The Brooklyn Park Board of Appeals and Equalization voted Monday to accept the city assessor's recommendations for all property tax assessment appeals, maintaining current valuations for most properties while approving negotiated reductions for four others.

The board heard one in-person appeal during the reconvened meeting from Kevin and Valerie Holler of 8328 Fairfield Road, who contested their property valuation increase from $510,000 to $546,000. The couple requested a reduction to $450,000, citing errors in the assessor's report and questioning the mass appraisal methodology used for unique properties.

City Assessor Anderson defended the valuation, explaining that the assessment considers overall square footage and quality of finish rather than specific features like the number of egress windows the Hollers disputed. Anderson noted the property includes a detached two-car garage with a three-quarter bathroom, creating a total four-car garage capacity.

Board Member Paige said she conducted extensive research on comparable properties and found the current market supports the assessed value. "The market is so hot, you're in a highly desirable area," Paige told the property owners. "I think your realtor would be doing a disservice if you went with the value that you're listing here because your home appears in the market right now to be worth so much more."

The board approved negotiated assessment reductions for four properties where agreements were reached between owners and assessors, including properties on Zane Avenue North, Idaho Avenue North, 92nd Avenue North, and 105th Trail North. Property owners who disagree with the board's decisions can appeal to the Hennepin County Board.