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1990-04-17 CC Minutes BR . . . . :awm OF REVIEW HI~ APRIL 17, 1990 '!be Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Gary Schwenzfeier. Members PJ.'1eOOnt included Jim ltrystoeek, Ihnatus Vetsch, Ihn Cornelius and Bob Braun. Others present included Maureen Andrews and two representatives of the Wright County ~r' s Office. '!be Council was informed that the notice of the hearing had been duly published and poated. '!be hearing notice was read. '!be Wright County Assessor reviewed with the Council and the residents present a general overview of what had taken place during the assessing period. He noted that the valuations and classification determinAd in the 1990 asGE:lBRments are for the 1991 taxes, pointing out that the Assessorrs Office has nothing to do with the 1990 taxes. It was noted that all haDes increased in value by about 2 to 3%; garages saw a 1.% increase, split level haDes were increased $f:€e.m across the board, Agriculture brl.lrli~ had a 15% eamaDic deprecation credit and that JOOSt lots were increase $2,~.m a lot ~~ the have to ~ of the market value. It was pointed out that the Albertville market is increasing so that the Assessorr s Office IIIlBt make the necessary adjustments to keep the values at the correct levels. It was noted that sales of twin haDes in the Barthel Industrial Park have proven to be scmewhat lower, noting that the land values have stayed the same rot the the bli]rliYlg values have been lowered. It was suggested that ~~se sane haDes have been tax forfeited that this is why these values are lower. It was pointed out that all the Green Acres land in the County had a blanket adjustment, so all farm land that had green acres classification saw an increase. Scott pointed out that the valuations for undeveloped land is figured on the h~ and best use. It was noted that the market value is not used for tax PJrp06eS unless the property changes use. In the event that the land is sold the past t.bree years of taxable value and market values are used to determine the added tax. . . . . After this general overview, the assessors then 'Nent t.h:rolJgb. the peoples questions that were PIescut. Mr. Rallil Ackermann was PI'~Jut and stated that he felt his valuation was incorrect. He stated that he bad 1 haDesteaded lot and one that was not. According to Scott, the County records show two 2.5 acre lots that have been classified as agriculture and have no access fian C.S.A.H. #19. Scott stated that the property was the same as last year bIt that the value increase fian $13,tm.m to $13,fm.m this year. He noted that there was a caIIIOl eas ment to the :rear property bIt no dedicated street. The records show that the house is in poor condition, the effect age of the house is 1951, and is classified as average. '!be value on the house was figured at $37 ,649.m and the other brl.]rliJ'lgR were valued at $4,B'!0.m for the pole brllrliYlg, $1,7m.m for the garage and $2,5e0.m for the porch and land (5 acres) was valued at ~,~.m. It was noted that the house had not be viewed and walld not be 1990. It was suggested that if the City Council and the resident wanted the Aaacaaorr s Office to review the property they walld do so. It was pointed out that the Aascasor can not change the classification bIt that they calld change the value if after the review it was found to be incorrect. Bob Braun suggested that he felt that the value on the house seemed high bIt the land ooemod to be in the right area. If the Assessorr s Office was to review the Council needed to decide if they wanted to reconvene or did they want to accept the Assessorr s findings? A motion was made to have the Assessorr s Office review the property for the value on the house and accept the Assessorr s findings. The motion was made by Donatus Vetsch and RAt"Ylnded by Jim Krystosek. All were in favor and the motion carried. Mr. Herb Scherber was present to find out information regarding his house. Scott informed the Council that the value on the house had gone frail $78,fm to $83,fm.m and that the land had increase fian $12, ~.m to $16 ,~.m. '!be home was graded good for the main floor and average for the basement. Herb felt that the value was to high on the house. Scott noted that the house had been reviewed in 1988. RP.minrliYlg the Council that the valuations need to 90t of the state value. Scott 'Nent t.h:rolJgb. the values on the house for a period of 5 years noting that in years 1988 and 1989 there was a 2% in.creaBe 8.Cl"06S the board. These values are as follows: 1985 1986 $74,fm.m $74,fm.m page 2 . . . . 1987 1988 1989 $75,lm.m $77,~.m $78,5m.m It was noted that the ha.1se is 10 years old is in good condition and has the central air, deck, 3/4 bath and ~ finished haBement. It was noted that these value run equal to the other housing in the area. '!bere was sane diacussion regarding the actual tax. Albertville saw 3.1.% drop in tax rate. Hearing no other diacussion the Council decided to leave as is. '!be next ha.1se reviewed was one owned by Jeraoe Scherber. This ha.1se had been IUI'Chased th:roJgh a forecloaure and the owner felt that it had been valued to high consideri.ng the condition of the ha.1se. It was noted that the ha.1se had been reviewed in 1988 b1t that the Assessor had not been in it since. It was suggested that the Assessor should change the condition of the ha.1se. A IOOtion was made to change the condition from. good to :fair based on the fact that there will be a review in 1990. '!be IOOtion was Ihn Cornelius and seoooded by Bob BraIm.. All were in favor and the IOOtion carried. Mr. Gene Kolles was the next person on the review. He felt that his house was valued higher t.han BaDe of the others on his block.. Scott noted that his house was sane what larger than the other haDes on the block. and that it falls within the averages. It was the 00IlBeDSUB of the Council that it should be left the same. Judy Roden questioned the issue of the estimated valuation on their agriculture land. Scott noted again that land IIIlBt be set at the highest and best use for market value, noting that in this case the land is also green acred. If the land was to be sold that there would need to be an adjustment made for the cur.rent year plus the back two years, to OOJQPeDSa.te for the difference between the green acre value and market value of the sale. It was the Council r s 00IlBeDSUB that the value on the land should not be changed. A representative of Pat r s 66 was present to di.Bcuss the values on their property. Scott noted that the station had not been fully oanpleted on January 2, 1989 and was therefore valued at $97,1m.m This year the total valuation was $156,3m.m. '!bere was diacussion regarding what the land bad been bought for and what the brl.lding had coat to construct. <hIck noted that he had seen a s:i.gn.ificant increase in taxes, which. Scott pointed out was the reflection of the full value being on the b.tilding. PAGE 3 . . . , '( Hearing no other discussion the Council decided to leave this one the same. The Virgil Palliot r s property was :reviewed next. This property had seen an increase in valuation. Scott noted that this was a direct result of the iqJro~ts done to the property, such as the new stucco work. This work i.Q;>roved the condition of the hcuse. David Cornelius r haDe was reviewed next. The question was raised regarding why this hcuse would be valued higher in the City of Albertville caQPared to if it had been brl.lt in the township. It was pointed out that sewer and water property has a h..igber value than lots with septic and well systems. No action was taken on this property. A DK>tion was made to adjcnm. the Board of Review. The DK>tion was made by Donatus Vetsch and RAt'Ylrlded by Jim ltrystoeek. All were in favor and the DK>tion carried. '!be Council next discussed the issue regarding the fact that the majority of Westwind being in the Elk River School District. Mr. DeMatteis fran St. Michael-Albertville School District was here to rliRnl1SS the issue. Scott had brought over a copy of a map which shows that JOOSt of the Westwind Subdivision is located in the Elk River School District. Mr. DeMattis will be sending a letter to Elk River to see if they can get this matter straighten out since the children in the Westwind Subdivision are currently going to the St. Michael-Albertville schools. '!be Council next reviewed two bids for recycling. Bids were received fran Wright Recycling and Polka Dot Recycling. '!be bid fran Wright Recycling was the lower of the two bids. A DK>tion was made to accept the proposal. fran Wright Recycling and to authorize the preparation of a contract. '!be DK>tion was made by Bob Braun and seconded by Jim Krystoaek. All were in favor and the DK>tion carried. Hearing no other bminess a DK>tion was made to adjourn the meeting. The DK>tion was made by Jim Knrstoaek and seconded by Ihnatus Vetsch. All were in favor and the DK>tion carried. PAGE 4 . . II . . Form 3-Clert'. Posted Notice ,.. ~ ASSESSMENT NOTICE - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Review-~~~:'.. of the Albertville City c:I. Wright Coaaty, in Minnesota, will meet at the office of the Ccrk in said at 7: 00 o'clock ~, OIl Tuesdav I the Albertville City Hall 17th April 19..2L . day of City for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said for the year. 1990 All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said asseasment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of baving such A$Se8SDlcut corrected. No complaint that another person is auessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his apt, shall have been notified of such complaint. Given under my hand thfa c9 q ~ day of \{'Y]()R{l It ~ 19.QiJ. "tVjO..uJlg9r\ "Ljl~ciw~KL) . Cod: ell!be c...~ ell ~ haft · Applies only in cities wbOle c:hartcn provide for a Board of Equalization. . .~ -. -. . . , .... POWERS AND DUTIES OF LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW 1. The clerk shall give published and posted notice of board of review ten days prior to such meeting. The board of review shall complete its work within 20 days of convening date as specified in the notice of the clerk. Any action taken after that adjournment date would be invalid. A majority of the members may act at such meeting, and adjourn from day to day, until they finish the hearing of all cases presented. The assessor shall attend, and take part in the proceedings, but shall not vote. 2. In case any property, real or personal, shall have been omitted, the board shall place it upon the assessment list with its market value. No assessment of the property of any person shall be raised until that person has been duly notified of the intent of the board to do so. On application of any person feeling aggrieved, the board shall review the assessment and correct it as shall appear just. If a person feeling aggrieved by an assessment fails to apply for review at the local board, he may not appear at the county board of equalization or Commission,er of Revenue to contest the valuation. Although the local board of review has the authority to increase or reduce assessments, the total adjustments must not reduce the aggregate assessment by more than one percent. . 3. The board does not have the authority to reopen former assessments on which taxes are due and payable. The board considers only the assessments that are in process in the current year. Occasionally a taxpayer may appear with a tax statement and protest the taxes or assessment of the previous year. The board should explain tactfully that it has no authority to consider such matters. ~. The 1990 valuation card has a message again this year: NOTE: Appointments requested for 1990 Board of Review. For appointment call 682-3900 or Metro 339-6881. There were many reasons for trying this approach to better organize the board of review for its intended purpose. People come to talk about unrelated matters such as: condition of roads, snowplowing, water run-off, objectionable neighborhood conditions, etc. Tax statements always seem to pop up at board of review. If there are mechanical errors or explanation of the tax computation, this can be taken care of beforehand. If a person has a question on the new valuation it will give the assessor a chance to review the problem and probably satisfy the taxpayer. If not, they would be put on the agenda for the board of review. The assessor could better present to the board facts justifying the assessment instead of taking considerable time paging through books for an unprepared presentation. 5. Regardless with appointment or not, every person appearing before the board will be heard. Every courtesy shall be extended and a reasonable answer will be given for any such problem someone may have.