437 and the same prevailed by the following voter Ayen, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The Ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gillis moved that the Ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following votet Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilmen Bartholomew absent. The Mayor announced that the Ordinance had been finally passed. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recesned at 11:20 A. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Atteet: Oity Olerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved Jom miller. Mayor Austin, Texas, June 6, 1940. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Council Room at the Municipal Building on Thursday, June 6, 1940, at 10:45 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members presents Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 01111s, and Mayor Miller; absent, Councilman Wolf. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 31 were read and upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gil11n, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Bartholomew; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "Austin, Texas May 14, 1940 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlement The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting held on May 14, 1940, which is hereby respectfully submitted for your considerations RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of Willie Eugene Thompson and wife, Ruth R. Thompson, requesting a change in the Use designation of the following property: 438 1 Lote Nos. Thirty-one (31), Thirty-two (32) and Thirty-three (33) of N. A. Ladd Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texав, from "C" Commercial District and First Height and Area District to "C-2" Commercial District and First Height and Area District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on this petition on May 14, 1940, at which hearing certain protests against this change were registered by property owners near the property in question; and WHEREAS, an examination of the Zoning maps of the City of Austin discloses that this property now 116s in a "C" Commercial zone adjacent to the north boundary line of the property of the State Insane Hospital, and that the same faces Capitol Court, which is a short dead-end street upon which all remaining residential property in this addition faces; and WHEREAS, these lots are also located at the first crossing on the new Georgetown Boulevard, or Highway No. 2; and WHEREAS, the nature of Capitol Court and the presence of the crossing of the Boulevard causeN unusual traffic conditions at this point, since all the traffic within Capitol Court must pass out by the above property into the Boulevard meeting south-bound traffic on Highway No. 2, as well as the local traffic turning around at this intersection in the Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, this change would result in a spot "0-2" Commercial zone not in accordance with any comprehensive zoning plan or sound soning policy, nor in response to any public demand or necessity; and WHEREAS, such a change would not be in the public interest and would adversely affect the residential property within Capitol Court; and WHEREAS, the change in this property to "0-2" Commercial District would lay the same open to all the uses permitted in the "C-2" Commercial District, which would include night clubs and package stores for liquor, wine, and beer, which would tend to increase traffic congestion and confusion to the extent of injuring the public safety and otherwise the comfort and general welfare of the neighborhood; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT this change in the Use designation of the above described property is not recommended to the City Council. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By /s/ H. F. Kuehne Chairman. Councilman Alford moved that a public hearing on the proposed change in soning of the property described in the foregoing report of the Board of Adjustment be called for Thursday, June 27, 1940, at 11:00 A. M. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received! "Austin, Teхан May 14, 1940 The Honorable Mayor and City Counc11 Austin, Texas Gentlement The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a moeting held on May 14, 1940, which is hereby respectfully submitted for your considerationt RESOLUTΙΩΝ. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of Mr. H. E. Martin and other property owners requesting a change in the Une designation of the following properties: All four corners of the intersection of South First Street and West Live Oak Street, from "A" Residential District and Firat Height and Area District to "C" Commercial District and First Height and Area District; and WHEREAS, on April 9, 1940, the Board of Adjustment considered the similar change of one corner of this intersection under the application of Mr. H. I. Martin, owner thereof, and after a public hearing, resolved not to recommend the change for that one corner; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment again carefully considered the new application for the change of the four corners of the intersection of West Live Onk Street and South First Street at the above و meeting; and WHEREAS, all the facts, conditions, and circumstances surrounding this property have not changed since the adoption of the former resolution; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment still deems that this property should be retained as residential property to preserve the residential character of West Live Onk Street and that any change in the Use designation of this property would not be in accord with a sound soning principle or the spirit and purposes of the Zonining Ordiance as enumerated in Section 1; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT this change in the Use designation of the above described property is not recommended to the City Council. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By /s/ H. F. Kuehne Chairman. Councilman Alford moved that a public hearing on the proposed change in zoning of the property described in the foregoing report of the Board of Adjustment be called for Thursday, June 27, 1940, at 11:00 A. M. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Gillis moved to take from the table the matter of change in zoning, from "A" Residential to "B" Residential, of the property owned by Mrs. E. T. Miller, known as 2620 Salado Street, fronting 104 on Salado Street with a depth of 171' to San Pedro Street, being a through lot in Outlot 64, Division "B", of the City of Austin; and that a public hearing on same be called for Thursday, June 27, 1940, at 11:00 A. M., in accordance with the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilmen Wolf absent. W. W. Bennett appeared before the Council relative to the complaint that buoys at his docks at Lake Austin project too far into the Lake. It was agreed by the said W. W. Bennett that the obstruction would be removed immediately. The following communication from the Edwin G. Hutchings Post 856, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was received, ordered spread on the minutes of this meeting, and the thanks of the City Council expressed to said Organization for same: "Austin, Texas June 5, 1940 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Morgant The following resolution was passed by the Edwin G. Hutchings Post 856, Veterans of Foreign Ware, of Austin, in regular meeting 8:00 P. M., May 23, 19408 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the President and Congress of the United States are cognizant of the need of strong defense measures to defend this nation against any possible invasion, and are now at this time asking for the cooperation of all pitizene in building up our defense facilities, and also realizing the tragedy that has befallen nations by active subversive work of the "Trojan Horse" or "fifth column" spies, the last few months, and the great danger to this nation of the activities of the "fifth columnists" or un-American element, as evidenced by the many arrests of such persons recently: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edwin G. Hutchings Post 856, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in regular meeting assembled in Austin, Texas, 8:00 P. M., May 23, 1940, that this Post offers 1ts full cooperation and assistance of each and all of its members to the organized forces of law and order in the City of Austin, in any way that they can be of assistance in combating the un-American element in Texas seeking to undermine our Democratic form of Government. 10/ " Verlet Austin Post Commander E. D. Barr J. Frank Miller. Committee. 439 440 The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Gillist AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF WAYSIDE DRIVE, FORMERLY POSSUM TROT, LYING BETWEEN QUARRY ROAD AND ENFIELD ROAD, IT BHING CONTEMPLATED THAT SAID STREET WILL BE WIDENED, AND THAT A NEW DEDICATION WILL BE MADE BY ALL ABUTTING OWNERS THEREON. The Ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gillis moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Ordinance was read the second time and Councilman 0111is moved that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following voter Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gillis moved that the Ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The Mayor announced that the Ordinance had been finally passed. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartholomew: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTINI THAT the O1ty Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a private dock on the property owned by J. S. Renker as described in the Travis County Deed Records, on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorises the said J. S. Renker to construct, maintain, and operate this private dock, subject to same's being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is here- by authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this private dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. 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 Oity of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations, and the right of revocation is retained, if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said J. S. Renker has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations Building Inspector Attached ) "Austin, Texas June 6, 1940 Mr. Quiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sirt The undersigned has reviewed the plans and considered the application of J. S. Renker, et al., owner of a piece of property abutting on an easement which abuts on Lake Austin, a distance of 200 feet, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, and authorized by the owner of said easement to make certain improvements, for permission to construct and maintain a private boat projecting approximately 21 feet out into the Laks. We recommend that J. S. Renker, et al., be granted permission to construct and maintain said private dock subject to the following conditions: (1) That nothing but creosoted piles and heavy iron bolts be used in the construction of this pier, dock or wharf. (2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling, or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. (3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight иво. Respectfully submitted, /s/ J. C. Eckert Building Inspector. " Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following voter Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent.. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford: 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 plane have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY 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 streetst (1) A gas main in COPO AVENUE across Spring Lane intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Copo Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (2) A gas main in INDIAN TRAIL across Spring Lane intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 79 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Indian Trail. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (3) A gas main in SPRING LANE from Copo Avenue southerly 95 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be it feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Spring Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (4) A gas main in DORMARION LANE across Copo Avenue intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Dormarion Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (5) A gas main in DORMARION LANE across Indian Trail intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 74 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Dormarion Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in INDIAN TRAIL across Dormarion Lane intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7s feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Indian Trail. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in EAST 31ST STREET from a point 426 feet west of Red River Street casterly 50 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said East 31st Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (8) A gas main in WINSTED LANE from Copo Avenue southerly 300 feet, the centerline of which gan main shall be it feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Winsted Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet, (9) A gas main in COPO AVENUE across Winsted Lane intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be it feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Copo Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (10) A gas main in LONGVIEW STREET from a point 300 feet north of West 22 Street northerly 80 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Longview Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (11) A gas main in BOWMAN AVENUE from a point 22 feet west of Keating Lane westerly 431 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Bowman Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. 441 442 (12) A gan main in RABB GLEN STREMT from Paramount Avenue easterly 370 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 74 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Rabb Glen Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (13) A gas main in ARPDALE STREET from Paramount Avenue easterly 369 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 74 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Arpdale Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest.. (14) A gas main in LA CASA DRIVE from Rae Dell Avenue easterly 463 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 fest south of and parallel to the north property line of said La Casa Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (15) A gas main in RAE DELL AVENUE across La Casa Drive intersection, the center1ine of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Rae Dell Avenue. (16) Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. A gas main in PARAMOUNT AVENUE from Montclaire Street to Rabb Glen Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 74 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Paramount Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. i (17). A gas main in BECKER AVENUE from a point 206 feet north of the north property 1ine of East 39th Street southerly 60 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Becker Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (18) A gas main in BRYKHEIR DRIVE from West 32nd Street to West 33rd Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Bryker Drive. (19) Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. A gas main in BRYKIR DRIVE from West 33rd Street northerly 90 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Bryker Drive. (20) Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. A gas main in KENT LANE from Quarry Road northerly 130 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 12 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Kent Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (21) A gas main in QUARRY ROAD from a point 90 feet west of Kent Lane easterly 315 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Quarry Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. 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 recorde we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the foot that greater depths may not 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 Oity 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 cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling 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. 443 Upon motion of Councilman Alford, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmon Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillist WHEREAS, the H. E. Butt Grocery Company, acting by and through C. H. Page and Son, Architects, owner of property situated at the northeast corner of the intersection of Shoal Creek Boulevard and West 12th Street, and being within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being a part of Outlot 6, Division "" of the Government Outlote adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of West 12th Street adjacent to the above described property; and WHEREAS, the said H. E. Butt Grocery Company, acting by and through C. H. Page and Son, Architects, has also made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct a commercial driveway across the north sidewalk aren of West 12th Street adjacent to the above property; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing said curb set-back and commoroial driveway, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-1-105 and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the H. E. Butt Grocery Company, acting by and through C. H. Page and Son, Architects, owner of property situated at the northeast corner of the intersection of Shoal Creek Boulevard and West 12th Street, and being within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being a part of Outlot 6, Division "E" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, is hereby granted permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of West 12th Street and to build a commercial driveway across the north sidewalk area of West 12th Street adjacent to the above described property. Permission to construct the above desaribed curb setback and commercial driveway is granted subject to the same's being constructed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-1-105, and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback areas on West 12th Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-1-105, and that all such widened areas, driveways, or ramps, and curbe shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness, and shall be of the following proportions: 1 part cement, 2 parts of and, and 4 parte of screened gravel or rock. (3) That the concrete curbe adjacent to the sidewalk aren shall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion joint not less than 3/4 inch thick shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk an shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-1-105. (4) That all such expansion jointe shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street aren shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) That the applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at his expense. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and under the direction of the City Engineor. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The City Manager reported to the City Council that he had received a modified offer from Dr. L. R. Wilson of Galveston, Texas, to the effect that he would come here for two or three days! 444 consultation with the Architects on the Brackenridge Hospital plans and specificntions, at a cont of $50 per day, provided he be absolved from any responsibility in the matter. After a discussion of the matter, it was the sense of the meeting that the City Manager advise the Architects that, if they deemed it advisable, they could bring Dr. Wilson here for such consultation at their own expense. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the following applications for licenses to operate private boats on Lake Austin be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the Lake Austin Navigation Board: Anderson, A. L. .. Name and Address of Applicant Telephone 2-6506 Oobb, F. Irby .. 2534 Harris Boulevard Kersey, J. L. Route 3, Box 478, Austin Mewis, B. F. 1002 South Third Street Description of Boat Home-made, Dorey, 1940 Model, Evinrude, 4-passenger Gar Wood, Inboard, 1934 Model, Runabout, Chrysler, 5-passenger Home-made, Outboard, 1938 Model, Evinrude, 4-passenger Home-made, Outboard, 1940 Model, Seaking, 4-passenger Miller, Roy Lee Raven, Loute 1710 Guadalupe Street 1005 East 38th Street Home-made, Canoe, 1940 Model, 3-passenger Dixie, Outboard, 1936 Model, "Neptune", 4-passenger The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Alford moved that the following application for license to operate a commercial boat on Lake Austin be granted, in accordance with the recommendation of the Lake Austin Navigation Board: Name and Address of Applicant Sedwick, A. Β. 2105 Brackenridge Street Description of Bont Chris-craft, Utility with Cabin, 1938 Model, "Honky-Tonk", 10-passenger The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis, and the same prevailed by the following voter Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 0111is, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. Councilman Alford moved that the following applications for licenses to operate commercial boats below the Austin Dam be granted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Lake Austin Navigation Boards Name and Address of Applicant Description of Boat Searight, Geo. P., Jr. - Camp Mabry Home-made, Fishing, Flat-bottom, 1940 Model, 4-passenger Searight, Geo. P., Jr. - Camp Mabry Home-made, Fishing, Flat-bottom, 1940 Model, 4-passenger Searight, Geo. P., Jr. Camp Mabry Home-made, Fishing, Flat-bottom, 1940 Model, passenger Searight, Geo. P., Jr. Camp Mabry Home-made, Fishing, Flat-bottom, 1938 Model, 4-passenger Searight, Geo. P., Jr. Camp Mabry Home-made, Fishing, Flat-bottom, 1940 Model, 4-passenger The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent. The City Council approved the suggestion of the City Manager that, in view of world conditions at the present time, the City inaugurate a Flag service, to be held weekly at the various City Parks. The public hearing on the change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District, of the property of H. E. Martin at the northeast corner of the intersection of South First Street and Live Oak Street, in South Austin, known as Lot 1, Block 3, Davis and Dawson Addition, which was continued from the last regular meeting, was continued to the next regular meeting. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:40 A. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attestt Hai Uity Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved Jom milla. Mayor Austin, Texas, June 13, 1940. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Council Room at the Municipal Building, on Thursday, June 13, 1940, at 10:30 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; absent, Councilman Bartholomew. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1940, were read, and upon motion of Councilman Wolf, were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The City Manager submitted to the City Council the detailed plans of the Associated Hospital Architects for the improvements and additions to Brackenridge Hospital, as revised by Dr. L.R.Wilson of Galveston, Texas. In connection therewith, the following communications were also received and ordered spread on the Minutest "Austin, Texas June 12, 1940 Mr. Ouiton Morgan : At the meeting of the Staff of Brackenridge Hospital on June 11th in motion was made by Dr. J. C. Thomas that, outside of a few interior changes, the plans presented by the architects to the Medical Society be approved. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. /a/ G. F. Thornhill, M. D. Secretary. # "Austin, Texan June 13, 1940 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager City of Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Morgant The Associated Hospital Architects have employed the following Consulting Engineers to prepare the necessary structural and mechanical plans and specifications for the improvements and additions to Brackenridge Hospitals Munsey Wilson, Austin, Texas, Structural Engineer, for the north wing of the present hospital; 445