ITEM: 12.2 ADMINISTRATION- Jane M. Cross, City Clerk
Title
APPOINT SPECIAL BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2014
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 2014 Special Board of Review will convene Monday, April 14, 2014 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 24, 2014 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.
Staff advertised for board members in the Blaine Life newspaper for two weeks in November. The same advertisement was posted on the city website and cable TV from November 13, 2013 to December 13, 2013. There were no applications received during that time period.
The 2013 board members were sent a letter of interest in November 2013 and all five former Special Board of Review members (list attached) expressed an interest in serving again on the 2014 Special Board of Review. Currently three of the five past board members are certified by the MN Dept. of Revenue to participate in the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, which at least one member of each board must be certified.
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 2014 Special Board of Review and that the Council, by motion, confirms the Mayor's appointments.