During a recent city commission meeting, officials discussed the potential extension of a month-to-month lease agreement for approximately 102 acres of the former Mount Pleasant center property, currently leased to Mr. Robert Lee Irvin for farming purposes. This lease has been in effect since before the city acquired the property in 2011, with the Irvin family having previously leased it from the state.

The lease, which costs $1,311.55 per month, has remained unchanged since 2012. Notably, this amount exceeds the average lease rates published by the USDA for similar properties across the state. The commission is now tasked with deciding whether to extend this lease agreement, which has been a longstanding arrangement beneficial to both the city and the lessee. The decision will be influenced by the lease's historical context and its financial implications for the city.