HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 21, 1984'OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF REVIEW
MAY 21, 1984
The Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:45 P.M..
1. Roll Call
Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Introduction of Staff
The City Assessor, Appraiser, and two Assessment Department clerks were introduced to
those residents in attendance. Also, introduced was the Anoka County Assessor.
3. Purpose of the Board of Review
To review the valuations as of January 2, 1984, if anyone is aggrieved of their valu-
ation.
4. Questions and Answers Regarding Property Valuations
Property owners in attendance were given an opportunity to raise questions regarding
their property valuations.
The following properties were discussed:
3842 Quincy Street-The Assessor noted that this property had not been reviewed on
site for two reviewal cycles so it was given an arbitrary appraisal which is an auto-
matic increase of 25%. She stated that there will be a decrease as soon as a review
is done. The Assessor will set up an appointment for the on-site valuation and also
will advise the owners when the next Board of Review is scheduled.
1600 Innsbruck Parkway-This property faces Innsbruck Parkway and abuts Johnson Street.
The owner felt this location was one of the factor's that should be considered in the
valuation as well as others some of which were, damage to the siding, lived in by five
children and the selling price and the asking price of some homes in the same area.
The Assessor noted that the location, being in a heavily-trafficed area, was given
consideration in the valuation. The owner requested a 10% or $10,000 reduction.
2106 41st Avenue-The owners noted that this is rental property purchased five years
ago. At that time it would anticipated that a street would be going through. The street
did not materialize and left the garage inaccessible. The Assessor stated she would
anticipate making a reduction of approximately $1,400 but would prefer to make this
recommendation at a later date.
4456 Seventh Street-The owner of this property stated he owns this lot at 4456 7th
Street which has a house on it as well as the vacant lot to the south of it. He noted
he has a house on one lot and a garage for this house whose apron runs across the back
of this lot on the back side of the vacant lot. He felt these two lots could not be
considered as buildable as the vacant lot has no stub out and is not accessible for
a garage. The Assessor suggested either he could move the garage or have all of the
property replatted into one lot. She advised the owner that the very old garage on the
first lot, which is no longer used, was classified as a "C" type which is a shed or
building for storage thereby not needing an apron and was not valued as high as an
usable garage. The owner felt the entire property was about 10% over an acceptable val-
uation.
4522 Seventh Street-The owner of this property felt the valuation was approximately
10% too high. He cited the age of the roof, furnace and the need for restuccoing. There
was some question also regarding a patio which he stated was just a wide sidewalk.
The Mayor requested that the Assessor get some comparables to this property and the
owner felt there were none.
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4000 Washington Street-The owner felt the valuation on this property was too high
considering the location and that it was situated in such a manner near a clinic that
if the property were sold it would have to be sold with the clinic. She stated that
the clinic was a special-purpose building and any sale would require a special type
of buyer. The Assessor said this valuation was an arbitrary one as the Appraiser had
no access to the building prior to the valuation being determined. The Assessor felt
a decrease would be recommended but did not concur with the Anoka County Assessor re-
garding an abatement. It was determined that the previous taxes had been figured on a
lower figure than was first thought.
4845 Seventh Street-There has not been an on-site inspection of this property since
September of 1981. The owner stated she has been trying to sell the property for two
years at a price lower than the valuation and had no interested buyers. The Assessor
will check comparable homes in the area and set up an appointment for a review.
3830 Hayes Street-The Assessor noted that the land had been assessed as three lots
and could be assessed as one very large lot, 115 x 299. The Assessor recommended a
decrease ot $3,900.
603 38th Avenue-The owner of the house on this lot stated even though he has done
a considerable amount of work he felt the valuation was too high considering that the
house is eighty years old. The Assessor noted all of the improvements he had made to
the property and that it had not been inspected since 1979. She will do a review and
get some comparables.
4643 Pierce Street-The owner of this four unit apartment building felt the increase
was too high. He was advised that the County does the valuation on this type of build-
ing. The Anoka County Assessor suggested that the owner review his profit and loss
statements with a member of his office. It was noted that the land values are done
locally and they had not increased since 1980.
4032 Washington Street-The owner of this property felt the valuation was about 10%
too high. He reviewed the last three valuations and was interested in what formula
was employed to make them. The Assessor noted that last time the house had been re-
viewed was in 1972. The owner said he could be contacted after May 28th to set up
an appointment for an on-site review.
4200 Madison Street-The owner of this property compared his valuation with that of
the house next door which he stated was almost identical. The Assessor compared the
two properties and recommended no change.
1213 42nd Avenue-This owner requested an answer from the County Assessor to a letter
she had sent him last year. He didn't recall the letter and was not prepared to respond.
The owner stated she felt the valuation cards should be distributed earlier for the con-
venience of the property owners. The owner's property has been valued as three lots and
she felt it is all one big lot. The Assessor noted if the land is really one lot and
is not platted as three it will be valued as one, which will result in a decrease.
Letters from the owners of the following properties were received:
4111 Central Avenue
583 37th Avenue (This property will be reviewed on May 22nd)
4126 Cleveland Street (This property will be reviewed)
3901 University Avenue
215 40th Avenue (This property was reviewed May 21st)
741 37th Avenue (This property was reviewed May 21st)
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Discussion followed regarding the increase of the land value for the property located
at 4111 Central Avenue. The Assessor reviewed her formula for valuing commercial pro-
perty in the City.
The Mayor requested that the Anoka County Assessor review the Sales Ratio Study and
compare what Columbia Heights residents are paying as well as those residents in Frid-
ley and some other Anoka County communities.
Mayor Nawrocki requested that the City Assessor prepare a list of properties whose
valuations have been adjusted by Anoka County to date as well as those that are made
after the County Board of Equalization.
5. Continuation of Board of Review
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to continue the Board of Review
May 29, 1984 at 6:30 P.M.. Roll call: All ayes
un~il Tuesday,
Bru i, Mayor
Anne Student, Cou~l-Sec
retary