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NOV 17 1987 BOOK .70 PE11.'7 Brooks Brierley, general manager of of Sebastian_ Lakes, thanked the Board for their interest in the Sebastian Lakes site. He presented an architect's rendering of a proposed design for the facility for library. Although it looks expensive, they feel it is a good, economical design at construction costs of $70 per square foot. Mr. Brierley stressed that if the requirements change, they would be happy to have another drawing made. Commissioner Eggert emphasized that while we need money for computers and books, the Advisory Board wants the facility to be attractive, but economical. She asked if $70 a square foot included furnishings. Mr. Brierley believed there was some basic interior financing included in that figure, but pointed out that the actual bookcases, etc., would be extra. Commissioner Bowman expressed dismay at seeing a flat roof design. Commissioner Eggert understood that Sebastian Lakes would be Willing to allow us to use the design, and Mr. Brierley stated they would be glad to introduce the County to the architect and help in any way they could. Fred Mensing, resident of Roseland, felt the site should be of adequate size to allow for expansion of the facility over the next 25 years when the population growth swings to the north. Commissioner Eggert noted that the ability to expand is one of the many reasons we are looking at 15,000 sq. ft. on 3 acres. However, the north county library primarily will function as a community branch library. The main reference library will remain in Vero Beach, and as the demand increases, more branch libraries will be built. Richard McKinney, resident of Sebastian Lakes, presented petitions with 312 names of people who favor the Sebastian Lakes site. Roger Ball, President of the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Council of 100, pointed out that a library can 22