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Councilmember Musgrove thanked Mr. Guggenberger for his presentation and his work at the <br /> County being proactive with businesses trying to ward off the 5-10% increase. She shared that she <br /> had her assessment done wrong for a few years then it jumped up right away. She asked how they <br /> internally track this kind of stuff so a resident can be assured that their property is being assessed <br /> accurately year after year. <br /> Mr. Guggenberger shared that some of this had to do with former processes that were in place. He <br /> explained there are certain situations where they need to add obsolescences that would reduce the <br /> value. He shared that when they do the sales ratio analysis, they are expecting the values to move <br /> 4% or 5%. He stated that the obsolescences were being added for years and never removed. He <br /> noted they have changed some of their internal processes that were in place for a long time. <br /> Informational only. <br /> 2.02: Anoka County Housing Study <br /> Karen Skepper, Director of Community and Government Relations for Anoka County, reviewed <br /> her report on the Anoka County housing study. She shared that this study is done approximately <br /> every 10 years. She reviewed the data found in the study concerning housing and employment in <br /> the County. She shared her recommendations for the City of Ramsey based on the data she <br /> presented. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan asked if there is a map from 2000 to show how jobs <br /> were distributed and how they have changed over the last 20 years. <br /> Ms. Skepper said she can try to get a map that would identify this. She noted that the map may not <br /> show a great migration of jobs. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the recommendation of rental demand of 695 units is in <br /> addition to what the City already has. <br /> Ms. Skepper said yes. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the recommendations for the senior limits are included in <br /> these 695 units. <br /> Ms. Skepper said no. <br /> City Administrator Hagen asked if there have been any studies done that look past 2040 when <br /> there will be a housing surplus. <br /> Ms. Skepper said people are starting to talk about this and added that there has been a shift in how <br /> they are talking about the life of a building and if it could have a second use. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if they are measuring different numbers when they look at the median <br /> income and the average wage. <br /> City Council Work Session /January 23, 2024 <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br />