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Downtown business owners ask council for help as Main Street construction affects parking and access

5393385 · July 16, 2025
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Several downtown business owners told the council July 15 that Main Street construction has reduced parking and access and asked whether city or state programs could provide temporary assistance; staff asked owners to submit documentation so the city can research options.

Owners near the Main Street construction told council July 15 that ongoing roadway work has reduced parking and complicated customer access at multiple businesses, and they asked whether the city could provide financial assistance similar to programs other jurisdictions used during major state projects.

Kevin Kraft, owner of Old Pioneer Press, said construction began immediately in…

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