ITEM: 12.1 ADMINISTRATION- Jane Cross, City Clerk
Title
APPOINT SPECIAL BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2013
Background
Ordinance No. 93-1333 adopted by the Council on January 20, 1994, established a Special Board of Review and Resolution No. 94-24 adopted by the Council on January 20, 1994 established conditions for a Special Board of Review. The ordinance and the resolution provided for the appointment of five members with the Chair appointed by the Mayor. Resolution No. 94-24 further provided that Board members' terms will expire twenty (20) days from the Special Board of Review's adjournment.
The 2013 Special Board of Review will convene Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Blaine City Council Chambers. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 94-24, a workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2013 at 7 p.m. with the appointed Board members, the Anoka County Assessor's office and City Council to review current assessment trends and any changes in property tax laws.
The 2012 board members were sent a letter of interest in December 2012 and all five former Special Board of Review members (list attached) expressed an interest in serving again on the 2013 Special Board of Review.
In the past Council has requested a report from the appointed Chair on the actions taken at the Special Board of Review meeting. Staff will schedule the report presentation for a Council meeting in May or as soon thereafter as possible.
Recommendation
The Mayor proposes the appointment of five board members, including one as Chair, to the 2013 Special Board of Review and that the Council, by motion, confirms the Mayor's appointments.