HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 21, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 21, 1986
The Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M..
1. Roll Call
Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
Paulson - absent
2. Statement of Purpose of the Board of Review
Mayor Nawrocki explained that the purpose of the Board of Review is to review
property valuations as of January 2, 1986 with those residents who have questions
or concerns regarding their valuations.
Also, the Mayor noted that as of the first of this year the City of Columbia Heights
has contracted with Anoka County for assessing services.
3, Introduction
The following staff members of the Anoka County Assessor's Office were intro-
duced; Gayle Leone, Assessor, Ed Thurston, Chief Appraiser, and Carrol McCain,
Appraiser.
4. Questions and Answers Regarding Property Valuations
a. 4444 and 4448 Reservoir Boulevard: Tom Paul, the Administrator of Crestview
Lutheran Home, felt a 9.69% increase in the valuation was quite high and requested
an explanation. The Chief Appraiser advised him that previously the parcel had been
valued as one parcel. Since the parcel was split off to accommodate the construc-
ion of the Boulevard Apartments it was valued as two parcels and the value increased.
also noted that there were some market adjustments made to the apartment build-
ing. Mr. Paul was satisfied with the explanation.
b. 3946 Arthur Street: John Webber, the property owner, advised the Council that
the valuation on his property was S71,O00. He had recently purchased it at $63,900.
The Appraiser said she will view this property and made an appointment to do so.
c. 4337 Fifth Street: Evelyn Portlance, the property owner, stated that her value
had increased $1,000 since last year and she has made no improvements in that time.
The Appraiser said all property in Anoka County had increased at least 1% and that
this increase was well within the limits. She will view the property.
d. 1213 42nd Avenue: Helen Kocur, owner of this vacant lot, had concern with the
valuation of this parcel. She cited the value of a lot in her area which she felt
was comparable. Mayor Nawrocki noted that due to the terrain on that lot and what
would need to be done to make it buildable it was not a comparab'le. The value of
this parcel had decreased but the property owner felt it was still too high.
e. University Heights: Gaughan Companies, the developer of this project, sent a
letter to the Board of Review stating it was felt the value of this project is
too high in light of the fact that some of the units in the development are not
complete. The Chief Appraiser will inspect the units.
LaBelle Ill: Also, in the letter from the Gaughan Companies there was a concern
oexpressed regarding the value placed on the LaBelle Ill units. The company pre-
sumed that the units were valued on being complete. Some of the units are not
complete as they are not as yet sold. The Chief Appraiser will view these units.
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i'. 5280 Central Avenue: A letter was received from the owner of this property,
North Central Foods (dba Hardee's) stating that the valuation of this property
was too high. The letter noted that the building on this parcel had been com-
pletely remodelled. The Chief Appraiser stated he feels tha value is fair and
advised the Council of what had transpired with the recent sale of this property
as well as the lease-back agreement. The County Assessor will review this matter
and return a recommendation to the recessed Board of Review.
A resident advised the Council that a book containing parcels descriptions is
available in the Hennepin County Library. She understood there is a book of this
type which addressed property in the City of Columbia Heights.
5. Adjournment
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to recess the Board of Review until Monday,
April 28, 1986 at 7:00 P.M.. Roll call: All ayes