Lease of 26 acres of public farmland
Summary
The city leased 115 acres of farmland north of the landfill to a White, SD farmer for $326 per acre — about 30% more than before — bringing extra revenue to the solid waste division.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly 30% more lease revenue for the solid waste division than the previous lease.
The solid waste division's budget and the local farmer who gets productive cropland.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — May 12, 2026
Resolution 26-031 would express intent to lease 26 acres of public land in Wiese Addition to David Berndt, the highest bidder, for agricultural crops.
City Council — January 13, 2026
The city leased 115 acres of farmland north of the landfill to a White, SD farmer for $326 per acre — about 30% more than before — bringing extra revenue to the solid waste division.
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