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Kiel council withholds $14,000 invoice after contractor removal damaged building; seeks legal/insurance review
Kiel Common Council · March 11, 2026
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Summary
Council approved routine bills but tabled a $14,000 invoice from Tom DeBruin tied to repairs after a contractor (Michael's) removed a lean-to and damaged the building; members asked staff to pursue insurance and legal counsel before paying.
During routine bill approvals the Kiel Common Council voted to pay all bills except a disputed $14,000 invoice from Tom DeBruin related to repairs after a contractor removed a lean-to during work on the Keel Dam area.
Councilors said they had limited documentation and worried paying the invoice could imply the city accepted liability.…
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