Board of Review 9/22/2026 (Part1)

The City of Eau Claire Board of Review met on September 22, 2026, to review its responsibilities, adopted policies, the assessment roll, and property assessment appeals. The city attorney explained the board’s quasi-judicial role, the presumption that the assessor’s values are correct absent competent sworn evidence, and policies on remote testimony, hearing waivers, and confidentiality. The city assessor described the distinction between maintenance and revaluation years and the evidence used to assess property. The board accepted the 2026 assessment roll, including corrections to the prior-year roll discussed at the meeting.

The board considered waiver requests in appeals involving KKMA Oakclair LLC (Home Furniture), Fleet Farm Group LLC at two Old Town Hall Road properties, and Walmart Real Estate Business Trust; motions to approve the waivers passed. The city attorney recommended waiving hearings to support efficient use of city and judicial resources. A similar recommendation was introduced for Sam’s Real Estate Business Trust, but the transcript ends before a board decision is recorded. No procurement activity was identified.