No decision was reached at the council meeting Monday. The council will consider the matter at a later date, ABC11 has learned.
A team of consultants put together the 300-page document on the proposed ballpark and its benefits. According to reports, the Houston Astros have indicated they would be interested in fielding a minor league team for the new ballfield.
One possible location is along Hay Street behind the historic Prince Charles Hotel.
City leaders say it would be a home run for the entire community. City council member Bobby Hurst, a downtown business owner, said the ballpark would be good for development.
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"I have to admit, it is very exciting," he said. "And when you look at the sketches of what we have seen, you know it's great. It's awesome, and of course I have been to several minor league and Major League baseball games, and you know it's great family fun."
Residents are also excited about the idea of having a downtown ballfield. Folks told ABC11 that it would make the game a destination event where they could get dinner at a restaurant before heading into the ballpark.
Another resident said minor league games are lots of fun to go to and it would be great to have a team in Fayetteville.
The city had a farm team for the Detroit Tigers, the Fayetteville Generals, from 1987 to 1996.
In March, Major League Baseball officials announced they were building a ballpark at Fort Bragg for a game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves on July 3. The stadium will seat 12,500 fans and will be converted to a permanent softball field and multi-use facility afterward.
Read more on the game and stadium plans at Fort Bragg.
Bragg's baseball field
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