MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Mitchell’s proposed 2027 city budget, Bison baseball use agreement terms and a proposed tax increment district for Hitchcock Homes were among the items on the City Council’s Monday, Nov. 2, agenda.

What was on the Mitchell City Council agenda?

The agenda included the first reading of the 2027 annual appropriation ordinance, which outlines the city’s proposed spending authority for the coming year.

Council members also were scheduled to consider creating Tax Increment District 48 and approving a project plan for Hitchcock Homes.

Another item called for discussion and possible action on the Park and Recreation Board’s approval of 2027–2029 use agreement terms for the Bison baseball team.

Additional scheduled business included:

  • A referral petition concerning an ordinance providing for runoff elections for mayor and City Council.
  • An application from East River Farms LLC for a new medical cannabis dispensary license.
  • A storm sewer piping project at 1020 S. Kimball St.
  • A proposed surplus property sale at 23rd Street and Ohlman Street.
  • Setting a Nov. 19 bid opening for the Corn Palace Plaza expansion project.

Where can you watch the full meeting?

Residents can watch the full Mitchell City Council meeting from Nov. 2, 2026, on YouTube.

The meeting was scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, 612 N. Main St.