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thoroughfare as it might be a much better alternative than having to four -lane Route 60 in the future. Commissioner Bird stressed his concern re the impact this plan might have on recreational activities, plus any possible adverse effect on Blue Cypress Lake itself. Planner Challacombe agreed that one of the major points lacking in the plan is that there is no mention of recreation. Chairman Lyons believed the key now is to raise all these questions that have been brought up. and then as we get closer to a finalization of the plan, we can decide how tough we want to get about this. He felt the plan is quite far from a final stage and will have to undergo much more review and environmental revision. Attorney Brandenburg expressed the belief that this plan is further along then we anticipated as it seems the District already has purchased the lands and entered into agreements with the owners about flooding. He suggested we wait until after having a workshop with St. John's to write them about our concerns. Commissioner Bird inquired about an agenda for the workshop, and Attorney Brandenburg reported that we have asked St. John's to have their staff people here on May 6th to give a full blown presentation of their plans. It appears they have been working with the people in the west of the county over the years instead of working with the County Commission. Also, at the Chairman's request, one of their members will give a 30 minute presentation on groundwater. The County Attorney further noted that the St. John's Governing Board is meeting the following two days here in Vero Beach, and we are agendaed to address them on any issues we feel we need to after the workshop. Commissioner Wodkte asked if the public will have an opportunity to participate in the workshop, and Attorney Brandenburg confirmed that they would. 17 MAY 11985 BOOK 6® 73