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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18, 1994OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING APRIL 18, 1994 The Board of Review Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Council President Peterson. 1. ROLL CALL Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson - present Sturdevant - absent 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW The purpose of the Board of Review is to review property valuations as of January 2, ]994 and to hear appeals from citizens who feel aggrieved or have questions regarding property valuations. 3. INTRODUCTIONS City Manager Hentges introduced Ed Thurston, Anoka County Assessor, Carro] McCain, Anoka County Residential Appraiser and Diana Stellmach, Anoka County Commercial Appraiser. 4. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING PROPERTY VALUATIONS The owner of the property at 1155 Khyber Lane felt the increase on his property value was not justified. He advised it had increased $4,000 for each of the past two years. He suggested an acceptable value would be $110,000. Ms. McCain distributed land zone maps to the Council and staff. Accompanying the maps was data which addressed 1993 and 1994 values in the land zones in the City. She advised that the properties located in the zone with this owner's home had sold for more than they were valued at. These selling prices impact on the value of ali of the homes in the zone. Comparables in the area were also discussed and it was noted that some homes which have ]ess square feet and smaller lots are valued similarly. President Peterson requested the Appraiser to view this home again. Two duplex buildings are owned by this resident and he questioned the accuracy of their valuations. They are located at 4545/4547 Fillmore Street and 4556/4558 Fillmore Street. The value on each of these buildings has decreased approximately $7,000 since last year. The Appraiser will view them again. BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 18, 1994 PAGE 2 The owner of the building at 4757 Central Avenue advised the Council that the value of his building has decreased approximately $25,000 since 1993. He noted that the tenants in the building pay the taxes and he was appearing on their behalf. They operate a restaurant in the building and are having a difficult time paying the taxes associated with this evaluation. He noted that while value drops the mill rate increases and the taxes either stay the same or increase. He feels the building is about seventy or eighty thousand dollars overvalued. Counci]member Ruettimann inquired if there were comparab]es. Ms. Stellmach gave examples of similar buildings in the area which are operated as restaurants. Discussion continued regarding land size, usable land on the parcel, parking availability and the hill behind the building. The owner indicated a willingness to work with the appraiser on behalf of his tenants. He suggested that a value of $285,000 would appear to be more accurate. He also noted an interest in pursuing an abatement based on the value for the last two years. He was advised he should pursue this through Anoka County. President Peterson read letters received regarding home values. The first letter was from the owner of the home at ]213 42nd Avenue who disagrees with the value. She also had comments regarding what she feels is an inequity in the refuse charges. Ms. McCain advised she has already visited with this owner and has viewed the property. The value was previously reduced $9,600 as the condition of the house is poor and there is water damage. She does not recommend any further reduction. A second letter was received from the owner of the house at 1024 44 1/2 Avenue who stated his value is too high. He indicated to the appraiser he will procure an independent appraisal and feels there is a "perceived" market value. He also requested that the house be viewed again. Councilmember Nawrocki, who is familiar with the house, agreed the valuation is too high. Councilmember Nawrocki had some questions regarding the list for sales ratios. Mr. Thurston explained how the median is arrived at. Councilmember Nawrocki also felt some of the examples used by the Appraiser were not really representative. BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 18, 1994 PAGE 3 Councilmember Nawrocki requested the County Assessor to supply him with the sa]es ratio figures on those Fridley homes in School District #13. COUNCIL ACTION Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to continue the Board of Review meeting until Monday, April 25, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing additional information regarding only those property values appealed and discussed on April 18, 1994 and to consider adoption of the ]994 Property Assessment Rolls. Roll call: All ayes April 12, 1994 Carol McCain Assessor's Office 2100 3rd Ave. Anoka, MN 55303 RE: PIN # R36 30 24 22 0159 Dear Carol, Thank you for your help today regarding the market value of my house at 1024-44 1/2 Ave, Columbia Heights. As we discussed, it is extremely difficult to put a reasonable value on it based on its style, size and location. I do feel, however, that the current market value of $139,400 (1994 value) is too high based on my informal research of the area. Therefore, I am contesting the Taxable Market Value and ask you that you review it. I am happy to pay taxes on the actual real value, but do not want to again pay for the perceived market value when it doesn't actually exist. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Richard Lange 1024 44~ Ave. N.E. Columbia Heights, Mn. 55421 NOTICE OF YOUR PROPERTY'S ESTIMATED ~IAKKET %ALUE A.ND PROPERTY CLASS FOR PROPERTY TAXES YOU WILL PAY 1N 1995 Prog~nT Owners , . LANGE RICI'IARD A & JANET I PIN:R36 30 24 22 0159 ' 011542531 1024 44 1/2 AVE NE Propc~tyCla~: RES COLUMBIA H~IGHTS, MN 55421 1. Estimated Market Value for 1994 ................................................. .$ 1 3 9,4 0 0 la. Limited Market Value for 1994 .............................................. $ 0 2. Classified Value for 1994. ............................................................... 2a. Limited Classified Value for 1994 .......................................... .$ 0 3. Value Exemption for Certain Improvements ............................... $ 0 4. Taxable Market Value for 1994 (line 2 miuus ~ 3) .................... .$ ! 3 9,4 0 0 Yom' p~q~et~y's market value ~own off [h~ ~ il the amo~lt that will be i~d to ~ y~ ~ ~ ~H. Lmml ~ ~ ~ M~ C~W ~ of ~i~flon M~ COL~IA ~IG~S CI~ ~LL ~0~ CO~ GOV ~ER ~RIL 18, 1994 AT 8:00 PM J~ 17, 1994 AT 9:00 TO ~P~ ~L L~ ~SR TO ~P~ ~L AT (612) 323 5498 (612) 323 5475 1993 rketValue: R36 30 24 22 0159 Construction Value: 11200 ~Detty class: N/A VAC LAND ~T ',,',i. LUE .~2~,'l, ~'i,tO ?~K'i'¥ CLA~S HOW DO rILEY AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY TAX Propet~y Class is the cla~ that has be~n ussigned to your properly baaed upon thc use of ~e property.. Different cla.~ rates for various uses of property have been established by state law. Those ~ rates arc the same throughout Estimated Market Value represents the assessor's estimate of .vour propert~s actual market value. Market value ia defined as the most probable price that a well informed buyer would pay a well informed seller for a property without either party being unduly, forced to buy or sell. In other words, what the property would likely sell for if it were to be sold in an arm's-length u~saction. Limited Market Value - Certain classes of property (agricultural homestead or nonhomostead, residential homestead or nonhomestead, noncommerc~l seasonal recreational resideutial) have the amount that their value can increase limited to a mazlmum increase of ten percent over last year's value or oue-third of the difference between last year's market value and tiffs year's market value, whichever is greater. TI~ limit does not apply to an increase ia your value due to improvem,,~L~ made to your property. Value ~."~l~lon For Certain lmproveaueats - Qualifying homes, 35 years or older, are now elig~le to receiv~ a temporary ew..mption on all or a portion of th~ assessor's value eta~mate for certain newly construexed improvements. To qualify for enmmption of imprm~ments from the property tax, the property must be 35 years of age or older at the firae the improvements commence and the property must be receiving the hom~tead ,~ar~,afieation. This includes properties classified as residential homestead (including dupleazs and triplexes), blind/paraplegic vetera~disabled homestead and agricultural homestead. In addition, you must have mkan out a buildia8 permit and/or filed au application for the exemption with the asset~or. More information on this exemption may be obtained from your county asstasor's office. ....... !_ _r2,~a_ _ ~_ _~_: ......................................... : _~-~_ _~_a.~_ :_ .......... NOK~ COUNTY PAYABLF: '1994 STATI: PAID PROPIrFITY TAX REFUND INFORMATION 1994 Owner: LANGE RICHARD A & JANET 127200 1024 44 1/2 AVE NE 111800 COLIb{BIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 Ta)~pmyer: I~S HSTD PRIN~IPAL NUTUAL LIF~ ~NS 711 H~GH S? DES NOINES,IA 50392 e I Amount to use in fill~ng out your property tax ond form M-1PR, it efigibie .............................................. 2391.56 e 2 Amount to use in filiing out schedule l of torm M.lPR, it eligible ................ 0.00 :his box is checked, you owe delinquent taxes ........ [ [ t~,~,, thll ,~ub .m~ I~Gl~de It with y~ur M-1PR form when M~Mying for · refund