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Staff: Rolla meets state sales-ratio threshold despite commercial shortfall; no tax increase recommended
Summary
City and county assessment staff reported residential sales ratios of 97–136% and a commercial ratio of 89.5%, but recommended no tax increase because overall valuation meets the North Dakota 90% requirement. The board deferred final action pending owner notices.
Rolla assessment staff told the Board of Equalization that residential sales ratios ranged from 97% to 136%, while commercial assessments showed an 89.5% sales ratio. Despite that commercial figure, Rolette County Tax Director Wendy Belgarde and Rolla City Assessor Rebecca Albert recommended no increase in the city's tax rate, saying the city's overall standing met the North Dakota 90% sales-ratio benchmark.
The board heard the figures alongside a stated True and Full Valuation of $61,861,971 before proposed omitted-property additions. Councilmembers discussed the commercial ratio but did not take immediate corrective action; instead the board recessed to notify property owners about proposed assessment changes and to finalize assessments after a two-week notice period.
