2022-04-13 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 2022 Ms. Wells reported that upon verifying all details of Ms. Kennedy’s home, a reduction from $426,000 to $417,000 was made – see below. Council Member Mosher asked about a Minnesota average increase. Mr. Guggenberger stated approximately 21-23% from Isanti County, Todd and Pine County, etc. Mr. Gary Arntzen, 7063 Dupre Road, stated that he had heard that increased values were a “catchup” from previous years. He stated that he and his wife live on a fixed income and these increases cannot be afforded. He also stated that he would chose not to compare Centerville with any other community as they have chosen to live in Centerville even though a larger community may have more to offer. Mrs. Jean Arntzen asked that if the market were to experience a decrease would values then decrease along with taxes? Ms. Wells explained that Centerville’s values have utilized only Centerville sales (64 qualified) and Blaine data is not involved. Ms. Wells stated that Mr. Guggenberger put together a very good article in a recent newsletter from Anoka County that touched on values, budgets and how all effects resident’s property taxes. She stated that contained in that same article, information regarding property tax refunds were included. Discussion took place regarding sales of homes going to highest bidder rather than selling price, supply and demand, budgets of several entities (County, City, and Schools), tax rates and analysis to determine some city’s budgets and that if no increases or minimal increases of all entities, there would be little to no increases in property taxes. Ms. Carol Schjei, 7059 Dupre Road, had concern that the Homestead Credit on her property decreased by $5,500. Ms. Wells explained that there is a formula used to calculate this on property values and once a property reaches $413,000, the Homestead Credit phases out. She stated that the program favors lower income properties and more rural areas. Ms. Linda Broussard Vickers, 6756 Centerville Road, complimented Ms. Wells for her professionalism and diligence in correcting things that may have been done incorrectly in the past. Ms. Wells read into the minutes the following addresses and stated that changes have taken place within the 10 day window of the meeting: PIN # Before EMV After EMV 26-31-22-12-0005 566,500 639,500* *Working – couldn’t finalize 26-31-22-12-0006 444,400 395,900* *Working – couldn’t finalize 14-31-22-42-0019 403,200 364,000 Following Physical Insp. 23-31-22-12-0011 342,400 305,000 Following Physical Insp. 14-31-22-42-0048 689,900 643,500 Incorrect Bldg. Data 14-31-22-42-0054 610,800 571,700 Incorrect Bldg. Data 14-31-22-42-0060 568,500 467,900 Incorrect Bldg. Data 14-31-22-42-0066 542,100 491,700 Incorrect Bldg. Data 14-31-22-42-0057 537,000 499,400 Incorrect Bldg. Data 14-31-22-42-0055 588,200 540,200 Incorrect Bldg. Data 23-31-22-22-0024 478,500 460,000 Following Physical Insp. Page 3 of 10