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Continued Board of Review April 24, 1990 page 2 • 1 Councilmember Makowske inquired what was the disposition of the property 2 at 2713 St. Anthony Boulavard owned by John Boufford. Busitzky advised 3 that this property owner's concern was with the water problems he has 4 ' been experiencing. The City Manager felt the reason he appeared at the 5 Board of Review was to be eligible to go on to the Board of Equalization. 6 7 Councilmember Makowske also inquired about Henry Hwang at 2704 West Armour 8 Terrace and what had been done to respond to his concerns. Busitzky noted 9 that this property.has been viewed twice and that he can go on to the Board 10 of Equalization. Councilmember Makowske felt he should be advised of this 11 by letter as he may have been satisfied with what the City Manager had stated 12 at the Board of Review. She felt Hwang should be aware he still has the op- 13 portunity to attend the Board of Equalization and appeal . 14 15 Mayor Pro-tem Ranallo noted that Michael Bird, 3416 Edwards Street, is aware 16 he can attend the Board of Equalization also. 17 18 Discussion continued regarding water problems which were commented on at the 19 Board of Review. Mayor Pro-tem Ranallo felt this matter should be an agenda 20 item for a Council work session. 21 22 Councilmember Enrooth felt a flood plain .in the City should be developed. 23 The City Manager stated he had requested the Public Works Director to 24 maintain a list of those property owners who have contacted City Hall re- 25 garding any flooding problems. His purpose is to develop a map of homes 26 where there is a history of water problems for presentation to the Appraiser 27 for reviewal next year. 28 29 Councilmember Enrooth objected to this proposal . as he felt this matter should 30 not wait that long. He felt if there were enough houses involved the tax base 31 of the City could be affected. He is also concerned about those property owners 32 who have not complained. He suggested that the flood plain area be identified 33 and then property owners who are located in that area be advised by letter of 34 this designation. He felt if an area is identified as a problem area there 35 could 'be an adjustment made on the second half of- the taxes due. 36 37 Mayor Pro-tem Ranallo felt the Board of Review was not the proper place to 38 discuss water problems. Busitzky .stated that the County Board will deal with 39 these problems if the property owners draw -it to their attention. Mayor Pro- 40 tem Ranallo advised there are clearly more than five properties involved. 41 Councilmember Makowske stated that word will get out regarding any recourse 42 for water problems and that residents will respond. 43 44 Mayor' Pro-tem Ranallo requested that the City Manager meet with those property 45 owners whose properties are located in areas experiencing water -problems. He 46 felt the matters of decrease in value of the property and decrease in taxes 47 should be discussed. He also referred to the problems with selling these homes. 48 Busitzky observed that if there is non-disclosure of water problems the seller 49 of a home could be subject to legal problems. 50.