04-23-1997 Council Minutes Board of Review

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD APRIL 23,1997 a case but the Tax Court might. Erickson added that the Assessors would not recommend raising a value. However, if they find improvements that they do not have listed in their records, the following year an adjustment would be made accordingly. Erickson noted this property was in the quarter of the City that was redone in 1996 and market values increased there. 10. Neil Blesi. 2064 Shad- Road. #17- 117 -23 31 0015 - His property is near Lord Fletcher's. He stated the house has a history of being overvalued and he has appealed the values 5 -6 times. He gave some examples showing his property has increased more than neighboring properties even though there have been major improvements in other properties. His value for this year is at $254,000, last year was $242,000 and 1995 was $227,000, increases of 5% and 6.6 %. Mr. Blesi would like to see the value lowered by 5 %. He noted his house, which was built in 1948, has no central air and it cannot be installed because of radiant heat. It is difficult to find comparable sales. The Assessor was out in 1995 and noted that allowances have been made for the problems existing on the property. Erickson suggested one of his assessors who has not visited the property could do another review. 11. Jeff Martin, 760 Hunt Farm Road, #31- 118 -23 11 -0010 - Mr. Martin did not. stay to appear • before the Board. • 12. Phil Kaley. 1395 Brown Road South. #10- 227 -23 310050 - Mr. Kaley did not stay to appear before the Board. 13. Mr. Larson, 724 Tonkawa Road, 05-117-23 34 0003 - Mr. Larson stated his value increased 12.3% this year with no improvements to the property. He doesn't feel he could get that value if he sold it. In the early 1970's, he questioned the appraised value. At that time the Assessor stated his property was a prime lot which was the reason for an increase. He noted that rain drains along his driveway into his property. The value was reduced at that time by $3,000 but was raised by the same amount the following year. Erickson reiterated that the State Legislators should be contacted as the State controls the way property taxes are calculated. Kelly agreed that the legislators have created a regressive tax and need to be called about real estate tax reform. The current system escalates taxes on property without approval of voters. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Goetten, to schedule the Reconvened Board of Review on May 12, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. as the Board must meet within 20 calendar days. 3