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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
The following are the minutes for the April 25, 2011 continuation of the BOARD OF APPEALS AND
EQUALIZATION for the City of Columbia Heights City Council held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April
25, 2011 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
BOARD OF REVIEW
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Williams, Council member Nawrocki, Council
member Diehm, Council member Schmitt
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW
Peterson indicated this meeting is for information on property valuations requested for review
at the April 11, 2011 Board of Appeals and Equalization.
INTRODUCTIONS
Peterson introduced the Anoka County Appraisers:
• Jim Rouleau — Senior and Commercial Appraiser
• Mike Brown, Residential Appraiser
COUNTY APPRAISER REVIEW OF REQUESTED PROPERTIES
- Review of 5080 Mulcare Drive, 3813 -15 Pierce Street, 3717 Van Buren Street, and 1155
Khyber Lane.
Brown reported on his review of 5080 Mulcare Drive and 3814 Pierce Street. It was agreed that
the Mulcare valuation would remain the same. Brown recommended an amendment/reduction
in value at 3814 Pierce Street from $175,100 to $171,300 for the 2011 assessment.
Brown reported on his review of 3717 Van Buren Street. Brown recommended no reduction in
property value, and requested Council input. He explained that there is not a value reduction on
the property, but there is a noise issue and surrounding vacant properties. Rouleau indicated that
the properties around this have been vacant for several years. Nancy King, property owner,
indicated that there is a dust problem and the noise is like living on Central Avenue. Buffers
were discussed. Nawrocki felt some consideration could be made, as the vacant properties were
to be covered to keep the dust down. King suggested placement of a fence. Diehm questioned
the current property value. King stated that her house is valued $13,000 more than her neighbor.
Rouleau stated that they are not identical properties. Peterson indicated that the property will be
developed this year and that we have never discounted properties for noise. Brown listed the
dates that the adjacent properties were demolished. Rouleau indicated that any adjustment
would need to also be applied to other properties in the area. Peterson stated that the area will
be landscaped this year and this should not be an issue next year. Schmitt stated that her
concern is the openness of the area. Diehm stated the lots in the area have the same land value.
Brown stated the land value is $54,000. Rouleau indicated that a percentage reduction for one
year would be feasible.
Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to reduce the land value of the value portion by ten
percent for one year on 3717 Van Buren. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Brown referred to 4250 Van Buren and indicated the change from a disability homestead to a
homestead was the difference in value.
Brown indicated he reviewed Mr. Stauch's five properties. He researched all the sales in the
area and they were not qualified sales. He recommended no value reduction on these properties.
Brown indicated the list of 17 disqualified sales on this type of property. Williams asked when
those values would go into effect. Brown stated that sales would only be considered if they are
good sales. Brown listed the sale amounts for the two "good" duplex sales for that time period.
Lee Stauch stated that he could not put his properties on the market and expect to sell them for
the valued price.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Schmitt, to adopt the 2011 Assessment Rolls as amended.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Adjourn
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
' atricia Musco `tz CMC C ty Clerk