Agenda - Council - 01/13/1981 - Laserfiche WebLink

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.. v Mr. Hanson was present and asked if the lot is buildable, could a building permit be issued. Mayor Gamec replied that a building permit could be issued. Mr. Hanson asked if he combined the lots into one lot, would he still be assessed for two units. Mayor Gamec replied he would still be assessed for two units. .3. Dennis Donovan Regarding Proposed Park Bond Issue This issue was tabled until the next regular council meeting. 4. City Assessor to Discuss with Council in Re~ards to Residential ~ Valuation Assessment Made in 1981 for 1982 Mayor Gamec said the council never agreed on the 7.% increase in residential valuation. City Assessor Wirz said the 7.% was what the County proposed. The sales are showing between 10 and 12.% increase. J Councilman Sorteberg disagreed with his figures because he didn't think the actual sale price has come to be 7.%. Ci ty Assessor Wirz said Anoka was 100% and Ramsey was 94.8%. He said he raised it 1]% last year. Councilman Reimann recommended 5% at the most. ~ City Assessor saia according to the manual he used the last few years, the City was low and it still hasn't come up to what the sales were. Mayor Gamec asked how much % would it take to affect the tax dollar. City Assessor Wirz said last year he raised it 1]% and the taxes went down. Councilman Reimann asked how the City could valuate at 7.% if it didn't come up.7.%. Councilman Cox said he thought the City ought to go with the 5%. City Assessor Wirz said if the City goes too low again, the same thing will happen next year. Councilman Cox noted that it takes two years to turn around when the economy is in a downturn. City Administrator Schnelle said the council sent a resolution out in ~ May and the council has yet to meet with E.D.C. They said they would t# come out and talk about these issues. The Governor has indicated that he would introduce legislation. C/November 25, 1980 Page 6