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8KJae bC122 Fred Mensing of Roseland, addressed the negative impact that fresh water has on the Lagoon, supported the "buy local" challenge, and thereafter made the following suggestions: (1) establish a 150 -foot wide corridor, for both a road and railroad, around 80th Street, going west toward the County line; (2) an area west of I-95 be designated as a future industrial development and have it accessible for rail service; (3) a high-speed rail run along the turnpike; and (4) developmg an international airport in the western part of the County. He asked the Board to consider his suggestions now, while the land is still available, and to not wait 30 years. Josh Frank, Indian River County resident and business consultant, said he has been in the business of "fixing businesses," and suggested the Board "follow the money." He predicted that turning the economy around would take "sharp effort," and he commended the Board for putting this meeting in place. He encouraged the Board to start working on the highest priority items immediately, purchase the scoreboard for the North County pool, develop the gun range, and do something with Dodgertown, so they can start generating money. Mr. Frank also expressed the need for the abatement program, and the desire to focus on what we can do today to start fixing things tomorrow. Graham Cox, 1213 George Street, Sebastian, told the Board about a Quality of Life Survey that he and the Pelican Island Audubon Society were preparing to initiate. He felt the survey would help contribute to the Board's short and long term goals. He stressed community buy -in, and asked for volunteers to assist with gathering the information that could be useful during long term planning. (Clerk's Note: Commissioner Davis departed the meeting at 3:30 p.m.) 13 February 5, 2009 Workshop — Goals for 2009 • • IN 136 PC 754