Candidates said no other issue in the city has been more discussed or dissected, and the representatives on both sides of the ballot question were in agreement that the lake desperately needs work.
The engineers’ investigation into the sediment concluded that the highest concentration of phosphorus was found in the northwest portions of the lake, especially near the west end bridge.
For the city to sell some of the land along the lake, it would require a public vote per state law. The city currently owns 75% of land along the lake.
PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) is considering a request for Federal assistance from the City of Mitchell to construct the Lake Mitchell Marina Development Project in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, EDA is conducting an environmental assessment (EA) of the proposed project. The project will consist of construction of a breakwater jetty on Lake Mitchell just southeast of Firesteel Park, as well as improvements to approximately 5,400 feet of Firesteel Trail along the lakeshore in the vicinity of the proposed marina. Project information is available for review at the Mitchell City Hall, 612 N. Main Street, Mitchell, SD (605 995-8420). If you have any information regarding potential environmental impacts associated with this proposed project, please provide it in writing via EMAIL to: Regional Environmental Officer US Department of Commerce Economic Develo
FLOODPLAIN NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) that a grant application is being made for the Lake Mitchell Marina Development Project in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. The project will consist of construction of a breakwater jetty on Lake Mitchell just southeast of Firesteel Park, as well as improvements to approximately 5,400 feet of Firesteel Trail along the lakeshore in the vicinity of the proposed marina. Project information is available for review at the Mitchell City Hall, 612 N. Main Street, Mitchell, SD (605 995-8420). A determination has been made by the EDA, in accordance with the President’s Executive Order 11988, that portions of the project will be located in the 100-year floodplain and that there is no practicable alternative. The project has been designed to minimize the risks of loss of life and property to flood and storm damage and minimize adverse impacts in flood plain value and function. If you have any in