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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. Board of Review April 20, 1987 page 2 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. Board of Review 'April 20, 1987 page 3 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