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e Mr. Rutan said he is also concerned about the possibility of a teachers' strike. He said things might get worse if the council gets in the middle of the dispute. He said a community group chaired by Jean Tate is considering the issues. He suggested that two councilors "fact-find" to see if the council can assist in the negotiations. He said the council should not take a position on the issue. Ms. Wooten said she did not advocate a council position in the matter. She would like to be assured that everything possible is being done to avert a strike that would be devastating to the community. Mr. Miller said a community can be ripped apart by a teachers' strike. He hoped everyone recognizes the price the community must pay for a dispute. He hopes people realize the seriousness of the situation, do not play games, and work together toward a solution. Mr. Rutan suggested that a councilor or two and a representative of the City Manager's Office contact the 4-J School Board and the EEA and inquire whether the council can playa role in the negotiations. The councilors and representative of the City Manager's Office could then report to the council. Ms. Wooten and Mr. Rutan volunteered to act on Mr. Rutan's suggestion. Ms. Bascom encouraged them. C. Councilors' Trip to Washington, D.C. e Mr. Rutan said he and several other councilors were in Washington, D.C., recently. He said the delegation presented the City's positions intelligently and concisely. He said the group worked effectively as a team. He suggested the Mayor report to the community on the trip. D. Mr. Bennett's Trip to Texas Mr. Bennett said he recently went to Dallas, Texas, on a business trip. He said the Market Street area of Dallas is exciting. He said some older buildings were saved. There are both daytime and nighttime activities, some restaurants "spill out" into the streets, people ride in horse-drawn carriages, and there are sidewalks and bright lights. He hopes that kind of downtown revitalization happens here. E. Project Blitz Ms. Bascom said the Lane County Board of Commissioners waived $5,000 in dump fees for the City's Project Blitz this morning. The waiver was more than last year because the Santa Clara/River Road area will be included in Project Blitz this year. F. Street Trees Ms. Bascom said 30 street trees were planted on Willamette Street between 24th and 26th avenues with CDBG funds and the cooperation of property owners. She said Bill Sloat initiated the idea. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 11, 1987 Page 2