City Council Minutes

2001-068 Regular session, April 9, 2001, 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, Joe Sierawski. and Mayor Buck. Absent: None.

Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen , Assistant City Manager Dan Johnson, and City Attorney Eugene Alkema.

Other staff present:

Michael Chesher, Department of Public Works

Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director

Sharon Streelman, City Clerk

Vern Snyder, Police Chief

The invocation was given by Norm Ricksen, St. Pius X Catholic Church and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to approve the April 9, 2001 agenda.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2001 and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, that bills totaling $195,292.03 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Troop Leader, Darlene Rittersdorf, and five members of Girl Scout Troop No. 923 of Prairieview Junior Middle School were present. These were Erica Ritt, Sara Galdys, Jessica Cook, Lisa Terrell, and Jannalee Nieuwenhuis. They told how many years they have been in the scouts and presented the idea of planting a Peace Pole by the Veterans Memorial in Wedgwood Park. A presentation will be made at the Park and Recreation Board next week.

Robert Godfrey of 2965 Willowcreek spoke to the noise issue at J.L.French. He stated that the noise continues, even to a greater extent than before construction of the noise wall. He recommended that the City begin enforcement. Also speaking were Fred Sobczak of 3060 Prairie, Lucille Schierbeek of 3625 Basswood Drive, and Will Vredevoogd of 3035 Willowcreek. City Manager Krombeen brought the Council and neighbors up-to-date on efforts with J.L. French. These residents strongly asked for enforcement of the noise ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

2001-069 7:15 p.m. Highpoint Realty Industrial Development District. The City Manager reviewed the proposed project. Council Member Petersen stated the Business Relations Committee had given approval for the district. The district is comprised of two components, one for an addition to Rapid Shred and a new portion for Mike Tubergen of Signet Machine. Brian Sikma of Highpoint Real Estate was present to answer questions. The hearing closed at 7:25 p.m.

70. Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. on the Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll No. 139 Wentworth Drive Improvements. The City Manager stated the project is at a point where construction could begin. He read the costs to each property owner with the assessment as $64.40 per front foot. He explained the variances for parcels owned by the Siebelink’s and the Van Oss’s. There was discussion as to a prior Special Assessment District, No. 93 in 1984. It was noted a letter was received from Consumers Energy in objection to the assessment of $27,300.00. Larry Lind of 3555 addressed the previous assessment. Kevin Allen of 3575 Wentworth stated he had just purchased this property and asked for clarification of the cost. The hearing closed at

8:05 p.m.

2001-071 The public hearing to receive public comment relative to the Wyn Planned Unit Development at the corner of 44^th Street and Ivanrest Avenue was opened by Mayor Buck at 8:07 p.m. The Assistant City Manager reviewed the project, stating the Planning Commission forwarded its recommendation to the City Council. Mike Ricke from Anchor Associates presented the plan. Correspondence was received from Paula Artale of 3188 Pinemeadow and Berends Hendricks Stuit, Insurance Company at 3055 44^th Street.

Others speaking were:

Sally Story of 3123 Pinemeadow is not opposed to Walgreens and the development. She also asked if there were any other developers other than Walgreen’s who might be interested in that corner.

David Zondervan of 3676 Basswood, Planning Commission Member, stated his support of the project.

Tom Stuit of Berends Hendricks Stuit, stated they would like to participate in the PUD.

Paula Artale of 3188 Pine Meadow objected to the project.

Allen Whipps of 3154 Pinemeadow was concerned about Walgreens becoming the gateway to the community. He objected to increased traffic.

Steve Fouchea of 3105 Pinemeadow stated his questions and concerns regarding fencing, water ponding, and landscaping.

Richard Mellema of 3082 Pinemeadow referenced the Master Plan and the willingness of City Council to stick to the plan.

Lowell Ottis of 4264 Arbortown Drive addressed the entrance of the development onto Ivanrest.

Joel Wyn, of Wyn/DeJager Developer, and Mike Ricke of Anchor Associates, responded to the residents.

Mayor Buck opened the hearing up to receive Council Members’ comments. Council Member De Witt concurred with Mr. Whipps comments relative to additional commercial development. Council Member Gates talked about how developments change south of 44^th Street including Rivertown Pointe, D&W development, and Ameribank Council Member Maas maintained that there be no commercial development north of 44^th Street. Council Member Petersen is also opposed to commercial development north of 44^th Street. Council Member Pettijohn will stand by the Master Plan. Council Member Sierawski talked about building height and limiting the height to one story. He stated he is interested in getting properties on the tax roll and also expressed empathy to Mr. Wyn in attempting to develop this property. Mayor Buck concern is what is best for the City of Grandville, and recommended the decision be held for two weeks.

2001-072 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to table proposed PUD (Planned Unit Development) at the corner of 44^th Street and Ivanrest Avenue, known as the Wyn property. The tabling of this request gives the applicant an opportunity to find other allowed uses to take the place of the retail operation presented in the current plan.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION

2001-073 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2494, a resolution to establish Industrial Development District No. 83 as requested by Highpoint Realty.

2001. –074 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Ordinance No. 247, an ordinance to amend Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grandville by amending Sections 13-1, 13-18(a), 13-19(a), and 13-23. (Noise)

2001-075 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Georgetown Construction Co., Inc. for Wentworth Drive Improvements, Special Assessment District No. 139.

2001-076 Assistant City Manager Johnson presented proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 204-AE. Jeff Hundley representing David Daane was present. This proposed amendment was originally introduced in September of 2000 and was held up waiting a development

agreement. The need for this agreement was discussed along with results of a traffic study and road improvements and how this will impact Ivanrest Avenue and 44^th Streets.

Mr. Hundley was concerned regarding the percentage of the cost which would be for road improvements. It was determined that this rezoning remain on the table until issues were resolved.

2001-077 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda of April 9, 2001.

Reports: DPW, Fire, Treasurer

Minutes: Building Authority (March 22)

Library Board (March 22)

2001-078 Authorizations for contracts presented by D.P.W. Director Chesher:

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the 2001 construction season bid for concrete work to Burns Contracting, in the best interest of the City.

2001-079 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize an emergency sanitary sewer repair to the low bidder Georgetown Construction, Inc., in the amount of $14,522.00 for work in Mohawk Avenue south of 42^nd Street.

2001-080 Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the agreement between the City of Grandville and the City of Wyoming for reconstruction of Wentworth Drive from 36^th Street to Prairie Street.

Comments from Council Members relative to the skateboard park and 4^th of July activities.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to adjourn at 9:55 p.m.

Sharon Streelman

Grandville City Clerk

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