HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 17, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 17, 1995
The Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Sturdevant at 7:00
p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Jolly, Petkoff, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
Ruettimann - absent
PURPOSE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW
To review property valuations as of January 2, 1995, and to
hear appeals from citizens who feel aggrieved or have
questions regarding property valuations.
INTRODUCTIONS
Ed Thurston, the Anoka County Assessor, introduced Carrol
McCain, Residential Appraiser and Diana Stellmach, Commercial
Appraiser.
Mr. Thurston addressed material he distributed at the Board of
Review relative to property valuations, comparisons of 1995
and 1996 assessments and sales ratios.
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OUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING PROPERTY VALUATIONS
A resident of 4614 Fourth Street had questions as to how the
value of the home in which he lives is arrived at. He
requested the history of the property values. He also inquired
as to the strategies the Council and the staff are employing
to increase the commercial tax base in the City of Columbia
Heights.
A letter was received from the owner of the laundry/dry
cleaners located at 4315 Central Avenue. He wanted to be on
record as having made an inquiry regarding his property at the
local level so he would be qualified to continue on in the
process to the County's Board of Equalization.
CQUNCIL ACTIONS REGARDING SPECIFIC CASES
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to adopt the 1995
Assessment Rolls as presented. Roll call: All ayes
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 17, 1995
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to adjourn the Board of
Review at 7:50 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
aY~r ~o~eph Sturdevant -
Secretary