183 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE from its intersection with Nellie Street - to its intersection with Live Oak Street FIFTEENTH STREET from its intersection with Congress Avenue to its intersection with West Avenue - BARTON SPRINGS DRIVEWAYS Totalling approximately 134,000 square yarde. $ 91,682.25 $ 39,921.95 -$11,221.30 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. Approved Madden Mayor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 21,1929. 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 regular order of business was suspended in order to consider bids for sanitary sewer construction in northeast Austin, northwest Austin, and South Austin. The following bids were then opened and read: Elder Construction Company; Janes Contracting Company; Kirkwood, Wharton & Lee; Wilson & Seward; Standard Paving Company; Dozier Construction Company; J. B. McCreary Company; Carl Pleasant, Inc. referred to H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, for The bids were then tabulation and report to the Council The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. 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. A committee composed of L. J. Schneider and other property owners appeared before the Council to protest against the paving of certain streets in the Industrial District, Councilman Reed moved that the protest be taken under consideration. 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. 184 A communication from A. J. Zilker, asking that his name be stricken from the petition heretofore filed with the Council protesting against the paving of West Second Street, was read and ordered filed. Councilman Pannell moved that, in order to procure election boxes for the election April 1st next, the City Manager be authorized to empty the election boxes containing ballots voted May 18, 1928, and that said ballots be placed under seal in another box. 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. A letter from H. Bascom Owens, protesting against the valuation placed on his property, was read, and Councilman Pannell moved that the matter be referred to the Tax Department for investigation and report to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Austin has determined to purchase certain stripe of land lying alongside Barton Springs Road, for the purpose of increasing the width of said roadway and further improving the same; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the purpose of acquiring said land as hereinabove expressed is hereby declared, in that it is the intention of the City of Austin to perpetually maintain the roadway known as Barton Springs Road for the full width thereof, including the strips of land to be purchased for widening the same, and such purpose is made a covenant with the owners of said strips of land and a consideration for the purchase of same. 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 ordinance: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ESTAB- LISHING THE WARD BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR VOTING PURPOSES ONLY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; naye, none, Councilman Steck absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. 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 ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Mueller moved that same be finally passed. 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 application of A. J. Hayden to erect a gasoline filling station at East Eleventh Street and Waller Street, was read; also the following report of the Safety Committee upon sате: Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: "Austin, Tехав, We, your committee on the application of A. J. Hayden, asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at the corner of Eleventh and Waller Streets, 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 starte, 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. The 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 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 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 18 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 all waste oils and water. That a temporary care of said waste oils and water shall be made by the construction of a seep well or a cesspool under the direction of the City Health Department on the property of the applicant which may be used until the neighbors or the City Health Department complains of it as a health nuisance. If complaint is made, the owner of the property shall connect to a storm sewer in accordance with the direction of the City Engineer, at the expense of the property owner. 9. That a plan of the filling station showing the proposed location of pumps, driveways, ramps, curbs, gutters and methods of draining away waste water and oils, marked 2-0116, filed herewith as a part of this resolution and must be followed in the construction of this filling station before said station is used as a filling station. 9b. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 90. That all adjacent walks, ramps, gutters and curbs shall be constructed of concrete and all construction shall conform to the attached plan of the development, marked 2-G116. 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 permissión shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all nесеввату, 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 said A. J. Hayden 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. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE. " 185 186 Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said A. J. Hayden, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Engineer has filed his report with the City Manager to the effect that the Austin Bridge Company has completed the work of constructing a bridge across Waller Oreek on Park Boulevard; and WHEREAS, said bridge is to be paid for jointly by the City of Austin and D. W. English; and WHEREAS, said work has been performed in strict accordance with their contract and specifications adopted, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said report of the City Engineer be adopted, that said bridge be accepted and that the estimate now due by the City of Austin, amounting to $658.50, be now paid, and that said sum be appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund for said purpose. 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, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has been required to change the location of its pole line on San Marcos Street from Holly Street to Taylor Street on account of the construction of a city storm sewer and the widening of San Marcos Street, and a different location has been recommended by the City Engineer, which has 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 its pole line in the following street: On San Marcos Street from Holly Street to Taylor Street, said line to be located eight (8) feet west of the east line of Ban Marcos Street and parallel thereto. That the work of the construction of said pole line, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole line has 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; naye, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council a map showing the proposed location of a gas main on West 31st Street from King Street to Guadalupe Street; and WHEREAS, a resolution was passed by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, on November 28th, 1928, which resolution was recorded in Minute Book No.10, pages 629 and 630, said resolution assigning space 12 feet north of and parallel to the south line of West 31st Street; and WHEREAS, through a misunderstanding by the workmen of the Austin Gas Company, this line was placed 10 feet south of the north line of West 31st Street; and WHEREAS, this space does not interfere with the location of other utilities; 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 main in and under the following street; A 4" gas main on West 31st Street beginning at a point 40 feet west of and 10 feet south of the intersection of the east line of King Street and the north line of West 31st Street; Thence easterly along a line 10 feet distant from and parallel to the north line of West 31st Street to the west line of Guadalupe Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 15 feet. That the work of laying said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said main has 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. 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 gas mains in and under the following streets: (1) A 4 inch low pressure gas main on Park Boulevard, beginning at a point on the west line of Caswell Avenue, said point being 26 feet south of the north line of Park Boulevard; Thence easterly along a line 26 feet distant from and parallel to the north line of Park Boulevard to the west line of Red River Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet; A "T" for a future extension north on Caswell. Avenue is to be placed 17 feet west of the east line of Caswell Avenue. (2) A 4 inch gas main on West 21st Street, beginning at a point 22 feet north of and 158 feet west of the intersection of the south line of West 21st Street and the west line of Pearl Street. Thence westerly along a line 22 feet distant from and parallel to the south line of West 21st Street to the west line of San Gabriel Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. (3) A 2 inch gas main in the alley between Guadalupe and Fruth Streets, beginning at a point 4 feet west of and 20.5 feet south of the intersection of the east line of said alley and the north line of W. 29th Street; Thence northerly along a line 4 feet distant from and parallel to the east line of said alley to the south line of West 30th Street, said gas line to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. (4) A 6 inch low pressure gas main on West 15th Street, beginning at a point 23.5 feet west of and 20 feet north of the intersection of the west line of West Avenue and the center line of West 15th Street; Thence easterly along a line 20 feet distant from and parallel to the center line of West 15th Street to a point 45.5 feet west of the east line of Congress Avenue, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 1 1/2 feet. 187 188 Before beginning construction of this line, the Austin Gas Company is required to have this line shown its workmen by the City Engineer's office, making this request for alignment not less than three days before the beginning of construction. 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 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. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Engineer of Austin, Texas, presented facts to the City Council of Austin, Texas, proving that a shortage of land existed between the south line of Block 6 and Block 5 of Grooms Addition to the City of Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, said shortage included that area known as Front Street; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer and City Manager have recommended that the City of Austin establish street lines which would make Front Street 58 feet wide instead of' 60 feet so that the City would assume its pro rata of the shortage, provided the property owners entered into an agreement to prorate the balance of the shortage; and WHEREAS, the property owners have had a survey and map made prorating their shortage on the basis that the City establish boundaries for Front Street at 58 feet in width instead of 60 feet, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That the official width of Front Street between Blocks 5 and 6 of Grooms Addition shall hereafter be 58 feet and the north line of Front Street shall be 278 feet distant from and parallel to the south line of Thirty-second or Elm Street and the Oity Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized to sign the map recognizing the change of width of Front Street. 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, the City Engineer has filed his report with the City Manager to the effect that the Dixon B. Penick Engineering Company has completed the playground improvements at 20th Street and East Avenue all in accordance with their contract with the City of Austin, Texas, as executed February 9th, 1929; and , WHEREAS, said work has been performed in strict accordance with their contract and specifications, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said report of the City Engineer be adopted and that playground improvements be accepted and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay the final estimate now due the Dixon B. Penick Engineering Company from the City of Austin, amounting to $1508.67, and that the sum of $1508.67 be and is hereby appropriated. out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for said purpose. The above resolution was adopted 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 City Engineering Department has filed its report with the City Manager to the effect that R. H. Cuyler has completed the construction of the concrete gutters, curbs and dips on Thirty-second and Thirty-third Streets between Guadalupe Street and Speedway, all in accordance with his contract with the City of Austin as executed December 12, 1928; and WHEREAS, said work has been performed in strict accordance with his contract and the specifications; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said report of the City Engineering Department be adopted and that the street improvements be accepted, and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay R. H. Quyler in accordance with estimates prepared by the City Engineering Department. That the sum of $3230.79 be and is hereby appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund for said purpose. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of One Thousand Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water & Light Fund, for the purpose of placing same to the Job Account of the U. 'G. I. Contracting Company, to be used for the payment of labor and materials in connection with the construction at the Water & Light Plant, under the terms of the contract between the City and said Company. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, 4; naye, none, Councilman Steck absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following communication from C. P. Ledbetter, Chairman Board of Equalization: "Austin, Texas, March 13,1929. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, Oity Manager, Dear Sir: As per your request, I hand you herewith report on Lots 17 and 18, Block 2, Division "Z", Graham Addition, owned by Mr. Ed F. Maddox. The Board of Equalization for 1927 reduced all of the surrounding lots in this addition, but failed to reduce Lote 17 and 18. The Board of Equalization for 1928 let the values stand as placed by the 1927 Board, but failed to notice that Lote 17 and 18 were not in line with other lots of this addition. To equalize Lots 17 and 18, they should be assessed as follows: Lot 17 - $360.00; Lot 18 $300.00. They are now assessed for 1928 full value at $650.00 and $475.00, respectively. I recommend that they be assessed for 1928 Lot 17 at $360.00 and Lot 18 at $300.00. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) 0. P. Ledbetter, " Councilman Mueller moved that the above recommendation of C. P. Ledbetter , Chairman of the Board of Equalization, be adopted, and the Tax Assessor & Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. 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. 189 190 Councilman Mueller moved that, upon the recommendation of W. H. Bridges, Finance Director, the valuation placed against the furniture and fixtures belonging to A. D. Gaston, Assessment No. 4384, be reduced for the year 1928 from $200,00 to $75.00, and that the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; naye, none, Councilman Steck absent. A communication from J. L. Hunter, Postmaster, asking for a parking space reserve at the Post Office in order to install a sidewalk mail box, was read and the matter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for preparation of an ordinance covering the situation. Councilman Pannell moved that the assessment of the improvements on Lot 16, Block 4, Outlot 70, Division "D", Plat 60, belonging to R. H. Waechter, be changed from $2400.00 to $2010.00 for the year 1928, and the Tax Assessor & Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. 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. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess until 3:30 P. M. 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. Ard Mayor. AFTERNOON SESSION: 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 Council met for the purpose of awarding contracts on the sanitary sewer work in accordance with the bids on same which were opened and read at the morning session. Councilman Reed moved that the bid of Kirkwood, Wharton & Lee on Contract #1, : in the amount of $20,004.40, same being for a system of sanitary sewers in the northwest portion of the City, and on Contract #2, in the amount of $32,061.85, same being for a system of sanitary sewers in the northeast portion of the City, be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with said firm for said work at said prices. 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 bid of Dozier Construction Company on Contract #3, in the amount of $26,737.00, same being for a system of sanitary sewers located in the district south of the Colorado River and east of South Congress Avenue, and on Contract #4, in the amount of $44,895.75, same being for a system of sanitary Bewers located in the district south of the Colorado River and west of South Congress Avenue, be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and that the City Manager be 190 Councilman Mueller moved that, upon the recommendation of W. H. Bridges, Finance Director, the valuation placed against the furniture and fixtures belonging to A. D. Gaston, Assessment No. 4384, be reduced for the year 1928 from $200,00 to $75.00, and that the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; naye, none, Councilman Steck absent. A communication from J. L. Hunter, Postmaster, asking for a parking space reserve at the Post Office in order to install a sidewalk mail box, was read and the matter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for preparation of an ordinance covering the situation. Councilman Pannell moved that the assessment of the improvements on Lot 16, Block 4, Outlot 70, Division "D", Plat 60, belonging to R. H. Waechter, be changed from $2400.00 to $2010.00 for the year 1928, and the Tax Assessor & Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. 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. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess until 3:30 P. M. 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. Ard Mayor. AFTERNOON SESSION: 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 Council met for the purpose of awarding contracts on the sanitary sewer work in accordance with the bids on same which were opened and read at the morning session. Councilman Reed moved that the bid of Kirkwood, Wharton & Lee on Contract #1, : in the amount of $20,004.40, same being for a system of sanitary sewers in the northwest portion of the City, and on Contract #2, in the amount of $32,061.85, same being for a system of sanitary sewers in the northeast portion of the City, be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with said firm for said work at said prices. 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 bid of Dozier Construction Company on Contract #3, in the amount of $26,737.00, same being for a system of sanitary sewers located in the district south of the Colorado River and east of South Congress Avenue, and on Contract #4, in the amount of $44,895.75, same being for a system of sanitary Bewers located in the district south of the Colorado River and west of South Congress Avenue, be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with seid Dozier Construction Company for said work at said prices. 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 Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. 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. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved W.M Fadden Mayor. Austin, Texas, March 28, 1929. 191 The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meetings, and also those of the Night Session of March 14th, were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same as read. 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. Mayor HoFadden moved that the recommendation of the Park Commission for the purchase of certain tracts of land south of the River for a park site be approved, said tracts of land being in the Travis Heights Addition, the Pleasant View Addition, the Blue Bonnet Hills, Paul H. Pfeifer's Addition, and the Fairview Park Addition in the City of Austin, at a price of $27,250.00, and thet the City Manager be authorized to enter into contracts for the purchase of same, provided payment can be arranged to be made when funds are available in the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 53 nays, none. A letter from Stillman Evans, Vice President Texas Air Transport, Inc., advising of the arrival of the inauguration plane for passenger service in this city, was read, and Councilman Pannell moved that the matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee, with the request that a program of reception be arranged. 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.