Local baseball groups urge limits on visiting Bison team’s use of Cadwell Field; board weighs a trial

Staff summarized prior meetings with local baseball organizations and the Bison team about potential long-term use of Cadwell Field. Representatives from Palace City Baseball and Mitchell Baseball urged caution: Jim Johnson, representing Mitchell Baseball, said local schedules already reserve many dates and that adding up to 12 Bison games could strain field capacity and maintenance. "I have nothing against Bison, but ... I just think 12 games would be pretty high and would certainly be more comfortable at 6 games," Johnson said.

Board members discussed a one-year trial with a maximum of six games or limited three-game series, scheduling priority for local teams and potential fees (the Bison offered $3.75 per game on paperwork, with a prior verbal reference to $4.00). Staff also suggested a condition that the Bison not use the field in the two weeks before the state amateur tournament. No formal approval was made; the board asked staff to negotiate terms with the owners and report back.