04-08-2024 LBAE
Local Board of Appeal and
Equalization Meeting
April 8, 2024
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
Call to Order
Mayor Lund called the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting of April 8, 2024, to order at 7:00
p.m.
Present
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Others Present:
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Patrick Maghrak, City Assessor
Regular Agenda Item:
New Business:
1. LBAE Resolution No. 2024-01, Approving the Equalization of Assessed Valuations of Real and
Personal Property in the City of Fridley
Patrick Maghrak, City Assessor, stated that the purpose of this meeting is to establish a consistent
appeal procedure for the January 2, 2024, valuation or classification. He explained the actions the
Council could take and noted that if property owners were not satisfied by the action of the Board,
they could appeal further to the County Board. He reviewed the responsibilities of the Board and
the appeal procedures. He provided a summary of the 2024 assessment for residential properties,
commercial and industrial properties, and apartments.
Mr. Maghrak stated that he received a call this afternoon from a commercial property. He stated
that he would not have had enough time to review the request, so they agreed to enter that appeal
into the record to preserve their right to continue to the County if desired. He provided additional
exhibits to the Board to enter into the record, which show three properties that they changed values
on in the last three days. He reported a total of fifteen calls received, four commercial/industrial,
one apartment call, and nine residential calls.
Local Board of Appeals & Equalization 4/8/2024 Minutes Page 2
Councilmember Bolkcom asked why Home Depot waited until today to call.
Mr. Maghrak commented that the letter is vague in stating that they should call the assessor. He
noted that perhaps if additional language were added to the notice, that would clarify the process.
Mayor Lund invited anyone present to provide their input if they wished to dispute their valuation.
There was no one present to provide input.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve LBAE Resolution No. 2024-01, Approving the
Equalization of Assessed Valuations of Real and Personal Property in the City of Fridley, and Exhibit
A, Estimated Market Value Changes, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Exhibit B, for Home Depot, as presented
preserving their right to appeal to the County Board. Seconded by Commissioner Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization
meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously and the
meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor