STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council met for their first gathering of the year at city hall Monday night.
On the agenda, was a request for the council to approve a settlement agreement with Kenny Price.
The proposed mutual settlement and agreement ends the parties’ business relationship and resolves all issues and claims arising out of the dispute and litigation. It includes mutual releases, a dismissal of pending litigation with predjudice and an express statement that the settlement is not an admission of liability or fault by any party. Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester.
The settlement provides for a payment to the City of $128,640 and confirms that, other than that payment, no additional monies or consideration is owed by any party.
The city had entered into a business agreement with Price in March of 2018, but Price attempted to unilaterally terminate the agreement in early 2025. The city alleged the termination created financial liability and disputes between the two led the City to initiate litigation.
Also on the agenda last night was a request for the council to authorize the submission of a letter of interest to the Bureau of Land Management to initiate the Recreation and Public Purposes Lease process for potential development of public facilities on federal land.
The Sturgis Soccer Association is looking at growing the current soccer facilities located at the former City Park.
Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester says the Association is looking at future growth near the softball field adjacent to Fort Meade.
Submitting a letter does not commit the City to a specific project or site, nor does it obligate funding. Rather, it initiates future conversations with the B.L.M.
