Councilman Haynes moved that the Street Commissioner be instructed to establish safety zones on Congress Avenue from First to Eleventh Streets in the City of Austin, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance on the subject. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The Council then adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, May 27, 1920. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and upon motion of Councilman Ward were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Councilman Haynes moved that the regular order of business be suspended and that a committee from the Cemetery Association be heard. A committee, composed of Mrs. Mary Mitchell and others, appeared before the Council and discussed the matter of rules and regulations for the Cemetery. Action upon same was deferred. Councilman Haynes moved that C. E. Leonard, City Engineer, be instructed to draw plans for a proper vent stack, not less than 100 feet, to be erected at the sewage disposal plant. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That for good and sufficient causes unto the City Council shown, one-half, or Five Dollars and Forty Cents ($5.40), of the fine and costs, amounting to Ten Dollars and Eighty Cents ($10.80), assessed against Miles Leonard, Jr., in Cause No. 14183 in the Corporation Court of the City of Austin, Texas, on April 28th, 1920, for the offense of fighting be and the same is hereby remitted. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The application of Frank Huerta to operate a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The communication of D. Haehnel and others, complaining of the condition of the streets, was referred to Councilman Graham. The petition of C. H. Washington and others in regard to connecting to the sanitary sewer was read and referred to Councilman Graham. The following communication was read and ordered spread upon the Minutes: --- Page break --- 348 "April 16, 1920. To the City Commissioners Of the City of Austin, Texas. Comes now Mrs. Laura A. McKean, Executrix of the Estate of A. T. McKean, and respectfully submits the following matter for the early consideration of this Honorable Body: Your petitioner is the Executrix of the Estate of A. T. McKean, deceased. Said estate is the sole owner of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block #148, City of Austin, Texas. Reference to a map of the City of Austin will show that these said lots constitute the entire ground in said Block #148. Said Estate has paid for all sidewalk and street improvements surrounding said block that devolve upon the owners of real estate in the City of Austin. There being no other parties claiming any interest in said block, your petitioner prays that this Honorable Body pass the proper resolutions vacating the right of the City of Austin to any alley-way that might exist in said block and giving said Estate full right and title to the ground covered by such alley-way. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) A. T. McKean, Attorney for Petitioner." Councilman Ward offered the following Resolution: WHEREAS, Mrs. Laura A. McKean, Executrix of the estate of A. T. McKean, deceased, has petitioned in writing the City Council to close the alley running through Block 148 of the City of Austin, which petition is on file in the office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, said Estate is the sole owner of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in said Block 148, which lots constitute the entire ground in said block; and WHEREAS, said alley has never been opened by the city since the dedication thereof, and the opening thereof will not affect any public convenience, now , therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That in consideration of the premises, the alley running through Block 148 in the City of Austin, Texas, be and the same is hereby ordered to be perpetually closed. 2. That the petition hereinabove referred to be recorded in the minutes of this meeting. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward.5; nays, none. The Council then recessed.