2019.04.16 Work Session Packet (1st)
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: April 12, 2019
City Council
Work Session Agenda
April 16, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on April 16, 2019 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Parsons ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Banks ____ Gilchrist
____ Budziszewski ____ Revering
____ Deshler ____ Ray
____ Kiser ____ Serres
____ LaRoche
II. Agenda of discussion items:
1. Hennepin County Assessing update and preview of Open Book.
2. Commission interview (6:45).
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-
1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
Hennepin County Assessor’s Office
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
612-348-3046 | hennepin.us
To: City of Crystal, Mayor and Council
From: Residential Appraisers: Braden Johnson and Ashlei Munneke
Date: April 16, 2019
Re: 2019 Assessment and Board of Appeal and Equalization
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The 2019 Open Book meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Annual Revaluation, Sales, and New Construction Reviews
Each year, one fifth of the properties in the city are reviewed and the records are
updated. For the 2019 assessment we viewed all single family homes in the east central portion of the city (shaded in light blue). Included is the map of our revaluation area,
separated by color, and also the neighborhood map used to determine percentage of
growth.
The viewing, reviewing, and statistical analysis of all sales that sold between October 1, 2017
and September 30, 2018 in the City of Crystal were made.
Summary of the 2019 Assessment
Each year the estimated market values are analyzed along with sales data from the
market. A recalculation of land and building values were made to all property types.
The results of the adjustments for the following property types are:
Residential: +9.0%
Residential Lakeshore: +8.5%
Condos: +16%
Townhouses: +7%
Double Bungalows: +17.5%
Residential Zero Lot Line: +24%
Commercial: +8%
Industrial: +18%
Apartment: +15%
The City of Crystal has a total market value of approximately $2,102,507,100. This
value includes $9,547,000 in new construction improvements. The overall value increase
for all property types in the City of Crystal is 10.9%.
The Open Book Processes
Value notices are scheduled to be mailed March 20, 2019. Taxpayers with value
or classification concerns should contact the assessor’s office. During the initial
conversation the property owner may discuss their concerns and review sales
information with an appraiser. The majority of the callers are satisfied after a
conversation with an appraiser. If additional attention is necessary the appraiser will
review the property.
The City of Crystal has decided to use the alternative method to the formal Local Board of
Appeal and Equalization meeting held by the city council and mayor and hold an
informal open book meeting. During an open book meeting, the valuation and classification
issues are handled by the assessor’s staff on a one‐on‐one basis with the property
owner. The open book meeting allows property owners to address questions about their
property assessment directly to the assessing staff.
Homeowners should still call the number listed on their value notice in March to
address questions and set up interior inspections prior to the open book meeting. If
homeowners concerns are addressed prior to the open book meeting and the homeowner
is satisfied with the results, the homeowner would not need to attend the open
book meeting. If the homeowner is unsatisfied with the results of their property value
or classification after speaking with an assessor they can appeal their value to the
County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
The County Board of Appeal and Equalization will begin meeting on June 17, 2019. All
requests for appointments at the County Board must be received before May 22, 2019.
To make an appointment, taxpayers should call 612‐348‐7050.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Braden or Ashlei at 763.531.1116.