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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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