MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Myrtle Beach Pelicans said in a statement on Friday they were “enthused” about a proposed resolution that would spend $20 million on stadium improvements and extend its lease by 20 years.
The proposed resolution, which is on Myrtle Beach City Council’s agenda for next week, would enter a memorandum of understanding between the city of Myrtle Beach, the Pelicans and Horry County.
The city and county have jointly owned Pelicans Ballpark since 1998 and the Pelicans started playing there in 1999. It is in need of millions of dollars worth of repairs to bring it into compliance with new standards imposed by Major League Baseball …