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Ms. Nathanson wanted the council and the public to be able to compare experiences. She shared <br />Mr. Kelly's concerns about the comings and goings between the work session and regular meeting. <br />She thought that too much informality, coming and going, and noise would take away from <br />thoughtful discussion. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman did not support the amendment. She preferred to reconfigure the McNutt Room to <br />be more accessible and usable. She liked the physical separation between the work sessions and <br />regular sessions now, and thought it facilitated discussion. <br /> <br /> The amendment to the motion failed, 4:2; Ms. Nathanson and Mr. Farr voting <br /> yes. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson reiterated her concern about the noise in the Council Chamber and encouraged <br />staff to consider solutions. <br /> <br /> The motion passed, 5:1; Mr. Farr voting no. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson said the meeting room changes were not intended only for the council, noting that <br />other City groups and community groups used the Council Chamber. He said the room changes <br />might not be done in time for the September meetings, and the council would meet in Harris Hall in <br />the meantime. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson thanked Ms. Bettman for attending recent Human Services Commission meetings <br />she had not been able to attend because the day of the meeting continued to change. <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 1:26 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />James R. Johnson <br />City Manager <br /> <br />(Recorded by Kimberly Young) <br /> <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 18, 2001 Page 9 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br /> <br />