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CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 15, 1996 Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Mau how much did his property taxes increase. Mr. Mau said approximately $500.00. Council Member Kuether told Mr. Smith that it seems as though Mr. Mau is being penalized. Mr. Smith explained that every property must be properly evaluated. He noted that there is another homeowner from the same neighborhood who experienced the same increase. Mr. Mau told the City Council that his home is in a flood plain. Council Member Kuether explained that this situation was brought to the attention of the City and staff is working to have the flood plain status removed. Mr. Mau told the City Council that he contacted Realtor Carol Peck. Ms. Peck told Mr. Mau that his property value was too high. Mr. Smith said that he will look at Mr. Mau's property again and keep the City Council updated on this matter. He explained that if there are justifiable changes, he will take care of it immediately. Mr. Smith noted that Anoka County no longer mails homestead cards to homeowners. However, Anoka County does mail statements to property owners prior to the Truth in Taxation hearings which are generally held in late November or early December each year. These statements contain the value of the property. Mr. Mau said that he did not receive a Truth in Taxation statement in 1995. Mr. Smith will call Mr. Mau and make an appointment to review Mr. Mau's property. If Mr. Mau is still not satisfied after Mr. Smith's review, Mr. Mau can take his concern to the Anoka County Board of Equalization. Mr. Smith told the City Council that he had received 65 telephone call regarding property values this year. Only three (3) calls resulted in property values being changed. The City Council briefly discussed the proposal by the Minnesota Legislature to freeze property taxes. There is an attempt to make the Legislature address the property tax process and enact a meaningful reform. Council Member Bergeson asked if there is a written summary of commercial tax calculation. Ms. Boyle said yes and would send a written form for calculation of commercial property values to the City. The City Council signed forms presented by Mr. Smith regarding the Board of Review held this evening. Council Member Neal moved to adjourn at 7:08 P.M. Council Member Kuether second the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a Council meeting held on May 28, 1996. Page 2