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2 have a police review board. She said her friend is a Tibetan monk and had to fleet Tibet. She said she is glad that Council agreed to fly the Tibetan flag. Ms. Kimber Hawkey, 709 Belmont Avenue, said her neighborhood continues to have a problem with noise from the Pavilion, and they should not be exempt from the noise ordinance. She said the Pavilion should take more efforts to control noise. Dr. Joe Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, said that the airport pairing with the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority to use dredging material from the Reservoir for runway expansion should be pursued. He said it could be a creative plan and should be looked at. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said that Mitchell Van Yahres will be missed. She said he persisted in what he believed in. She said she has maintained a constant theme of fiscal responsibility. She said she opposes the sister city committee. Mr. Ridge Schuyler, 112 Robinson Wood, Executive Director of the Nature Conservancy, said that the overarching threat facing the Rivanna water shed is excessive sedimentation. He said there are no longer tree canopies to inhibit rain. th Mr. Jeyon Falsini, 221 9 Street, S.W., said he is an independent music promoter, and there is a flourishing music scene here. He said shutting down music in smaller venues would impact larger shows. He urged Council to consider the impact of the noise ordinance. Mr. Kevin Lynch, a member of Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply, advocated taking a phased approach to the Ragged Mountain dam. He quoted from the plan regarding phasing. He said the airport has a need for fill and this should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat to the plan. He said the phasing has been changed by RWSA. He said Council is responsible for water decisions, not RWSA. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, encouraged people to participate in The Big Read. Ms. Alison Ruffner, 735 Graves Street, expressed concern about what amounts to a fraternity house on her street. She said the Pavilion creates neighborhood problems. She said the volume should be brought down. She asked Council to keep this in mind when they vote on the noise ordinance. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Ms. Edwards said she is also reading To Kill a Mockingbird as part of The Big Read. She said we still have a lot of things to do to improve the quality of life in Charlottesville. She said she hopes we will have a sister city in Africa. She said we are exploring the concept of sister cities in a way that is fiscally responsible. She said sister cities provide a valuable educational experience for children. Mr. Taliaferro said that Council is not trying to down play the recent pedestrian accident, and is looking at the idea of a police review board. He said he was concerned about a citizen alleging corruption in the case. Dr. Brown referred to comments made about the noise ordinance potentially stifling small music venues, and said if it turns out that way he trusts that people will tell us and we will work on solutions. He said that two years ago we received complaints about the Pavilion, but no complaints were received last year. He said that if the Pavilion is too loud citizens should contact Councilors. APPOINTMENTS : BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Mr. Dan Rosensweig was appointed to an unexpired plus four-year term on the Planning Commission by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro.