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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/1986 Council Minutes1 1 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 21, 1986 A special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 21, 1986. Members present: Marier, Bisel, Bohjanen. Mr. Reinert arrived a few minutes later. City Assessor, Margie Roisum; County Assessor, Gordon Starkey; and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. Mayor Benson explained the purpose of the meeting was the annual Board of Review /Board of Equalization. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Partridge - 540 -77th Street - PIN 08- 31- 22 -34- 0001 Mr. & Mrs. Partridge explained they have compared the value of their home and the taxes to other homes in their area and feel they are paying too much in accordance with similar values. It was determined that the property is already homesteaded. The City Assessor has valued the property at $102,000 for 1986, payable 1987 and $98,700 1985 payable 1986. Mrs. Roisum explained the reason the value is higher than other homes in the area is because the square footage of 1,632 is larger, and in some cases consider- ably larger. Mr. Partridge asked if fireplaces or brick exterior raises the taxes. It was explained the taxes are based on the estimated market value and this value is determined by square footage and amenities such as fireplaces. Mr. Partridge asked if he would add another bedroom would that increase his taxes. Mrs. Roisum explained that it would increase his estimated market value and therefore his taxes would increase in proportion. Mrs. Roisum explained the estimated market value is also based on the style of the house (rambler, split entry, etc.) Also other homes in the anea have the benefit of a five -year reduction but since Mr. Partridge's home is new, this reduction was not applied. However, the estimated market value of the Partridge home should be in the realm of what it could be sold for today. Mr. Starkey explained that the entire homestead credit was used in determining the taxes on this property. Therefore, if addi- tions or improvements are made to the house, the taxes will go up faster since there is no more homestead credit available to apply. Mayor Benson explained that Mr. 8 Mrs. Partridge can now appeal to the Anoka County Board of Review or have the County Assessor come and reappraise their property. Mrs. Roisum will find a similar home in Lino Lakes and compare the estimated market value. 055 056 Page Two SPECIAL COUNCIL ¥ "LF.TINC April 21, 1986 Al Santo, 1573 LaMotte Road - PIN 22- 31 -22 -41 -0006 Mr. Santo told the Council the estimated market value of his home went from $60,000 in 1984, $68,900 in 1985 to $70,300 in 1986. He was concerned about the large increase in value for 1985. He felt the value of $70,300 was too high for a house that is 16 years old and is in need of repair. Mrs. Roisum explained she has refigured the estimated market value of this property and when Mr. Santo was still not satisfied the County Assessor appraised the property in 1985 and that value was determined by him. The 1986 increase was an overall County- wide increase. Mrs. Roisum also said the property was given a thirteen year depreciation for 1986. Mr. Santo was most concerned about the large increase in value in 1985. He tried to get a reason from the County appraiser who appraised his property, however, that person no longer works for the County. He felt it was unfair that he could not get an explanation. Mr. Starkey said he would pull Mr. Santo's file and go over the appraisal. If it looks out of line he will go over the property again. Mr. Reinert felt that this may be an unusually large increase for one year. Mr. Starkey explained when the property was reappraised the appraiser may have found something that was originally over- looked such a completely finished basement. Mr. Santo explained that he felt the increase in property values were unjust and wanted to protest especially when the house needed upkeep. Mrs. Roisum explained she had looked at the values of similar homes in this area apd Mr. Santo's home was within this range. Mayor Benson asked if you assume -the house has not been cared for, could appearances cause the value to decrease. Mr. Starkey said the appraiser looks for structural defects. Lack of main- tenance will not lower the value. Mr. Starkey explained that allproperty is reevaluated every four years. In the past seven to eight years, the entire County has been running 92.9% of actual market value. Lino Lakes has been running 92.3% of actual market value. Mr. Starkey will review the appraiser's file for Mr. Santo's property and then he will get together with "Mrs. Roisum and then Mr. Santo. Mr. Bisel moved to adjourn at 7:47 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. Mr. Marier asked why ag land values were raise'. Mr. Starkey said only green acre values were raised. "rs. Roisum said she did increase any ag land values for 1986, payable 1987.