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Votes at a glance:
- Cadwell Stadium concessions use agreement with the Mitchell Exchange Club — motion approved (vote recorded as \"Aye; Motion carried\").
- Increase in rental rates for three premium park shelters (Pat Young, Hitchcock enclosed and Sportsman's Club) — motion approved to list the three shelters by name rather than an across-the-board \"air-conditioned shelter\" surcharge; board approved the change to take effect immediately for new bookings.
- Arena locker-room reconfiguration (move coach's room between two locker rooms) — motion approved; building inspector previously indicated no structural/plumbing changes would be necessary so long as load-bearing elements were not altered.
- Mitchell Soccer Association 2025 concession-stand agreement — motion approved; the association will pay a $100 nominal fee for limited use of coolers/storage while the countertop replacement is planned for next year's budget (estimated $8,000–$9,000).
- Transfer of the Field B press box at no cost to the neighboring municipal government, Mount Vernon, under the cited state statute (transcript reference: \"SDLS 6 dash 5 point dot dash 1\") — motion approved.

Most motions were moved and seconded from the board; vote tallies were recorded as voice votes with \"Aye\" and \"Motion carried.\" For several items, the board noted details to follow in staff reports (for example, the concession countertop will be budgeted next year).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 8, 2025 Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board approved multiple facility and rental items, including concession agreements and a targeted rate increase for three premium shelters.","taxTitle","Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota","taxId",68826,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562941,"Parks staff report: retirements, seasonal hires, campground access and several park projects",416,616000,1032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238378-8a849c8ae5d01d163cf9b418a937e980&start=616&end=1032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238378-8a849c8ae5d01d163cf9b418a937e980/thumbnail_616000.jpg","/articles/6562941/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Parks-staff-report-retirements-seasonal-hires-campground-access-and-several-park-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562941-0ab275386932f410b627111cef15e510/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197378&Signature=FOLqn4~gb02X7LfF3af7d9H05nwdVSpdmJZtMIHmcYn5QTHOKD4KPqa-MKykbdKke6Pkc-zISBt78mkks~EecCsksJld1gFz8GKsc00S255RnbJK69hbtf56GM4p2NODFe3gyw07oRnen7RuFXpv-sVYDdjo-YqRtiNlQG9Anpr-MpxhI~V22m43EuejwNJxJVC-m0EASHTk46smPHn3sdsCOrhHONLoKhdLlXT5BUs8TgX5HejnAu~IQvnv1dOx4eaDde24tAdyLVWoFiF7k9Xe2sW7qixH5yDwhf4bkQKOkfPoRbpYCJBBv8YtdiucgCKaNa--KYOrj-~kKGNPzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff updated the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board on staffing changes, facility projects and seasonal operations.

Jeremy, a parks staff member, told the board that Kevin is finishing his last full week of employment and that his last day is next Wednesday. \"If you have an opportunity to take time to go out during his work day next week and thank him for his 31 plus years of work in the city of Mitchell, I'm sure he'd very much appreciate it,\" Jeremy said.

Jeremy said Thomas will step into Kevin's role on June 1 and was present at the meeting as an observer. The board also noted the hire of a seasonal sports coordinator, Ethan McCune, who will move into a staff role when Jeremy assumes Kevin's position.

On facilities, Jeremy reported the campground remains accessible despite nearby road construction and that \"our first campground hosts are on-site. It's manageable.\" He said pickleball-court contractors installed rebar and the underlying plastic and that a concrete pour was expected within days. Steve, another parks employee, outlined maintenance work: restrooms and irrigation systems being turned on, mowing, and efforts to remove or treat graffiti at the skate park.

Arbor Day activities were described: nine trees were planted with help from Kiwanis Club, Atria and volunteers including John and Linda McLeod; staff crews and volunteers will handle watering. Jeremy said the city submitted a matching-fund grant application for Genawain Park and will include a stainless-steel countertop in next year's budget for the Mitchell Soccer concession stand, an item estimated at roughly $8,000–$9,000.

No formal board action was taken on these routine department reports; they were presented for information and future budgeting.","Board heard staff updates: long-time employee Kevin's retirement next week, a successor named, seasonal hires, campground access amid roadwork, upcoming pickleball concrete pour, Arbor Day tree plantings and a potential arena roof expense.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562945,"Resident praises volunteer John McLeod for extensive lake cleanup in Mitchell",0,1723000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238378-8a849c8ae5d01d163cf9b418a937e980&start=1723&end=1723","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238378-8a849c8ae5d01d163cf9b418a937e980/thumbnail_1723000.jpg","/articles/6562945/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Resident-praises-volunteer-John-McLeod-for-extensive-lake-cleanup-in-Mitchell","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562945-adda820753b7513acf4ca2427103f013/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197378&Signature=kJ4rPf-GdX6nG2Q1h0TZqb9e8I872kZ4W4cMvWNHBjRhaPFECYk3ERY0OzBRyvplM0zTqOtgYW24F-KwualNh8bfObHmknX7rXkLedE5u986rRjvh1e8D7089NR-0fX~qLd62URQFGWeUhP1bBXvBFqgz~r8ScI3IFuLRnM4Y6cJF0tR3rLnWUCs0~aKoT1z-ZSoBvZnMa18JDQqRqK-7rznPEBWM2uycwbadeXQpE6~QeBGLYp1Fga83LGdNB0d-HpjctPGVfdZnR-EXP6qKkNEHeLxp2d7gJYUYa4XtJ1-mQfxkYeTp7A6NDbTxs3ea90vBGuQONxivEK~KLGXlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident told the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board that volunteer efforts led by John McLeod have dramatically improved the appearance of the city lake and surrounding parks.

\"What John has done out there, for us cleaning up trees, cleaning up garbage, rubbish, is nothing short of amazing,\" the resident said during public comment at the board's meeting. The speaker said they and John McLeod walked the lakes with others and noted families and children fishing at cleaned areas.

The resident thanked Kevin, a city employee, and volunteers who have supported McLeod's work and said the effort has been ongoing for about two years. \"He's gonna stick a hundred thousand dollars of his own money into it,\" the resident said, adding the comment was not meant as public fundraising but to note personal commitment.

Board members did not take formal action on the comment; it was recorded during the public-input portion of the meeting. The speaker encouraged residents to visit the lake to compare the current condition with its prior state.","At the Mitchell Parks and Recreation meeting a resident credited volunteer John McLeod and a growing crew for removing vines, rubbish and clearing park areas around the lake; the comment was made during public input and no city action was taken.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562930,"Board discusses possible long-term boat-lift and dock storage as lake remains drawn down",960,2209000,3169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238378-8a849c8ae5d01d163cf9b418a937e980&start=2209&end=3169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238378-8a849c8ae5d01d163cf9b418a937e980/thumbnail_2209000.jpg","/articles/6562930/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Board-discusses-possible-long-term-boat-lift-and-dock-storage-as-lake-remains-drawn-down","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562930-71244a458245d1395a97277f56a6f1db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197378&Signature=LQvl5xXJ0PCOW0LMHxPuXcjzwNX0hq0Y~D-y4tFUWgkz7q~Q8r0u5DGxkfRg4AJ0F3prpWkydy4nFpsL-QFQ~dQLPSx9-57gB1aMv5826o1ymtLRxcBb2h96cuB5K4ueaz0Q~DAQYAmO75K0pcRiwH-WVLsX55oD1JsN3eKBK3Ws9LIbMJLwEjrE3UXXEiDUniz1BC3e8S-5zTbuzcNoOuxRj-VLuidl6wswIK5xbBlLwn2yRVGX99dK-XCBFOe0AG-koW72WYjiLscuanqzG-ubw8ODEOsk9bkjyhKfoZDOhHo2EcYJsN36FC-ZMUG5sN6r4QSQ3Pc5Gv0E7XRjbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed possible locations, fees and operating rules for a long-term storage area for private boat lifts and docks while the lake remains drawn down.

Parks staff explained existing winter storage practices and suggested using new asphalted areas near the Sportsman's Club or the West Launch for longer-term storage. \"We charge a hundred dollars for a season that goes from the October until, I think, May 15,\" a parks staff member said, describing current seasonal storage practice. Staff relayed a suggestion from a vendor that a fee of $500 for a 2–2.5 year span \"wouldn't be out of line,\" but board members raised concerns about duration and enforcement if the lake takes longer to refill.

Concerns included potential damage to new asphalt if heavy lifts sat in place for years, how to protect the city's assets, how to allow public access to trails and parking, and whether storage should be annual or tied to the construction project's completion date. Staff noted they already require property owners to accept liability for stored equipment at other locations and said they will draft policy options and proposed fee structures for a future meeting.","Board members and staff discussed options, sites and potential fees for storing boat lifts and docks while the lake is drawn down; no vote was taken and staff will return with a proposal possibly including a fee and site prioritization.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves concessions agreements, shelter-rate increases, locker-room reconfiguration and press-box transfer

Parks staff report: retirements, seasonal hires, campground access and several park projects

Resident praises volunteer John McLeod for extensive lake cleanup in Mitchell

Board discusses possible long-term boat-lift and dock storage as lake remains drawn down