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 Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent, The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: • Wade Approved Mayor. Austin, Texas, January 17th, 1929 • The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read, and Councilman Mueller moved that same be adopted as read. 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 application of Joseph Fischer to operate a drive-in garage and paint shop at 5th and Guadalupe Streets, was read; also the report of the City Engineer on same. Mayor McFadden then laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Joseph Fischer, owner of property located at the northeast corner of 5th and Guadalupe Streets has requested permission to operate a drive-in garage and paint shop at said location; and WHEREAS, said request and a report of the City Engineer have been considered, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the said Joseph Fischer be, and he is hereby granted a permit to operate a drive-in garage and paint shop at the northeast corner of 5th and Quadalupe Streets, the driveways and use of Oity sidewalk to be in accordance with the plan hereto attached and marked Exhibit "A", all sidewalks, ramp work, curb work to be constructed of concrete in accordance with the instructions and to the grades to be furnished by the Oity Engineer. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Thirty-three Thousand Dollars ($33,000.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the Water and Light Fund and credited to the Street 37 38 Improvement Bond Fund; this amount to be repaid the Water and Light Fund out of proceeds from the sale of Street Improvement Bonds recently made. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council the application of Dr. M. C. Rountree for permission to install a gasoline pump at 900 East 5th Street, for private use only. Also the following report of the Safety Committee upon same: "Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of W. C. Rountree asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at 900 Fast 5th 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 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 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 Oity 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 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 ne 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. 9a. That a plan of the filling station, showing the proposed location of pumps, driveways and methods of draining away waste water and oils shall be filed with and approved by the City Engineer before the commencement of construction. 9b. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 90. Location approved for use of blind pump only inside of building, remove wooden floor, above tank and around pump, replace with concrete. 10. 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 W. C. Rountree has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer; J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney, CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE. " Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to Dr. M. C. Rountree, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Parks and Public Playgrounds Commission was heretofore authorized to secure contracts for the purchase of the certain hereinafter described properties for park and boulegard purposes, and acting under such contracts from the owners of said property and at the prices hereinafter set forth, it being understood that the purchase of each of said properties shall be completed and the purchase price paid therefor when the proceeds from the sale of the parks and playgrounds bonds has been received by the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the acts of said Park Board above stated are hereby approved and confirmed; and that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase in the name of the City of Austin and to pay therefor in cash, when the proceeds from the sale of the parks and playgrounds bonds have been received into the City Treasury, the following described lande, respectively, all situated, except as hereinafter stated, in the Furth Addition, a Subdivision of Outlot 730 in Division "D", in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said Subdivision, of record in Plat Book No. 2, at page 157, of the Flat Records of Travis County, Texas, from the parties hereinafter respectively named, or from the true owners thereof, for the considerations, respectively hereinafter expressed, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in the respective owners at the time of conveyance, as determined by the Oity Attorney, and upon delivery to the City of the owners general warranty deed, conveying said lands, respectively, towit: Property Block 2, Lots 1, , 4; 5, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4, 0,11,12,13,14,15, 16 "4,5,6,7,8,9, "10,11 Blook 2, Lots 2, ots 5, 6, 7 4 5, " 6,7,8,9 1, 2, 3, 8,9 Block 2, Lots 10, 11 4 " 4, 5, " 4 16 Owner Consideration Мтв. Elizabeth Moore $11,500 Cypher Estate $ 6,175 Clarence Stumpf $ 3,090 5,6,7,8,9,10,11, John Stumpf, Agent $ 9,120 Mrs. Christine Ing $ 800 14 #18 Miss Mamie Stumpf $ 1,500 Block 2, Lots 12,13,14 Π " 3, 4, 5, 8, " ॥ # 12,13,14 1 17 4,5 Block 2, Lot 15 Block 4, Lot 2 4 5. 請 5, 39 40 Property Block 4, Lot 3 15 5. 86,7 Blook 4, Lot 5 5, 13 11 Block 4, Lots 17, 18 5, 58 11 10,11,12 12,13,14 Block 8, Lots 1, 2, 3, Block Blogk 3, Lots 2,3,4,5, & 6 4, Π 12,0.1.10, Div. "D" Aldridge Place, Lot 70 Block 4, Outlot 10, Div. "ס" part of Lots 10 and 11 Block 3, Groome Addition, Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 3, Grooms Addition; Lot 3, and strip South of Lot 3 Owner Fred Stumpf Joe Stumpf Feltin Estate Sam Martin Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary A. H. Ritter Mrs. Lillie H. Barton Brueggemann Estate J. H. Varden Consideration $ 2,150 $1,200 $5,250 $1,500 $ 3,000 $1,500. 850 $ 3,600 $1,250. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen, Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Reed moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, 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:. Approved dent Mayor. Austin, Texas, January 24, 1929 The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; absent, Councilman Steck, 1. The Minutes of the last meeting were read, and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilmen Steck absent. M. H. Matthews appeared before the Council and asked permission to remove an acetylene plant from the premises recently sold by him to the City for an airport site. Councilman Pannell moved that such permission be granted. 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. Councilman Reed moved that the proposal of the Contractor as submitted by