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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 15, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
Council President Peterson called the Board of Review to order
at 7:00 p.m.
Jones, Ruettimann, Peterson - present
Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmember Jolly were out of town.
~TATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW
The Council President stated that the purpose of the Board of
Review was to review property valuations as of January 2, 1996
for taxes payable 1997 and to hear appeals from citizens who
feel aggrieved and have more questions regarding property
valuations.
INTRODUCTIONS
The City Manager introduced the following Anoka County
employees:
Ed Thurston, County Assessor, CarrOl McCain, Residential
Appraiser and Diana Stellmach, Commercial Appraiser.
Mr. Thurston gave a brief overview as to the formula used to
arrive at a property value. He advised residents in attendance
of a sign-in sheet. Their attendance at the Local Board of
Review is required to appear at the County Board of
Equalization Meeting scheduled for June 17, 1996.
5. OUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING PROPERTY VALUATIONS
4~4~-47 Fillmor9 Street and 4456-58 Fillmore Street
The owner of the properties at 4545-47 Fillmore Street and
4556-58 Fillmore Street had questions regarding the values
placed on his buildings. He was of the opinion that the rental
property in the area in which his buildings are located is not
experiencing any activity thereby depreciating in value. He
noted that the increase amounted to 10.4% which he felt was
unjustified.
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The Anoka County Assessor had prepared information regarding
the sales of comparable buildings in the area. He mentioned
that the values had increased in the area because of the
improvement in the neighborhood with a new development,
Heritage Heights. This area, formerly identified as the
Sheffield Subdivisions, has experienced considerable
redevelopment.
The Assessor compared two recently-sold buildings to two of
the owner's which were identical in almost every respect. He
recommended the Council take no action to change the assigned
valuations.
4931-33 Jackson Street
The owner of this property feels that it is being devalued
because of some of the activity in the area. She referred to
children playing while she is trying to sleep, people driving
across her lot and auto repair work being done by the
neighbor. Her property value increased $900.
Some of her complaints were recognized as code violations,
trespassing, and non-compliance with City ordinances. It was
the opinion of the Assessor these issues are not considered
within the realm of the taxing authority.
The property has not been viewed since 1992. The Appraiser
will make an appointment to view the property. The City
Manager will pursue her complaints with the appropriate
department staff.
1206 Khyber Lane
The owner of this property advised that his property was
devalued 5% last year because of the water problems he has
been experiencing. He addressed all of the associated problems
which affected his house and his land. He stated he feels the
property value placed on his property is acceptable. What he
is requesting is a solution to the water problems.
The City Manager and the County Appraiser made an appointment
to view his property for April 16th at noon.
COUNCIL ACTIONS REGARDING SPECIFIC CASES OR CASES ON WHICH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS DESIRED
After some discussion regarding individual properties, the
Council felt there was no reason to continue the Board of
Review.
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Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to close the Board of
Review meeting and to adopt the 1996 Assessment Rolls as
presented. Roll call: Ail ayes
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to.~adjourn the Board
of Review at 7:45 p.m. Roll cal.,l: All ayes %
Gary Pearson, Council President