2026 Local Board of Appeals and Equalization

Mayor 2026 LOCAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers EQUALIZATION Connie Buesgens City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE Rachel James Justice Spriggs Monday, April 27, 2026 Laurel Deneen 5:00 PM City Manager Aaron Chirpich AGENDA ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams Meeting at ID 212 742 727 968 485, Passcode 34a5uu7y. For questions, please contact Administration at 763- 706-3610. Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER OF BOARD OF REVIEW City Manager Aaron Chirpich will introduce Anoka County Appraisers: Diana Stellmach, Brandon Hodge and Shane Gurek. ROLL CALL READ OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW REVIEW PURPOSE OF MEETING AND GROUND RULES Remind property owners that only appeals for the current year valuation or classification may be made. The 2026 board is to review the assessment as of January 2, 2026, which will be used to compute the property taxes payable in 2027. Prior years’ assessments or taxes (including taxes payable in 2026) are not within the jurisdiction of the board; The order of the appellants - by appointment first, followed by walk-ins on a first-come basis. The board will also receive written appeals from property owners. The secretary will record the required information (name, mailing address, telephone number, and address of property, etc.) The expectations of the appellant when presenting their appeal (i.e. the appeal must be substantiated by facts; where the appellant should stand or sit; the appellant should be prepared to answer questions posed by the board, etc.); Time limits imposed (if any); The procedure the board will follow for making decisions (Will the board hear all appeals before making any decisions? Will the board send a letter to appellants to inform them of City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 27, 2026 2026 Local Board of Appeals and Equalization Page 2 the decision? Etc.) The Board may correct any erroneous valuation and add any omission of properties or increase of value after due process. The total decrease of valuations may not exceed one percent of the total valuation of the taxing district; PRESENTATION BY ASSESSORS Overview of the Property Tax Process and a Recap of the Current Assessment. APPELANTS PRESENT APPEALS TO THE BOARD Comments are limited to five minutes. Disrespectful language is not allowed. The board may ask questions or refer items for follow-up. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Board Actions Regarding Specific Cases or Cases on Which Additional Information is Required. The Board may at this time take action regarding any of the properties that were discussed or instruct the County Assessor's Office to provide more information at a continued meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the 2026 Assessment Rolls as presented. or ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to continue the Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting to _______ for the purpose of hearing additional information regarding only those property values appealed on April 27, 2026 and to considered adoption of the 2026 Property Assessment Rolls. ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.