Developer defends $3 million project, criticizes city process during public comment

Mar 12, 2026

A private developer told the council he plans a $3 million downtown investment and defended the use of city demolition funds, framing the issue as a systems problem rather than a personal attack on the mayor and urging the council to support development.

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Jim Kenberg identified himself as a private developer during the public-comment period and defended his planned investment in downtown property while criticizing how the demolition decision became a council controversy.

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