The effort to build a new ballpark for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) moved forward on Wednesday, when Clark County signed off on the plan. (more…)
Tag Archives | clark county
Cost Concerns Stall 51’s Ballpark Plan
Discussions on a new ballpark in Summerlin for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have stalled, with Clark County officials citing the cost as an obstacle. (more…)
Vegas: We’re not paying for new 51s ballpark
Las Vegas officials say the city is highly unlikely to contribute to construction of a new Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark, forcing team officials to come up with a Plan B. The 51s requested help from the city even though the ballpark is being built in an unincorporated area just outside […]
Hillsboro: We never thought to ask for upfront money from Yakima Bears
A comparison of proposed leases between Hillsboro and the Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League) reveals something interesting: despite a team offer to pay up front toward a proposed Clark County ballpark, no such demand was issued by Hillsboro. Not that it would have made a difference anyway: with Northwest League president Bob Richmond […]
Yakima County: We’ll discuss ballpark upgrades
After almost losing the Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League) to the Portland area, Yakima County officials say they’re willing to discuss paying for upgrades to Yakima County Stadium. The Bears had entered into discussions with Clark County in suburban Portland before commissioners there failed to pass an amusement tax to partially pay for […]
Milwaukie ballpark planning moves forward; forum scheduled for Monday
After three public forums to determine public interest in a new ballpark for a short-season Northwest League team, Milwaukie (Ore.) officials are ready to hear a progress report and decide whether to move forward. 360 Architecture, which has been working on a feasibility plan for the proposed ballpark, will present information on the ballpark orientation, […]
Plan B for Bears: Work on Yakima ballpark plan
With the defeat of a new-ballpark in Clark County yesterday, the Yakima Bears (short season; Northwest League) ownership say they will work on a ballpark solution in Yakima. Yesterday the Clark County Board of Commissioners voted down a 5 percent admissions tax that would have partially funded a new ballpark for the Bears in suburban […]
Admissions tax voted down in Clark County; no new ballpark for now
A 5 percent admissions tax to partially fund a new ballpark for the relocating Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League) was voted down today by Clark County Commissioners on a 2-1 vote. Passage of the tax on admissions to entertainment and sports venues was never assured, with one solid vote for and one solid […]
Clark County ballpark vote slated for today
A vote on a proposed 5 percent admissions tax to help fund a new ballpark for the Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League) is expected today — but no one is predicting the outcome. The proposal calls for a 5 percent tax on entertainment (movies, county fair, golf courses, concerts, etc.) admission fees in […]
Hearing on new Clark County ballpark set for end of November
Clark County Commissioners will once again discuss the issue of a 5 percent amusement tax to fund a new Vancouver (Wash.) ballpark for the relocating Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League). The hearing is set for Nov. 29. There’s a race of sorts for a Minor League Baseball team to set up operations in […]
Milwaukie moves ahead with ballpark-feasibility study
Seeing an opportunity to bring a Northwest League team to suburban Portland, Milwaukie officials have commissioned a feasibility study to determine whether to move forward with a new ballpark. The city is paying $84,500 to three firms — Innovative Campaign Strategies, 360 Architecture and Capital Project Consultants — to determine community support for a ballpark, […]
Clark County postpones ballpark hearing
The Clark County Board of Commissions is postponing a final decision on a funding plan for a new short-season Northwest League ballpark, giving the Yakima Bears more time to alter their proposal — but the clock is ticking. The Bears have until Sept. 23 to finalize a ballpark plan within the team’s exclusive negotiating agreement […]
County scales back commitment to Portland-area ballpark
A 2012 opening for a new Clark College ballpark for the relocating Yakima Bears (short season A; Northwest League) is in serious doubt after Clark County officials scaled back their financial commitment to the plan. At a work session last week, the county commissioners walked away from a funding plan where the Bears would pay […]