Grand Rapids Business Journal Group is asking city of Wayland to annex parcels near Gun Lake Casino. Courtesy Brian Silvernail A group of property owners in Hopkins Township are attempting to have approximately 500 acres of land along U.S. 131 annexed to the city of Wayland to allow development for a new West Michigan Commerce Center. Brian Silvernail, realtor associate at Show Grand Rapids Real Estate, said he is representing 13 property owners who signed a petition to have their property annexed from Hopkins Township to allow for necessary sewer and water infrastructure, as well as for 12th Street, an existing service drive along U.S. 131, to be repaved.