HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 1987 (2)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUflBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 20, 1987
The Board of Review was called to Order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:15 p.m..
1. Roll Call
Pauison, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Purpose of the Board of Review
To review property valuations as of January 2, 1987, and'to hear appeals from
citizens who feel aggrieved or have questions regarding property valuations.
Mayor Nawrockl noted that this meeting is called to discuss valuations and not
taxes. He noted that the City of Columbia Heights currently contracts with
Anoka County to do the City's appraisals.
3. Introduction of Anoka County Staff
Mayor Nawrocki introduced Ed Thurston, Anoka County Chief Appraiser and Carrol
McCain, Anoka County Appraiser.
4. Questions and Answers Regarding Proper.t¥ Val.uations
a. Ruvelson Building, 4111 Central Avenue - A spokesman for the Ruvelson Company
advised the Council that portions of the north building is owned by others than
the Ruvelson Company. Thurston noted that the building had been valued as one
structure and felt the market would tend to support the value placed on the pro-
perty by the County. The spokesman stated he had used the market in the Twin City
area and felt the County had used the income approach. He presented figures to
support his position. Thurston will look at the figures but feels the valuation
is just and fair.
b. Grief Brothers, 3755 University Avenue - The representative of this firm
stated that presently the Certificate of Real Value states that there ls no
value to the building on the property but that there is just land value. Ed
Thurston has not viewed the property. Discussion followed regarding purchase
price and selllng price.
c. Stuart Anderson, 1322 42½ Avenue - This property owner had question regarding
the valuatlon, the assessed price and the selling price. The Assessor stated that
the property had not been viewed since 1984 and she will view it again.
d. St. Paul Corrugating Company, 700 39th Avenue - An employee of the company
stated that the owner felt the valuation was too high compared with a company
located in a building adjacent to his. Thurston had viewed the building In
April, 1986. At that time the owner agreed to an adjustment which corrected the
assessment made in 1985. In 1986 the overvalued amount was removed and In 1987
the value was p]aced at the corrected amount. This accounts for the valuatlon
going up and then do~n but Thurston advised that the building owner appeared
to understand this at the time he had viewed the property.
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e. LaBelle Condominiums, 1011 41st Avenue, Unit #218 - The owner of this condo
reviewed her ownership of the unit and the orlginal selling price as well as. the
purchase price. She noted that the unit had been for sale for some time and it
was the last unit to be sold in the building. Thurston viewed all of the units
in the building in the summer of 1986. He advised that in January of 1986 some
of the units had twenty five percent taken off of the valuation since there was
some work on them left to be done. This year they were valued at 100 percent
which made the values increase substantially. The Mayor requested the Appraiser
to view this unit again.
f. LaBelle Condominiums, 1000 41st Avenue, Unit #118 - The owner of this unit had
questions concerning the increase in her valuation. After some discussion it was
noted that there was a reduction of $I,100 since last year. She had mistakenly
read the wrong valuation card.
Other owners of units in the LaBelle Comdominiums questioned why they were receiving
two statements, one for their living units and one for their garage space. The
Appraiser responded this was not an action taken by the County and it was noted
that the change was not requested by the City. Mayor Nawrocki requested the
Appraiser to inquire as to why this change has been made and notify the Association
of each building in the condominium complex by letter as to the reason.
g. D. Kramer, 4245 Sixth Street - He indicated confusion with the statements and
valuation cards received. The Appraiser explained that he had received a reduction.
h. David Wright, 999 41st Avenue, Unit #214 - This owner noted that he originally
had been receiving one tax statement and is now receiving two, with his garage
being on a separate statement. He felt this was confusing and requested a break-
down of this year's taxes and last year's. Mayor Nawrocki requested a letter be
sent to this owner indicating last year's valuation and this yearJs.
i. Ann Galuski, 1006 42nd Avenue - This property owner requested an explanation
of the increase in her valuation. She noted that her home has had no improvements.
The Appraiser exp)ained that split level homes and one and one half story homes
in theCity had been selling as a higher price recently. This would increase the
value of this type of home. The home in question is a one and one half story home.
j. Helen Kocur, 1213 42nd Avenue - This resident referred to a book she felt the
City should purchase which addressed properties in the City and their value. The
Mayor noted that the information contained in the book is already available and
could see no reason to purchase it. The Appraiser noted that the information
would not be current as values change each year. This property owner also has
a one and one half story house and was advised that her value increased due to
the base value on this type of home increasing. Discussion continued regarding
the va]ue of an empty lot owned by this resident. It was noted that the value
was not increased recently. She expressed concern with the selllng price of
some lots she felt were comparable. Mayor Nawrocki noted that one of the lots
mentioned was not buildable due to the contour of the property and that this
lot and the others mentioned were not comparable. This property owner mentioned
what she perceived as damage done to her property with the 42nd Avenue project.
The Mayor inquired of the City Manager if any perceivable damage had been done
to this particular parcel as a result of the 42nd Avenue project and was advised
there was none. The Appraiser noted that she has received no requests for ad-
justments from residents in that area.
The City Manager was requested to send a list of plumbers licensed in the City
to the resident at 1006 42nd Avenue.
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5. Letters Received from Prope,r~y Owners
Mayor Nawrocki noted for the record that letters'questioning valuations had been
received from owners of the following properties:
1035 Peters Place
1045 Peters Place
4654 Tyler Street
4453 Tuler Street
These valuations of these properties will be reviewed.
The property owner of 1213 42nd Avenue requested that the Board of Review be
set at a later date. The Appraiser noted that the time span for holding the
Boards of Review in the County are set by state law. The County holds twenty
Boards of Review.
6. Continuation of Board of Review
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to continued the Board of Review meeting
to Wednesday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes