Airport Farm Ground - 3 year lease

The City of Mitchell is offering a three‑year cash‑rent lease of approximately 782 acres of agricultural land located on the Mitchell Municipal Airport. The lease requires semi‑annual rent payments, adherence to strict no‑till farming practices, maintenance of existing grassed safety zones, and compliance with FAA and airport operational restrictions. Bidders must submit a sealed proposal with a use plan by the deadline; the lease may be adjusted if airport projects require additional space. • Lease term: March 1 2027 – February 28 2030 (3 years) • Total acreage: ~782 acres (various parcels) • Rent: cash rent payable semi‑annually (rate not disclosed) • Required use: no‑till agricultural operations; specific crop restrictions (no corn, cane, sunflowers; other crops need airport manager approval) • Mandatory insurance: $1 million liability coverage • Submission deadline: 9/29/2026 1:30 PM (sealed bids) • Contact: Joe Schroeder, Public Works Director‑City Engineer, 612 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301 • Additional conditions: grassed safety zones excluded, no structures, no livestock, compliance with FAA regulations, right of airport to reclaim portions for construction.