Bison baseball deal moves forward as Mitchell Council weighs field conditions, upkeep
Nov. 3—MITCHELL — A local committee's contract to bring a new baseball group to Mitchell stands. During its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, the Mitchell City Council discussed the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board's use agreement for Cadwell Park and Drake Field with Bison Baseball Club. The council took no official action. Several councilmen requested the use agreement be considered by ...
The Mitchell City Council is weighing the conditions and maintenance of baseball fields as they consider a contract with Bison Baseball Club. During a recent meeting, council members discussed the Parks and Recreation Board's use agreement for Cadwell Park and Drake Field. Several councilmen expressed concerns about the frequency of field use during the summer months.
The agreement allows games to be moved to Drake Field if Cadwell Park is in poor condition. City Attorney Justin Johnson suggested that the council could discuss overriding the Parks Board's decision in an executive session, but the council has not had authority to do so in the past. Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson expressed concern about the decision-making process, stating that a group of non-elected, non-appointed individuals should not be making decisions about how the city should be run.
The council ultimately decided to keep the three-year agreement, which covers the 2027 through 2029 seasons, with Bison Baseball Club paying $400 per game in 2027, $425 in 2028, and $450 in 2029.
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