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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/1991 Council Minutes100 COUNCIL BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 15, 1991 The annual Council Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Bisel on Monday, April 15, 1991 at 6:33 PM. Council Members present: Neal, Reinert, Bohjanen. Members absent: Kuether. Administrative Assistant, Dan Tesch and Carole Kohler, Parks Secretary were also present. Representing the Anoka County Assessors office were Jeff Nienaber and Arlene Andrea. Mayor Bisel explained the purpose of the meeting was for landowners to bring questions concerning the valuation the Assessor has placed on their property may do so at this time. Mayor Bisel explained that green cards were made available at the door for landowners to record their name, address and parcel numbers, plus any comments they wish to make at this time, and these will be addressed by Jeff Nienaber in the order that they were received. Mr. Nienaber began by explaining how taxes are determined, and how the valuation is set. Judith Grandel, 6891 Lake Drive. Mrs. Grandel explained that the City took 2.8 acres of her property last July for the extension of 2nd Avenue but when she got her tax statement, taxes had increased. She has three lots left, but feels that one of those lots is not buildable. Mr. Nienaber said he will send the assessor out to re- evaluate the property within the next week. Robert Walberg, 6841 Lakeview Place. Mr. Walberg questioned why his taxes are so high even though the valuation of his property had not gone up. The property and structure were appraised at $58,9000.00 in 1988, and had increased in value only a little since then. He thinks the last appraisal could be wrong. Mr. Nienaber agreed to send the appraiser out to evaluate the property again. Rodney Hanson, 6325 Baldwin Lake Road. Mr. Hanson was questioning how the value of his property could increase by $18,000.00 in one year. Mr. Nienaber explained that the property was re- evaluated in August of 1990, and was determined to be $101,000.00 - up from $83,000.00 . Mr. Hanson says that nothing has been added or changed in several years. Mr. Nienaber thinks there's a possibility the assessment of several years ago differs because some things may have been overlooked, possibly square footage. He will send someone out to evaluate the property again. Mr. Hanson was agreeable to that. Kyle Kruger, 1033 Lantern Circle. Mr. Kruger bought this house one year ago for $76,500.00. His valuation this year is $97,700.00. Mr. Nienaber pointed out that the last 1 1 1 1 1 - 1, 01 COUNCIL BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 15, 1991 evaluation was made in July of 1989 and the house was vacant at the time. He will schedule an appointment with Mr. Kruger to come out for another appraisal which could result in a re- adjustment of the taxes. Gerald Clausen, 6109 Baldwin Lake Road. Mr. Clausen wanted to know how much land he's paying taxes for. The State took .78 of an acre of his property several years ago for an easement off Hwy. 49 and Snelling Avenue, but this year his tax statement shows the land valued is 2.9 acres, so it appears that the State his given his property back to him. Mr. Nienaber says he's not sure, but advised Mr. Clausen to contact the County Auditor. Mr. Nienaber will also have a new appraiser contact Mr. Clausen. Curt Christianson, 355 Ash St. Mr. Christianson was questioning why his taxes went from $460.00 to $2005.00. Mayor Bisel reminded everyone again that the Assessor was only here to answer questions on valuation. Mr. Nienaber suggested that perhaps Mr. Christianson's tax statement shows the property classification as non - homestead which would keep the taxes higher. Evidently Mr. Christianson's mother owned the property until 1990 when she sold it to him. She was not living in the house when the property was evaluated therefore taxes were recorded for non - homestead property. Mr. Nienaber referred Mr. Christianson to Joann Eason in the County Assessors office for an adjustment. Joyce Scharpin, 801 Main Street. Mrs. Scharpin says the market value of her property went up by $60,000.00 and that she has already been in contact with Mr. Nienaber about this. Mr. Nienaber explained that the increase was because the Scharpin property now lies within the MUSA boundaries making it more valuable. Mrs. Scharpin asked why she has to pay before water and sewer come through, and also can she sell the property and develop it? She also wanted to know if the value of the property will change if nothing is developed here in 8 or 10 years. Mr. Nienaber noted that he had already sent a "Review Request Form" to Mrs. Scharpin. She will complete it and return it to the County. Mayor Bisel commented that there should perhaps be gradual increases where MUSA boundaries are concerned. Mr. Reinert questioned how the County keeps track of any changes in the MUSA boundaries. Mr. Nienaber explained that the County does keep track of the changes, and he has discussed this situation with the head assessor. Jon Ekeroth, 1624 East 81st-St. Mr. Ekeroth explained that he has been getting two tax statements, but he only has one buildable lot. Mr. Nienaber noted that Lino Lakes City Clerk, Marilyn Anderson, had previously contacted him about this situation when Mr. Ekeroth talked to her about it. It seems that several years ago there was a division of a lot that was 1.02 COUNCIL BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 15, 1991 never really approved by the City. This left one of those lots un- buildable. Mr. Nienaber says he may have to go back and make an adjustment on the valuation, then start the process to change the valuation on an un- buildable lot. But in the mean time, the taxes are still due next month. Mr. Ekeroth was advised to pay them and then expect to receive an abatement in about 45 to 60 days. Mr. Nienaber referred Mr. Ekeroth to Mr. Larry Dahleen at the Anoka County offices. Steve Negaard, 1023 Lantern Lane. Mr. Negaard commented that he is a fairly new resident of Lino Lakes, and just came to tonight's meeting to see if he could get an understanding of the increase in the taxes this year. Mr. Nienaber explained that the major portion of the increase was due to increased school taxes. He suggested Mr. Negaard contact Mr. Warren Tester, Business Manager of Centennial School District for an explanation of the School District tax increase. Mayor Bisel added that Mr. Negaard could possibly qualify for a tax rebate if his taxes increased more than 10 %, but he has to file for the rebate before August 15th of this year. Mayor Bisel called for any other questions or comments. There were none. Council Member Reinert moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council on May 13, 1991. Harold L. Bisel, Mayor