63 463 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 11, 1949 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Glass presiding: Roll Call: ney; Present: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Absent: None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; Tureman E. O'Quinn, City AttorJ. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police, and Joe D. Huffman, Jr., Director of Finance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A representative from the Govalle Civic League appeared before the Council requesting permission to name the Govalle Park and to sponsor a contest to select a name, in order to give this park more publicity. Councilman Long moved that the Council grant the GOVALLE CIVIC LEAGUE permission to hold a contest on naming the Govalle Park, and to submit the winning name to the Council for final approval. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None MR. W. P. WATTS, representing residents in Wilshire Woods, Delwood, and the Giles place, appeared before the Council petitioning the dedication as a public park and playground the 34 acres, bounded on the West by Wilshire Boulevard, on the East by Airport Boulevard, and on the South by Schieffer Avenue, and being the remainder of the Patterson Tract acquired by the City of Austin not used for airport and road purposes; and that there is a need of such a park in this area; and further petitioning that this area be kept free of institutional building and commercial projects. The petition carried 426 signatures. The Council received the petition, and Mr. Watts was advised that before any disposition of this land was made, a public hearing would be held and the residents in that area would have an opportunity to be heard and considered. 464 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 464 The question of the proposed twenty-five foot set-back on Lamar Boulevard was brought before the Council, and MR. WILL HART (for Mr. and Mrs. W. C. LEAR) MR. M. H. CROCKETT, MR. ROBERT AMMANN, MR. JAMES R. ALLEN, and other property owners appeared with the request that a 15-foot setback be considered as was suggested last week. MELVIN M. SPIER, representing his father, M. O. SPIER, at 3405 Lamar, spoke stating 25 feet were too much for off-street parking, and 15 feet would not be enough considering the length of the cars, and asked that the Council consider the smallest amount in providing for the set-back. The Mayor stated anything under 25 feet would ruin the whole thoroughfare. MR. ROBERT AMMANN stated perhaps the five-foot setback on the rear of properties could be changed to one foot, but it was explained this would come under a different proposal as this was a requirement of the Fire Underwriters. The Mayor stated if anybody was damaged, they could sell out to the City on the same basis they sold the other property; and if the city owes anyone damages, it would pay them. He felt it would be cheaper to pay the damages to those few who were hurt than to ruin the whole $300,000 thoroughfare. Councilman Drake moved that the ordinance as proposed be amended to provide a fifteen foot set-back instead of the twentyfive foot set back. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson Noes: Councilmen Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Mayor Glass brought up the following ordinance for second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE CHANGING THE HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATION FROM ITS PRESENT HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON ALL THE LAND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH STREET LINE OF WEST 24TH STREET, ON THE EAST BY A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 150 FEET EAST FROM THE EAST STREET LINE OF LAMAR BOULEVARD, ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTH STREET LINE OF WEST 45th STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 150 FEET WEST OF THE WEST STREET LINE OF LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE HEIGHT AND AREA MAP SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: Councilman Drake, Johnson of CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 465 The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: Councilman Drake, Johnson The Mayor announced that the ordinance carrying a 25 setback on Lamar Boulevard from 24th Street to 45th Street had finally passed. The Mayor stated that if any person had been damaged he could appeal to the Council and to the courts to claim any damage that has been made. Councilman Long moved that the Planning Board make a study of the remainder of Lamar Boulevard and make its recommendation as to whether or not it should be zoned with a twenty-five foot setback. The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None MR. JESS KELLAM appeared before the Council and submitted a petition with forty-one signatures, asking the City officials to confer with the railroad officials requesting that the excessive whistling of trains be stopped. The Mayor stated that the railroad officials would be contacted and a request made of them. The Council received a request from EDWARD BOULDIN regarding damage to his property caused by the building of a bridge on the corner of Maple and 16th Streets, and also received a petition from several residents on Maple Avenue. This matter was referred to the Director of Public Works, who met with Mr. Bouldin regarding this matter. Mayor Glass introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF FIVE AND SEVENTEEN ONEHUNDREDTHS (5.17) ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and laid over for publication. 426 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 466 Councilman Johnson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 12(b) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO STOP SIGN LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Drake moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading, which motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Drake moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Drake moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Johnson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM, REASONABLE, AND PRUDENT SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN DEFINED STREETS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN SEPTEMBER 2, 1948, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "N", PAGES 291-293, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 2 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 467 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 467 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Drake moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Drake moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Drake moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the Tax Roll of the City of Austin for the year 1948 there appears an assessment of $6,000 on merchandise of McMurray's Food Store, and WHEREAS, according to an inventory submitted by McMurray's Food Store, the assessable valuation of said merchandise as of January 1, 1948, should be revised so as to not exceed $2,900, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Tax Assessor and Collector be directed, and he is hereby so instructed, to reduce the assessable value of said merchandise of McMurray's Food Store for the year 1948 from $6,000 to $2,900. vote: Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 468 Councilman Drake offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, under authority of Acts of the 49th Legislature of the State of Texas, Regular Session, Chapter 44, approved by the Governor of Texas and effective March 23, 1945, patent was duly issued by the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas granting to the City of Austin certain tracts and parcels of land, including but without limitation "All land in the Colorado River, within the limits of the City of Austin, including the bed and banks thereof and islands therein"; and WHEREAS, included among the islands acquired by the Cityof Austin under said Act of Legislature and patent from the State of Texas, was that certain island lying within the Colorado River, in the limits of the City, the upstream end of which island is about nine hundred (900) feet downstream from the Tom Miller Dam across the Colorado River and the downstream end of which is approximately three thousand one hundred (3100) feet downstream from said Tom Miller Dam and the width of which island averages about 300 to 600 feet, containing approximately fifteen (15) acres of land; and WHEREAS, a low-water bridge across the Colorado River, recently completed by the City of Austin and the County of Travis, at a location approximately 900 feet downstream from the Tom Miller Dam, rests upon and is connected with the upstream portion of said island lying within the Colorado River, thus affording access to said island by pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, said island is ideally suited for public park and recreation purposes and is needed by the City of Austin and its inhabitants as a park and re- creation project for the use and enjoyment of the public; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the certain island owned by the City of Austin, lying within the Colorado River, and more particularly described below, be and the same is hereby designated a public park, and is hereby dedicated to the public for use and enjoyment as a public park, playground, and recreation area, and said island is hereby added to the public park system of the City of Austin; said island is hereby described as that certain island lying within the Colorado River, in the limits of the City of Austin, the upstream end of which island is about 900 feet downstream from the Tom Miller Dam across the Colorado River, and the downstream end of which is approximately 3100 feet downstream from said Tom Miller Dam and said island has an average width of about 300 to 600 feet, and contains approximately fifteen (15) acres of land. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That a true and certified copy of this Resolution be filed for record with the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with law. Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 469 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the Resubdivision of portions of Blocks A, B, D, F, and G, Crestview, Section 2, approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on January 13, 1949, be and the same is hereby accepted and. authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said resubdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. Which ordinance, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayest Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes; None Councilman Drake offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Carey Leggett, Jr., M.D. has made application through his represenative, Mrs. Geo. Felter, for permission to alter and maintain a doctor's office and clinic for human beings only, on Lot 2, Block 44, Division E, of nal City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the east side of the orig: Colorado Street and locally known as 1707 Colorado Street, and is located in a "B" Residence District which requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the alteration and maintenance of a doctor's office and clinic for human beings only be granted to Carey Legett, Jr. M.D. with the following conditions: 1. That this clinic be used in the general practice of medicine, and that no mental or psychiatric patients be housed in such clinic. 2. That all regulations required in this zone and all building code provisions be complied with in the alteration and maintenance of such building. Which resolution, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councikmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 170 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 470 Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Fulcher-Burgher Construction Co. is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 2105 San Antonio Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 28 and 29, Outlot 22-1/2, Division D, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Fulcher-Burgher Construction Co., the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of San Antonio Street to a point 12 feet west of the east curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of San Antonio Street approximately 138 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of San Antonio Street to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT THE above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Fulcher-Burgher Construction Co., hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall construct a four-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector imm ediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2). That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3). That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4). That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. 2471 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 471 (5). That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7). That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm sewer. (8). That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9). That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than April 1, 1950. (10). That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of aditional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11). That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for othernecessary public purposes. (12). That any public utility, or public or private property, distrubed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. vote: Which, motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 47 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 472 Mayor Glass inquired as to the progress of the ordinance amendment pertaining to the passage of taxi-cab operators licenses, taxi-cab drivers licenses, boat licenses and beer and liquor licenses; providing that these be submitted to the City Manager for final approved, and that only appeals be heard before the Council. The Mayor asked that this ordinance be drawn to be introduced at the Council's next meeting, August 18, 1949. Councilman Johnson moved that the Zoning Board be asked to make a thorough study of the question of selling beer-to-go in grocery stores, in a zone other than "C-2" Commercial, to make a specific recommendation to the Council. motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Drake, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: Councilman Long The Councilman Long moved that the following applications for change of zoning, having been referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, be set for public hearing SEPTEMBER 8, 1949, at 2:30: ARTHUR J. SEPEDA JOE LUCAS South 1/2 of Lot 60, Outlot 55, Division C, being located on the north side of E. llth between Waller and Lydia, known as 1110 East llth Street Northwest 150'x50', Blk. 189, Original City of Aus- tin, known as 501 through 507 East 1st Street From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment. From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zon- ing Board of Adjustment. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Johnson moved that the following taxi-driver licenses, duly recommended by the City Manager, be approved: JOHN FRANKLIN GRESHAM EUGENE FRANKLIN GREEN 75 Chicon Street 2107 Nueces Street The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 473 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 473 Councilman Johnson moved that the following Taxi-Operator Licenses, duly recommended by the City Manager, be approved: ELVA V. GUENTZEL 2105 Garden Street, FORD 1946 Super Deluxe 4-door Sedan, IGA-286687-KM6912 The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Public hearings on the following changes of zoning were advertised for 2:30 this date: G. F. WILLS 1007 E. 46th From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. MR. G. F. WILLS appeared before the Council in his own behalf, stating his property was surrounded on three sides by Commercial property; and that his property, being a little low, was not choice residential property; and as he wanted to run a Day Nursery, he applied for the Commercial zoning. MR. H. J. FAHN, 1004 East 46th Street, appeared in opposition, as did Mr. JOHN PECHACEK, protesting that this property was not good for commercial. Councilman Long moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and the requested change GRANTED: The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Long, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None MRS. MAUDE KINGSBURY (By Mr. Ray Stevens) 1101 Red River To From "C-1" Commercial "C-2" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board and NOT GRANTED by the Council. MR. RAY STEVENS appeared in behalf of Mrs. Maude Kingsbury's request for change of zoning. There was no opposition spoken; but in view of the fact this was definitely a spot zoning, Councilman Drake moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and the request for change NOT be granted. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, MacCorkle, and Mayor Glass. Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Long A discussion on the advertisment of bonds was held, with the following recommendations of the City Manager: (1) That the bonds have a callable premium of straight two percent after 1955, and (2) that an alternate bid be taken on a sliding scale of two percent on the seventh year; one and a half percent on the eighth year, one percent on the ninth year; and one-half on the tenth year. For 1956, 2%; 1957, 13%, 1958,1%; 1959 6 1%. 2/74 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 474 Councilman Drake moved that the bonds be advertised with the provision that those maturing on or after September 1, 1956, may be redeemed prior to maturity at the option of the City of Austin on September 1, 1955, or any interest paying date thereafter at a price of par and accrued interest to date fixed for redemption plus a premium of two percent. The motion carried by the following vo te: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None ۱۰ There was a discussion of a suitable site for Polio, Incorporated. Councilman Drake stated the City should provide something to this type of project. The Mayor suggested the land between the Missouri-Pacific Depot and the River, which could be cleaned, landscaped and made into a beautiful location; the City Manager suggested the land adjacent to the ball park. Councilman Drake thought these two tracts might not have the easy accessibility, but stated the representatives would go look at them. The Mayor stated the City should furnish land only to Health projects like this. There being no other business the Council recessed, subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elsie W Acting City Clerk Approved: Mayor Taper Blac