On Nov. 10 the DeKalb City Council approved Resolution 2025‑101 awarding farm lease agreements covering just under 320 acres around DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. City Manager Bill Nicholas described the bid process and said staff solicited bids for five larger parcels and smaller fragmentary pieces; Halverson Farms submitted the highest bid and the Airport Advisory Board recommended award of the three‑year contract to Halverson Farms.

The resolution was moved by Alderman Carlson and seconded by Alderman Burbick. Alderman Larson recorded an abstention during the roll call; the resolution passed by roll call. Nicholas said the city uses the larger farm lease awards to set pricing for smaller, fragmentary parcels and that the approach maximizes rental receipts for the airport.

What happens next: staff will finalize lease documentation and coordinate with the successful bidder to schedule farming operations under the new agreements.

Actions: Resolution 2025‑101 (farm lease awards) — approved with one abstention.