Dispatch from the Star Chamber

? /Journal Star/: City’s talks with Pere Marquette stall

/Talks regarding the Hotel Pere Marquette have stalled, according to
Mayor Dave Ransburg, but plans continue to take shape with the
historic Madison Theater.

Earlier this year, there were leaked reports that the historic
hotel’s owners were seeking substantial city funds and other local
monies for an extensive renovation - a plan the city quickly
rejected. But then talks began and, as recently as late March,
Ransburg said, “I think we’re certainly closer to having a plan.”

But for the last couple weeks, Ransburg has said that talks
regarding the hotel have stalled./

Nice of the mayor to let us peons know what is being done behind the
scenes to hand tax money over to private businesses.