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consideration early on in the planning for the Courthouse Complex, and while he and Chairman Wheeler indicated the architects should explore all possibilities, that was never an indication they would vote for such a measure, and they, in fact, did not. He wished to stress that he never has endorsed this nor has the Chairman. Commissioner Eggert believed at the last meeting the City had some concern about our mitigation area for Indian River Boulevard, and she personally would like to know what the County's place is going to be in the YMCA, if any, and to understand just what is going on in that situation. Commissioner Bird advised that he has been to several meetings regarding the Y. In fact, the initial meeting was between Ken Macht and himself and members of the Y Board, but because it was within the City, it was felt the City should take the lead in purchasing the property. City/County Recreation is proceeding ahead, and the thought would be, if the City acquires the property and if we some day work out a joint City/County Recreation Department, that simply would become another one of the recreation facilities. Commissioner Scurlock believed that Commissioner Bird has worked diligently with Recreation over the years - trying to acquire and expand the beachfront facilities - the golf course - the Ansin property for a South County park, etc. All along there has been emphasis on the fact that the City had all the recrea- tion improvements centralized within the City, and we have tried to expand and decentralize to provide opportunities countywide. Commissioner Bird agreed, and noted that it certainly becomes easier to work with them if you have a more equal footing with facilities. The City still has many more programs than we do, but we are getting there. Discussion continued at length as to whether to have a joint City/County meeting or not, and Commissioner Eggert felt we should ask the City if they want this meeting. ;% 23 BOOK