CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 16, 1950 10:00 AM Council Chamber, City Hall 287 284 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-Tem Drake, presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Absent: Mayor Glass Councilman Johnson movd that since copies of the minutes of the last meeting of the City Council have been furnished, Council members by the City Clerk, the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that the minutes be adopted as read in the Clerk's report. Upon being duly seconded by Councilman Long, the motion was unanimously adopted by the Council and the minutes so approved. The Council greeted the Civics Class from the Austin High School. MR. GEORGE HABERLIN, representing the North Austin Lions Club of Lions International, presented the following petition to the Council: "Petitioner, by and through its President, George Haberlin, respectfully requests the City Council to adopt a resolution granting to the North Austin Lions Club permission to cause a baseball diamond, bleacher stands, dugouts, and fence to be constructed, for the purposes hereinafter set out, at a suitable location on a tract of land belonging to the City of Austin, such tract of land being that part of the old Patterson tract lying west of Airport Boulevard, and being bounded on the south by Schieffer Avenue, and on the west and north by Wilshire Boulevard. To explain the nature of the request here made, to define the purposes for which such improvements would be constructed, and to determine the conditions and limitations of the permission requested, petitioner would respectfully show the following: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 285 285 I. "There is a nationwide organization known as Little Kids National Baseball League, the purpose of which is to sponsor teams and leagues of teams in various towns and cities in these United States for the benefit of boys interested in playing baseball who are between the ages of 8 and 12 years. Each league needs a sponsor and the rules of the league prohibit there being any profit realized by any individual in other than good fellowship and satisfaction, and the rules require that such member league team in each town be sponsored as a league and not as individual teams. The National Office for this organization is at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, at which place the yearly National Tournament is played between the winner teams of the several states. The Rules of said league require certain specified dimensioned structures, uniforms, and equipment that are in keeping with safety and the best traditions of the game of baseball, which are furnished by the sponsoring club, individual, or group. II. "The North Austin Lions Club has elected to sponsor at least one such four team league in the City of Austin, and proposes to provide for a complete regulation structure for the purpose of facilitating play by this league in accordance with the National Regulations. The Recreation Department of this City has been consulted by this Club and has evidenced, through its Director, Beverly Sheffield, enthusiastic approval that such organization be adopted by the City as a part of its Recreation Plan, though sponsored and financed wholly by and through the sand sponsoring club, andhas selected as a probable site, with Coumil's permission, the location heretofore referred to, with the understanding that such structure on such site be used for the purpose for which it is constructed, that of Kids League Play, untilsuch time as it may not be so used, to an extent commensurate with the plan of the City regarding recreational activities, and at such time the Recreation Department shall have full control of the facilities there to do with what is becoming to such facilities. The donor and sponsoring club fully understand that such is the policy of the City of Austin respecting structures of such kind placed on City property and is to construct the said facilities with this policy understood. III. "Petitioner proposes that it be allowed to sell advertising on the outfield fence that will be constructed, subject to the approval of the Honorable Council of the site and structure, to help defray expenses incurred in connection with this project, with the understanding that neither the Sponsoring Club nor any individual shall be allowed any pecuniary payment for any activity held on said field, or advertisement sold on said fence, and that all gains of whatever approved nature are made will be for the sole benefit of the League of Little Kids. "Respectfully submitted to the Council this 14th day of February, 1950, in the name of the North Austin Lions Club, of Austin, Texas." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 286 In discussion, Mr. Haberlin asked for early consideration as spring training would start in April. Mayor Pro-tem Drake stated this property was in line for some improvement, some filling-in and drainage; and until this improvement was finished, it was difficult to state just what could be used as park ground and other purposes. Councilman Long moved that Mr. Haberlin's request be referred to the Director of Recreation to work out something with him and even con- sider the use of some other tract that would be suitable--the tract back of Brykerwood School or some other. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass In response to the former request of Colonel J. R. Martz and Harry Pesnell for two acres of land in the above tract for church purposes, Mayor pro-tem Drake stated to them this improvement might throw a different light on their request; and it was thought best to wait until after all the filling-in and draiange, etc., was completed before anything was decided. MR. KENT RIDER and MR. H. A. JEWETT appeared in the interest of former petitions that the above area be dedicated for park purposes. Mr. Jewett insisted that a place to play be provided immediately and not be put off for six months or more. It was suggested by the City Manager that perhaps a small area might be rolled down and made usable for play. COUNCILMAN JOHNSON remarked that GOVALLE PARK should be considered, as that section had been waiting a long time for that improvement, and it should come before new parks. MR. CALVIN RAUP appeared before the Council regarding double parking around the Highway and Walton Buildings, and asked that the ordinance be enforced. He stated that cars double parked from 11:45 to 12:30. The Council referred this matter to the Chief of Police. Discussion of the proposed wrecker ordinance was held. MR. TOM LONG presented some objections and suggestions: (1) that the Wrecker Companies actually running wrecks be required to use heavy equipment of one and one-half ton size and 10,000 pound pull, instead of the three-quarter ton with 5,000 pounds, leaving that size for towing only; (2) that no printed list of Wrecker Companies be furnished patrolmen investigating the wrecks; (3) that the insurance be raised from$10,000 and $20,000 to $20,000 and $40,000; (4) that all wrecker companies listing themselves on the Police Rotation List be required to maintain 24-hour service. After quite a discussion, the Council, in unanimous agreement, instructed the City Attorney to redraft the proposed ordinance to require two classifications of wreckers--one and a half ton, with10,000 pound pull for wreckers running wrecks, and the lighter equipment for those companies interested in towing only, at three-fourths tons, with 5,000 pound pull: to require wreckers on the Rotation List to maintain twenty-four hour service: to require a list of the wrecker companies on the Rotation List to be provided patrolmen investiCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 287 gating wrecks; and to keep the insurance at the figures first submitted, $10,000 and $20,000. Mayor Pro-Tem Drake asked the City Manager to read figures showing what the City is doing and how much it is spending to make Austin a clean city. He asked that this report be given while the Civics Class was present. The City Manager outlined the number of tons of garbage collected in one week using the week ending February 10, 1950; the number of streets swept, number of dead animals removed, etc. He outlined the amount of money spent on sewer expansions as $1,812,000 since 1946. The expense of the trash and garbage departments has gone up from $173,000 in 1946 to $310,000 estimated for 1950. He statedless than 2.2% of the total occupied pieces of ground had septic tanks and pittoilets, and with further expenditures of extending the sewer lines, this figurer would be smaller. Councilman Long stated she thought the various community centers should have daily garbage pick-ups; and that there should be better drainage of the low places in the city. Inquiry was made by Councilman Long if the reason the City was spot-lighted as a dirty city was caused by antagonism of some members of the Health Board over a hospital bill; and if so, it should be made public. Councilman MacCorkle stated he would like to have something definite from the State Health Department on each complaint; that in some cities fees were charged for garbage collection, and that might be the answer to the problem here. Mayor Protem Drake stated every charge would be investigated. MR. M. H. CROCKETT spoke regarding the problem of getting people to keep garbage cans covered. The Council received and read the following letter from AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL NO. 12, Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, dated February 14, 1950: "Because of the traffic hazards and danger to children and adults who have to walk in streets where there are no sidewalks, the Austin City Council of Parent-Teacher Associations respectfully requests that the City Council pass an ordinance requiring sidewalks in future building programs. (S) Mrs. R. N. Lewis (Rosie Lewis) President (S) Eloise Chapman (Mrs. C.N. Chapman) Secretary Councilman Long moved that this request be referred to the Planning Commission for study. The motion seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 288 MR. KAY MILLER appeared before the Council requesting a quit-claim deed to ALVINE FLURY be executed for certain property which had been deeded for street purposes, but which property had never been opened as a street by the City. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of April, 1931, G. Flury conveyed by warranty deed, recorded in Volume 471, pages 11-12, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the hereinafter described land to the City of Austin for street purposes; and WHEREAS, said conveyance was subject to the condition that the land should revert to the grantor if it should ever be abandoned or discontinued to be used as a street; and WHEREAS, said conveyed land has never been opened as a street by the City of Austin, and has never been used as a street by the public; and WHEREAS, the owner of the reverter in said land and the owners of lands adjacent thereto have requested the City Council to relinquish all its right, title and interest in and to said land; and WHEREAS, it is found by the City Council that the best interests of the public will be served by abandoning and relinquishing all right and title of the City of Austin in said land; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Guiton Morgan, City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a quitclaim deed, in behalf of the City of Austin, to Alvine Flury, a widow, and conveying the following described tract or parcel of land, to wit: Ninety by twenty feet (90 x 20') or about 1800 square feet of land being composed of portions of Block No. 1' and also a portion of what was formerly known as "The Circle", but which was vacated by the City of Austin, according to the action of the City Council, and a tract of land lying west of and adjacent to Blocks Nos. 1 and 2 of Fairview Park, which Fairview Park is recorded in Travis County Records in Plat Book No. 1, page 46, to which reference is here made for all purposes and thetract herein vonveyed being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the east line of south Congress Avenue and from which point of beginning the intersection of the east line of said south Congress Avenue and the south line of what was formerly known as Nellie Street and which is now known as Academy Drive bears N. 19°E. 282.45 feet, to wit: THENCE S. 71°E. 90 feet to a point; THENCE S. 19°W. 20 feet to a point; THENCE N. 71°W. 90 feet to a point; THENCE N. 19°E. 20 feet to the place of beginning, containing about 1800 square feet of land and being a portion of that certain tract or parcel of land which was conveyed to G. Flury according to Travis County Deed Records, in Volume 412, page 154 and to which reference is here made, and being the tract of land surveyed by J. Thomas 207 289 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Kelley, Civil Engineer, on April 16, 1931. Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union 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 d considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in WEST 55% STREET, from a point 182 feet west of Chesterfield Avenue westerly 180 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 55 STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas Main in WOODROW AVENUE, from a point 335 feet south of Koenig Lane northerly 120 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 feet west of and parallel to the East property line of said HOODROW AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in BRYAN STREET, from a point 100 feet east of Swenson Street easterly 50 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said BRYAN STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in SOUTH 3rd STREET, from Cumberland Road northerly 170 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property lime of said SOUTH 3rd STREET. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 70 290 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in SOUTH 2ND STREET, from Cumberland Road southerly 176 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH 2ND STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in EAST 11TH STREET, from a point 180 feet east of Swenson Avenue easterly 51 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 10 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 11TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (7) A gas main in EAST 38 STREET, from a point 78 feet west of Clarkson Avenue east to Clarkson Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 38 STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in CLARKSON AVENUE, from East 38% Street southerly 120 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said CLARKSON AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (9) A gas main in SALINA STREET, from East 3rd Street southerly 150 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SALINA STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (10) A gas main inGLENDALE PLACE, from a point 135 feet south of Algarita Avenue northerly 80 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GLENDALE PLACE. Said gas main deseribed above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in POQUITO STREET, from East 21st Street nor therly 109 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 21 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said POQUITO STREET. 271 291 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (12) A gas main in GAYLOR STREET, from a point 258 feet west of Guadalupe Street westerly 508 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GAYLOR STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (13) A gas main in COMAL STREET, from a point 15 feet south of Gregory Street southerly 38 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COMAL STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in LA MESA DRIVE, from a point 297 feet north of El Paso Street northerly 126 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LA MESA DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (15) A gas main in PAYNE AVENUE, from Old Burnet Road westerly & feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PAYNE AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (16) A gas main in OLD BURNET ROAD, from Payne Avenue northerly 153 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be & feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said OLD BURNET ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (17) A gas main in ROCKMOOR AVENUE, from a point 97 feet south of Bonnie Road southerly 140 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ROCKMOOR AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. The Southern Union Gas 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 great er depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas 29 292 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin, vote: Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass MR. WILLIAM E. BOAKE appeared before the Council inquiring about the construction of a public boat dock. It was stated the contract with the University of Texas had been drawn up, and that the City did not have the legal rights until this contract was signed. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with the Board of Regents of The University of Texas, providing for an easement and for a lease to the City for park purposes, of the property described in said contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. (Contract attached) "THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS : This CONTRACT made and entered into by and between the Board of Regents of The University of Texas, acting by and through D. K. Woodward, Jr., its duly elected and qualified chairman, hereunto duly authorized by said Board of Regents, and the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, acting by and through Guiton Morgan, its City Manager hereunto duly authorized, WITNESSETH: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 293 293 I. The Board of Regents of The University of Texas, subject to the conditions hereinafter stated, hereby creates and provides, for the use of the public, an easement for access from Lake Austin Boulevard to a municipal pier to be erected by the City of Austin in Lake Austin as hereinafter provided, in and upon the following described land: A part of that certain three hundred fifty-three (353) acre tract of land out of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to The University of Texas by deed dated June 17, 1910, of record in Volume 244 at pages 77-78 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and which tract of land is more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the southwest corner of a tract of land now leased by W. W. Bennett from The University of Texas, said corner being on the west edge of a retaining wall along the east water's edge of Lake Austin; THENCE following the south line of the said WW. Bennett leave, as the same is evidenced on the ground by a row of posts, S. 81°46' E to a point in the west line of Lake Austin Boulevard; THENCE following the west line of Lake Austin Boulevard in a southerly direction 50 feet, more or less, to a point; THENCE following a line 50.00 feet southerly from and parallel to the aforementioned south line of the W. W. Bennett lease, N. 81° 46 W. to a point on the west edge of a retaining wall along the east water's edge of Lake Austin; THENCE following the west edge of said retaining wall, in a northerly direction to the point of beginning. II. Said easement is created and provided for the following purposes and upon the following conditions: a. The easement herein provided is to be used only as a means of access from Lake Austin Boulevard to a municipal pier or dock to be constructed in Lake Austin at the westerly end of said easement which pier is to be maintained by the City of Austin and made available for use by all licensed boat operators on Lake Austin without charge. b. Should The University of Texas desire to make use of the facilities afforded by such pier in connection with the program of physical training or recreation for the students and faculty of The University, the City of Austin agrees to cooperate in working out a mutually satisfactory arrangement for carrying on such activities in the area involved. C. City of Austin agrees to maintain and care for the property included in said easement and hereby assumes all responsibility and liability for the use to be made of such property, as herein provided. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 244 294 d. The City of Austin further agrees that it will permit no buildings to be erected on such tract and will permit no vehicular parking thereon. III. The Board of Regents of The University of Texas hereby leases to the City of Austin for park and recreational purposes, for the consideration and upon the conditions hereinafter stated, the following described land: A part of that certain three hundred fifty-three (353) acre tract of land out of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to The University of Texas by deed dated June 17, 1910, of record in Volume 244, at pages 77-78, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said tract of land being bounded as follows: On the south by the north line of a 31.6 acre tract of land conveyed to the City of Austin by deed dated December 4, 1890, of record in Volume 181, at pages 204-207, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; on the west by a retaining wall along the east water's edge of Lake Austin; on the north by the south line of the tract of land in which an access easement is created in Paragraph I of this contract, and on the east by the west line of Lake Austin Boulevard. IV. The lease of said property to the City of Austin is for park and recreational purposes, as heretofore recited, and is made upon the following conditions which constitute the consideration for such lease: a. City of Austin agrees to maintain and care for the property herein leased and hereby assumes all responsibility and liability for the use of such property for park and recreational purposes. b. City of Austin further agrees that no building shall be erected and no vehicular traffic or parking shall be allowed or permitted on the tract herein leased. c. Should the University of Texas desire to make use of the property herein leased in connection with the program of physical training or recreation for the students and faculty of The University, the City of Austin hereby agrees to coop perate in working out a mutually satisfactory arrangement for carrying on such activity in the area involved. d. The lease for park and recreational purposes, herein provided for, shall be subject to cancellation by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas or the City of Austin, such cancellation to be effective ninety (90) days after written notice of cancellation has been given to the other party by or on behalf of the party desiring cancellation, but the lease herein provided for shall remain in effect until so terminated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Regents of The University of Texas, has caused this instrument to be signed in duplicate by D. K. Woodward, Jr., Chairman, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 295 attested by its secretary under its seal, and the City of Austin has caused this instrument to be signed, in duplicate, by Guiton Morgan, its City Manager, and day of attested by the City Clerk, this the 1950. BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS By - D. K. Woodward, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: Secretary ATTEST: CITY OF AUSTIN By- Guiton Morgan, City Manager City Clerk (Notary Public's Acknowledgement)" Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass The City Manager presented the following analyses and recommendation from the Director of Recreation, regarding bids for the concession rights at Zilker Springs Deep Eddy, City Coliseum, and the Butler Softball Fields: "Herewith is submitted the bids for the concession rights at Zilke Springs-Deep Eddy, City Coliseum, and the Butler Softball Fields. Attached you will find an analysis of the bids on the City Coliseum and on Zilker Springs and Deep Eddy. Mr. Victor H. Randolph was high on the bids which he submitted for the City Coliseum and the Zilker SpringsDeep Eddy Concession rights. "It will be noticed in comparing the prices that Mr. Randolph has submitted higher prices on hot dogs and hamburgers. I have discussed this with him, but he will not consider lowering his prices on these items. On all other items he is in line with the other bidders. "The only bid received from the Butler Softball Diamonds was from Mr. Herman Gronwoldt. He offered the City a total of $1,500 for the concession rights for 1950-51. 246 296 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "It is my recommendation that we accept the high bids at all three locations. This would place the contract in the hands of Mr. Victor H. Randolph for the City Coliseum at $4,022.50 and the Zilker Springs-Deep Eddy Concession for $11,537. The contract for the Butler Soft-ball Fields will go to Mr. Herman Gronwoldt at $1,500." "Below is an analysis of the bids on the Zilker Springs-Deep Eddy concession rights for 1950-51. "Bids were received from Burke Matthews, Herman Gronwoldt, and Victor H. Randolph. Amount Bid Matthews $7,100.00 Gronwoldt $9,000.00 Randolph $11,537.00 Prices Bottle Drinks Fountain Drinks 6 oz. 104 104 10¢ 54 54 12 oz. 104 10¢ Sandwiches Barbecue 25¢ 25¢ 254 Hot Dogs 15¢ 154 204 Hamburgers 20¢ 154 254 Other 30¢ 254 Popcorn 104 104 10¢ Peanuts 104 104 104 Ice Cream Cones 5¢ & 10¢ 10 (large) 54 Bars 5¢ & 10¢ 104 10¢ Candy 54 & 10¢ 54 & 10¢ 5¢ Cigarettes 224 25¢ 254 Coffee 104 "Below is an analysis of the bids on the City Coliseum concession rights for a two year period beginning May 1, 1950 to May 1, 1952. "Bids were received from Burke Matthews, Herman Gronwoldt, and Victor H. Randolph. Amount Bid Gronwoldt $1,500.00 Matthews $2,805.00 Randolph $4,022.50 Prices Bottle Drinks Fountain Drinks 104 104 104 6 oz. 54 5¢ 12 oz. 10¢ 10t Sandwiches Barbecue 254 25¢ 254 Hot Dogs 154 15¢ 204 Hamburgers 154 204 254 Other 254 25 &30¢ Popcorn 10¢ 104 10¢ Peanuts 104 104 10¢ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Gronwoldt Matthews Randolph Ice Cream Cones 10¢ (large) Bars 104 5 & 10¢ 5 & 10¢ Candy 5 & 10¢ Cigarettes 254 54 254 5¢ 104 5¢ 254 Coffee 104 297 The City Manager recommended that the awards be made as outlinedButler Softball Fields to HERMAN GRONWOLDT at $1,500.00; Zilker Springs and Deep Eddy Concessions to VICTOR RANDOLPH for $11,537.00; and City Coliseum to VICTOR RANDOLPH for $4,022.50. Councilman Johnson moved that the awards be made to the highest bidder as recommended by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass MR. BURKE MATTHEWS made a statement with regard to the above award of contract that he never could charge twenty-five cents for hamburgers and his charge was twenty-cents. For hot-dogs he charged fifteen cents. He stated he worked on a small margin with those charges, and asked that the prices be considered as it was a two-year contract. It was stated that the bidders were asked to attach a schedule of their charges. Councilman Long moved that the following request for change of zoning be referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation: MANOR GONZALES 2804 Webberville Road To From "C" Commercial "C-1" Commercial vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass Councilman Johnson moved that the following applications for zoning changes, having been heard by the Zoning Board, be advertised for public hearing March 9, 1950 at 11:00 Α.Μ. S. J. SKINNER North two acres of a acre tract, Daniel J. Gilbert Survey, being lo- cated west of the I&GN RR, and extending from the ne corner of Camp Mabry to th se corner of Highland Park West, in the rear of the 4500 block of Highland Terrace. From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment. 270 298 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS EDWARD JOSEPH, for CATER JOSEPH ESTATE 19.079 acres, unplatted part of George W. Spear League, being bounded on. the north by Crestview Ad- dition; on the south by Violet Crown Addition; on the West by Arroyo Seca, and on the east by North Austin Theatre. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The motion seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: Absent: Vayor Glass None LAWRENCE GEORGE MOORE, (Colored) appealed to the Council regarding the Administrative denial of his application to drive a taxi-cab. Councilman МасCorkle moved that the recommendation of the Chief of Police and City Manager be upheld, as his traffic record did not justify granting his permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: Councilman Long Absent: Mayor Glass BUSTER HANCOCK, (Colored) appealed to the Council regarding the Administrative denial of his application to drive a taxi-cab. Councilman Johnson moved that he be granted the permit on his appeal. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote, and his permit was GRANTED: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Councilman MacCorkle Absent: Mayor Glass BOBBY CHARLES DIGBY, 604 W. 29 Street, appealed to the Council regarding the denial of his application to drive a taxi-cab. Councilman Long moved that he be granted a 90-day probation permit with instructions to report to the Chief of Police at regular intervales. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Aye s: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass 299 299 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager gave a report of a meeting he had with MR. EDWARD JOSEPH and MR. A. B. BEDDOW, regarding the oepning of Woodrow and Grover Avenues. Mr. Joseph stated he would give the right-of-way if Mr. Beddow would grade and gravel the streets and put in curbs and gutters and if the property would be zoned "Commercial". Mr. Beddow stated he could not put in curbs and gutters, but would grade and gravel the street. The right-of-way and the zoning are two separate matters, and the City Manager stated the matter may result in condemnation of the right-of-way. He stated Mr. Joseph's request for public hearing on the zoning had just been set by the Council for March 9th, 1950. COUNCILMAN MacCORKLE asked that the Planning Board submit some definite recommendations regarding parking in Austin. He mentioned the O. Henry lot as being vacant and could be used as a parking area possibly. Also the vacant property on 5th and Guadalupe might be used for parking as discussed earlier. COUNCILMAN MacCORKLE also asked that the Plan Commission make a definite recommendation on one-way streets. The City Manager stated a traffic count had been made from Colorado to Brazos, but something workable had not yet been reached. It was stated that the City should keep working on this. COUNCILMAN LONG stated someone had suggested to her that it might be well to take in the areas just outside the city limits, and include those people in the Census count. She said in about a year and a half they would be paying taxes, and the City could expand just as rapidly as it could. The property was selling at good prices, and would be good tax money. Councilman MacCorkle stated it was worth studying. The City Manager stated there were eight or nine thousand lots now in the City; and when the city spread out, the costs rose. Councilman Long stated she would like to have the Planning Commission give a report on the congested areas and take those in so they would be in on the census count. The City Manager listed the things needed at present, as a million and a half dollars for sewers; the same for storm sewers, Police and Fire Departments would have to be enlarged; street and roads would need a lot of improvements and would add to the unpaved street mileage; the Hospital and Welfare Departments would have to be enlarged. COUNCILMAN JOHNSON inquired about the zoning variation granted by the Zoning Board on the property at 2321-23 East 7th Street. The City Attorney explained this in detail, stating it was coming before the Zoning Board in an in- formal discussion, and the applicants may apply for a change of zoning. The City Attorney stated it was about 150 to 200 feet from a C-2 Zone, and the zone might be extended by the Council, or the Council could adopt an amendment which would permit retail sales in a "D" Industrial Zone. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 300 Councilmen Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the necessary Prospectus and usual information, and Notice of Sale for the sale of $1,500,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, bids to be received at 10:00 Α.Μ. Thursday, March 16, 1950. $750,000.00 for the Austin Public Schools $750,000.00 for Brackenridge Hospital Improvements The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:15 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Ws Drais Mayor Pro-tem