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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 20, 1976Official Proceedings Special Meeting Board of Equalization May 20, 1976 May 20, 1976 -212- The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Nawrocki. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Present Councilman Norberg Absent Councilman Norberg arrived at 8:40 p.m. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz to name Shelley Hanson Secretary Pro Tem for this meeting. Roll Call All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki explained that the purpose of the meeting was to give the citizens an opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions about the new values placed on their properties. He then went on to introduce Gordon Starkey from the Anoka County Assessor's Office, Mildred Carlson, City Assessor, and Jerry Hedlund from the City Assessor's Office. Mayor Nawrocki then opened the floor for general questions and comments. t. One man asked what percentage of the increase was due to inflation. Mrs. Carlson explained the procedure used in valuing property. She stated how legislature made it mandatory to review 25% of the properties each year. These properties were brought up to date resulting in various percentage increases. For values this year, the area viewed was East of Central; from 37th Avenue to 45th Avenue. However, the balance of the City was increased according to schedules that resulted in an overall 6% increase. It is the law that the values put on properties be up to date with today's market value. Mrs. Carlson went on to explain that these values became effective January 1976 and will effect the taxes payable 1977. 2. Another man asked if the same schedules are used for Industrial property as well as Residential property. Mrs. Carlson stated that different schedules are used because the market values on Industrial property is increasing at a different rate than Residential property. 3. One woman asked about the value increase on rental property. Mrs. Carlson stated that the market value on this type of property, especially Double Bungalows, has increased rapidly the last few years. Therefore, those that were in the quarter of the City gone through this year increased at a greater per- centage. -213- May 20, 1976 4. One gentleman asked Mrs. Carlson to explain what the limited value was . She stated that limited values are set because property values for tax purposes can only increase 10% a year. Those with limited values increase 10% each year, or 25% of the difference, whichever is greater, until it catches up with the market value placed on the property. 5. The question of entry was again brought up. Mrs. Carlson said according to the law, they must view and value the property once every four years. However, this does not prevent them from entering more often. 6. One gentleman asked about the Sr. Citizen Tax Freeze. Mrs. Carlson explained that this year it is to be handled using the yellow income tax form. The form, filed with the State, requires the amount of 1976 taxes, the person~s base yei~l-, base tax, and income. A rebate will then be arrived at from this i n format ion. There were no more comments or question, so the Council took the first person on the list: 1. Mr. Corcoran, 4125 4th Street NE, Plat 33365, Parcel 3494. He stated that his questions had been answered. 2. Mr. Berg, 4137 Cleveland Street NE, Plat 33097, Parcel 980. His questions had also been answered. 3. Mr. Landowsky, 4455 Jackson Street NE, Plat 33365, Parcel, 180. Mr. Landowsky said his value went up to $4000 which is more than the overall 6% figure. Hrs. Carlson said his value increased only $2000 from $27,700 to $29,400, which is 6%. It was then discovered that Mr. Landowsky had his ]974 value and his ]976 value, but not the ]975 notice. This explained the jump in his value. 4. Mr. Fischer, 1235 43rd Avenue NE, Plat 34416, Parcel 2255. .Mr. Fischer felt his percentage of increase was too high. His 'value went from $31,800 to $35,200. This is a lOPo increase. He wondered if an adjustment had been made for his water problem. Mrs. Carlson told him that there had been an adjustment made for his .situation and further discussed the value of the property. Mr. Fischer ~,lso felt that his 3-car garage was a liability to the value of his property and not something that should add value. Mrs. Carlson explained that on the market, his house would sell for what they had it valued at. May 20, 1976 -214- Mr. Fischer al.so had the idea that because he was a new owner, his value was raised a greater percentage. Mrs. Carlson told him that new owners have nothing to do with value increases. She went on to explain that his property was in the quarter of the City viewed and brought up to date. For the next few years, he will just be subject to an overall percentage increase. Mr. Fischer was still unsatisfied and asked that a new assessment be made of his property. 5. Mr. Kocur, 1614 39th Avenue NE, Plat 33087, Parcel 1700. Mr. Kocur stated that he had several structural errors made by the Contractor and that his house wouldn't sell for what it is valued at. He went on to say that in June of 1975, he had George Johnson out to appraise his house. According to Mr. Kocur, Mr. Johnson was aware of all the mistakes and arrived at a value of $36,000, and Mrs. Carlson who was not aware of all the problems arrived at a value of $36,600. Mayor Nawrocki said $600 with a seven month difference is very close. Mr. Kocur stated that if Mrs. Carlson had known about all the problems she would have valued it differently. Mrs. Carlson stated she was aware of some of the problems as she had discussed them with Mr. Hovland, the City's Building Inspector, and that she felt it was a fair market value. Mr. Kocur also asked that his property be reconsidered. Mrs. Lundholm, 4134 7th Street NE, Plat 33365, Parcel 3259. She had a question on how limited values could be the same and the actual market value different. Mrs. Carlson said limited values are IO% increases over previous years values. So it would depend on what value had been placed on the property in the last few years. Mr. Starkey also pointed out that limited values are done by computers, not the assessor. It is done on a percentage basis. 7. Mr. Urspringer, 3719 Hayes Street, Plat 33087, Parcel 825. He wanted to know why his value went up 10% and if depreciation was considered when the valuing was done. His value had gone from $23,300 to $25,300. Mrs. Carlson told him that depreciation had been taken off because the house has not been updated. She felt', however, that'the value placed on the property was a fair one. May 20, 1976 -215- 8. Mr. Klein, 3262 Polk Street NE, Plat 33077, Parcel 1200. o Mr. Klein wanted to know when the garage he built would be on his taxes. Mrs. Carlson looked in her records and told him 1976, which explained the increase he received this year. Mr. Frank Breen, 3585 Reservoir Blvd., Plat 34416, Parcel 9060. He had left the meeting early. 10. Mr. and Mrs. Loewenthal, 1206-08 Circle Terrace They wanted to know why their property value increased Their Double Bungalow went from $36,700 to $41,400. Mrs. Carlson explained that Double Bungalows are increasing rapidly and that their property was just being brought up to date. Double Bungalows are selling fast when put on the market. After finding out the rent they receive for each side, Mrs. Carlson stated she thought this was a fair value for income property on today's market. Mr. Moneta, 4312 Madison Street, Plat 34408, Parcel 1540. Mr. MonetaIs property value went from $21,900 to $32,900. Being that this house was just completed, he wanted to know what percentage complete the $21,900 figure was. Mrs. Carlson told Mr. Moneta that the $21,900 figure 5or the 1975 value was only 65% complete. Mr. Moneta was then satisfi~d with the evaluation. Mrs. Evelyn Portlance, 4337 5th Street NE, Plat 34409, Parcel 550. She felt her increase was more than 6ff~ this year. She went from $23,600 to $25,100. Mrs. Carlson explained that her value increase was due to her having a limited value last year. Her value can increase up to 10~ a year until she catches up with her market value, which she did this year. 13. Dr. Dauphinee, 3701 Reservoir Blvd., Plat 34416, Parcel 8270. The computer had made a mistake on his limited value for his 1976 value notice because the property was used ,is both a residence and a place of business. Mr. Starkey told them that it had been corrected at the County. May 20, 1976 -216- 14. Mr. John Macko, 4514 Monroe Street NE, Plat 33660, Parcel 145. Mr. Macko feels his house value of $29,700 is too high. He claims his neighborhood, especially the houses on either side of him, depreciate the value of his house. Mr. Macko asked that a review be made of the entire neighborhood. Mrs. Carlson said she would pull the property records for his neighbors properties, and also some records of sales in the area to go over with Mr. Macko. Councilman Norberg arrived to the meeting at 8:40 p.m. 15. Mr. Mundy, 2104 Fairway Drive, Plat 33728, Parcel 1490. He had come late to the meeting and wanted to know the purpose of the limited value. Mr. Starkey again explained the reasoning behind this legislative action. He then asked about his value increase from $25,630 to $27,900. It was then discovered that Mr. Mundy had caught ~,~ to his market value with less than the 10% increase. Mr. Mundy also asked what the lifetime of a property was. Mrs. Carlson told him that depended on the property itself. He told Mrs. Carlson that according to state law, the lifetime of a property is considered to be 25 years. He wanted to know if this affected how a property was assessed. Mrs. Carlson said that tha~ law has nothing to do with assessing purposes and that all properties are assessed individually. A recess was called at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:03 p.m. The Council then took a second look at Mr. Fisoher's property at 1235 43rd Avenue. Mrs. Carlson pulled some comparables that the Council viewed. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that it's not the percentage of increase that should be looked at, but if the final value placed on the property is at fair market value or not. The Council made no motion to change the value on Mr. Fischer's property. A second look was made of Mr. Kocur's property at 1614 39th Avenue. After a brief discussion, the council made no motion to change the value on Mr. Kocur's property. Councilman Lo§acz, however, did point out that if these individuals are still unsatisfied, this decision can be appealed to the County Board of Review. A second look was also made of Mr. Macko's property at 4514 Monroe Street. The properties on each side of him were discussed and the values were gone over. Some compar~bles were also discussed. Councilman Heintz asked Mr. Hovland to check out the condition of the houses on either side of Mr. Macko. And although, Councilman Norberg May 20, 1976 -217- was sympathetic towards Mr. Macko's situation, no motion was made to change the value of his property. Councilman Hentges at this time brought up Mr. Frank Breen's property at 3985 Reservoir Blvd., Plat 34416, Parcel 9060. Councilman Hentges explained that ~r. Breen was unable to stay for the entire meeting, but had a question on his increase in value. Mrs. Carlson pulled his records and noted that Mr. Breen had a ]0% increase because he has a limited value placed on his property. Thi. s caused a $35 increase in his taxes this year. The Council was satisfied with this explanation of Mr. Breen's value increase. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges to accept the assmt, roll. Roll Call:All Ayes Mot:ion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Roll Ca]l -All Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary Pro ~em