CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 12, 1950 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 891 891 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Glass presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Absent: None Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, City Manager; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney: C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. Councilman Drake moved 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 approved as individually read by the Council in the Clerk's report. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Council received a report from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning were referred to the Zoning Board: L. D. BELDING 1626 Barton Springs Road To From "A" Residence "C" Commercial W. C. ALFF 1811 Chicon From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial JOHN C. MACKEY 901-05 Reinli Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial 892 892 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOULTION) WHEREAS, Rex D. Kitchens is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 815-17 Brazos Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting on the north 48 feet of Lots 11 and 12, Block 96, 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 Rex D. Kitchens, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 9th Street to a point 12 feet north of the south curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 9th Street approximately 92 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 9th Street to the northwest corner of the above described property. Thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to the east curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Brazos Street approximately 48 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Rex D. Kitchens, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). (East 9th Street) That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continously in good condition during the use of said space hereby allotted a substantial walkway at least 4 feet high in the clear on the inside and at least 8 feet wide, the same to be covered solidly on the street side with boards to a height of 4 feet above pavement and on the building side to be covered solidly with boards to a height of 8 feet. The top of the walkway shall be covered solidly with boards at least 2 inches thick, which shall be supported at intervals sufficiently close to prevent sagging of the roofing boards. The roof of said walkway shall be covered with a roofing material which will prevent leaking of the roof and provide a dry walkway at all times. No wood strips or obstructions of any kind shall be permitted 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 fromthe Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2). (Brazos Street) That the Contractor shall erect within the above - 893 893 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. (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. (5). That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space providedsuch 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 suchbarricades. (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 water. (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 July 1, 1951. (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 additional 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 other necessary 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 Contractor's 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, 894 894 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 guarantee further the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. Which motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 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 Austin Development Company for the laying of certain water mains and other pipes in Crestview Addition, Section, 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 called "City" and Austin Development Company, a corporation created under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "Customer", WITNESSETH: I. (a) The customer, acting by contract with Joe Bland Construction Company, has caused to be installed in and along certain public street in Crestview Addition, Section 6, an addition to the City of Austin, certain water mains and other pipes at the location and in the sizes described as follows: Twelve-inch (12") cast iron main in Woodrow from Madison Avenue to Pasadena Drive. Six-inch (6") cast iron main in Pasadena Drive from Grover Avenue west to the city limits. In Grover Avenue from Madison to Pasadena. (b) The customer, acting by contract with Joe Bland Construction Company, has caused to be installed in and along certain public streets in Crestview CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 195 895 Addition, Section 6, an addition to the City of Austin, certain sanitary sewer manins and other pipes at the locations described as follows: Six-inch (6") sanitary sewer in Pasadena from Grover west to the city limits. Eight-inch (8") sanitary sewer in Grover Avenue from Madison Avenue to Pasadena Drive. In Woodrow from Madison to Pasadena. II. The contract for all such construction work was submitted to the City and the prices of such work were approved by the City before the work was done. The 12t water mains herein described were substituted at the instance of the City for the 6" mains planned by the Customer and adjustment has been made by the City with the Customer for the difference in cost resulting from the difference in size of such mains. It is agreed and understood that such work was completed and approved by the City as of September 20, 1950, and that the cost to the Customer of the water mains and pipes herein described was Eight Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Nine Dollars and Twelve Cents ($8,489.12) and that the cost to customer of the sewer lines herein described, including necessary manholes, cleanouts and appurtenances was Six Thousand Forty Nine Dollars and Seventy Two Cents ($6,049.72), being a total cost to customer for all such mains and pipes of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars and Eighty Four Cents ($14,538.84). III. For and in consideration of the refunds to the Customer by the City, hereinafter more fully described, and in consideration that the City shall make such repairs and changes in all of said utility improvements, pipes, hydrants, and connections necessary to the orderly conduct of proper utility systems, the Customer hereby bargains, sells, grants and conveys to the City of Austin all of Customer's right, title, and interest in and to all said utility improvements more fully described in Paragraph I (A) and (b), and all appurtenances thereto, and title to such water mains and pipes and sanitary sewer mains and pipes and all appurtenances thereto hereafter shall be in the City of Austin. IV. It is agreed that the Customer shall be reimbursed for the cost of the water mains and pipes, and sanitary sewer mains and pipes, described in Paragraph 1 (a) and (b) above on the basis of the agreed total cost of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars and Eighty Four Cents ($14,538.84), for all such water and sewer mains, pipes and appurtenances, such reimbursements to be made in the following manner: Refunds to the Customer by the City shall begin from January 1, 1950, the first such refunds to cover the year 1950, and upon the execution of this contract, the City shall pay to the Customer a sum equal to twice the gross amount of income realized by the City, during the calendar year 1950, from the service and sale of water for usual, customary, and normal domestic, commercial, and industrial uses to consumers having a direct connection with the water mains and sewer lines described in paragraph I (a) and (b), above; and within sixty (60) days after the first day of January of each succeeding year after 1951 the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 896 896 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 lines for usual, customary and normal domestic, commercial and industrial uses to consumers having a direct connection with said water mains and said sewer mains, until the sum of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars and EightyFour Cents ($14,538.84), being the total amount of cost of the construction of the utility improvements have been repaid, but in no event shall such refunds exceed said sum of $14,538.84, and the City shall not, in any event, make such annual payments for a period of time longer than ten (10) years from and after September 20, 1950 even though the full cost of $14,538.84 for such work has not been refunded in full to the Customer at the end of said ten (10) years; and if at any time before the expiration of said ten (10) year period the principal sum of said cost has been repaid, further payment shall cease. V. 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. VI. It is agreed that the City may at its option retain any part or all of any accrued refund to be made to the Customer in compliance with Paragraph IV of this contract and refuse to make the payments and refunds so provided for in this contract in the event the Customer shall fail or refuse to comply substantially with any obligation lawfully imposed by the City of Austin or the State of Texas 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 the City Clerk and with its corporate seal affixed, and the said Austin Development Company has caused this instrument to be executed in duplicate by A. B. Beddow, its president, and attested by its Secretary, this the 1950. day of CITY OF AUSTIN ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: Secretary APPROVED: Supt. of Water Dept. Director of Public Works Oity Attorney City Manager AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY President CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 897 897 Which motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Mayor Glass laid before the Council the following communication from the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District. Mr. Walter Seaholm City Manager City of Austin Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Seaholm: "October 10, 1950 :. At a called meeting of the School Board on October 10, 1950, the Board of Education passed a resolution, which is enclosed, requesting that the City Council of the City of Austin order a school bond election. We shall appreciate your submitting this request to your City Council at the earliest possible time. Very truly yours, (Sgd.) Irby B. Carruth Superintendent of Schools (Resolution attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT On this the 10th day of October 1950, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District (also known as Austin Public Free Schools) convened in special session with the following members present, to wit: Mrs. Hal P. Bybee Gus J. Moos Fred S. Nagle, Jr. W. I. Kocurek, President W. I. Kocurek Mrs. O. D. Weeks Noble W. Prentice and the following absent: W. R. Koch; constituting a quorum, and among other proceedings passed the following resolution: That the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District (also known as the Austin Public Free Schools) petition and hereby respectfully request the City Council of the City of Austin to order a bond election on the proposition of issuing $10,000,000.00 of bonds for the purpose of constructing, repairing and equipping public free school buildings and the purchase of the necessary sites therefor in said Austin Independent School District and that said election be called at the earliest date practicable but not later than November 6, 1950. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 898 898 The above resolution being read, it was moved and seconded that the same do pass. Thereupon, the question being called for, the following members of the Board voted AYE: W. I. Kocurek, Gus J. Moss, Mrs Hal P. Bybee, Mrs. O. D. Weeks, Noble Prentice, Fred S. Nagle, Jr., and the following voted NO: None. (Sgd) W. I. Kocurek President, Board of Trustees ATTEST: (Sgd) Mrs. O. D. Weeks Secretary, Board of Trustees # By unanimous consent, the communication was received by the Council and ordered spread on the minutes of the Council as a matter of record. The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE SUMS AND FOR THE PURPOSES: (1) $350,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; (2) $320,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING FIRE STATIONS AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; (3) $100,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; (4) $380,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AND CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES OF THE PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; (5) $2,350,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO THE SANITARY SEWERS AND SEWER DISPOSAL PLANTS OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; (6) $10,000,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC FREE SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; (7) $3,500,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO THE STREETS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING PAVING AND RE-SURFACING THE SAME AND FOR BUILDING BRIDGES, CULVERTS, STORM SEWERS AND DRAINS NECESSARY TO PROPER IMPROVEMENT OF THE STREETS, AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS FOR CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS OF THE STREETS; (8) $2,983,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO THE WATER WORKS AND SYSTEM OF THE CITY AND ACQUIRING LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING A PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. : The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Drake moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Drake moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 899 899 the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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. MR. FORREST PEARSON, President, Austin Association of Insurance Agents, submitted the following resolution adopted by the Association: RESOLUTION "WHEREAS, in past years the insurance buyers of the City of Austin have enjoyed a good fire record credit on insurance premiums of 25%; and "WHEREAS, at the present time Austin has a good fire record credit of only 10%; and "WHEREAS, due to the large number of fires and to the excessive cost of such fires, the good fire record credit of Austin is now in serious jeopardy and, if lost, will result in a total increase in fire insurance rates, over the period, of 25% to the property owners of Austin; and "WHEREAS, Austin, along with all of Texas, is enjoying a very rapid growth and development; and "WHEREAS, it is the firm belief of this body that such growth and development will continue on into the future, making it imperative that adequate fire zoning laws and building codes be adopted and rigidly enforced to prevent the construction of inferior buildings which would be a scab upon the planned City of Austin of future years; and "WHEREAS, we, the members of the Austin Association of Insurance Agents, representing 92% of the fire insurance premium dollars spent in Austin and vicinity, believe that all of the citizens of our fair City can be greatly benefitted by the adoption of adequate fire zoning laws and adequate building codes by the City Council; "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Austin Association of Insurance Agents, do hereby respectfully urge the Honorable Mayor and the City Council of Austin, Texas, to make a careful study of the need for new and greatly expanded fire zoning laws CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 900 900 and if such study bears out the need, that such laws be drawn up and promptly adopted by the City Council. "We further respectfully urge the Honorable Mayor and City Council to reactivate the Building Code Revision Committee and that the Council charge such reactivated committee with the responsibility of making a report, in writing, to the Council of its study and recommendations prior to December 31, 1950. + AUSTIN ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS By (S) Forrest Pearson President Duly Resolved in Executive Session the 15th day of September, 1950. ATTEST: (S) H.T.HIBLER" The Council received the request, and MAYOR GLASS stated that the Building Committee was at work, having met just recently; but that it did have to wait a while back on some further information. The Council read the following letter from the Housing Authority, dated September 29, 1950: "Gentlemen: "The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is interested in purchasing from the City of Austin its tract of land of about seventeen and one-half acres, bounded on the west by Comal Street, on the east by Chalmers Avenue, on the north by Haskell Street, and on the south by the Colorado River. "The Housing Authority desires to acquire this property for `the purpose for developing a low-rent housing project of 160 units known as Texas 1-4. "The Housing Authority will be pleased to receive from the City as early as possible a proposal under which it will sell this property. Respectfully yours, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN By (S) H. B. Jones HUBERT B. JONES, Chairman" 901 901 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman JOHNSON stated the appraisal was about 1/20 of the potential value of the property when the lake and dam goes in, and he would be opposed to selling it. COUNCILMAN DRAKE brought out the fact that this would not clear any slums, as this was vacant property. The Council decided to check into the matter further, and the City Manager was asked to get more facts and present them to the Council and to arrange a meeting with the Austin Housing Authority. Major Horace Shelton expressed interest in this sale for the Veterans Vocational School now located on this tract, and asked that he be notified when this matter comes up for final action. The following resolution was laid before the Council: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Charter of the City of Austin, the City Council has power by ordiname to levy and collect an annual tax of $2.50 on each $100.00 of property values within the Cityr and WHEREAS, by authority pursuant to a special election held July 19, 1948, the City Council is authorized to levy a tax of $1.15 on each $100.00 of property values for maintenance of the Public Free Schools; and WHEREAS, it is deemed by the City Council to be proper and advisable that the Charter of the City of Austin be amended so as to provide a limit on tax levies to be made for general maintenance of the Cityof Austin and to provide interest and sinking funds for bonded debts, both for the City of Austin and for the Austin Independent School District; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That at the next election to be held in the City of Austin for the purpose of amending the Charter, an amendment be submitted for action of the electorate by which there shall be fixed a limitation of $1.60 to be levied as a tax upon each $100.00 of property values in the City of Austin for general maintenance of the City of Austin and to pay interest and provide a sinking fund on all bonded debts of the City of Austin, including bonded debts of the city for public free schools within the corporate limits. A lengthy discussion was held on this matter, and Councilman Drake moved that the resolution be introduced as this meeting, and that action be deferred until the following week. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following applications for change of Zoning here publicly heard: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 902 902 JOE PROWSE, J. C. KELT- NER AND G. F. ECKERDT 3203 Helms St. & 200-202 E. 32nd No opposition was heard on the above application. From "A" Residence To "B-1" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Zon- ing Board.of Adjustment. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and the requested change granted, and the CityAttorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None THE CITY OF AUSTIN 2700-2730 E. 7th Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board, of Adjustment. No opposition was heard on the above application. Councilman Johnson moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and the requested change granted, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None T. A. BEARD 1713 West 35th St. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. No opposition was heard on the above application. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and the requested change granted, and the City Attorney instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None PURE ICE & FOODS, INC. 1603-05 Manor Road To From "A" Residence and "C" Commercial "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 903 903 No opposition appeared on the above application. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld, and the requested change granted, and the City Attorney instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor NOTE: After the Council adjourned, an informal discussion of an over-all plan for traffic control was held. MR. WALTER KLAPPROCH submitted his studies showing plans he felt would be a solution. The Council approved of the findings, and the City Manager stated something definite would be presented for the approval of the Council shortly.