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buildings in the downtown area would be open as late as the library. She also was worried about clumps of landscaping that might be planted between the library and the parking spaces. Mrs. Mance believed that of all the sites, the MacArthur/Davis site would be the safest because it is so close to the police station. Edra Young, resident of Sebastian, told of a site plan for an entire government center up in North Carolina, and urged the Commissioners to look at what she considered to be an outstanding plan. Chairman Scurlock felt there has been some misunderstanding about us going outside the city limits somewhere and developing a large government complex with a courthouse, but that actually isn't an option because such a county complex must be located within the city limits of the county seat. Charles Block, local architect, supported the downtown location. Roy Howard, representing First Baptist Church of Vero Beach, advised that they are in favor of the Grace Lutheran site and would be happy to help out in any way they can with the facilities they have. Mr. Howard advised that he also was speaking in behalf of the Historical Society, who wish to go on record of being in favor of the downtown site. Bill Koolage, 815 26th Avenue, speaking on behalf of the Vero Beach Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, announced that they are opposed to both the MacArthur/Davis and Grace Lutheran sites. He stated that he wouldn't repeat the objections he voiced at the last meeting during the discussion on the selection of a site for the Vero Beach library, but would like to question the costs of leasing property near the Grace Lutheran block to satisfy the parking needs. Chairman Scurlock did not feel that leasing property for parking was going to accelerate the cost to the taxpayers. DEC 11987 2 6 EOOK 70 Fa,E F19