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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 29, 1984OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CO~ITINUED BOARD OF REVIEW MAY 29, 1984 The continued Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 6:30 P.M.. 1. Roll Call Hovland, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present Petkoff - absent Mayor Nawrocki noted that Councilmember Petkoff was attending a meeting of the Rec- reation Commission and would not be attending the Board of Review. 2. Purpose of the Board of Review To review the valuations, as of January 2, 1984 if anyone is aggrieved of their val- uation and to receive the City Assessor's recommendations on those valuations dis- cussed at the May 21st Board of Review. 3. Assessor's Recommendations Regardin9 Valuations and Reviews 3842 Quincy Street: This property had received two arbitrary appraisals as the ap- praiser had been unable to gain access to the house for two reviewal cycles. The house was recently reviewed and the Assessor recommended a valuation of $62,500. 1600 Innsbruck Parkway: The specifics of two comparables were given by the Assessor and she recommended no change in the valuation. It was noted that three homes in the same subdivision are for sale. Councilman Hovland requested that the selling price for these homes are noted and considered when the next valuation is done. 2106 41st Avenue: The Assessor recommended a decrease of $1,400. 4522 Seventh Street: The Assessor cited four comparables and recommended no change. The owner stated he had an appraisal from a real estate firm and the Assessor re- quested to see it. 4456 Seventh Street: The owner of this property felt that the placement of the gar- age made one of these two lots not buildable. The Assessor recommended no change in that the garage could be moved. She gave examples of two comparables, one of which is being valued as one large lot with a house and the other which is being valued as two bulldable lots with a home. 4000 Washington $~ee~: This proper~y had been given an arbitrary appraisal because of no access for a reviewel. The Assessor recommended a decrease of the valuation to S 103,900. 4845 Seventh Street: The Assessor noted that this property had been overclassed and recommended a reduction of the valuation of $4,600. 3830 Hayes Street: Previously this property had been assessed as three lots. The Assessor recommended that it be assessed as one large parcel and given a reduction of S3,900. 603 38th Avenue: The Assessor recommended a $4,500 reduction on this property but not for the reasons stated by the owner. He felt the value was too high because of the age of the house. The Assessor advised the Council that a considerable amount of improvements have been done to this house since it was purchased. But, after an on- site reviewal she found damage to the foundation due to water and that the porch was pulling away from the structure. Her recommendation for a reduction was based on the costs that will be incurred to correct these problems. Ccrntinued Board of Review May 29, 1984 page 2 4643 Pierce Street: This property was valued by the County and this owner had been referred to the Anoka County Assessor's office for comparables. The City Assessor had no recommendation. 4032 Washington Street: This property had not been reviewed on-site since 1972. The owner had the appraiser view the property recently and it was determined that what had been noted as an addition was an enclosed porch. The Assessor recommended an $18,800 reduction. This property owner had some questions and comments regarding arbitrary appraisals. 4200 Madison Street: The stated that the neighboring home was used as a comparable and recommended no change. 1213 42nd Avenue: The owner had stated that this property was one large lot and was being assessed as three lots. ~'he Assessor stated that this property is not pla~ted as three lots and recommended a reduction of $6,200 on the land as being one large lot. It was noted that if, and when, this property is split it must comply with the zoning code. Letters were received regarding valuations from property owners of the following addresses. The Assessor's recommendations and observations after reviewal succeed each address. 583 37th Avenue: The Assessor recommended a $3,500 reduction due to functional ob- solescence and deterioration. 4126 Cleveland Street: The property owner is a senior citizen with limited income. She requested a decrease in the valuation stating she was having difficulty paying the taxes. The Assessor could not justify a decrease. 3901 University Avenue: The Assessor is awaiting additional information on this re- quest and will be doing an on-site imspection of the premises in the near future. The company is experiencing some difficulty at this time. No change was recommended. 411t Central Avenue: A memo from the City Assessor was distributed to the Council and she stated that the Gounty Js presently doing a reappraisal on this property. No re- commendation for change is being.made at this time. 215 40th Avenue: The owner of this house listed all of the improvements he has yet to finish in the house and reviewed how long he has been working on it. The Assessor had made an on-site review and recommended a $2,900 reduction. 741 37th Avenue: The Assessor recommended a $3~000 reduction due to the age and cond- ition of the house. This house was given an on-site review. 4. Adoption of Assessment Rolls Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to adopt the 1984 assessment rolls as presented by the City Assessor and amended. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to adjourn the Roll call: All ayes ne Student, Cou~nc~--~ec et ry ~ G. ~l~wrocki, Mayor