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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 [04] Apr 06 I I I 1 I i April 6, 2004 Page 1 of2 Pursuant to due call and notice, the St. Joseph City Council meet as the Board of Equalization and Review on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 6:30 PM in the St. Joseph City Hail. Members Present: Mayor Larry Hosch, Members of the Council Gary Utsch, AI Rassier, Dale Wick. Administrator Judy Weyrens. City Assessor Ollie Lesnick. County Assessor Bob Undval. , Others Present: Dick Taufen. Mayor Hosch opened the meeting and stated the purpose of the Board of Equalization and Review is to provide an opportunity for residents to contest their market value for tax year 2004, Coilectable in 2005. At this time Hosch turned the floor over to City Assessor, Ollie Lesnick. 1 I i Lesnick stated in reviewing the changes in market value, residential property was adjusted an average increase often percent, whiie commercial and industrial increased an average between 12 and 15 percent. Lesnick further stated that the increased market values are purely a result of the booming housing industry. At this time the floor was opened for questions/comments. Dick Taufen - 84-53841-000 Taufen questioned the increase of his property located at 32 - 20d Avenue NW. The notice inciudes two different values and Taufen questioned which number indicates the actual value. County Assessor Bob Undvail stated that the two numbers indicate the limited market I value and then the assessed market value. The limited valuation is a cap that limits the maximum the market value can be increased.' I Therefore, on the statement in question, the value that will be used fdr taxation is the market valuation. Undval verified that Taufen was not I questioning his valuation, rather the illustration on his statement, to i which Taufen concurred. As their was no one else present to present their objection, Lesnick reported that the foilowing residen'ts have submitted a written request for consideration. ' 84-53733-176 & 175 , Joe Miller is requesting reconsideration of the storage sheds located behind Cedar Street, located adjacent to the Wobegon Trail. The proposed valuation represents a 23% increase and Miller is contending that the area is wet and without drainage. Therefore it is his opinion that the assessed value is too high. Lesnick stated that he concurred with Miller and is recommending the valuation be decreased from the i proposed $ 63,500 to $ 59,400. This adjustment would be for the land only. ,I Aleta Kvatum requested review of her property. Undval stated that the property was reviewed and it was discovered that some data entry errors were made and he recommends reducing the value from proposed $' 127,700 to $ 123,400. 84-53475-054 84-53533-067 84-53533-068 84-53533-069 84-53533-070 Lindval reported that he was contacted by a property owner of the Graceview Estates Townhome Association, who indicated that the property values are assessed higher than the selling price. Lindval reported that after review, the property owner was correct and Undval recommends the following adjustments: I PID Number Proposed Adiusted 84-53533-067 $ 156,700 $ 150,600 84-53533-068 158,000 151,800 84-53533-069 157,600 151,400 84-53533-070 157,600 151,400 April 6, 2004 Page 2 of 2 84-53790-200 Chad Hess requested review of his property as the statement indicated he had new improvements of $ 17,400 and in fact he has done nothing to his property. After reviewing the property, it was noted the property owner is correct. Therefore, Lindval recommends reducing the proposed value from $ 145,200 to $ 127,800. I 84-53474-068 Deb and Scott Schmidt have requested a review of their property as the value has increased from $ 107,500 to $ 115,000. After discussion Undval and Lesnick concurred that the proposed valuation is justified and do not recommend amending such. 84-53440-010 Catholic Charities has requested review of the Senior Apartments located on West Minnesota Street. Lindva stated that he received this request earlier this same day and has not had an opportunity to review the property. He requested that the Board of Review not be closed at this meeting so that the final review of this property may be completed. Utsch made a motion to accept the recommendations of the City and County Assessor making the following adjustments for the 2004 Assessment, payable 2005: NAME PID NUMBER Proposed Adjusted Increase Assessment Assessment (Decrease) J. Miller 84-53733-175 175,000 0 J. Miller 84-53733-176 73,200 63,500 -9,700 A Kvatum 84-53475-057 127,700 123,400 -4,300 R. DeSmet 84-53533-067 156,700 150,600 -6,100 Heid Construction 84-53533-068 158,000 151,800 -6,200 I Heid Construction 84-53533-069 157,600 151,400 -6,200 M,Mitra 84-53533-070 157,600 151,400 -6,200 Scott Schmidt 84-53474-068 115,800 0 Chad Hess 84-53790-200 145,200 127,800 -17,400 This motion further leaves open the Board of Reivew Hearing until the City and County Assessor have an opportunity to review and submit a report on the objection of Catholic Charities. The motion was seconded by Rassier. Discussion: Rassier questioned the proposed reduction for J. Miller as he believes the proposed assessment is reasonable and is not convinced the area is low thereby creating an adjustment. The motion carried unanimously by those present. Assessor ADPoint - Tax year 2005. Collectible 2006: Undval reported that Lesnick has indicated that he would like to retire has City Assessor. The City currently assesses over 1600 parcels which is a considerable workload. The County is requesting that Lesnick provide services for one more year so that the County may plan for the additional work load. The Council by consensus agreed to provide assessing services for the year 2005 and then negotiate with the County to assume the services after that assessment year. Adiourn: The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:40 PM. Ah~ I I I I I 1 I i April 6, 2004 Page 1 of2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in joint session with St. Wendel Township on April 6, 2004 at 8:30 PM at the St. Wendel Township Hail. .1 I . I i St. Joseph City Council Members Present: Mayor Larry Hosch. Members of the City Council Gary Utsc\1, AI Rassier, Dale Wick, Ross Rieke. Administrator Judy Weyrens. ! St. Wendel Township Supervisors Present: St. Wendel Township Chair Carl Stich, Supervisors Greg Salk, Ron Douvier. Township Clerk Renee Salzer. Others Present: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf, Boys and Girls Club Director Tom Wicks. Mayor Hosch stated that the purpose of joint meeting is to discuss the potential sewer expansion to the 1 southern portion of St. Wendel Township. The City of St. Cloud is in the process of designing a new I treatment plant and St. Joseph needs to determine the amount of space that will be needed in the new . plant. City Engineer Joe Bettendorf stated that St. Joseph has committed to the City of St. Cloud that when the southern portion of St. Wendel Township requests services, St. Joseph would provide such. The City has determined the amount of treatment space that is need for St. Joseph, including growth from St. Joseph Township, but is unaware of the desire of St. Wendel Township. It is anticipated that the City must plaT) for a 15 to 20 year time period. I Carl Stich stated that they have been waiting for information from the City before they made any I decisions. At this time they have not had a response to the questions that were asked. Hosch stated that the work had been stopped when the invoice for services was not paid. It was agreed by all present thi3t the City will review the invoices to assure that they occurred after St. Wendel agreed to pay the costs of the study and re-submit a bill. . Rassier stated that the City at this time needs to know what the 20 year plan is for St. Wendel. Is the plan to request St. Joseph to annex Pleasant Acres and if so what time frame. Those present agreed that if St. Joseph is to expand to said area, then both Boards should be meeting to discuss orderly annexation. Stich stated that the first proposal of the City included St. Wen'del installing the services. He stated that they do not have the capacity to do such. Bettendorf stated that the City can review the process that was outlined and determine if that is feasible. Weyrens clarified that the City proposal limited the risk to the City, as St. Wendel was financing the project and the City would manage the utilities and assume the I planning process for the same area. The area was then to be phased into the City as it is not feasible' for the City to immediately provide services to the entire southern portion of St. Wendel Township. The City needs to begin planning for service extension as well as St. Wendel Township., I Berg stated it is his opinion that the annexation of St. Wendel to the City of St. ~osePh is realistic, it is lust a matter of time and determining the best way to approach the detachment. To move the matter forward, Bettendorf will provide St. Wendel Township with the information they were seeking and once that information is available, Weyrens will contact Saizer to arrange another meeting. In addition, the CitY,will forward a copy of the annexation agreement between St. Joseph Township and the City of St. Joseph to Salzer for distribution to the Board members of St. Wendel Township. It is anticipated that the City of St. Joseph and St. Wendel Township will begin the process of completing and Orderly Annexation I ~æm~ ! . I Summer Recreation Participation: Hosch stated that the City once again is requesting financial support from St. Wendel Township for summer recreation. Hosch stated that the City of St. Joseph has requ~sted that the St. Cloud Boys and Girls Club provide summer recreation activities for the City of SI. Joseph. While they are willing to do so, they are requesting that the City cover the program shortfall. St. Joseph Township has already committed to reimbursing a proportionate share of the shortfall based on the number of participants from St. Joseph Towhsip. April 6, 2004 Page 2 of 2 Tom Wicks, Director the St. Cloud Boys and Girls Club presented a brief overview of the program. Wicks stated that the goal of the program is to make it a community program offering sports as well as other activities. The director for the summer program will be Geri Bechtold who already works with most of the children in the area. Wicks clarified that the Boys and Girls Club is anxious to expand the program, but is not in a position to fund a deficit. Therefore, if the deficit is not covered then the program cannot move forward. Stich and Salk both stated that SI. Wendel has an evening summer recreation program that is funded with gambling funds and volunteer labor. If the residents of Pleasant Acres want to participate in the St. Joseph program then they should pay their fair share. Stick and Salk stated that it is their opinion if they contribute towards the St. Joseph program, other communities may approach them as well. Stich stated that any funds contributed from St. Wendel would have to be expended from the gambling funds, controlled by the recreation association. If they wish to contribute, they have the power to do so. Compost Stickers: Hosch reported that the City compost area operated at a deficit in 2003 and the City is requesting a contribution from St. Joseph Township and 5t. Wendel Township. The deficit for 2003 was approximately $ 2,100, creating a $ 700 deficit for St. Wendel and 51. Joseph Township. Rassier reported that in the future the fee will be increased to offset the cost, but for the current time, the City is requesting to reimbursed. Stich stated that upon receiving an invoice they would contribute $ 700 for the compost deficit. Adiournment: The Council left the meeting at 10:00 PM. ~di uJ...¿t~ udy eyrens A ministrator I I I