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Brooklyn Park Board of Appeals 4/14/2025

Osseo Area SchoolsMonday, April 14, 2025
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Brooklyn Park Board of Appeals 4/14/2025

2025 property tax assessment overview

Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting procedures

Overview of assessment methodology and mass appraisal

Individual property value appeals

Explanation of market value versus taxable market value

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Notable Quotes (2)

The state is the one that sets the rules that the assessors have to follow, the county taxing jurisdictions, set the budget and the assessor sets the value.

— Tracy Bauer Anderson
Assessment ProcessDefining the separation of powers in taxation.

My house is over 160 years old. It is not a new one in the development.

— Bob Zimmerman
Individual Property AppealArguing against the valuation methods applied to his property.

People (5)

Jerry EricksonChair

Conducting the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting and managing public testimony.

1 quote

“The board is here to hear concerns from taxpayers regarding the current assessment year 2025 property values.”

Explaining the purpose of the board.

Tracy Bauer AndersonCity Assessor

Oversees the assessing division and explains valuation methods.

1 quote

“Property values do not directly affect the tax bill... the budget drives the taxes.”

Clarifying the difference between market value changes and final tax obligations.

Bob ZimmermanResident

Resident contesting the recent 6.75% increase on his 160-year-old home.

1 quote

“I’m just wondering why I’m at 6.75 when last year I went up 25%, and I thought we had things in line.”

Questioning his property assessment.

Michael VicelliResident

Resident of the Hartkopf neighborhood protesting a 35% increase in property valuation.

1 quote

“My current evaluation from this year to next year is a 35% increase.”

Stating his appeal basis.

Shelley PageBoard Member

Questioning appellants on their historical assessment trends.

1 quote

“So the clarification is that you see the catchup was reasonable in 2023.”

Confirming the resident's position on historical valuation.

Places Mentioned

City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota10232 Yates Court North, Brooklyn Park7208 Idaho Avenue North, Brooklyn ParkHartkopf neighborhood

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting (Date not provided)
  • County Board meeting scheduled for June 16th
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