Minutes of the Polk County Board of Review

Friday, May 1st 2020

On Friday, May 1st 2020, the members of the Polk County Board of Review met for the purpose of organizing the local Board of Review for 2020 as provided in Iowa Code Section 441.33.

Due to the State Public Health Emergency Declaration regarding COVID-19 and the Proclamation of Governor Kim Reynolds dated April 27, 2020, this meeting was conducted electronically pursuant to Iowa Code 21.8.

2019 Chairperson L. Max Wright opened the meeting on this day at 9:00 a.m. Those members present were Roger Bak, Lora Jorgensen, Donna Koester, Amy Larson, John Mauro, Ruth O'Brien-German, Everett Sather, Leslie Turner, Jane Viggers and L. Max Wright.

It was moved by L. Max Wright and seconded by Amy Larson to waive the reading of the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Everett Sather and seconded by Ruth O'Brien-German that Jane Viggers be named Chairperson for this session of the Board. The election of the Chairperson being in order, the members proceeded to vote and Jane Viggers was elected unanimously, and thereupon presided as such.

It was then moved by John Mauro and seconded by Ruth O'Brien-German that Amy Larson be named Vice Chairperson of the Board for this session, and the Board members present unanimously cast their vote for such appointment, and Amy Larson thereupon assumed the duties of Vice Chairperson of the Board.

It was moved by Ruth O'Brien-German and seconded by Leslie Turner that Lora Jorgensen serve as clerk. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Roger Bak and seconded by Amy Larson to authorize the Assessor to requisition the salaries of the Board members set at $11,434.80 each. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Everett Sather and seconded by Lora Jorgensen to adopt the Rules of Procedure. Motion carried, all members voting "yes" .

It was moved by L. Max Wright and seconded by Amy Larson to approve the Designation of Authority to Agents and Attorneys representing the Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.

The following were considered by the Board regarding prior year corrections:

Recommendation    020/01862-008-051     226 TERRACE RD
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    LINHART, VINCENT
Original 2019 Full Total Value$272,900 New 2019 Full Total Value$185,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    030/01411-001-000     2500 UNIVERSITY AVE
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOPE
Original 2019 Full Land Value$8,020 New 2019 Full Land Value$0
Original 2019 Full Bldg Value$122,980 New 2019 Full Bldg Value$0
Original 2019 Full Total Value$131,000 New 2019 Full Total Value$0
Original 2019 ClassCommercialNew 2019 Class
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    030/01411-001-000     2500 UNIVERSITY AVE
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOPE
Original 2019 Full Land Value$302,980 New 2019 Full Land Value$311,000
Original 2019 Full Bldg Value$5,497,020 New 2019 Full Bldg Value$5,489,000
Original 2019 Full Total Value$5,800,000 New 2019 Full Total Value$5,800,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    030/02969-000-000     559 28TH ST
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    KONECNY, CARY
Original 2019 Full Total Value$104,400 New 2019 Full Total Value$89,400
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    120/01270-002-000    
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    SCHNOEBELEN, CARL
Original 2018 Full Total Value$15,300 New 2018 Full Total Value$3,100
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    120/01270-002-000    
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    SCHNOEBELEN, CARL
Original 2019 Full Total Value$17,400 New 2019 Full Total Value$3,500
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    120/01357-022-000     3766 SE BROOKS DR
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    WRIGHT, CHRISTOPHER
Original 2019 Full Total Value$183,000 New 2019 Full Total Value$155,200
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    170/00408-010-021     8254 NE 50TH AVE
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    WENTZEL (TRUSTEE), BEVERLY
Original 2019 Full Total Value$189,900 New 2019 Full Total Value$175,800
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    171/00360-968-464     2522 7TH AVENUE CT SW
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    DAVENPORT, TAYLOR
Original 2019 Full Land Value$70,900 New 2019 Full Land Value$70,700
Original 2019 Full Bldg Value$224,500 New 2019 Full Bldg Value$216,900
Original 2019 Full Total Value$295,400 New 2019 Full Total Value$287,600
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    171/00360-968-467     2412 7TH AVENUE CT SW
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    BERKEY HOMEBUILDERS INC
Original 2019 Full Total Value$343,100 New 2019 Full Total Value$331,700
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    180/00958-073-008     7943 NW 79TH LN
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    BISHOP, CHAD
Original 2019 Full Land Value$161,100 New 2019 Full Land Value$41,200
Original 2019 Full Bldg Value$51,800 New 2019 Full Bldg Value$0
Original 2019 Full Total Value$212,900 New 2019 Full Total Value$41,200
Original 2019 Adjusted Total Value$212,900 New 2019 Adjusted Total Value$1,300
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    180/00958-073-009     7948 NW 79TH LN
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    NEUZIL, AMANDA
Original 2019 Full Total Value$58,700 New 2019 Full Total Value$58,700
Original 2019 Adjusted Total Value$58,700 New 2019 Adjusted Total Value$4,900
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    190/00158-001-000     3832 NE 54TH PL
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    TURAN, RASIMA
Original 2019 Full Total Value$140,200 New 2019 Full Total Value$107,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    241/00312-506-017     10299 COVENTRY CIR
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    MILLER, DEAN
Original 2019 Full Total Value$280,600 New 2019 Full Total Value$267,500
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Protest    241/00523-080-018     6149 CRESCENT CHASE
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    QUINLISK, PATRICIA
Original 2019 Full Total Value$328,100 New 2019 Full Total Value$303,900
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    261/00009-003-000     428 N 3RD ST
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    EASTER, DAVID
Original 2019 Full Total Value$253,900 New 2019 Full Total Value$244,100
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Protest    261/00141-007-002     1514 W INDIAN POINT WAY
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    INDIAN POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
Original 2019 Full Total Value$22,900 New 2019 Full Total Value$100
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    270/00901-000-002     4837 NE 21ST CT
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    CHARLES I COLBY & RUTH COLBY INVESTMENT TRUST
Original 2019 Full Land Value$980,000 New 2019 Full Land Value$271,000
Original 2019 Full Total Value$2,640,000 New 2019 Full Total Value$1,931,000
Original 2019 Adjusted Total Value$935,000 New 2019 Adjusted Total Value$686,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    292/01474-000-000     7021 WASHINGTON AVE
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    HRUBETZ LLC
Original 2019 Full Total Value$267,500 New 2019 Full Total Value$237,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    311/00305-550-251     805 SE GATEWAY DR
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    GRIMES CROSSING SENIOR APARTMENTS LLC
Original 2018 Full Land Value$179,900 New 2018 Full Land Value$180,000
Original 2018 Full Bldg Value$1,370,100 New 2018 Full Bldg Value$1,090,000
Original 2018 Full Total Value$1,550,000 New 2018 Full Total Value$1,270,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
John Mauro abstained.
Recommendation    311/00305-750-005     3255 SE GATEWAY DR
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    CANOYER BROTHERS LLC
Original 2019 Full Land Value$8,300 New 2019 Full Land Value$6,300
Original 2019 Full Bldg Value$71,730 New 2019 Full Bldg Value$0
Original 2019 Full AgBd Value$63,700 New 2019 Full AgBd Value$98,700
Original 2019 Full Total Value$143,730 New 2019 Full Total Value$105,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Protest    312/00612-393-217     8124 WILDEN DR
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    COOPER, STACEY
Original 2019 Full Total Value$338,600 New 2019 Full Total Value$324,700
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    312/00702-523-000     12906 CARDINAL LN
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    BERGER, PETER
Original 2019 Full Total Value$363,200 New 2019 Full Total Value$349,100
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    312/03201-503-000     13205 BEECHWOOD DR
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    SMALL, MATTHEW
Original 2019 Full Total Value$503,600 New 2019 Full Total Value$453,600
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.
Recommendation    312/03201-522-009     3604 134TH ST
Non-oral Hearing    Session 1    MILLER (TRUSTEE), ALLISON
Original 2019 Full Total Value$2,147,000 New 2019 Full Total Value$1,399,000
The assessed value was changed because there is an error in the assessment.

Upon completion of the business for the day and no objections, the Board adjourned until a date and time to be determined. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.


 
Lora Jorgensen, Clerk of the Board 


Approved:


Jane Viggers, Chairperson of the Board