City Council Minutes

2001-105 Regular session, May 21, 2001, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Buck.

The Assistant City Manager 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 Randall Kraker.

Other staff present:

Michael Chesher, Department of Public Works

Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director

Vern Snyder, Police Chief

The invocation was given by Council Member Pettijohn, and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the May 21, 2001 agenda.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 2001 and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, that bills totaling $228,580.49 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

William Schrader of the American Legion Post 179 presented activities and the parade, for Memorial Day. With him was Sandra Gunther, Dean of Students, from Prairieview who introduced four sixth grade students who spoke on remembering those who served and died while in the armed services. Mayor Buck stated that the "peace pole" will be dedicated in additional to the Memorial Day services.

2001-106 Dale Atkins and Martha Smart of the Kent District Library presented the proposed technological infracture and take over of the operation, maintenance, and support of the telephone system to provide better services. City Manager spoke in support of the proposal. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to endorse the unified Kent District Library Telephone System.

Mayor Buck introduced Andrea Bills of General Growth Properties who stated they intend to plat an18 acre development on the north side of Rivertown Parkway. She presented the Master Site Plan and was asking for a consensus from City Council as to the length of the road. The length of the road (280 feet more than allowed) will require a variance. Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed the process involved. Council Member Maas commented as to the public road. Council Member Pettijohn questioned the landscaping. Council Member Gates asked what was the use for Parcel A to which Ms. Bills replied it would be used as an extended stay motel. He also expressed concern as to the trash which ends up where he lives on Valla Court. Andrea Bills responded to their efforts relative to trash. Council Member De Witt asked if there were comments from neighbors. Council Member Sierawski referred to the proposed restaurants and the moratorium on Class C liquor licenses and the petition being circulated for Sunday sale by the glass. Ms. Bills stated they are not supporting the Sunday sales petition. City Manager Krombeen responded to the question from Council Member Sierawski if we gained a local liquor license. Randy Zimmerman spoke to Sunday sales by the glass, stating that the restaurants coming into Grandville are aware of Grandville’s Ordinance. Council Member De Witt asked if a new traffic study had been done on Potomac. She stated they have not prepared a formal traffic study, but would this if it is required. Council Member De Witt also asked if there was enough room on the cul-de-sac for snow removal and referred to extra costs involved if the City needs to haul away snow. In conclusion, the applicant wanted to know if there was any negative comments from Council Members relative to the length of the road. There were none expressed.

A J. L. French employee, a Grandville High School graduate, Holly Prangley of 0-435 Burton Street, talked about noise in general, the amount of money spent for investigations, and their manufacturing products. She expressed the need for the employees to keep their jobs.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

2001-107 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to remove from the table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AJ. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Ordinance No. 204-AJ, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, to Add Language to Section 11-3, Procedures, Standards, and Requirements Applicable to Particular Special Land Uses.

108. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the formula to determine the levy of additional millage. Council Member De Witt stated that he would not be approving this resolution or the resolution adopting the budget as the City is spending more than the revenue coming in for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Petttijohn,

CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2503, a resolution to approve an additional 0.2379 mills. City Attorney Kraker stated that this then allows you to levy the same millage as last year or 7.2990 mills. He also responded to Council Member DeWitt’s comments.

2001-109 City Manager commented on the budget and how the City arrived as to where we are today. City Treasurer/Finance Director made comments. Final comments were received from Council Members. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED by roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Maas, Petersen, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No: De Witt), to adopt Resolution No. 2504, a resolution to approve the Fiscal Year Budget 2001-2002

2001-110 Joyce Andriessen, representing the Local Officers Compensation Commission, presented salary recommendations for the next two years. City Attorney Kraker stated that no action is necessary and accept the information effective July 1. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, to REJECT (Yes: De Witt. No: Gates, Maas, Petersen, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Buck), the recommendation of the Local Officers Compensation Commission.

Discussion item: Council Member De Witt had requested that consideration be given to lower the Sanitary Sewer Rates to $1.55 per gallon to match the amount in the Authority. A memorandum had been attached from the Wastewater Director. The Finance Director stated that neither the Wastewater Director or himself would recommend lowering the price per gallon.

2001-111 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRED, to approve the Consent Agenda:

1. Reports: Investments: Investments (April), WWTP (April)
2. Resolution: Traffic Control Order No. 2505 – 5.01.01
3. Minutes: Building Authority (April 12)

4. Proclamations: Flag Day

Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year

Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

Discussion: Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed the Wyn Planned Unit Development, 44^th Street. A packet that was sent to the neighbors was included in the Council packet for information. Included also was a list of what is permitted. A traffic analysis was presented. Mike Ricke of Anchor Associates representing Joel Wyn

and Dan DeJager, presented copies of two site plans. They still included the Walgreen in the PUD for the one retail store within this development. He highlighted the good aspects of this PUD. Timing was discussed and a final commitment was made to hold off on the

construction of theWalgreen until the office building construction haSbegun. Also, they are committed to installing the buffer area prior to any construction beginning. Two letters from neighbors were submitted in support of the PUD. An office space report was also submitted.

Mayor Buck gave opportunity for residents to speak.

Andy Shier of 3070 Pine Meadow spoke against the PUD and thanked the Council for abiding by the Master Plan. He did not like the comparison of the PUD and what is allowed.

Property owners, Dan DeJager and Joel Wyn, spoke to questions of future development.

Dave Smith of McShane & Bowie, attorney for the applicant, talked about permitted uses.

Council Member Petersen had a question about the entrance to the project and the opinion of the Planning Commission.

David Zondervan, Chairman of the Planning Commission, talked about why the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the PUD.

Council Member Gates asked about the number of cars parking and he also commented on the amount that Walgreen would pay for the property.

Council Member Pettijohn asked how many of the neighbors received letters from the applicant.

Mayor Buck commented on his concern for both Mr. Wyn and the neighbors.

2001-112 Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that Attorney Kraker by advised to prepare a resolution for denial of the PUD for the Wyn property at the next City Council meeting.

2001-113 The D.P.W. Director presented the Wilson Avenue Bridge painting project. Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the painting of the Wilson Avenue Bridge to Standard Industrial Painting in the amount of $126,900.00 in the best interest of the City.

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

Comments were received relative to Waste Haulers, the Noise Ordinance, Ordinance questions, and the Michigan BBQ activities.

Council Member Petersen stated he would not be seeking re-election as a Council Member.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adjourn to executive session at 9:50 p.m. for purposes of collective bargaining discussion.

Dan Johnson,

Assistant City Manager

Sharon Streelman

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council:

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