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Regarding the WOW Hall issue, Councilor Bettman thought a larger issue was brewing as the City sought to create a 24-hour downtown while increasing population density there. She suggested the City address these concerns in the code through a delineation of the sorts of building materials one should use for noise mitigation. She asked staff to come up with some strategies for addressing sound conflicts between housing and entertainment venues downtown. City Manager Taylor surmised that she wanted research about what the best practices were across the country. Councilor Bettman affirmed that this was what she wanted and said she also wished to see what strategies were being used in this particular development. City Manager Taylor averred that the larger research item would likely take longer than the two-hour rule. He said he would determine the scope of it and provide her with further information. Councilor Bettman appreciated that Mr. Matthews brought up the land use fees issues. She remembered the administrative order and was uncertain, at present, as to how to remedy the situation. Regarding the CNR activities, Councilor Bettman agreed that infill could be a "good thing" if done well. She noted that the council had agreed over the course of its strategy session to pursue a neighborhood initiative that looked into ways to preserve neighborhoods. She urged the CAFHN neighbors to visit the City Web site and review the downtown housing analysis. Councilor Kelly asked for a memorandum regarding the change in land use appeal fees and possible strategies to address it. Councilor Taylor concurred, adding that it was alarming that neighborhoods would have to pay a huge fee to appeal a land use decision. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - January 19, 2005, Work Session - January 24, 2005,Work Session - January 26, 2005, Work Session - February 8, 2005, Process Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of an Ordinance Concerning Prohibited Smoking and Amending Sections 6.225, 6.230, 6.235, 6.240, and 6.990 of the Eugene Code, 1971 Councilor Solomon, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilor Bettman indicated that she had submitted corrections to the minutes electronically and asked to pull Item C. She asked if the council would have the work session on the Santa Clara park site prior to the council break. City Manager Taylor said this item was not on the tentative agenda at this point, but indicated that it would be triggered by the completion of the two appraisals, estimated to be done by May. Councilor Poling deemed Councilor Bettman's corrections to the minutes, without objection, approved. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 28, 2005 Page 5 Regular Session