City Council Minutes

2000-89 Regular session, April 10, 2000, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Buck.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Robert De Witt, Kenneth Gates, Steve Maas, Scott Petersen, Carole Pettijohn, and Joe Sierawski . Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen, Assistant City Manager Dan Johnson and City Attorney Randall Kraker.

Other staff present:

Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director
Chief Vern Snyder, Police Department
Sharon Streelman, City Clerk.

The invocation was given by Rev. Eugene Voss, Zion Reformed Church, and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the March 27, 2000 agenda as presented.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of

March 27, 2000 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve Attachment A of the March 13, 2000 meeting.

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Mass, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $556,163.52 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Mayor Buck introduced and welcomed Dan Johnson, Grandville’s new Assistant City Manager.

2000-90 Richard Bolhouse addressed Sunday Liquor Sales. Martin Voight of Fairlanes Recreation Center requested that Attorney Bolhouse work with the City Attorney in preparation of the wording for a petition to bring to the voters the question of Sunday liquor sales. Mr. Voight stated the reasons for the request. Customers ask for this service. Since they are not able to serve liquor, they lose sales and customers. He continued by stating they have an opportunity to bring in organizations for tournaments. Mr. Voight further suggested that these would be economically advantageous to the City of Grandville. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED (Yes: De Witt, Gates, Petersen, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No: Maas and Pettijohn) by roll call vote, to authorize the City Attorney to work with Attorney Bolhouse in formulating the wording for the petition for Sunday Liquor Sales, coordinating with the City Clerk the requirements to place the question on the ballot; further that any fees incurred be paid by the applicant.

2000-91 Doug Wanroy of 3887 40^th Street presented a petition requesting that the City Council install an all-way stop at the intersection of 40^th Street and Mohawk. He stated the purpose for the sign would curb the increasing amount of speeders and provide a safer pedestrian crossing. City Manager Krombeen gave a brief history of the complaint. He explained that stop signs are regulated by the State of Michigan’s Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. He further explained that traffic count results show that the technical warrants for additional stop signs are not met. The Grandville Police Department has been using selective enforcement. There was discussion on enactment of a temporary traffic control. Others from 40^th Street in support of installation of an all way stop at the corner of 40^th Street and Mohawk were Shawn Scott of 3878 40^th Street, Tom Kawka of 3902 40^th Street, Bob Kurti of 3926 40^th Street, Arthur Ackerson of 3879 40^th Street, and Jim Weston of 3903 40^th Street. August Lenger of 4280 Redbush addressed traffic control, mentioning that in Florida, there is an attempt to control speed by installing traffic humps. He also talked about the 25 mph speed on Ivanrest Avenue, controlling traffic with signs in school and in construction zones. Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to direct the City Manager to prepare a temporary Traffic Control Order for 90 days for traffic control at 40^th Street and Mohawk.

2000-92 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to receive the petitions as submitted by residents requesting the City to install an all way stop at the intersection of 40^th and Mohawk.

Casey Dutmer of 2867 Porter addressed the transit issue, but more in depth the concern for issues with the blind and disabled community. He suggested that he would like to open a dialog discussion between the different philosophies, integrating the needs of the people. Mayor Buck said this would be an item of consideration after budget adoption. Council Member Mass indicated his willingness to become a part of dialog sessions. City Manager Krombeen said he would be happy to work in this endeavor.

1. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to remove proposed Ordinance No. 241 from the table. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Ordinance No. 241, an ordinance against defrauding of hotel, motel, inn, restaurant or café operators.

City Manager Krombeen presented the special assessment district for 44^th Street Improvements. A meeting had been held with property owners and minutes were available from that meeting. Council Member De Witt asked about the Huizenga Drain property owned by Kent County. Council Member Maas was concerned about there being cost comparisons with property owners living east of Wilson who had been previously assessed by special assessment.

2000-94 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2407, a (preliminary) resolution 44^th Street (Canal to Wilson) Improvements Special Assessment District

No. 137.

2000-95 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2408, the second resolution to set the Hearing on Necessity, 44^th Street (Canal to Wilson) Improvements to be held on April 24, 2000, for Special Assessment District No. 137.

2000-96 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to allow Council Member Petersen to abstain from voting on the resolution relative to Old Kent Security Corporation.

2000-97 Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2409, a resolution authorizing investments in securities with Old Kent Security Corporation.

2000-98 Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2410, a resolution to allow purchase of Certificate of Deposit with Mercantile Bank of West Michigan.

2000-99 The presentation for a request from Tumbleweed TW-Rivertown, LLC was presented. Dee Dee Fuller, counsel for Tumbleweed, told of their location within the mall, the seating capacity, gave a breakdown of personnel, told of their background, and of the investment at this location. Questions from Council Members relative to the application process and time slots for the requirements relative to the license. They questioned why Tumbleweed had opened without a license and the procedures they followed. Council Member Gates had concern as to the speculation of his vote on issuance of the license. Ms. Fuller considered withdrawal of the request. City Attorney Kraker concurred and recommended the request be placed on a future agenda.

2000-100 The request for a transfer, Step IV, for a new On-Premises Banquet Facility Permit to be located at 2900 Wilson (Grandville Center) as requested by Lands Inn Limited Partnership. The City Manager explained that this is step four of the process, that three resolutions were previously adopted by City Council. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2411, to recommend approval to the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission for the on-premises Banquet Facility Permit with Dance-Entertainment Permit to be located at 2900 Wilson Ave. SW, to be held in conjunction with proposed B-Hotel licensed business at 3825 28^th Street SW

2000-101 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2412, a resolution approving the MERS Uniform Defined Contribution Program.

2000-102 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, (No: De Witt) to approve the Consent Agenda of April 10, 2000.

Reports: D.P.W.(March) Treasurer’s

Minutes: Building Authority (March 9, March 23, and April 6)
Library Board (March 23)
Council Member De Witt questioned the quotes/bidding process and the approval of quotes/bids by the Building Authority.

2000-103 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to remove from the table the requests for City Hall technology upgrade at City Hall.

2000-104 Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther reviewed the quotations received. Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED (Yes: Gates, Maas, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Buck. No: De Witt and Petersen) to award the wiring upgrade in City Hall to Shareco Communications, in the amount of $3,995 in the best interest of the City.

2000-105 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED by roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Maas, Petersen, Pettijohn, Sierawski, Buck. No: De Witt) to authorize the computer setup and installation to Dynamic Computers in the amount of $6,330 in the best interest of the City.

2000-106 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED by roll call vote (Yes: Maas, Sierawski, and Pettijohn. No: De Witt and Petersen) to award the purchase of a server to CDW-G in the amount of $18,941 based on availability; if unavailable to award the purchase to Computer Products in the amount of $25,611 in the best interest of the City.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED, to adjourn at 10:04 p.m.

Sharon Streelman
Grandville City Clerk

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