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Austin OKs Gas Stations, Updates Milk Rules

Saturday, October 23, 1926 special called

Here's a summary of the October 23, 1926 Austin City Council meeting:

  • Milk Safety Rules Under Review:

    The council is actively working to update its milk ordinance, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a redraft with new amendments for an upcoming vote, indicating a focus on public health standards.

  • Two New Gas Stations Approved:

    Permits were granted for two new gasoline filling stations—one on West 34th Street and another at Concordia and East Avenues—signaling the city's adaptation to the rise of automobiles.

  • Strict Safety & Traffic Conditions for Gas Stations:

    Both new stations must adhere to extensive regulations covering fire prevention (e.g., "No Smoking" signs, chemical extinguishers, approved equipment), safe electrical wiring, proper traffic flow to prevent sidewalk or street obstruction, and the city retained the right to revoke permits if conditions were not met.
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628 Mayor. Mayor MoFadden moved that Council recess, subject to call of the Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 5; nayes, none. The Council then reсеввед. O.W. M Fuaden Moyor. Hallic Mehellar Attest: Hallic City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, October 23,1926. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4; absent, Councilmen Reed. The Mayor laid before the Council the amended milk ordinance for its second reading and Councilman Barker moved that the ordinance be further amended in several particulars and that the Council instruct the City Attorney to re-draft same, with all amendments, and present same for passage at the next meeting of the Council. Councilman Pannell seconded the motion and same carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4; absent, Councilman Reed. Mayor McFadden moved that the application of W. F. Smith for permit to build a gasoline filling station on Lot 1, Block 4, M. E. Whitten Addition to the City of Austin, same to be situated on West 34th Street between Wabash and McDonald Avenues, be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That all buildings, gasoline storage tanks, pumps and other equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, and all buildings shall be constructed in compliance with the regulations governing building inside of the Fire Limits. : 2. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and shall be installed in compliance with the State and City regulations governing such installations. 3. That gasoline pumps and other service equipment shall be so placed that cars receiving supplies therefrom will not in any manner obstruct traffic on either sidewalk or street. 4. That lighting shall be done by electric lights, and all electric wiring shall be installed in metal conduit, under the supervision of the City Electrical Department. 5. That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at all times and no person shall be permitted to smoke or have any open flame on premises where gasoline is handled or sold. 6. That chemical fire extinguisher shall be provided for emergency use. 7. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions, and that the present and future regulations, rules and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating auto filling stations and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper , pres present, future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said W. F. Smith has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations or ordinances. Councilman Pannell seconded the above motion and same carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4;. nayes, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Barker moved that the application of W. B. Smith to install a gasoline filling station at the northwest corner of the intersection of Concordia and East Avenues, be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That all buildings, gasoline storage tanks, pumps and other equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, and all buildings shall be constructed in compliance with the regulations governing building inside of the Fire Limite. 2. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and shall be installed in compliance with the State and City regulations governing such installations. 3. That gasoline pumps and other service equipment shall be so placed that cars receiving supplies therefrom will not in any manner obstruct traffic on either sidewalk or street. 4. That lighting shall be done by electric lights, and all electric wiring shall be installed in metal conduit, under the supervision of the City Electrical Department. 5. That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at all times, and no person shall be permitted to smoke or have any open flame on premises where gasoline is handled or sold. use. 6. 7. That chemical fire extinguisher shall be provided for emergency That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions, and the present and future regulations, rules and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating auto filling stations and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary reasonable and proper present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing it is found by the City Council that the said W. B. Smith has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The above motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that the Council recess subject to the call of the Mayor. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed. C Q.4.McFa Fuaden moyor Attest: a City Clerk 629 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, October 28, 1926, The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4; absent, Councilman Reed. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and Councilman Barker moved that same be adopted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Barker, Mueller, and Pannell, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Barker moved that the action of the City Manager in the appointment of the following as a Citizens Health Council be approved, and that the Council extend its thanks to the various individuals constituting that committee for their acceptance of this service to the City of Austin: F. W. Sternenberg; Mrs. R. L. Bewley Clark; Dr. F. L. Jewett; Harris Brush; Walter E. Long; Harris Gardner; E. T. Manlove; Miss Rose Modrell; Mrs. M. C. Cook; Dr. Geo. Green; Father Joseph Burke;