If the hotel management people were smart, they would offer them space for Sunday school in their conference rooms. It is rare that hotels will have conferences going on at the same time that Sunday school is held.
The developer does not have to be smart, or nice, or cooperative. All they have to do is point their finger, and the town will do their dirty work. They want the space to put their dumpsters and their truck turnaround, and they will get it.