SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Springfield took its first step towards new ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium.

The Springfield Park District currently owns the ballfield where the Lucky Horseshoes play.

A nonprofit wants to take over the stadium and invest in much-needed upgrades.

The City must enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Park District, and then transfer the park to the nonprofit.

Springfield City Council must vote on the proposal again next week before it can be finalized.

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