Hotel Grinnell development agreement
Description
Proposed forgivable city loan of $450,000 to assist Hotel Grinnell during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy; no action taken.
Impact summary
A decision here could determine whether a downtown hotel survives bankruptcy — or whether the city finally draws the line on public support.
Applicant
- Name
- Hotel Grinnell
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
Proposed forgivable city loan of $450,000 to assist Hotel Grinnell during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy; no action taken.
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
A proposed ~$300,000 forgivable loan/bridge agreement to keep Hotel Grinnell out of foreclosure during bankruptcy, funding parking lot rehab and Havek system work. Discussed only — no action taken.
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