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Council narrows site choices for a city‑operated mini golf course to two Buckroe parcels, orders public poll

Hampton City Council (Independent City) · September 25, 2024
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Summary

After staff presented five options (four at Buckroe, one at Bluebird Gap Farm) and cost/revenue scenarios, council members signaled support for Buckroe parcels 3 and 4 as finalists and instructed staff to poll the public between those two locations; roughly $350,000 of revenue‑recovery funds remains available for an initial low‑cost course.

Hampton — City staff presented five potential locations for a city‑operated mini golf course and the council gave staff direction to poll the public on two Buckroe options.

Staff told council the city previously set aside about $350,000 in revenue‑recovery funds for a low‑scale, seasonal mini golf facility and presented a range of alternatives: a basic beachfront course (the amount set aside would cover the low‑profile option) and a full‑amenity course with buildings for concessions and parties, which staff estimated could cost roughly $800,000 or more to build. Staff provided revenue benchmarks used for planning: about…

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