City Council Minutes

2000-107 Regular session, April 24, 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, City Attorney Randall Kraker and City Engineer Bob Bruggink.

Other staff present:

Michael Chesher, D.P.W. Director
Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director
Chief Vern Snyder, Police Department
Sharon Streelman, City Clerk.

The invocation was given by Pastor Russell Holden, Grandville Church of Christ, and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to approve the April 24, 2000 agenda as presented.

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

April 10, 2000 and approve the minutes as presented.

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

April 17, 2000 and approve the minutes as presented.

2000-108 Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to approve the abstention of Council Member Maas from voting on the bill payable to Gillisse Construction Company.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $554,589.06 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

August Lenger of 4280 Redbush commented on street repair, in particular pointing out the damage to the Ivanrest and 30^th Street intersection caused by trucks.

2000-109 Mayor Buck declared the hearing of necessity open at 7:18 p.m. to receive comments relative to Special Assessment District No. 137, 44^th Street Improvements (Wilson to Canal). City Manager Krombeen reviewed the project. The road width and traffic signals are to be paid for by the City. The portion to be assessed is approximately $250,000. City Engineer Bruggink presented the project and reviewed the funding and costs to the property owner. It was noted that the costs compare to recent assessments and to the past 44^th Street improvements.

Residents speaking were:

Don Buikema of 4343 44^th Street stated he had no problem with the curb and gutter, however he questioned the need for storm drainage. City Manager Krombeen stated the assessment area is treated as a total project and the cost is spread within the district.

James Clelland of 4212 44^th Street asked about the need for sidewalk on the south side of the street. He is the only house in that area. The City Manager explained that it is the City’s policy to install sidewalks as part of the improvements.

Christopher Anbari, owner of Result Global Limited, inquired as to the interest rate the City will charge and the time. The City Manager responded that it will be 8% payable in 10 years. Mr. Anbari was in support of the traffic light.

Diane Marcina of 4125 44^th Street asked about the street width. She was concerned about

the increasing traffic on her street. City Manager Krombeen explained that 44^th Street is designated as a collector street which increases the number of users.

The hearing closed at 8:01 p.m.

2000-110 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2413, a resolution for Determination of Necessity for 44^th Street (Wilson to Canal) Special Assessment District No. 137.

1. Request from TW-Rivertown, LLC – Class C Resort Liquor License presentation from Tumbleweed reprentatives. Dee Dee Fuller of Miller Johnson had appeared before City Council at the April 10 meeting. The request was withdrawn at that time. Before City Council tonight was Ms. Fuller along with Julie Sawyer, Manager, Al Ales, Director of

2000-112 Operations, and Richard Raves, Managing Director of Internal Operations. They each spoke individually, apologizing for past difficulties and misconceptions. The importance of having a liquor license was explained with the monetary advantages to their restaurant’s success. Comments from Council Members followed relative to the amount of licenses issued within a short time period a well as in a relatively small traffic area.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED by roll call (Yes: Gates, Pettijohn, Sierawski and Buck. No: De Witt, Maas and Petersen) to adopt Resolution No. 2414, a resolution to recommend approval of the Class C Liquor License as requested by TW-Rivertown, LLC.

2000-113 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2415, a resolution to set the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. on May 8, 2000.

2000-114 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-Z, an Ordinance to rezone property located at 3912 Kenowa from RM-1, Two Family Residential, to RM-3, Moderate Density Residential District. There was discussion regarding use for this property with the limited frontage. Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-Z.

2000-115 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED,

to approve the Consent Agenda of April 24, 2000.

Reports: Fire/EMS, Wastewater, Investments

Minutes: Set Public Hearing Contractors Steel – May 8, 2000 – 7:15 p.m.

Set Public Hearing Ultrafoam – May 8, 2000 – 7:30 p.m.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

D.P.W. Director Chesher presented purchases and contracts for the City.

2000-116 Bids were received for Rivertown Parkway Landscaping. The City Engineer had reviewed the bids and was present to answer questions. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to accept the bid from Bouma Brothers Landscaping in the amount of $238,504.

1. The D.P.W. Director stated they considered two options for the ground maintenance on the Rivertown Park right-of-way. He explained that consideration was given to using D.P.W. staff and equipment and doing it in house. Given the need for additional equipment and staff, he compared with the benefits of working with the same contractor used by Rivertown Crossings Mall, and recommended a contract with Landscape Maintenance/DJ’s Lawn Service. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to enter into a contract with Landscape Maintenance/DJ’s Lawn Service for lawn maintenance on Rivertown Parkway, in the amount of $17,199.50 in the best interest of the City.

2000-118 D.P.W. Director Chesher requested the purchase of an engineering copier to be used for the Regis system plus many other uses within the City. Moved by Council Member

De Witt and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of an engineering copier from Engineer Supply Corporation in the amount of $5,489 in the best interest of the City.

2000-119 Consideration of a request from D. J. & L Development Company for the City of Grandville to pay for the cost of watermain oversizing from 8" diameter to 20" for Johnson Estates No. 10. The cost is $85,084.50 to the City. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the payment of $85,084.50 to D J & L Development Company for the cost of watermain oversizing of Johnson Estates No. 10.

2000-120 The Development Agreement between the City and JDN Development Company regarding infrastructure improvements was presented by City Manager Krombeen. This agreement had been reviewed by both the City Attorney and City Manager. The project is the former Herman Miller property located at Canal Avenue and Rivertown Parkway, now refereed to as Grandville Marketplace. Improvements were identified and how to accommodate for those improvements. The developers indicated that they are anxious to proceed. Gil Sallade representing JDN and Dave Smith, their attorney, were present.

Various issues and costs were discussed. Included in the agreement were improvements to Canal Avenue, the intersection of Canal and Rivertown Parkway, indirect turns and traffic signals, and I-196 access (MDOT) improvements. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that the City of Grandville enter into a Development Agreement with JDN Development Company for property known as Grandville Marketplace.

Council Member Petersen commented on two items:

The Federal Government raid in Miami to forcibly take at gunpoint Elian Gonzalez.

The budget session including a tax cut for the people of Grandville.

Council Member Sierawski commented on the striping of Canal Street.

Mayor Buck commented on the proposed millage reduction.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to recess to work session at 10:15 p.m.for the purpose of discussion of the FY 2000-2001 budget.

Returned to regular session at 11:25 p.m.

Motion passed to adjourn at 11:26 p.m.

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