vestigated the request of M. H. Crockett that he be advised if a filling station would be permitted at the coutreact correr of the intersection of 26th and Guadalupe Streets. Je do not find any cual condition there and if a formal request was made by the party who was going to install the station, we would submit an approval for a permit, subject to the usual limitations and restric restrictions after receiving a layout plan of the proposed installation. After review by the City Council, we believe that Mr. Crockett could be advised that the Safety Committee would st mit such a recommendation undect to the limitations for same. Youre truly, (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; 617 , 11 " N R. F. Rockwood, Fire March Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer; J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney. SAFETY COMMITTEE." The Council agreed that in accordance with above recommendations of the Safety Committee, permit would be granted for the installation of said filling station if formal application is made for same and such application is approved by the Safety Committee. Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Maden Mayor. Austin, Texas, November 15, 1928. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, 4; absent, Councilman Steck. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. read: The following bids on $750,000.00 City of Austin Bonds were opened and Guaranty Company of New York by Joe C. Brown; Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank, Dallas, Texas by Fred R. Deaton; C. W. McNear & Company, Chicago, Ill. G. B. Asbury, Agent; Seasongood and Mayer and H. C. Burt & Company; Stranahan, Harris & Oatis, Inc., Chicago Conn Brown, Agent; Bankers Trust Company, New York City, by Security Trust Company of Austin, E. P. Cravens, Agent. 618 Illinois Merchants Trust Company, Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Garrett & Co by Joe B. Warren, Agent; Liberty Central Trust Company of St. Louis; Otis & Co., Cleveland, Ohio; Dewey Bacon & Co., New York by Neleon M. Codding, Agent; T. H. Bowman & Company by T. H. Bowman, Austin. Taylor, Ewart & Co., Chicago; Mississippi Valley Trust Company, St.Louis; Kauffman, Smith & Co., St. Louis; Texas Bank & Trust Company, Austin; Southwest Investment Company, Austin, Texas - by J. T. Bowman, Agent. Morris Mather & Company, Inc., by C. W. Arlitt, Agent; B. J. Van Ingen & Company, New York City; B. F. Dittmar & Company, San Antonio by S. L. Austin, Agent; Ames, Emerich & Company; Lehman Bros; Northern Trust Company; First National Company of Detroit - J. E. Jarrett Company, Austin, Agents; Halsey, Stuart & Company, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, National City Co., Dallas Trust & Savings Bank by S. R. Fuller, Agent; Redmond & Company, Kountze Bros., Phelps, Fenn & Company - by J.W.Wheeler, Agent. The above bids were referred to 3. W. Mabry, Finance Director, for tabulation and report to the Council. Councilman Reed moved that the request of the City Mission Board for cancellation of charge for sewer connection at the Methodist Mexican Mission, 810 East Avenue, be referred to the City Manager, with the request that he write a letter to said Board stating that the Council declined to grant same for the reason that it would be setting a precedent. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said тарв or plans have been considered by the City Council; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct ite pole lines in the following streets: (1) On Comal Street from East 7th Street to East 9th Street, said pole line to be 16 feet east of the west line of Comal Street and parallel thereto. (2) On Grooms Street from E. 33rd Street to E. 34th Street, said pole line to be 12 feet west of the east line of Grooms Street and parallel thereto. (3) A pole and guy at the intersection of Garden and Comal Streets, said pole to be on the west line of Comal Street and in line with the present pole line on the north side of Garden Street. That the work and laying of said pole line, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets, curbs, walks and laws after said pole lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: " 619 1 1 THAT Austin Gas Company be, and the seme is hereby, permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A4 inch gas main on Sabine Street beginning at a point 55 feet south of and 17 feet west of the intersection of the south line of East 20th Street or Pease Street and the east line of Sabine Street. Thence northerly along a line 17 feet distant from and parallel to the east line of Sabine Street to a point 16 feet north of the south line of East 202 Street or Pelham Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. (2) A 4 inch high pressure gas main on Speedway, beginning at a point 23 feet south of and 45 feet east of the intersection of the north line of 38th Street and the west line of Speedway. Thence southerly along a line 45 feet distant from and parallel to the west line of Speedway to the south line of East 32nd Street, said gas line to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. (3) A low pressure regulator pit at East 32nd Street and Speedway, the center of said regulator to be 24 feet south of the north line of East 32nd Street and 20 feet east of the east line of Speedway. That the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Austin Gas Company be, and the same is hereby, permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 4 inch gas main on Beanna Street, beginning at a point 10.5 feet north of and 10 feet west of the intersection of the south line of Park Place and the east line of Beanna Street. Thence northerly 150 feet along a line 10 feet distant from and parallel to the east line of Beanna Street to a point of angle in gas line, said point of angle being 10 feet west of the southwest corner of Lot 6, University Park Addition. Thence northerly along a line 10 feet distant from and parallel to the east line of Beanna Street to the north line of Leonard Street, said gas line to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. (2) A 4 inch gas main on East 20 Street or Pelham Street, beginning at a point 17 feet west of and 16 feet north of the intersection of the west line of Sabine Street and the south line of East 20 Street. Thence easterly along a line 16 feet distant from and parallel to the south line of East 202 Street to a point 20 feet west of the cast line of Oldham Street, said gas line to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. That the gas company be and the same is hereby required to lay and continuously construct its gas main for the entire length of this assignment. That the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. 620 The application of Morris Johnson to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 1702 West llth Street was read, and also the following recommendation of the Safety Committee upon same: "Austin, Texas, November 14,1928 Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: We, your committee on the application of Morris Johnson asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 1702 West 11th Street, make the following report. That subject to the usual limitations set forth in our standard form, we would recommend the grant of the application, subject, however, to the proposed location of his pumps in relation to the street and lot lines. We recommend that Morris Johnson be advised of the tentative approval of the site and that formal grant be made after presentation and approval of his proposed layout. Ur. Johnson is being advised of our recommendation with the request that he determine upon his layout at a very early date. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer SAFETY COMMITTEE. * Councilman Mueller moved that the above recommendations of the Safety Committee be adopted and the location for said filling station be tentatively approved, pending grant for same. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. , for A communication from M. H. Crockett, offering to sell the City park purposes, a tract of land known as "Eastwoods" and another tract of land, of about twenty acres, lying between South Congress Avenue and Barton Creek Road, was read, and Councilman Mueller moved that the matter be referred to the Park Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Reed; 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the application of Paul 0. Simms Company, Agents for Emil Joseph, asking permission to erect an auto service station on the corner of East 6th Street and East Avenue; and also the following recommendation of the Safety Committee upon same: "Austin, Texas, Nov. 15,1928. Hon. Mayor and City Council, Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of E. Joseph asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 801 East 6th Street, make the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed, Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. 2. That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. 3. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps, and equipment used in connection 621 therewith shall be of an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with City and State regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. 4. That gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of a gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten feet inside of the property line. 5. That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes, and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. 6. 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 sold or stored. 7. That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. 8. That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the proper connections with storm or sanitary sewer. Connections to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. 9. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 10. That a ground plan of the filling station, hereto attached, and marked Exhibit "A" as prepared by the City Engineer, which has been reviewed by the architect representing Mr. Joseph, which plan shows proposed location of pumps, driveways, method of draining away waste water and oils, shall show the use of the portion of the City streets and shall be followed by the constructor of this filling station. 11. That all exterior curb work shown in red on the City Engineer's plan, together with all concrete curbs not already constructed, shall be built of concrete, together with a gutter one and one-half (14) feet wide opposite all of said curb, 12. That the filling station shall be so constructed that all floor washings, waste from cars shall be concentrated into a drain inside of the building in such a manner that no such waste water or oil shall cross any sidewalk or ramp constructed on City property. 13. sewers to conduct the water from said concentration point and from his wash rack collectors to a City storm sewer on the east side of East Avenue at the alley line between 5th and 6th Streets. That the owner of the property shall construct all necessary storm 14. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating gasoline 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 E. Joseph has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (8gd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE. " Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Kayor McFadden laid before the Council for its second reading the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST FIFTH STREET. BETWEEN CONGRESS AVENUE AND BRAZOS STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY. 622 The foregoing ordinance was read the second time and laid over. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council for its second reading the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE STANDING OF VEHICLES ON COLORADO STREET, BETWEEN SIXTH AND SEVENTH STREETS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT, AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY. The above ordinance was read the second time and laid over. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Kayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: JUM Mayor. Approved:.. adden Austin, Texas, November 17.1928.. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, and Pannell, 3; absent, Councilmen Reed and Steck, 2. Councilman Mueller moved that all bids for the purchase of $750,000.00 of Austin City Bonds received by the Council at its meeting on November 15th, 1928, be rejected, and that new bids be called for, to be opened on Wednesday, November 28th, 1928, at 10:30 A. M., and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for such bids in the Bond Buyer of New York. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, and Pannell, 3; naye, none, Councilmen Reed and Steck absent. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, and Pannell, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Reed and Steck absent. The Council then recessed. Approved: Eden Mayor.