646 646 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 13, 1953 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor McAden presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Absent: None Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; Robert S. Burns, Assistant City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. JOHN LOGAN, Assistant Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd. Councilman Long moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None MR. J. E. PECK, President North Austin Civic Club presented petition asking that the Hancock Park property north of E. 41st and between East Avenue and Red River Street be dedicated as a City Park. MRS. MASON, President, Ridgetop PTA and MR. WORLEY, President Ridgetop Civic Club joined in this request. Councilman Long did not favor turning loose any large area of land that could be used for park purposes. She did feel that possibly 100-300' frontage could be sold off, but the rest retained for park purposes. Councilman Long moved that this request be referred to the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Board for study and recommendation to the Council, and for study of the feasibility of selling off the frontage on East Avenue. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 647 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 647 Four subdivisions were submitted for Council approval. Highland Village was under consideration. Councilman Thompson inquired about the paving, and wondered if the subdivisions should be held up until the paving ordinance was decided upon. The City Manager stated this type of paving that was to be used in this subdivision was good; however, it might be that the subdivider would consent to put in a different type in accordance with other specifications. Councilman White inquired if this type planned would last 20-25 years. The City Manager stated it would not, but it was a good type. Councilman Thompson stated some cities require the subdividers to meet certain standards and in addition to require the subdivider to post a five-year maintenance bond. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Highland Village, Section 2, Part 3", approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Austin on August 6, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Resubdivision of A Portion of Lot 1, Block 7, Westfield A", approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Austin on August 6, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 648 648 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Resubdivision of Part of Lot 8, Block 12, Westfield A", approved by the City Planning Commission on August 6, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provision of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "H. L. Lasseter Addition", approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Austin on August 6, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. M. Odom is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 700-18 Brazos Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, in 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 J. M. Odom, the boundary of which is described as follows: 649 649 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 2. Street Working Space Beginning at the north east corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Brazos Street approximately 230 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to the southeast corner of the above described property; Thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 7th Street to a point 12 feet south of the north curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel to the centerline of East 7th Street approximately 80 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 7th Street to the south line of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. M. Odom, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously in good condition during the use of said space hereby allotted, a substantial walkway at least four feet wide in the clear on the inside and at least eight feet high, the same to be covered solidly on the street side with boards to a height of four feet above pavement and on the building side to be covered solidly with boards to a height of eight feet. The top of the walkway shall be covered solidly with boards at least two inches thick, which shall be supported at intervals sufficiently close to prevent sagging of the roofing boards. (2). That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all time when not in use and at all times that such gate is open, the contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3). That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4). That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5). That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7). That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 650 650 (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 August 1, 1954. (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, disturbed 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 theContractor'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, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor Mcaden Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the east side of Lamar Boulevard as a ppivate gasoline plant, which property is owned by Stone Company and is designated as Lot 6, Block C, Plaza Place, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Stone Company to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating 651 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 651 thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revo- cation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Stone Companyyhas failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas August 13, 1953 "Mr. Walter E. Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: > "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Stone Company for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the east side of Lamar Boulevard, which property is designated as Lot 6, Block C, Plaza Place, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 6607 Lamar Boulevard. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(L). That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2). That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line ans so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street or alley. "(3). That "NO SMOKING" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4). That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed on operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" 652 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 652 The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilaan Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain public utility easement was reserved and dedicated to the public on a map or plat of Tarrytown River Oaks, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Tarrytown River Oaks of record in Book 6, page 79, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, such easement as hereinafter described is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a release of such easement described as follows: (1) The south five (5) feet of Lot 19, less the east eight (8) feet of the south five (5) feet of Lot 19, of the aforementioned Subdivision. (2) The north five (5) feet of Lot 18, less the east eight (8) feet of the north five (5) feet of Lot 18, of the aforementioned Subdivision. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White 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 Gulf Oil Corporation in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. (On File Under PROPERTY- Acquisition - Contract No. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 653 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 653 The Council received the following recommendation from the Planning Commission dated August 5, 1953, on the widening of Guadalupe Street from 27th to 29th Streets: "Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "Gentlemen: "Re: C10-53-3 Guadalupe St. Widening Line "At its regular meeting of July 23, 1953, the City Planning Commission considered a request received from the City Manager to establish a future widening line on Guadalupe Street between 27th and Fruth Streets. "A drawing prepared by the Planning Department, showing location of property lines, was reviewed in detail. It was noted that, due to the large number of structures on the west side of Guadalupe Street which were very near the property line, widening could be most effectively provided on the east side of the street. The Commission also was of the opinion that the widening line should be carried beyond Fruth Street to 29th Street. It was recognized that the establishment of this line does not mean that the City must immediately acquire the property; rather the future widening line will protect Guadalupe Street in the anticipation of widening at some later date. Therefore, it was VOTED: To recommend approval of the plan as submitted by the City Manager for the establishment of the future widening line of Guadalupe Street between 27th and Fruth Streets and to recommend the continuation of this line to 29th Street. "Respectfully submitted, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION By (Sgd) V. L. Mike Mahoney Executive Secretary" MRS. ANDERSON appeared in the interest of some property she owned in an estate, stating the set back at present had damaged this property; and this further set back would ruin it. She stated at one time she had been offered $50,000 but she would take $42,500 for this triangle of land. Councilman Thompson moved that this be delayed while further investigation is made until August 27th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Council received the following recommendation from the Planning Commission dated August 5, 1953, regarding the opening of Burnet Road: "Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "File: C10-53-1 Burnet Road Opening "Gentlemen: "Your City Planning Commission, at its regular meeting of July 16, 1953, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 654 654 received a petition from Jesse B. Chrisner et al requesting the opening of Burnet Road between 42nd and 44th Streets and offering 25 feet of property for this opening. Concurrently filed was a petition from residents in the vicinity requesting the opening of this street. The proposed opening would lie along the east side of Ramsey Park. Mrs. Hobbs Dye, through Mr. Chrisner, has advised the Commission, however, that she will not sign the petition. "The Commission's study and review of the situation (see attached Map) developed the following observations: "(1) The block depth at 42nd Street from Ramsey Park to Alice Avenue is approximately 390 feet after possible opening of the street (more than the depth normally required for block development); "(2) Property between Alice Avenue and Ramsey Park to a depth of about 200 feet north from 42nd Street is now zoned "C" Commercial; portions of this frontage on Alice Avenue are now used for business; "(3) A protective screen is now provided in about the center of the proposed new street by the Recreation Department to protect the property of Mrs. Hobbs Dye from fly balls at the north baseball field; "(4) Parking appears to be a possible future problem, especially in connection with activities at the south end of Ramsey Park. "The Commission was of the opinion that traffic circulation and parking needs could be most effectively served by opening Burnet Road as requested. However, these needs should be considered also by the Parks and Recreation Board in terms of operation of Ramsey Park, recognizing any possible land developments that may take place on the private property in the immediate area. Therefor, it was VOTED: To recommend the granting of this petition for the opening of Burnet Road between 42nd and 44th Streets, subject to concurring approval by the City Parks and Recreation Board. "cce.: Parks and Recreation Board Mr. Jesse B. Chrisner" "Respectfully submitted, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION By (Sgd) V. L. Mike Mahoney Executive Secretary Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with negotiations to open that street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 655 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 655 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said tract, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found that public necessity requires the establishment of parkways and parks in areas adjacent to said street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purposes, and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway, and freeway, and for a parkway and park adjacent thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: The east one-third of Lot 6 and the east one-third of Lot 7, Block 1, of the Elm Grove Addition, a subdivision of Outlots 54 and 55 Division "O", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of the said Elm Grove Addition being of record in Book 2, page 241, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which east onethird of Lot 6, and east one-third of Lot 7 were conveyed to C. P. Davis by warranty deed dated May 30, 1947, of record in Volume 842, page 439, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, constuction and maintenance of an additional 656 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 656 street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: All of Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, of the Spence Addition, a subdivision of Outlot 43, Division "0", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of said Spence Addition being of record in Book 2, page 247, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lots 10 and 1l wereconveyed to William Kutalek and wife, Frances Kutalek by warranty deed dated August 9, 1913, of record in Volume 258, page 93, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway", and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, 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 657 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 657 file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: The south one-half of Lot 11, Block 1, and the west one-half of the south one-half of Lot 12, Block 1, of the Spence Addition, a subdivision of Outlot 43, Division "O", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of said Spence Addition being of record in Book 2, page 247, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which south one-half of Lot ll and the west one-half of the south one-half of Lot 12 was conveyeğ to Harold Anthony Corbitt and wife, Ercelle Stogsdill Corbitt by warranty deed dated July 6, 1943, of record in Volume 720, page 328, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found that public necessity requires the maintenance of adequate building lines and setback requirements on such street, highway and freeway, and unobstructed visibility across corners of streets intersecting therewith; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway, building.line, setback and visibility purposes; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and hèeis hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: 658 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 658 All of Lot 5, Block B, of the R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of Outlots 54,855 and 71, Division "0", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, ravis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of said Voss Addition being of record in Book 2, page 167, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition of record in Book 3, page 85, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 5 was conveyed to Ilus J. Hall, all, and wife Joyce G. Hall by warranty deed dated July 2, 1947, of record in Volume 856, page 68, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None MAYOR MCADEN submitted a resolution which would provide for the development of a boulevard along each side of the Missouri Pacific Railroad from West 5th Street to Northland Drive, and to connect with the planned extension of West 1st Street through the Sand Beach Reserve. Councilman Long then offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and its Trustees and officials be and the same are hereby requested to take appropriate action to make available to the City of Austin for the construction of a boulevard consisting of a roadway along each side of its tracks, those portions which maybe needed of its main line right of way from the vicinity of its intersection with West 5th Street to Northland Drive, in the City of Austin; and That upon the granting of such request, plans be developed for the construction of such a boulevard to be presently referred to as Missouri Pacific Expressway to connect with the planned extension of West 1st Street westerly through the Sand Beach Reserve. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 659 659 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS HONORABLE WALTER E. LONG, member of the State Library Commission, was recognized. Mayor McAden announced that he had loaned the City some stools for use at the Tax Counter. Mr. LONG stated the stools were being used, and he would donate them to the City. Councilman Long moved that MR. WALTER LONG be thanked for donating the four stools to the City for use at the Tax Counter. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Resolution awarding contract of a ten-ship Mul-T-Hangar was under consideration. Councilman White inquired as to which side of the Airport these were to be located. The City Manager stated it was planned to locate them on the north side. Councilman Thompson asked why the City built these hangars instead of letting the individuals build their own, and controlling the types of buildings through the lease agreements. MRS. E. M. BROWNING stated the north side of the Airport had all the additions, and the west side had no hangar facilities, even though the west side is the more extensively used. She wanted hangars constructed on the west side of the field, as 99.9% of the planes landed on that side. Councilman Long moved that a member from the Planning Commission, MR. M. J. KERMACY; a member from the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, MR. M. J. THOMPSON; and MR. WALTER E. LONG, be appointed to study this and give a report by next Thursday. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson asked that when the study of the above was made that consideration be given of the possibility of not building the hangars. MR. W. J. THOMPSON, Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, was be fore the Council to remind it of the report that Dr. C. C. Colvert presented two years ago on the whole airport situation, and he asked the Council to review this report, and stated he would be glad to present this review next Thursday. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the Council publicly heard the following zoning applications: AUSTIN REAL ESTATE BOARD 411 E. 15th Street From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked that those who favored upholding the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granting the change, and instructing the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: 660 660 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted. G. W. SEIDERS, By Bruce K. Muir 3025 Guadalupe Street From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Plan- ning Commission. MR. JOSEPH P. PARIS, West 32nd and Wheeler, expressed opposition for himself and for MRS. GOLDSMITH, who had asked him to enter her protest. A letter of protest from MR. GROWER A. FUCHS was read. MRS. BROCKMAN BAXTER, 606 West 30th Street appeared in opposition. MR. MUIR appeared in his own behalf, stating there would be no change whatsoever in the store as it, except he wuld add this department to his store whereas he could serve those who came into his store for package merchandise rather than purchasing it as a liquor store. Councilman Thompson stated his natural desire was to vote against an further contribution to the distribution of hard liquor, but on the other hand it was a matter of the rights of people to conduct business according to existing laws. Councilman Long thinking that the area was already "C-1" that this would not devaluate the property. The Mayor asked that those who favored upholding the recommendation of the Planning Commission to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White*, Mayor McAden Noes: None *Councilman White stated he voted against this last year, but had given the matter a great deal of study and he could not see how it would hurt anything in the neighborhood by selling package liquor in a drug store. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, and the City Attorney was asked to draw the necessary ordinance. - RICHARD HODGES & JEROME M. SMITH 5006-12 Red Bluff 300-10 Shady Lane & 5015-21 E. 1st Street From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked that those who favored upholding the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granting the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 661 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the change had been granted as requested, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. - - The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Planning Commission: Rear 2020 & 2030 S. Lamar Blvd.; 1501-09 & 1402-04 Hether Street YOUNG & PRATT, HENRY WIRE, C. P. HUNT, and C. C. LINSCOMB EMMA MILLER EXLINE By Trueman E. O'Quinn 3406 Jefferson Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial Councilman Long moved that the following be appointed as members of the Navigation Board: MR. MARION FOWLER Term to expire January 1, 1955 MR. A. N. MCCALLUM, JR. MISS MARGUERITE WARREN Term to expire January 1, 1955 Term to expire January 1, 1955 MR. FORREST PEARSON Term to expire January 1, 1954 The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the following be appointed as members of the Parks and Recreation Board: MR. FRANK D. QUINN MR. VIC KORMETER MRS. ALDEN DAVIS MR. NASH MORENO Term to expire April 1, 1955 Term to expire April 1, 1955 Term to expire April 1, 1955 Term to expire April 1, 1955 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the appointment of CHARLES E. GREEN as a member of the Civil Service Board for a term to expire May 6, 1956, be confirmed by the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 66.2 662 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:50 subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED CAME ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor