City Council Minutes

2001-033 Regular session, February 26, 2001, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Buck.

The Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Kenneth Gates, Steve Maas, Scott Petersen, Carole Pettijohn, Joe Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. Absent: Council Member De Witt.

Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen, Assistant City Manager Dan Johnson, City Attorney Randall Kraker and City Engineer Bob Bruggink.

Other staff present:
Mary Meines, Deputy 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 Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to approve the February 26, 2001 agenda adding the authorization of a Quit Claim Deed for Century Center Drive under City Manager’s Report.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 2001 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $313,511.96 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

2001-034 Mayor Buck declared the hearing of necessity open at 7:15 p.m. to receive public comment relative to Special Assessment Roll No. 139, Wentworth Drive Improvement Project. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the project and City Engineer Bob Bruggink discussed the details of the project. DPW Director Mike Chesher pointed out the Wentworth Drive project is unique because of the location which makes it necessary for a joint venture with the City of Wyoming. Larry Lind, 3555 Wentworth, delivered a petition from property owners requesting elimination of sidewalks on the west side of Wentworth . Mr. Lind also requested the road width be reduced to 28 feet from 36^th Street north to Brillcast entrance; addition of a circle drive structure at the entrance to Stonegate Condominiums; and to raise the road in front of his house by 1.5 feet instead of

2.5 feet as indicated on the plans. Bruce Van Oss, 3595 Wentworth, is concerned what affect the project will have on the existing storm sewer outlet into the creek; currently the manholes covers along the south edge of his property will come off with hard rains. Tom Fisher, representative from J.L. French Company, asked what would be done with the check valve in the drainage ditch by their building, and voiced concern with the fill that has taken place behind the Light Metals building. Glen Hann, representing Stonegate Condominiums, spoke in favor of the sidewalks. August Lenger, 4280 Redbush, is in agreement with the project the City is proposing for improvement to Wentworth Drive as it is a public street. Jeff Godfrey, 3535 Wentworth, requested sidewalks be constructed on the east side of Wentworth only to preserve trees. Roger Siebelink, 3479 Wentworth, would like the engineer be given authority to deal with the water issue. Bob Krupp, 3605 Wentworth, asked if the water from the street would run into his yard. Terry Start, 3251 Yellowstone, asked if the drain into the creek is undersized. Bob Bruggink, Ken Krombeen, and Mike Chesher addressed the concerns that were raised. Council Member Sierawski recommended landscaping for the lost trees be considered as part of the City’s responsibility within this project. City Council was in favor of constructing sidewalks on both sides of the street and would like to have the City Engineer and City staff explore an alternate layout preserving as many trees as possible.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to table action on Special Assessment District No. 139 and continue the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. at the March 12, 2001 City Council meeting.

2001-035 Assistant City Manager Johnson introduced the proposed Ordinance No. 204-AH, an Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 204, by amending Table 12-1, changing the one-way aisle width of 75 to 90 degree angle parking from 12 feet to 24 feet; and Section 12-9(D)(10), changing the parking requirements for standard restaurants to 1.5 spaces for each 3 seats based on maximum seating requirements. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-AH, an ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 204. Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AH.

2001-036 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda of February 26, 2001.

Reports: DPW (Jan.), EMS (Jan.), Investments (Jan.)

Minutes: Park & Rec Board (Nov. 16 and Jan. 18)
Zoning Board of Appeals (Dec. 6)
Library Board (Jan. 25)
Planning Commission (Feb. 7)
Building Authority (Feb. 8)
 

Agreement: Kent County Community Development Block Grant

2001-037 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to accept the Quit Claim Deed correcting the legal description of Century Center Drive from Jade Pig Ventures to the City of Grandville.

Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to excuse the absence of Council Member De Witt.

Council Member comments were made regarding the calls on the EMS report, garbage pickup, condition of the roads, Library Board Mystery Theater, possible request from Library Board to purchase a popcorn machine, and skateboard park letters.

Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.

Mary Meines
Grandville Deputy City Clerk

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