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Fr - V BOOK � 7 rAa 593 to move out of the old location in about 10 months. He believed at one time there was some county interest in acquiring that property. Mayor Macht inquired about a mechanism for getting together with the county on a joint parking structure, and Mr. Young felt that could be opened up with the CRA. Commissioner Scurlock brought up the idea not only of joint participation in such a facility, but also privatizing part of it, and it was generally agreed that would be a good idea. Commissioner Bird inquired about any downtown redevelopment activity, and City Planning Director Young that nothing much was going on. They were looking to have money from the private level, and the money wasn't there to get a master plan done. The City is going to put it in their budget this year. Commissioner Bird believed the City and County are both working toward downtown redevelopment, but felt that we need participation from the private sector. He noted that unfortunately the downtown redevelopment effort in Fort Pierce hasn't worked out. Mr. Young felt that the County's commitment has contributed to the stability of the Vero Beach downtown property, and Commis- sioner Scurlock believed when we actually get the court facility there, it will solidify this. Discussion continued regarding a cooperative effort, and Mayor Macht was of the opinion that if Alternative #3 is approved for the Barber Bridge, that will have a positive impact on the downtown area. Some concern was expressed that the planned Twin Pairs project doesn't result in bisecting the downtown area. City Manager Little reported that the Twin Pairs project is on schedule, but the DOT still doesn't have any money. He further reported that he has had staff meetings with Administrator Chandler regarding the Merrill Barber Bridge and believed that is going along better than we realize. L� 8