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Board of Equalization Reconvened Meeting
April 23, 2013
Mayor Slavik called the Board of Equalization Reconvened Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 23, 2013.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Black, Stein, Willis, Johnson, and
Bildsoe.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Wosje.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Administrative Services Director Callister, City
Assessor Hebert, Appraiser Anderson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Council Action on Recommendations:
Jim Krocak, 14610 13th Place North, stated he appealed his value as he's concerned about losing
10,000 in value in his home from 1992 to 2000 as that affects the depreciation rates on his
home. No improvements to the home have indicated the effective year built or change in
depreciation.
Mayor Slavik noted that staff's appraisal was $11,000 higher than the assessed value. Therefore,
she asked what value does Mr. Krocak desire. City Assessor Hebert stated staff hasn't been able
to identify that.
Mr. Krocak explained he went from a 12% depreciation rate to 8% rate, which amounts to
approximately $10,300 less.
Mayor Slavik asked Mr. Krocak what his reaction is to staff's appraisal being higher. Mr.
Krocak replied the effective year built has aged more than the value of the home. He stated the
home still has the original kitchen cabinets, some of the tubs leak, and a number of
improvements need to be made to modernize the home.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated Mr. Krocak purchased the home for $422,000 in December 2012,
the City appraised it at $418,100, and staff is recommending no change to the market value of
407,400. City Assessor Hebert stated that's correct. Staff isn't recommending an increase, but
the board has the authority to raise, lower, or sustain the market value.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
approve the recommendations as indicated in the City Assessor's report individually. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 2 BOE Meeting of April 23, 2013
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
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Adopted Minutes 2 of 2 BOE Meeting of April 23, 2013