HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2025 Local Board of Appeals and Equalization Packet
LOCAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND
EQUALIZATION
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Laurel Deneen
City Manager
Aaron Chirpich
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, April 28, 2025
5:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft TeamsMeeting at
columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting ID 284 068 796 044, Passcode mb9Ve6yD. Additionally,
members of the public may view the meeting live at columbiaheightsmn.gov/watch. For questions,
please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610.
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when
the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to
make arrangements.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Introduction.
City Manager Aaron Chirpich will introduce the Anoka County Appraisers.
2. Statement of Purpose of the Board of Review.
To review the property valuations as of January 2, 2025, for taxes payable 2026, and to
hear appeals from property owners who feel aggrieved or have questions regarding
property valuations.
3. Questions and Answers Regarding Property Values.
Property owners in attendance will be given an opportunity to raise questions regarding
their property valuations.
4. Council Actions Regarding Specific Cases or Cases on which Additional Information is
Required.
The Council may at this time take action regarding any of the properties that were
discussed or instruct the County Assessor's Office to provide more information at a
continued meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the 2025 Assessment Rolls as presented.
OR
ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to continue the Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting to
_______ for the purpose of hearing additional information regarding only those property
values appealed on April 28, 2025 and to consider adoption of the 2025 Property
Assessment Rolls.
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City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 28, 2025
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ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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Item 1.
Columbia Heights Assessment Staff
Name Position License ResponsibilityAlex Guggenberger County Assessor SAMA CountywideDiana Stellmach Senior Manager, Appraisers SAMA CountywideBrandon Hodge Senior Appraiser AMA Commercial/Industrial/Apartment/ExemptShane Gurek Residential Appraiser CMA Residential 1-3 Units
Residential
91%
Apartments
2%
Commercial/Industrial
3%
Exempt
4%
Columbia Heights Property Breakdown
7,598 Parcels
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January
2nd
•Annual Assessment Date
Mid
March
•Valuation Notices & Tax Statements Mailed
Mid-March
Early May
•Informal Appeals
•Local Board or Open Book Meetings
May
15th
•1st Half Taxes Due
June
16th
•County Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting (Clerical Error Only After)
October
15th
•2nd Half Taxes Due
November
17th
•2nd Half Agricultural Taxes Due
Mid
November
•Truth in Taxation Notices Mailed
Assessment & Taxation Timeline
In Minnesota it is the duty of the Assessor to value and classify property. This is done annually as of the assessment date of January
2nd. All aspects of the assessment, including but not limited to the assessment date, sales period for each assessment and property tax classification are dictated by state statute and under the oversight of the Minnesota Department of Revenue. The Assessment & Taxation Calendar represents an annual timeline.
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Each spring Anoka County
sends out a property tax bill
(based on the prior year
assessment) along with the
Notice of Valuation and
Classification.
The notices include the
Assessors estimate of market
value along with the property
classification(s) or use(s) as of
January 2nd each year.
Property Owners are
encouraged to call the
assessor regarding questions
or concerns on their Value
Notice.
Owners located in a City or
Townships having a Local
Board of Appeal and
Equalization (LBAE) MUST
appeal there first if you wish
to appeal at the County Board
of Appeal and Equalization
(CBAE).
If property owners are still not satisfied with the
outcome of the appeal methods above, they can
appeal directly to Minnesota Tax Court. Tax Court
Petitions may be filed any time after the Valuation
Notice is received and before April 30th of the year
taxes are payable.
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Item 1.
2025 ASSESSMENTTwo (2) sales ratio studies are used in establishing market values.
12-month studyOctober 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024Sales Ratio
21-month studyJanuary 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024Sales Ratio + Trend Region (Columbia Heights)
90 95 100 105
90.8 94
Median Sales Ratio
COD
8.03
Median
94
# o f
Sales
228
Metric 2023 Res Sales 2024 Res SalesSales232228Median Sale Price 293,500 303,200Median Assessed Value 271,200 278,700
92.4
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Sales Map – 12 Month Study
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Median Sale Price vs Estimated Market Value
$200,000
$220,000
$240,000
$260,000
$280,000
$300,000
$320,000
$340,000
$360,000
$380,000
$400,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Median Sale Price Median Estimated Market Value
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Market Value ChangeThe table below illustrates how values have changed from 2024 to 2025 by property type and how Columbia Heights compares to Countywide figures.
Columbia Heights
Countywide
Property Type 2024 EMV 2025 EMV % Change (YOY)% Increase Due to NC
Residential $43,148,103,400 $45,080,836,300 4.48%1.03%
Apartment $3,417,426,500 $3,110,756,200 -8.97%0.19%
Commercial $3,773,772,700 $3,757,256,600 -0.44%1.05%
Industrial $3,809,580,000 $3,712,793,100 -2.54%1.06%
Total EMV $55,089,145,500 $56,683,342,400 2.89%1.07%
Property Type 2024 EMV 2025 EMV % Change (YOY)% Increase Due to NC
Residential $1,797,148,600 $1,859,387,500 3.46%0.16%
Apartment $311,468,700 $278,951,700 -10.44%0.00%
Commercial $142,107,500 $127,649,300 -10.17%0.24%
Industrial $26,076,400 $25,456,200 -2.38%0.00%
Total EMV $2,276,801,200 $2,291,444,700 0.64%0.14%
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