advised him that his lot was worth more than the ones on the
other side of the street and he would like to know the reason.
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He stated his home
construction and a
or fireplace.
is built better because he has two by six
two car garage, but it does not have a patio
Mr. Hervin stated that fireplaces can raise the value as it adds
to the resale of a home. He stated the value placed on
fireplaces is from $500 to $1,500.
Mr. Crispin stated he is one of the very few property owners in
the block that does not have a fireplace or patio and neighbors
that have these amenities have lower taxes.
Mr. Hervin stated fireplaces are just one of many factors that
can raise the value of property.
Mr. Crispin stated it seems he is paying the highest taxes
compared to neighboring property owners.
Mr. Hervin stated there seems to be a lot of misinformation when
property owners are discussing taxes, and he would need to review
the issues.
Mr. Crispin stated he understands the Cixy does not set the
taxes, but when the value is raised it does, in essence, set the
� taxes. He stated this year there was a sizable increase in his
taxes of about $147.00. He stated the value itself did not
increase that much.
Mr. Hervin stated last year Mr. Crispin's value went down
$700.00.
Councilman Billings stated he understands that Mr. Crispin does
not agree with the value of $92,500 placed on his property. He
asked Mr. Crispin what he felt was a fair market value.
Mr. Crispin stated he felt a true value would be $85,000.
Mr. Hervin stated there were some comparisons done, which were
similar to Mr. Crispin's property, and felt the value placed on
this property was 7ustified.
Mr. Crispin was provided with a copy of the comparisons which
were completed by staff.
Councilwoman Jorgenson reviewed similar properties in the area at
6840 Brookview Drive, 6840 and 6845 Washington, 6850 Jefferson,
and 7896 Jackson. She noted that these property values ranged
from $85,70o to $121,800 and sold from $89,000 to $135,000.
� Mr. Crispin stated there are differences in his property from
these ather properties.
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Mr. Hervin stated ad�ustments were made for the differences.
Mr. Crispin stated the home next to his was sold last year and
questioned the selling price.
Mayor Nee felt Mr. Crispin's appeal should be submitted to staff
for review and brought back at the April 22 meeting.
MoTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom to refer this appeal by Mr.
Crispin to staff for further review. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
No other persons spoke regarding the values placed on their
property.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to continue the Board of Review
meeting to April 22, 1996. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7c55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carole Haddad
Recording Secretary
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William S Nee
Mayor