Austin Growth: New North Subdivisions & Land
- City leaders and various community groups, including the City Plan Commission, Chambers of Commerce, and School Board, met to discuss Austin's future expansion, specifically new subdivisions north of the city.
- Key properties under consideration for development included the "Click Subdivision" and a tract owned by the "Orphans Home of St. John's Baptist Association."
- The meeting emphasized broad public and civic engagement to shape the city's urban plan for its northern growth.
- Following discussion, the city decided to pursue acquiring the Orphans Home property, instructing the City Attorney to continue negotiations for its purchase.
Full Transcript
17 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Recessed Meeting April 17, 1944 10:45 Α. Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 279 The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Absent : Councilman Wolf 1 - - 4 The Mayor announced that this was a joint meeting with the City Plan Commission, the Junior and Senior Chambers of Commerce, the School Board, and all other interested citizens to consider the City Plan insofar as it relates to future subdivisions north of the City of Austin, and particularly with reference to the Click Subdivision and the Orphans Home of St. John's Baptist Association tract; and to discuss the present rules and regulations of the City Plan Commission pertaining to subdivisions. Thereupon a general discussion of the question was entered into. It being the consensus of opinion that the City should acquire same, the Acting City Attorney was instructed to continue for ten days longer the negotiations for the purchase of the Orphans Home of St. John's Baptist Association tract. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was then recessed, subject to call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Hallie Min CITY CLERK APPROVED Jom Milla. MAYOR