The agenda includes possible approval of a Hunting Access & Habitat contract with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department for a 40‑acre city-owned parcel at 39023 126th St. The land was previously used for gravel extraction and lime disposal from the water treatment plant but has been remediated and is no longer used operationally. Under the contract, the city will allow walk‑in hunting and recreational access from July 2026 through June 2029 at no cost, with habitat conditions maintained and GFP conservation officers monitoring use.This move primarily expands public outdoor recreation opportunities rather than initiating a construction project. However, as usage grows the city may later consider modest investments in parking, access, signage, or habitat improvements. Vendors in small‑scale park improvements, environmental services, or signage could monitor how demand develops over the three-year contract term.

The parcel is identified as legal parcel ID 2924; the project is entered into the state’s Walk-In Area program, with GFP providing signage and monitoring.