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Mr. Wilson shared some density models for the City Hall Complex Master Plan. Mr. Hacker called attention to the preliminary and Level Two site evaluation criteria developed by the consultant team. He invited additions and indicated that the public would also be asked to comment on the criteria. Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Wilson said the consultant team agreed to focus on sites that seemed viable inside the boundaries of the Downtown Plan area. Ms. Laurence reviewed the boundaries of the plan area. Ms. Bettman suggested that the consultant team review the criteria to eliminate those not related to a downtown location given that decision had been made. Mr. Hacker concurred. 4. Public Involvement Ms. Teninty provided an overview of the proposed public involvement plan, emphasizing the use of the values-based decision model. She noted the goals associated with the public participation spectrum and various associated outreach tools. Ms. Teninty summarized the results of the interviews she had conducted regarding public involvement, noting recommendations for additional avenues for public input other than the forums and the inclusion of an “unprogrammed voice,” which she interpreted as surveys and other arbitrary ways to seek opinions from those who do not generally attend hearings or forums. She said she also heard recommendations the council not seek input on decisions that had already been made, and a focus on the need for council leadership in this area. People expressed a desire that the council reach unanimity in as many areas as possible to build public support for the project, and a desire that the relationship of the project to other plans be made clear. People wanted the values of the project to be identified in many categories. Continuing, Ms. Teninty said there was support voiced for sustainability in the broadest, non-experimental sense. Skepticism was voiced about options that retained the current city hall building, but people were willing to consider all information before a final decision was made. She indicated she would provide a summary of the citizen interviews to the council and a list of those interviewed. Ms. Teninty noted the suggestions for additions and changes to the project values from those interviewed and asked the council if it was interested in carrying any forward. Suggested Additions: ? Safety ? Aesthetics ? Well-being of the work force ? Transparency MINUTES—Eugene City Council March 8, 2006 Page 7 Work Shop