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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. e 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 PAGE 2 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