City Council

ANDOVER BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 18, 2022 – MINUTES The Annual Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Jamie Barthel at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Ted Butler, Valerie Holthus and Randy Nelson Councilmember absent: Mayor Sheri Bukkila Appointed Alternate Board Member: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator Also Present: Jason Dagostino, Anoka County Residential Supervisor James Hughes, Anoka County Commercial Appraiser Jake Stenzel, Anoka County Residential Appraiser Mayor Pro Tem Barthel read the public notice and reviewed the guidelines for the meeting. Mr. Dagostino indicated value notices were sent out March 22nd and 132 phone calls were received from residents. In 2021, 4 calls were received. Overall values are up an average of 23% in Anoka County. Mr. Dagostino indicated a majority of the calls were concerns regarding the valuation. Mr. Dagostino stated there were 550 sales in Andover during the 12 month sales study. He explained they follow the market; the values are based on the market trend. Mr. Dagostino indicated two properties will be revisited for valuation and those properties need to be read into the minutes:  28-32-24-34-0057  35-32-24-22-0086 From the sign-in sheet, Mr. Dagostino invited Mr. William Corn to the podium. William Corn, 3001 151st Lane (21-32-24-31-0007) stated he does not agree with the 26% valuation increase of his property. He indicated he spoke with Mr. Stenzel and does not agree with the three comps that Mr. Stenzel used. Mr. Corn found his own comps closer to his home. He doesn’t understand why his valuation is so high. Mr. Dagostino suggested he take a look at Mr. Corn’s property. He explained the assessor’s job is to make sure the property is fair market value. The property will be re-evaluated. Andover Board of Review Meeting Minutes – April 18, 2022 Page 2 Councilmember Holthus asked if the value changes if on a cul-de-sac. Mr. Dagostino indicated it does, but there are many other factors to consider. Each one is looked at individually. Councilmember Nelson asked with interest rates rising and house sales slowing, will the values change. Mr. Dagostino stated the sales study for valuations is done October through September. Mr. Dagostino asked for the record to show the following eight parcels have been revisited and their valuations have changed:  28-32-24-34-0057 $358,300 $341,700  09-32-24-44-0005 $359,600 $429,400  17-32-24-11-0017 $436,500 $402,700  27-32-24-33-0037 $427,600 $390,000  06-32-24-32-0009 $518,400 $497,500  35-32-24-21-0030 $481,800 $396,400  36-32-24-12-0074 $519,800 $502,600  23-32-24-21-0034 $446,400 $420,800 RECESS BOARD OF REVIEW Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Butler, to recess the Board of Review meeting until the May 3, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried 4 ayes and 1 absent (Bukkila). The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner Recording Secretary