HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2012 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting Minutes BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES April 9, 2012
APPROVED
CITY OF LINO LAKES
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3 BOARD OF APPEAL
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5 DATE : April 9,2012
6 TIME STARTED : 6:04 p.m.
7 TIME ENDED : 6:35 p.m.
8 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Stoesz, Roeser,Rafferty,
9 O'Donnell and Mayor Reinert
10 MEMBERS ABSENT : none
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12 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Finance Director Al Rolek; Public Safety
13 Director John Swenson; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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15 The council received the 2012 Assessor's Report from Anoka County.
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17 Anoka County Assessor Linda Weiner noted the purpose of the meeting as included in the posted
18 official notice: to hear appeals from property owners about the current year valuation of their
19 property. She noted that the Board can make decisions related to the appeals they hear and can make
20 changes to property valuations (within certain limits). The purpose of the meeting is not to discuss
21 property taxes. She noted that Council Member Roeser has received the required training for the
22 Board of Appeal process.
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'24 Ms. Weiner noted that the only property owners present are a group from the Bald Eagle Lake area.
25 She called their representative to come forward.
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27 John Kulas, 6110 West Bald Eagle,noted that not all affected properties owners were able to attend.
28 He distributed some written information regarding their appeal. He recalled for the council that the
29 properties in question are split between taxing jurisdictions in Lino Lakes (Anoka County) and Hugo
30 (Washington County) and as a result are not being fairly valued. The mayor noted that the council
31 had the opportunity to review the facts around these properties at their most recent work session so all
32 council members should understand the background of this appeal. Mr. Kulas explained that the lots
33 in question are unbuildable next to the lake (that is the portion in Washington County). They would
34 like a value reduction and he is presenting information in his handout to support that action, including
35 overall drops in property values, sales information on like properties, and a newspaper add indicating
36 asking prices for like properties. He has also provided information showing one of the property's
37 history of taxes and data that was provided in the past. Information was also provided on properties
38 in Ham Lake. It is their opinion that the properties are not being taxed on the basis of land only. An
39 unidentified property owner added that the case that they are trying to make is that their valuations are
40 higher than what they should be for just that land in Washington County; they are frustrated that the
41 county won't recognize that. They recognized that Anoka County Assessor Linda Weiner has done a
42 good job working with them and their concern is mainly with Washington County. Mayor Reinert
43 noted that Anoka County reduced its share of the property by 10% last year and this year the land
44 value is down 13%. A fair approach would be a valuation that would stand as if these properties
45 were located fully in one county. Ms. Weiner explained that she has had contact with Washington
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46 County regarding these properties and has been informed of the basis of their valuation and the
47 property is being valued as lakeshore. The Mayor noted that the City has seen the inequity and has
48 directed changes on the Anoka County side; the Hugo hearing is upcoming and he suggests that the
49 City be represented at that meeting to discuss this appeal. A council member agreed that the city
50 should talk with the other city on this; he is also speaking with a state legislator about dealing with
51 this type of situation through legislation.
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53 The council concurred that the city will be represented at the Hugo Board of Appeal. The Lino Lakes
54 Board of Appeal meeting was not closed and the council moved to continue the process to April 23,
55 2012, 6:00 p.m.to allow further discussion of the Bald Eagle properties. The motion to continue was
56 made by Council Member Roeser, seconded by Council Member Rafferty and approved on a
57 unanimous voice vote.
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59 ADJOURN
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61 There being no further business. the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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63 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 23, 2011.
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