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• that much seating. Commissioner Stanbridge questioned the necessity of this being in the Comp Plan, and Mr. Woodall advised that a group would be doing4he assessment as spelled out in that document. Chairman Adams asked what group would do the study, and Mr. Pelan advised that the Cultural Council was selected to participate with the Americans for the Arts in a study which will be at a nominal cost. They are doing a cultural needs assessment of the county for us which will take about a year to complete. When that is completed, there will be a better understanding of what is needed. Both Chairman Adams and Commissioner Stanbridge stated it did not have to be in the Comprehensive Plan, and Vice Chairman Ginn reiterated that the Center for the Arts was done by private donations. Mr. Pelan pointed out that the CFA had received a million dollars from the State, and Vice Chairman Ginn stressed that the CFA had started small and once the other organizations get organized, they, too, could apply for available grants. Vice Chairman Ginn could not support this issue being in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Stanbridge pointed out that the Historical Society exists on grants and the money is out there. Commissioner Macht argued there was as much justification for having this in the Plan as having an Economic Element and for the same reasons as it conduces to the benefit of the citizens of Indian River County. He found it difficult to understand the reluctance. Vice Chairman Ginn pointed out the reasons for the Economic Element and the need for economic development in this county especially back in 1990. We have an abundance of performing arts centers. She granted that they did not meet everyone's needs. We have been recognized as one of the best small town art communities in Florida and the nation. November 7, 2000 119 BK 1 15 PG 826