Final answer:
The sentence from paragraph 1 or 2 that appeals to the businesspeople of the town is "The city should not spend thousands of dollars to build a public place that only a small part of the population will frequent."
Step-by-step explanation:
The sentence from paragraph 1 or 2 in which the author appeals to the businesspeople of the town is option b) "The city should not spend thousands of dollars to build a public place that only a small part of the population will frequent."