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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />Apri18, 2009 <br />Mr. Comstock stated that his property value is $304,000 for this year. However, it was <br />appraised by a private appraiser at $280,000, based on five comparable properties. <br />Councilmember Broussard Vickers replied that the $280,000 appraisal may have been <br />based on forced sales or foreclosures, which are not the comparables that can be used. <br />Councilmember Lee stated that his house also appraised at $40,000 less than his tax value. <br />Councilmember Fehrenbacher stated that homeowners have to look at the whole picture. <br />He knows it does not seem fair, but the City is limited as to what it can do. <br />Mayor Capra requested a copy of Mr. Comstock's documents so they can be reviewed by <br />the City Council. <br />Eric Marshall, 7216 LaValle Drive <br />Mr. Marshall stated that he, also, did not agree with his tax value. However, after he <br />discussed it with Mr. Tolzmann, he felt the issue was resolved. <br />Mr. Tolzmann stated that the next step in the process is to look again at the properties <br />discussed and then report back to the Board. He added that the appraisals are done the <br />same way Statewide. He stated that we are 1'/z to 2 years behind and, along with the <br />market value, the fair share is served. <br />Mayor Capra stated that even if the property valuation goes down, that would not mean the <br />property taxes would decrease. She stated that there are other things that have to be <br />considered besides the property value. <br />Mayor Capra stated that they would recess the public hearing and reconvene for final <br />approval on Apri122, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., after Mr. Tolzmann reevaluated the properties. <br />Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to recess the <br />Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. and reconvene on April 22, at 6:30 p.m. All in favor. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />Mayor Capra made the following additions/deletions to the Agenda: <br />V. Consent Agenda, Item 1, added: (... & Page 1 a 24266-24281 -Voided Checks 24053 <br />& 223691) <br />VIII. New Business, added: Item 2, Anoka County Work Orders, a. #7, On CSAH 14 From <br />I-35W to I-35E - $790 (Page 4), b. #13, On CSAH 14 From I-35W to I-35E - $10,981.92 <br />(Page 5) <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />