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Milbank Council sets Dec. 9 hearing on proposed lease of airport farmland

Milbank City Council · November 11, 2024
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Summary

The council approved a resolution declaring intent to lease two tracts of airport farmland and scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 9, 2024. The resolution states leases may be for up to six years and identifies two parcels totaling about 40.55 acres.

Mayor Pat Raffety opened a resolution to advertise the intent to lease farmland owned by the City of Milbank adjacent to the airport. The resolution describes two parcels — one of 18.76 acres and another of 21.79 acres — and calls for a public hearing at the Dec. 9, 2024 regular council meeting to consider adopting an authorizing lease. The resolution text states the City "deems it advisable to lease the above-described real property for up to six (6) years."

The resolution was adopted on a 6-0 vote. The council did not detail rent or lease terms at the meeting; the hearing on Dec. 9 will present proposed lease terms and allow public comment.