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either make the Delta/Beltline interchange the highest priority or move it up on the list of transportation improvement projects. th Angela Rooney , 520 West 15 Avenue, said that she lived in a 900 square-foot home and that she was a widow with a small pension. She opined the Jefferson neighborhood was a place where people like her could still afford to live in a safe neighborhood. She related that she could walk to the store, the library, and her church. She became active in her neighborhood because she loved it. She underscored that the Jefferson neighbors did not want infill that did not respect the character of their neighborhood. th Paul Conte , 1461 West 10 Avenue, thanked the council for its willingness to listen to neighborhood leaders from the Jefferson/Westside Neighborhood Association. He conveyed the support of the neighbor- hood for the motion Councilor Papé intended to set forth at the meeting. He noted that the motion was based on a solution Planning Division staff presented to the Jefferson/Westside Neighborhood leaders to address the problems raised by the redesignation of the Jefferson area. He said if the council approved the motion it would enable residents and the neighborhood organization to turn their full attention back to the work initiated in January 2006 prior to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan General Area Plan (Metro Plan) redesignation. He reiterated that area residents were endeavoring to determine ways to increase the density in the neighborhoods while keeping them safe and livable. He felt council action would be a tremendous and important statement to residents that “thoughtful constructive engagement in civic processes” was the best path for better community growth. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and called for council comments. Councilor Taylor commended the Jefferson Neighbors for “never giving up.” 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - July 10, 2006, City Council Meeting - July 17, 2006, Work Session - July 24, 2006, Work Session - August 9, 2006, Workshop - August 14, 2006, City Council Meeting B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Councilor Solomon, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Councilor Kelly indicated he had submitted a minutes correction electronically. Mayor Piercy acknowl- edged the correction and deemed it, without objection, approved. Councilor Bettman stated that she had also submitted minutes corrections electronically. Mayor Piercy acknowledged the corrections and deemed them approved. Roll call vote; the motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the minutes correc- tions passed unanimously, 8:0. MINUTES—Eugene City Council September 11, 2006 Page 2 Regular Meeting