36 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 16, 1933. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; absent, Councilmen Alford and Steck, 2. The matter of establishing a playground for the Metz School neighborhood was again brought before the Council by Mrs. Edna Wheeler, representing the residents of that section of the City, who stressed the great need of a playground for the children of that neighborhood and asked that the project be given early consideration. The City Manager was instructed to communicate with the Park Board relative to the matter, citing the fact that the citizens have urgently requested that something be done immediately. Mr. J. D. Copeland presented a petition signed by approximately one hundred and twenty members and friends of the West Austin Baptist Church, located at the corner of West 12th and Elm Streets, asking that the City place a street light at this corner. The petition was referred to the City Manager with instructions to work the matter out with a view to placing a light at this location. The application of the Enfield Realty & Home Building Company for permit to construct a drive-in ice station on the north side of West 12th Street between Shoal Creek and Parkway was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, March 15, 1933. i Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texав. Dear Sir! Attached hereto is the request of the Enfield Realty and Home Building Company, owner of the property known as Lot 20, Outlot 6, Division "Z" of the Government Outlote adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being situated on the north side of West Twelfth Street between Shoal Creek and Parkway, for permission to construct a drive-in ice station on the above described property and to construct concrete walks, ourbs, and driveways according to the attached plan. The property at this location has been zoned as business property and we recommend that the request be granted subject to the construction of concrete walks, curbs, and driveways as shown on the attached plan marked 2-H-312. i : Yours truly, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. 0. 8. Moore, Building Inspector. WHEREAS, the Enfield Realty and Home Building Company, owner of the property known as Lot 20, Outlot 6, Division "Z" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being situated on the north side of West Twelfth Street between Shoal Creek and Parkway, has made application to the City Council for a permit to construct concrete walks, curbs, and driveways and to operate a drive-in ice station at this location; and WHEREAS, the City Council has favorably considered the granting of said request, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted the Enfield Realty and Home Building Company, owner of the property known as Lot 20, Outlot 6, Division "Z" of the Government Outlots 37 ! adjoining the Original Oity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being situated on the north side of West Twelfth Street between Shoal Greek and Parkway, to construct concrete walks, ourbs, and driveways, and to operate a drive-in ice station at the above location according to the attached plan marked 2-H-312, which plan is made a part of this resolution; and subject further to said Enfield Realty and Home Building Company's making pro- vision for connecting any waste water that may coour during the operation of the 100 service storage with the nearest City storm sewer under the direction of the City Engineering Department. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the premises abutting the east and west sides of Guadalupe Street from the north line of West Twenty-seventh Street to the south line of West Twenty-ninth Street have been placed within the "0" Commercial Use District and said preтівев ате rapidly being developed for commercial use; and WHEREAS, the house numbering system now in use for the said premises does not agree: with the City of Austin's scheme of numbering commercial property; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made a study of the conditions and has prepared a map showing the recommended house numbers to be used, which numbers are in accordance with the City of Austin's scheme of numbering commercial property, and said map has been reviewed by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the premises abutting the east and west sides of Guadalupe Street from the north line of West Twenty-seventh Street to the south line of West Twenty-ninth Street be numbered in accordance with the recommended house numbers shown on the map hereto attached marked 2-1-72, which map is hereby made a part of this resolution. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service 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 Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streeta: (1) A gas main in EAST THIRTY-SECOND STREET from East Avenue to Robinson Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East Thirty-Second Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in RIO GRANDE STREET from West Fourth Street north to West Fourth Street Alley, the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 fost east of and parallel to the west line of said Rio Grande Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in WEST FOURTH STREET from Rio Grande Street to Nueces Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be & feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West Fourth Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in EAST EIGHTEENTH STREET from Red River Street to East Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 24 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East Eighteenth Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. 38 ! The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is out in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of back-filling of the ditches. 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, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. A report of an audit of the books of the City for the year 1932, made by the T. B. Trotter Company, Auditors-Accountants, was received, read, and ordered filed. J. W. Wheeler, Attorney, and Dan Stark, Claimant, were heard in the matter of a claim for injuries alleged to have been sustained by the said Dan Stark several months ago while stepping off the sidewalk at the northwest corner of 10th Street and Congress Avenue. The matter was taken under advisement by the Council, following the discussion. The City Manager submitted a sketch showing the proposed plan for change of ingrees to and egress from Barton Springs to connect with the County Road through the Zilker tract, the improvement of said road by the City and County jointly, and the laying off of parking areas in said tract.: ed. Mayor NoFadden moved that the above plan as outlined by the City Manager be approvMotion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the following rules and regulations submitted by the Library Commission for the lending of books at the Austin Public Library be and the same are hereby approved and adopted: 1. HOURS: The adult department of the Austin Public Library shall be open daily (except on Sunday) from 2 P. M. to 9 P. M. The Children's room shall be open from 2 P. M. to 6 Ρ.Μ. 2. BORROWERS: Any resident or taxpayer of Austin shall be entitled to borrow books from the Library by signing the proper application and agreement and receiving a borrower's card. In the case of a minor the application must also be signed by the parent or guardian. A temporary resident may borrow books on making a deposit of not less than one or more than five dollars, this sum to be returned to the depositor upon surrender of his borrower's card. 39 3. BORROWER'S CARD: Each borrower shall be responsible for all books charged on his card. Change of residence must be reported immediately. Lost cards should be reported at once. Cards will be replaced one month after notice of loss is given, upon the payment of a fine of five cents. Books may be borrowed during this interval by payment of five cents for a temporary borrower's card. 4. ISSUE OF BOOKS: Card holders may borrow any reasonable number of books at one time, only two of which may be recent fiotion. Books shall ordinarily be loaned for a period of two weeks, with a renewal privilege of two weeks longer. Reference works and books from reserve collections may not be taken from the 1ibrary. 5. RESERVE Non-fiction and some older fiction may be reserved at the Library by payment of two cents for a postal card notice. As soon as the book is returned to the Library, this postal card will be mailed to the person making the request, and the books will be reserved two days. 6. FINES: A fine of two cents a day, or five cents a day for books much in demand (including Sundays and holidays) must be paid on each book kept overtime. A borrower must pay for books lost or injured which are charged on his card. The borrower's card may be withdrawn if fines or other charges are not paid. No claim can be established because of the failure of the Post Office to deliver notices to or from the Library. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman G1111s moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. There being no further business, Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Council then reсеввед. Attest: ytacie City Clerk KM Fadden APPROVEDT Mayor.