ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed buying land just west of the First Baptist Church on Melgaard Road.

Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman talked about the motivation being this plan.

Schaunaman talks about how they decided on the land next to First Baptist Church.

Schaunaman discuss how this item was going to be funded.

Councilman Chad Nilson discussed his opposition to this purchase.

Councilwoman Erin Fouberg supported the purchase and address concerns by Councilman Nilson.

The Council approved the purchase agreement on a 8-1 vote.