The effort to construct a youth center in The Dalles took another step forward on Tuesday when a group of over 30 community leaders met with Acts Executive Director Joe Martin to give their input.  Martin said he had just received design drawings for the facility tailored to property acquired over the summer behind Motel 6 in the western portion of The Dalles.  He says the design involves four buildings that could be built in stages.  Martin noted his biggest surprise was the lack of skepticism in the room, fortifying his belief the time is now to tackle this project.  He says the next step is to get more public involvement in the effort, with a fundraising luncheon being planned for November.