CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 05, 1950 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 876 876 Roll Call: The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem Drake presiding. Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Absent: Mayor Glass Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, City Manager: W. T. Williams, Jr., Assistant City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works; R. D. Thorp. Chief of Police. Councilman Long moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved after being corrected to show that it was MR. L. BRADFIELD that appeared before the Council instead of MR. G. H. BRUSH. 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 MR. GEORGE DOWELL, representing Pete Ludwig and other residents in the vicinity of East 2nd and East Avenue, inquired about an alley, now open, but to which was not the regular alley approach or return. It was brought out there was a question as to whether this alley would be opened or closed; that a curb is there, but not a finished rounded curb. The City Manager thought it would be of so little expense to make the usual return that it might be dome; but that the whole matter was hinging on whether the alley would be opened or closed. Councilman MacCorkle moved that this matter be turned over to the City Manager to handle as he deems advisable. 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 877 877 MR. JEROME SNEED recalled a Council meeting of April 12, where he represented MR. PAYNE of Payne and Wiley in a complaint which came before the Council in which they were charged with moving some sub-standard houses to an area just outside the city limits. He showed pictures of the improved houses, stating each had three-piece baths, septic tanks, butane gas, etc., and they were being sold as homes instead of being used as rent property. He made inquiry as to getting lights connected there, as everything was ready--inspections, etc., except actually getting the services connected. The City Manager explained this would be done as soon as possible; that the Electric Department was short ten men. Mayor Pro-temDrake stated the Council should commend Payne and Wiley for their work in an over-all slum clearance program. Councilman Long stated Mr. Kinney had previously told her the electric service would be turned on right away, and it looked like the Council would have to raise some salaries to get enough electricians to serve the City. The taxi-driver application of EARL ARMSTRONG came before the Council for revocation, recommended by the Chief of Police. It was the Council's feeling that this matter was out of the Council's hands as the Franchise Ordinance became effective October 1, 1950. The City Manager submitted the following memorandum from the Director of Public Works, dated October 3, 1950: "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 Α.Μ., Tuesday, October 3, 1950 for the grading of the T-hangar area at the Municipal Airport: Raymond Canion W. E. Stevens S. B. Ricks Ross Anglin $ 2,240.00 4,112.00 4,320.00 7,200.00 "Raymond Canion is low with his bid of $2,240.00 and I recommend that he be awarded the contract. APPROVED: W.E. SEAHOLM 10/5/50 S/ C. G. Levander" Councilman Johnson moved that the contract be awarded Raymond Canion as the low bidder at $2,240.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: Absent: Mayor Glass 878 878 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor-pro-tem Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING FIRE STATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "P", PAGES 449-453, INCL. OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 7 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading, The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: passed. Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass The Mayor-pro-tem then announced that the ordinance had been finally Mayor-pro-tem Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($170,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING AND EQUIPPING SAME IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 829 879 AND FOR REMOVING AND ESTABLISHING WITHIN SUCH STRUCTURE NECESSARY FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "P", PAGES 454-458, INCL. OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 7 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: passed. Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The Mayor-pro-tem then announced that the ordinance had been finally Mayor-pro-tem Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED NINETY SIX THOUSAND ($496,000.00) DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING PUBLIC FREE SCHOOL BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "P" PAGES 459-463, INCL. OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 7, OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 880 880 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor-pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass passed. The Mayor-pro-tem then announced that the ordinance had been finally Councilman MacCorkle 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 be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with R. G. Mueller, Jr. for the laying of certain water main, sanitary sewers and other pipes in 40th Street from Jackson Street to Bull Creek Road and in Bull Creek Road from West 39th Street to West 41st Street, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes. (Contract attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS ( : COUNTY OF TRAVIS( KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This contract made and entered into by and between the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, hereinafter for convenience sometimes called the City, and R. G. Mueller, Jr., of Travis County, State of Texas, hereinafter for convenience sometimes called the Customer; WITNESSETH: t CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS I. 881 881 (a) The City of Austin for the consideration hereinafter stated agrees to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, implements, appliances, and materials necessary to lay and agrees tolay the certain water main and other pipes on the street and at the location described as follows: Six-inch (6") cast iron water main in 40th Street from Jackson Street to Bull Creek Road. (b) The City of Austin for the consideration hereinafter stated agrees to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, implements, appliances, and materials necessary to lay and agrees to lay the certain sanitary sewer mains and other pipes on the streets and easements at the location described as follows: Eight-inch (8") concrete sanitary sewer main in Bull Creek Road from West 39th Street to West 41st Street Six-inch (64) concrete sanitary sewer main in 40th Street from Bull Creek Road to Jackson Street ΙΙ. It is estimated that all work contemplated under Paragraph I above will cost the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) when completed, of which cost the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) is estimated to be the cost of the water line and the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) is estimated to be the cost of sewer lines; and the Customer in consideration of the foregoing obligations to the City, which are assumed for the benefits of the Customer in order to furnish water service and sewer to him, agrees to deposit the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) with the City of Austin prior to commencement of the work. III. Within a reasonable time after deposit of the sum or sums of money as provided in Paragraph II, the City of Austin agrees to commence construction of the utility improvements described in Paragraph I and to prosecute said work in a good and workmanlike manner and with reasonable diligence until fully completed; but delays occasioned by matters and events over which the City has no control shall be excepted and not included in the time reasonably required to complete the work. All such construction work, or any part thereof, may be sublet by the City of Austin by contract or subcontract at prices or unit prices approved by the Customer. IV. The deposit provided for in Paragraph II is an estimate only of the cost of constructing the utility improvements described in Paragraph I, and it is agreed that if the actual cost of such work is less than the amount deposited by the Customer, the City of Austin after the work is completed will refund to the Customer the difference between the actual cost and the estimated cost of such work, but if the actual cost of such work shall exceed the amount of said deposit, the Customer agrees upon notice from the City immediately to deposit an additional sum to make up the difference between the estimated cost and the actual cost of the work. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS V. 882 882 Immediately after completion of the utility improvements described in Paragraph I, the City of Austin will furnish to the Customer a statement of such costs, together with the date of completion of the work, and the City of Austin is hereby authorized, through its officers or agents, to note on this contract the correct figure stating the actual cost of such work and the date of completion. VI. It is agreed that the Customer shall be reimbursed for the money deposited as provided in Paragraph II above in the following manner: Within sixty (60) days after the first day of January following completion of the work described in Paragraph I, the City shall pay to the Customer a sum equal to twice the gross amount of income realized by the City from the service and sale of water for usual, customary, and normal domestic, commercial, and industrial uses to customers having a direct connection with the water main and sewer lines, described above for the period of time immediately preceding the first day of January; and within sixty (60) days after the first day of January of each succeeding year the City agrees to pay to the Customer a sum equal to twice the gross income realized by the City during the preceding calendar year from the service and sale of water from said water line for usual, customary, and normal domestic, commercial and industrial uses to customers having a direct connection with said water main and sewer lines, until the total amount of the cost of construction of the utility improvements has been repaid; but in no event shall the City make such payments for a period of time longer than ten (10) years from the date of completion of said work (as such date is noted hereon under provisions of Paragraph V), even though the full cost of such work at the end of said time has not been refunded in full to the Customer; and if at any time before the expiration of said ten (10) year period the principal sum of such cost has been repaid further payment shall cease. VII. It is agreed that the City may make such repairs and changes in all of said utility improvements, pipes, hydrants, and connections necessary to the orderly conduct of proper utility systems. Title to all said utility improvements shall be and remain at all times in the City of Austin. VIII. It is agreed that this contract is made with reference to the existing charter and ordinances of the City of Austin and laws of the State of Texas pertaining to all matters affecting this contract, and the Customer agrees to comply with all provisions of such laws, ordinances and charter. IX. It is agreed that the City of Austin may at its option retain any part or all of the deposit made by the Customer in compliance with Paragraphs II and IV of this contract and refuse to make the payments and refunds provided for in Paragraphs IV and VI of this contract in the event the Customer shall fail or refuse to comply substantially with any obligation lawfully imposed on the City of Austin regulating the platting, planning, and development of subdivisions within the City of Austin. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Austin has caused this instrument to be executed in duplicate by its City Manager, attested by its City Clerk, with CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 883 883 its corporate seal affixed, and the said R. G. Mueller, Jr., has executed this instrument in duplicate this the 1950. ATTEST: City Clerk day of CITY OF AUSTIN By City Manager APPROVED: R. G. Mueller, Jr. Superintendent of Water Department Director of Public Works City Attorney ENTERED UPON AUTHORITY OF PARAGRAPH V: Actual cost of construction: Date of Completion of Work: $ City of Austin By Which motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor pro tem Drake vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The Council received the following letter: To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 3, 1950 Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Trinity Street from East 8th Street to East 9th Street being Unit 8 of Current Improvement Program The work of impriving Trinity Street from the north property line of East 8th Street to the south property line of East 9th Street, known as Unit 8 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated November 22, 1949, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company, which contract was thereafter assigned to Collins Construction Company of Texas. I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 884 884 referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, Plans and Specifications referred toabove. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas Councilman Johnson them introduced the following ordinance: 11 AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING TRINITY STREET, UNIT 8, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor pro tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The 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 ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor pro tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The Mayor pro tem then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. N October 3, 1950 The Council received the following letter: To The City Council City of Austin, Texas Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving East 2nd Street from CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 885 885 East Avenue to Comal Street, being Unit 26 of Current Improvement Program The work of improving East 2nd Street from the east property line of East Avenue to the west property line of Comal Street, known as Unit 26 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated November 22, 1949, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company, which contract was thereafter assigned to Collins Construction Company of Texas. I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas Councilman Johnson then introduced the following ordinance: 11 AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING EAST 2nd STREET, UNIT 26, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved The that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 886 886 passed. Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake None Absent: Mayor Glass The Mayor Pro-tem then announced that the ordinance had been finally The Mayor Pro-tem introduced the following ordinance: 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 153-174, 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", FAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, OUTLOT 4, DIVISION "O", IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS 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 first time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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 The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. 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 ? The ordiname was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson carried by the following vote: passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 887 887 Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass Mayor Pro-t em Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally Councilman Johnson moved that the following applications for change of zoning be set for public hearing at 11:00 A.M. October 26, 1950: W. E. THOMPSON Lot 9 & 22.75' of Lot 8, Blk. 1, E.M.Patterson Ad- dition; 1000-02 West 33rd Street. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board (9-26-50) to include property on west side of Lamar Blvd to the same depth south to W. 32nd St. vote: MRS. GEORGE T. RANSDELL ANTHONY COLONNETTA BILL PAPPAS by J.T. Heath, Agent .213 acre out of Decker League, Unplatted, front- ing 77' on the east side of RECOMMENDED by the South Lamar Blvd., 607 South From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial Lamar Boulevard ZONING BOARD (9-26-50) to include additional property. 1106-08 Eason; E Lots 19 & 20, Blk. 6, Outlot 4, Div. "Z" Shelley From "A" Residence To Heights N. 64', Lot 19, Outlot 57 Div. "E", 1809 San Jacinto Boulevard "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board (9-19-50) From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass The City Manager submitted the following letter from the Chairman of the Auditorium Committee, under date of October 2, 1950: "The City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 888 888 "Dear Councilmen: : "The newly appointed Auditorium Advisory Committee met Friday at 10:30 to organize and formulate plans to begin the work on the Auditorium. "It was unanimously decided by the Committee that three or four consultants from the International Association of Auditorium Managers be asked to come to Austin to make a study and give a preliminary survey of the possibilities for the Auditorium. "It was figured that $2,500 would cover the expense of obtaining the services of these consultants, and this Committee respectfully requests the Council to appropriate $2,500 for this purpose. Very truly yours, (S) JAMES P. YEATES Chairman" 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 sum of $2,500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the GENERAL Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of securing the services of three or four consultants from the International Association of Auditorium Managers to make a study and preliminary survey of the possibilities of an Auditorium. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Glass COUNCILMAN LONG made inquiry about Council approval on all divisions set up in the organization; and also made inquiry about the salary of the Hospital Administrator when appointment is made. Inquiry about new divisions set up was with reference to the Transportation Division. The City Manager stated the money was appropriated in the budget, and the two salaries taken--one from the Trafficand the Engineer from the Engineering Department, and put into one division; and that it is proper that it come before the Council as a new Department. It is an allocation of work under an appropriation already approved by the Council; and it would be a matter of policy if the Council wanted to go into the details of each job set up. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 889 889 The City Manager stated he would like to have the Traffic Engineer present some of his studies to the Council, as he had some very good recommendations to make. MAYOR PRO-TEM DRAKE suggested having him present his findings to the Council and go over them with the members. COUNCILMAN MacCORKLE presented a booklet on Dallas Government and suggested that some study be given to preparing something like that for Austin; that it would advertisë Austin. COUNCILMAN LONG suggestedthat in this connection a Department of Public Relations should be considered. COUNCILMAN LONG moved that since the City lost.its case (Firemen's suit) in the 126th District Court, that the City drop its case and go ahead and call the election asked for by 6,000 people. There was no second to the motion, and it died for the lack of a second. Discussion of printing on the Water & Light Bills regarding advertising health or welfare projects was held. The City Manager stated in the past, inserts had been sent out with the bills, and this was an expense and a trouble to handle. COUNCILMAN LONG, stating the Community Chest was a fine thing, felt that City stationery should not be used for this type of promotion, but only for information on city government. Councilman Long moved that in the future, this printing on the Water and Light Bills be held to City public information alone. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle Noes: Mayor Pro-tem Drake Absent: Mayor Glass After further discussion, Councilman Long moved that in the future, the City hold the distribution of information through City channels to public inforThe motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, received the following mation. vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, MacCorkle Councilman Johnson, Mayor Pro-tem Drake Absent: Mayor Glass The members, in discussion of the above, stated they were in favor of the Community Chest. Councilman Long stated it was her feeling that if the City were changing from inserting matter to printing on the bills, that this was a little more personal than the inserts; but that they were the most expensive. Councilman MacCorkle felt the City was operating to affect all the people all the time, and it might not be wise to sponsor programs of various organizations. Mayor Pro-tem Drake felt it would be a gesture of offering aid to organizations helping on health andwelfare. Councilman Johnson favored aiding in any way, but was opposed to printed advertising. 890 890 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor Pro-tem