2022-04-13 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 2022 Ms. Mary Wells addressed the Council and stated that Assessors Misters Chris Larson and Erik Skogquist were also present. Ms. Wells noted that Mr. Alex Guggenberger, Anoka County Assessor, was also present. Ms. Wells reviewed the letter that was contained in Council’s packet. She stated that the process for determining individual property values is governed by Minnesota Statutes. She explained that it was defined as the usual or most likely selling price of a property as of January 2, 2022. She also stated that the estimated market values are based on qualified sales which occurred between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. She reported that Anoka County forwarded 2022 Valuation Notices to residents in Centerville on March 21 along with their 2022 Property Tax Statements. She reported that there were 64 qualified sales within the above stated period, value adjustments were made accordingly, by neighborhood (on water, townhomes, single-family on the south side of town versus the north side of town, downtown, etc.). She explained that the results of the final assessment qualified as “excellent” in the eyes of the Minnesota Department of Revenue with a median ratio of 94.86% and a coefficient of dispersion of 5.21. She also stated that the total estimated market value increased 26.3% from last year. Ms. Wells reported that in 2021 the total value was $486,724,700 and this year (2022) $614,627,400. She stated that the totals included new construction values in the amounts of $11,421,200 and $9,386,300 respectively. She stated if you subtract the new construction total values, the year over year increase was 24.3%. Ms. Wells stated that additional statistics were contained in her full report which was included in the Council’s packet. Ms. Wells stated that she has worked with several property owners, corrected several property values due to incorrect building data on new construction and was available to meet with anyone this evening. She explained the processes for appeal being this evening, 10 days following and appearing before the Anoka County Board to Appeal. Brief discussion was held regarding median ratio, industrial rates being 26% and commercial being 21%. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Open the Local Board of Appeal & Equalization Portion of the Meeting at 6:40 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. 1. Assessors, Ms. Mary Wells, Chris Larson & Erik Skogquist – 2022 Property Assessment Ms. Wells desired to recognize Ms. Linda Broussard Vickers stating that she was not appealing but had additional questions t have not been answered through previous discussions and research. rd Ms. Pam Kennedy, 1983 – 73 Street, was present to appeal her valuation and stated that she believed her home value increased by 11% but was being assessed at 24%. She stated that she did not believe that she could sell her home for its proposed valuation. Ms. Wells stated that she would speak with Ms. Kennedy regarding her valuation the following day. Page 2 of 10