Austin Builds: Gas Stations, Drive-Ins, New Roads
Fueling Modern Life:
The city approved permits for several new gasoline filling stations, setting strict safety and construction standards. This included reconsidering and granting a permit after an initial refusal, and denying another until it met regulations. A new "drive-in" ice station was also permitted, reflecting evolving consumer services.Investing in Infrastructure:
Significant funds were allocated from the General Fund for street improvements, including the purchase of land from multiple property owners along Block 13. Permits were also issued for new telephone pole lines and gas mains, particularly impacting Barton Springs Road.Community Development & Finances:
The council moved forward with bids for a caretaker's residence and a concession stand at Barton Springs, signaling investment in recreational facilities. Additionally, property tax assessments for the International-Great Northern Railroad Company were adjusted downward after an appeal.
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216 That all waste oil and water drains, dumps, sand and grease traps and pipe connecting same with city storm sewer shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector and that the applicant shall make special application to the Plumbing Inspector for instructions as to method of installations and for inspeotions. १७. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. १०. 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 2-0-125. 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 песеввату, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said J. L. Teague has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Signed) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief. Orin E.Metcalfe, City Engineer CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said J. L. Teague, 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, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Pannell 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 Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approve Mayor. Austin, Texas, April 18, 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 Pannell moved that same be adopted 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. W. Trenckmann, Attorney for Chas. McCullough, appeared before the Council and requested that a judgment for Fifty Dollars ($50.00) obtained against the City in favor of said Chas. McCullough, for alleged damages to his automobile, be paid out of this year's appropriations. The Council took the matter under advisement. ! 217 Councilman Reed was excused from the Council Chamber. The application of L. B. Burnette for a permit to erect a gasoline filling station at the southeast corner of Duval and 45th Streets, which had been read at the last meeting and laid over, came up for consideration, and Councilman Steck moved the tentative approval of the site for said filling station, pending the approval of plans and specifications by the Safety Committee and the submission of same to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed 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 Eleven Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($11,550.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Street Improvement Bond Fund; and that said amount of money shall be repaid to the General Fund upon the collection of any proceeds from the sale hereafter of Street Improvement Bonds which have heretofore been authorized. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed 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 Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying A. J. Raif the agreed consideration for the purchase of the following described land, towit: the North part of Lot Number Four (4), Block Number Thirteen (13), Oity of Austin, Texas, and that a warrant issue therefor, payable to said A. J. Raif, and be delivered to said party upon delivery by him of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and incumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 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 Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund, for the purpове of paying R. C. Lambie the agreed consideration for the purchase of the following described land, towit: Lot Number Three (3), and part of Lot Number Four (4), in Block Number Thirteen (13), City of Austin, Texas, and that a warrant issue therefor, payable to said R. C. Lambie, and be delivered to said party upon delivery by him of his General Warranty Deed to said land, free from all liens and incumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 21.8 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 Twenty-five Hundred ($2500.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund for the purpose of paying John Quist the agreed consideration for the purchase of the following described land towit: South part of Lot Number Four (4), in Block Number Thirteen (13), of the City of Austin, Texas, and that a warrant issue therefor, payable to said John Quist, and be delivered to said party upon delivery by him of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and incumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 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 Twenty-four Hundred ($2400.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying E. E. Bustin the agreed consideration for the purchase of the following described land, towit: West part of Lot Number Five (5), Block Number Thirteen (13), City of Austin, Texas, and that a warrant issue therefor, payable to said E. E. Bustin, and be delivered to said party upon delivery by him of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and incumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 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-one Hundred and Fifty ($3150.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Street Improvement Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying Augustine G. Nunez the agreed consideration for the purchase of the following described land, to-wit: East part of Lot Number Five (5), Block Number Thirteen (13), City of Austin, Texas, and that a warrant issue therefor, payable to said Augustine G. Nunez, and be delivered to said party upon delivery by him of his General Warranty Deed to said land, free from all liens and incumbrancев. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pann611, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. A communication from the Board of Trustees of Lutheran Concordia College, asking that the Oity have Concordia Avenue opened to Red River Street, was read, and Councilman Mueller moved that the City Manager and City Attorney be directed to proceed with the neceввагу steps for the opening of this street. Motion wWELE seconded by Mayor McFadden, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; neys, none, Councilman Reed absent. The application of Severn Bros., Inc., to install an underground gasoline tank at the filling station operated by Gus F. Baker on the Post Road, was read, and Councilman Pannell moved that permit be refused until this station is rebuilt to conform to the regulations of the City governing gasoline filling stations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 1. 1. کو Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the application of the Capital Ice and Cold Storage Company to erect a drive-in ice station at the northeast corner of the intersection of West Third and Colorado Streets also the following recommendation of the Safety Committee: "Austin, Texas, April 18,1929. Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of Capital Ice and Cold Storage Coming asking permission to install and operate a drive-in ice station at 305 Colorado 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 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. That all equipment used in connection with the operation of the drive-in ice station shall be so located that care receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. 3. 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 filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrica Department. 4. That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the proper connections with storm sewer on the east side of Colorado Street at the expense of the applicant. Connections to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. 5. That a plan of the ice station hereto attached, marked 2-0-225, showin the proposed location of equipment, 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. 6. That after a permit has been granted to the applicant that he shall secure grades of walks and drives from the City Engineering Department and that he shall submit a plan showing grades of the interior of the station to be approved by the City Engineer before proceeding with any interior construction. 7. That all adjacent walks, ramps, gutters and curbs shall be construct ed of concrete and all construction shall conform to the attached plan of the development marked 2-0-225. 8. That permission shall be granted subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the Oity of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating 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, Pexaen 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 Capital Ice and Cold Storage Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulatione and ordinances. (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Onief; Geo. F. Krueger, Asst. Fire Marshal Orin E. Metcalfe, Oity Engineer. SAFETY COMMITTEE." Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said Capital Ice and Cold Storage Company, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. ti 219 220 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 Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund and credited to the Street Improvement Bond Fund; said amount to be repaid the General Fund out of money to be received from the sale of Street Improvement Bonds. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent.. 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 Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; said amount to be repaid the General Fund out of money to be received from the sale of Sanitary Sewer Bonds. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed 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 Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). 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, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Engineer; 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 lines in the following streets: On Barton Springs Road from the west line of South Congress Avenue to the west line of South First Street, said line to be thirty-two (32) feet north of the center line of Barton Springs Road and parallel thereto. That the work and construction of said pole lines, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the Oity Manager. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor 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: A 4" gas main on Barton Springs Road, beginning at a point twenty (20) feet east of the center line of South Congress Avenue and fifteen (15) feet south of the center line of Barton Springs Road; Thence 8. 76°19' West 15 feet distant from and parallel to the center line of Barton Springa Road, to a point on the cast line of South First Street. That the work and laying of said gas maine, 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 MoFa den, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the appeal of the International-Great Northern Railroad Company from the action of the City Assessor & Collector of Taxes and the Board of Equalization, in the matter of fixing the value for taxation of the properties of said Railroad Company in the City of Austin, as same appears on the City tax rolls for the years 1927 and 1928, and has found and determined that certain corrections should be made in said assessments in the particulars hereinafter stated; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the assessments, as severally made and shown upon said rolls against the hereinafter described properties of the International-Great Northern Railroad Company, be and the same are hereby changed and corrected, in the following particulars, to-wit: Description of Property Assessment on Roll 1927 Assessment on Roll 1928 Аввеввтеnt as Corrected & Chang Lots 7 to 12, Block 20 $ 23,295.00 $ 23,295.00 $ 22,130.00 Lots 7 to 12, Blook 21 20,260.00 20,260.00 17,220.00 Lote 5 to 8, Block 22 16,915.00 16,915.00 14,380.00 Lote 5 to 8, Block 23 16,560.00 16,560.00 14,075.00 Lots 5 to 8, Block 188 3,345.00 2,090.00 2,090.00 5.50 ft. of 10 to 16, Block 3 1,125.00 1,125.00 1,015.00 Lote 1 to 4, Block 6 5,575.00 5,575.00 5,020.00 394x193 ft. of Block 7 1,415.00 1,415.00 1,275.00 Lots 1 and 2, Block & 945.00 945.00 850.00 75 ft. of 1 & 2, Block 9 1,875.00 1,875.00 1,690.00 3.9 Acres, Block 9 2,425.00 2,425.00 2,185.00 6.64 Acres, Outlot 11 1,770.00 1,770.00 1,595.00 20.3 Acres, Spear League 10,150.00 3,385.00 3,385.00 Improvements on Block 19 15,920.00 15,920.00 14,695.00 Freight Depots 9,290.00 9,290.00 6,095.00 Colorado River Bridge 206,665.00 206,665.00 197,305.00 Difference in Addition of Assessment 205.00 PAS 221 222 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. A petition signed by property owners, protesting against the erection of a filling station at Elmwood Place and Duval Street was received and ordered filed. , Councilman Mueller 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, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilmen Reed absent. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: OWM F Approved Mayor. - The Council was called to order by the Mayor. members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Councilman Reed, 1. Austin, Texав, April 25,1929. Roll call showed the following Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. , A petition signed by a large number of property owners in Hyde Park, protesting against the proposed erection of a store building at 43rd Street and Avenue "B", was received and filed, and the Council took the matter under advisement Councilman Steck moved that the Council reconsider its former action, at its meeting on the. lith instant, in refusing permit to Magnolia Petroleum Company to erect a gasoline filling station at East 1st and Neches Streets. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevalled by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Steck then moved that permit be granted to the Magnolia Petroleum Company to erect a gasoline filling station at East Ist and Neches Streets, subject: to the rules and regulations governing the installation of gasoline filling stations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. City Manager Johnson submitted to the Council bids for the erection of the caretaker's residence and concessions stand at Barton Springs. After a tabulation of same, Mayor McFadden moved that the following bids be accepted and the City Manager be authorized to enter into contracts with said firms for said work: Brydson Bros. for construction of caretaker's residence, for the sum of-$4638.00; Wm. Kutalek for construction of concessions stand, for the sum of Fox-Schmidt for wiring for residence and concessions stand Harper & Linscomb for plumbing for caretaker's residence B. E. Howell & Sons for plumbing for concessions stand $3098.00; 335.00; $340.00; $157.00.