517517 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 16, 1955 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by DR. LEWIS P. SPEAKER, First English Lutheran Church. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of June 9th, and the Minutes of the Special Meetings of May 25th, 27th and 31st be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. EMIL SPILIMAN, President, South Austin Civic Club, presented a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, pledging the support and cooperation of the Club to the Mayor and the City Council in promoting and improving South Austin. The delegation present was composed of MR. W. H. MCCIANAHAN, MR. ART WILKE, MR. JIMMIE CLAY, and MR. O. C. DEARING. The Mayor thanked the group and outlined a few of the big projects under way in South Austin--the 600 acre tract in Barton Hills, the New Interregional Highway and the new bridges. MR. JACOB ISAAC, 705 E. 38th Street, presented a petition of property owners abutting East 38th, between Duval and Red River, requesting the City to take appropriate steps to pave this street and the cut-off from this street to Fast 385. The Mayor stated if he had everybody signed up, the City should be able to take care of its part; that it would be done as economically as possible (using the present base if it could be üsed). This paving depended on the fact that there would not have to be any bridges or storm sewers constructed. He stated the City Manager would instruct the Engineering Department to work it out; and when they were ready, the City could go with them. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 518518 MR. W. W. BORING came before the Council regarding an old claim of damages, which had been paid off in one respect, but all the details regarding some taxes had not been worked out. The City Manager reviewed this case covering the questionable status of BOGLE STREET, the construction of a sewer line routed down the area shown on the map as a street, the question of filling the ditch left by the contractor, and the damage to the Boring house caused by the ditch. The contractor compensated for the damage to the house. MR. BORING wanted to get his title straightened out and give the City a perpetual easement. The City Manager recommended to the Council that BOGLE STREET be vacated and that the taxes paid on the street part be refunded to Mr. Boring, and that they be applied to the taxes on the house. After discussion and study of the tax statements, the Mayor suggested that Councilman White, the City Manager and the City Engineer meet with Mr. Boring and see what can be worked out. Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 45.4 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE NO. 21, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance has been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDI- NANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOT 3 AND SOUTH 15 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1, SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOTS 43, 44, 45, 54 AND 55, DIVISION D, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2404 SAN GABRIEL STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 5519 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE MEREBY CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5731-5805 BURNET ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 520 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 10 AND 11, DIXIE TERRACE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8401-8413 BURNET ROAD AND 2306-2312 DORIS DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 52521 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PIAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON THE NORTH 35 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1, OF THE SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOTS 43, 44, 45, 54 AND 55, DIVISION "D", LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2406 SAN GABRIEL STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 52522 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF BLOCK 2, OF THE SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION O, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1624-1634 EAST 4TH STREET AND 401-405 CONCHO STREET AND 400-404 CHALMERS AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 52523 Mayor Miller 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 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST ANDGFIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4800-4804 EAST AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinancepassedto its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED , JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L" JULTURE CAUSAS PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 52524 PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 36063610 BULL CREEK ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REV. ROBINSON, New Lincoln Baptist Church, appeared before the Council expressing appreciation for the lights installed. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that traffic conditions are such that an urgent need for enforcement of strict limits upon the time of parking of vehicles at the location hereinafter described upon the street makes it advisable to use mechanical devices in such enformement, and has found that such location should be removed from Parking Meter Zone 120 and placed in Parking Meter Zone 60, such location being described and located as follows: ON SIDE FROM TO West 5th Street North and South Colorado Street San Antonio St. Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 52525 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the location upon the street of the City of Austin as above described be and it is hereby removed from Parking Meter Zone 120 and placed in Parking Meter Zone 60, and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.43 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 10:00 Α.Μ. June 10, 1955 Tabulated by O. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL Total amount bid on estimated quantities SUPERIOR DAIRIES CARNATION CO. $11,644.70 "TABULATION OF BIDS MILK AND CREAM - "BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL & AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY T. B. SANATORIUM **TOTALS Using present OAK FARMS contract prices $10,405.87 $10,507.72 $10,532.26 ". B. SANATORIUM $ 1,309.72 $ 1,242.37 $ 1,226.72 $ 1,229.75 Total amount bid on estimated quantities "NET TOTALS bid for both institutions* $12,954.42 $11,774.63 $11,632.57 $11,737.47 "*All bids based on receiving both contracts. "** For comparison we have used present (6mos.) estimated quantities with prices bid on December 14, 1954. Oak Farms are holders of present contract. Both products and service are satisfactory. "Recommend low bidder, Oak Farms Dairies be awarded contracts. "(8gd) W. T. Williams, Jr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 10, 1955, for the furnishing of milk and cream to the Brackenridge Hospital and to the AustinTravis County T. B. Sanatorium for the period beginning July 1, 1955, and ending CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 524526 December 31, 1955; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Oak Farms Dairies in the sum of $11,632.57 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Oak Farms Dairies in the sum of $11,632.57 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Oak Farms Dairies. 1 The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Discussion was held on the request of the milk producers some six months ago that study be made of the source of supply. The City Manager outlined the request made by MR. PERRY JONES representative of the producers. The Health Engineer stated the milk met all specifications and that all processors shipped milk from outside at times. The Mayor stated if the milk were meeting specifications, the Council should take the low bid on it, but he suggested talking to the Hospital Superintendent to see if there is any demand for local milk at its higher price, and look into the matter, as the Council promised to make a study of it. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain drainageway and public utility easement was dedicated to the public in, upon and across a certain portion of a 1.15 acre tract of land adjacent to, and in, upon and across the rear portions of Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block P, Delwood Heights Addition, a subdivision being out of and a part of the James P. Wallace Survey, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Delwood Heights of record in Book 7 at page 33, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, such easement does not adequately describe the needed location for such drainageway and public utilities; and, WHEREAS, the owner of said Delwood Heights has heretofore granted the City of Austin an easement describing the proper location for such facilities; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not hereafter be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a release of said drainageway and public utility easement, 527 527 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS located on the following described property, to wit: (1) The west twenty-five (25) feet of that certain 1.15 acre tract out of a 38.35 acre tract conveyed to Delwood Heights, Inc., by deed of recordein Volume 1467 at pages 37-40, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and being the same 1.15 acre tract shown on the map or plat of said Delwood Heights; (2) The east or rear twenty-five (25) feet of Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Block P of said Delwood Heights. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN SOUTHERLY PORTION OF HANCOCK DRIVE WHICH LIES WEST OF BULL CREEK ROAD AND THAT CERTAIN WESTERLY PORTION OF BULL CREEK ROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH OF HANCOCK DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer 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 Alexander Avenue as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is leased by Texas Quarries, Inc., and is designated as Texas Quarries 4.48 acre tract, outlot 49, Division B, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Texas Quarries, Inc., to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 528528 gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating 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 gegulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Texas Quarries, Inc. has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations-attached) "Austin, Texas June 16, 1955 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Texas Quarries, Inc. through their agent C. H. Kasch, Secretary-Treasurer, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 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 Alexander Avenue, which property is designated as Texas Quarries 4.48 acre tract, outlet 49, Division B, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1909 Alexander Avenue. "This property is located in a "D" Industrial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions; "(1) 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 and 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 stoned. "(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 in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert J. C. Eckert, Building Inspector" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 529529 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer 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 south side of East 5th Street as a private gasoling plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is leased by H. E. Little Company, and is the unplatted part of lot 3, Outlot 16, Division 0, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said H. E. Little Company to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric 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 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 revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said H. E. Little Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas June 16, 1955 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of H. E. Little Company, through their agent R. E. Towal, Branch Manager, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and one electric computer gasoline 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 south side of East 5th Street, which property is designated as the unplatted part of lot 3, Outlot 16, Division O, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 3415 East 5th Street. "This property is located in a "D" Industrial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tank and pump shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53530 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 and 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 in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Nona Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING CERTAIN SOUTHERLY PORTIONS OF NORTH LOOP BOULEVARD WHICH LIE WEST OF BURNET ROAD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCEC ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53531 The Council set a public hearing to be held at 7:30 P.M., July 14th on the recommendation of the Plan Commission for change of zoning of a 24 block area generally north of Austin High School and West of Guadalupe Street to "0" District. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, John Broad is the Contractor for the addition to a building located at 200 West 7th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 5 and 6, Block 82, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the addition to 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 John Broad, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and 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 Colorado Street to a point 4 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Colorado Street 128 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Colorado Street to the south east corner of the above described property. Thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 7th Street to a point 12 feet south of the north curb line; thence in a south west direction and parallel to the center line of West 7th Street approximately 92 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 7th Street to the south west corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above prévileges and allotment of space are granted to the said John Broad, 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 4 feet wide in the clear on the inside and at least 8 feet high, the same to be covered solidly on the street side with boards to the 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53532 Officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood fådor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (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. (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 immédiately 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 December 31, 1955. (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 of all of said space any time withiits 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 the Contractors expense. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53533 (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000) 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 constructionwwork and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to have a pay phone put up at the City Park. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long stated she would like to know which way to proceed on getting the City, County, and State working together on improving the Congress Avenue Bridge, as the Mayor had brought up. The Mayor stated it was necessary to get the paving done on the Avenue before fall; that it should not be hard to get a list of the owners on the Avenue and start writing them. He had talked to the Board of Control about the State property. Councilman Long stated that Judge Johnson had said the County and State would held to revamp the bridge, and she suggested that the Mayor see MR. DEWITT GREER, and she would work with the Commissioners' Court and get the ball rolling. Councilman Pearson asked that the Council pursue the proposition of beautifying the river banks along the approaches to the Bridges and he proposed that boat docks be put under each bridge--Lamar and the Interregional, as they could be used by lots of people. The Mayor stated in this respect that the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company should be asked to remove the trees from under their bridge, and he believed the Engineering Department could cut the trees under the Congress Avenue Bridge; and it was necessary to clean out the river bed. As far as the finances would permit, he stated the City should go on and grade the sand beach reserve and make it usable for a playground, and run water connections and sanitary facilities. Councilman Long stated there was $10,000 in the budget not being used for the purpose it was allocated, and it should be transferred into this improvement program. The Mayor suggested looking into a suitable area, and getting the river leveled from Comal to Montopolis. The City Manager reported that part of the $10,000 possibly had been used in the School separation election. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager draw up an ordinance allocating the money left from the $10,000 for the development of the river front. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 534534 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be requested to write a letter to the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company asking them to, within a reasonable time, take the trees out from under the Railroad Bridge. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson stated that about two years ago the Boy Scouts made available to the City some land at Bull Creek for use of a boat dock, and it was being used by many. The Council should seriously consider erecting another boat dock. Councilman Pearson moved that the City start by building a light boat dock under the Interregional Highway Bridge, that making connection with the usable boating waters, first. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the City Manager, City Engineer, and MR. R. E. JANES had been discussing a matter of Mr. Janes' taking sand and gravel from the river, and he had told them to check with the State and come back to the Council with it. It was a matter of widening the river channel. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to work this out with the State and Mr. Janes and make a good contract. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Hearing on paving Westview Drive, Unit 1, was continued. MR. SHEPHERD, developer, displayed resubdivision maps of this area, and stated the contract referred to in the previous hearing provided that the subdivider pave LUCAS DRIVE up to the north property line of Lot 4, Block V, Highland Park West. DR. GARCIA did not believe his property would be enhanced equal to the cost of the paving. MRS. BENNETT was also of this opinion as the paving was in the rear of the property. After much discussion, Councilman Long moved that the paving assessment be reduced to 50% of the assessment shown (1/2 of $1280) on the Bennett property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the value be cut to 50% of the assessed value on the Garcia property. (1/2 of $367.40). The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 535535 Councilman Long moved that the hearing be closed and the assessment levied as amended (On West View Drive, Unit 1). The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor brought up the following zoning deferred from last week: ARTHUR BURTON 1812-14 Harvey St. 2937 East 19th St. From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the requested change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "No". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor explained to Mr. Jasper Glover that the Council was voting for this change, as there was heavy industrial across the track, and he was developing this for a hamburger and soda water stand, and the street had a great many commercial buildings on it. He warned Mr. Glover to be careful in the future that he get his zoning before he constructed any buildings, and asked him to run a nice place. Councilman Pearson urged him to keep it neat and clean at all times. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The following zoning was continued from June 2nd: JAY H. BROWN By J.C. Hinsley 3131-3135 Lamar Blvd. 907-915 West 32nd St. From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED By the Planning Commission J. C. Hinsley represented the applicant. Opposition was expressed by Mr. O. Ashley; Mr. Boyce Campbell, 3112 Grandview; Mr. A. W. Penn; Mr. Theo Belmont; and Mrs. Tom Johnson. Petitions weresubmitted by Mr. Penn. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the requested change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilman Palmer Noes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller The Mayor announced that the change had been denied. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53536 Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning application was publicly heard: EDDIE JOSEPH 7509-7547 Burnet Road From "A"Residence 1st H&A and "C"Commercial 6th H&A To "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the requested change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The Council recessed until 2:15 Ρ.Μ. * * * * * * 53537 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS At 2:15 P.M. the Council resumed its meeting. Councilman Palmer reported on the state paving appripriation which concerned paving the state property in the Casis school area. The Mayor announced that the City Manager and City Engineer had gone over the plan of paving that Councilman Pearson had suggested, and the Council was all in agreement, and it could be worked out on a voluntary basis. Later if the people wanted to provide the money, an assessment program could be worked out. At present there was not too much money, but enough to take care of the needs of the people for a little while. The City Manager presented a summary of the suggestions submitted by Councilman Pearson. Item I of the summary provided for city participation in the cost of engineering and paving all intersections between paved streets rather than excavating. In Item 3, Councilman Long believed the petitions should be signed by owners of at least 80% of the property instead of 90%. This was discussed at length and the Council decided on 85%. Councilman Pearson discussed and explained his theory on dividing the city into districts and letting contractors bid for paving in each district, and assigning the district to the low bidder. He pointed out the advantages. It was the thinking of the Council that under the voluntary paving that those wanting the paving could sign up for it regardless of which section they were in. With regard to Item ll, Councilman Long suggested that the City write each of the people on the petitions now on file and explain to them this cash program and ask them if they want to pave under this plan; also explaining that if there are drainage situations existing in certain areas that paving could not be done at this time. The Council agreed on this. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to bring in an ordinance amending the Budget to allocate $100,000 from the General Fundfunds hereto unappropriated and unexpended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that in the absence of some of the members of the Council from the City on June 30th, the Council meeting would be held on Wednesday June 29th. Councilman Palmer moved that the meeting be held on June 29th and instructed that notifications be sent out to the property owners involved that zo ning hearings scheduled for June 30th, would be held on July 7th. The motion, seconded CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53538 by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White inquired about the paving policy, how it met the specifications, and whether or not curbs and gutters were required. The City Manager stated this policy was under the regular specifications as now in effect. Councilman Pearson inquired about the base. The City Manager stated the base would be used if it were possible; that they would make core texts ever so often. After more discussion, Councilman Pearson moved that the following paving program as submitted with the amendments that the City Manager had worked out which the Council had agreed to be adopted: "PAVING POLICY "1. On all voluntary paving programs the City shall contribute the cost of engineering and the cost of paving all intersections between paved blocks of streets. "2. One employee of the city shall be designated as street paving coordinator. His duties shall be to receive all petitions for street paving, see that they are property processed, and coordinate the activities of the property owners, the City Departments and the paving contractors. "3. Paving projects shall be initiated by the filing of petitions with the street paving co-ordinator. To qualify for filing, petitions shall be signed by the owners of at least 85% of the property fronting the street or segment of the street covered by the Petition. "4. Upon the receipt of any petition carrying the required signatures, the co-ordinator shall immediately obtain reports from City departments indicating the utility and drainage work required in connection with paving. Those projects involving expensive drainage or utility work will be postponed until funds for such work are available. The remaining projects will be further processed to completion. "5. The co-ordinator shall have the Department of Public Works do the necessary field work and prepare all required plans and specifications for the paving work. "6. When plans and specifications for as many as 5 blocks of paving are ready, the co-ordinator shall cause andadvertisement for bids to be published. "7. The low bidder will be awarded a contract authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the paving work, and providing that the City will pay for any intersections involved, and that the Contractor shall look to the abutting property owners for the remainder of the cost. "8. Upon the award of a contract the co-ordinator will provide the contractor, with assessment rolls, and will assist the contractor and the property owner in making the arrangements required by the contractor before paving begins. "9. When 80% or more of the cost of paving any unit has been deposited in escrow or paid or guaranteed to the contractor, he will be authorized to : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 53539 proceed with the paving of the unit, skipping the parts of the unit abutted by property owners who have failed to arrange for payment. "10. Upon completion of the voluntary work, the City will order the skips to be paved, and will assess the costs of paving the skips against the abutting owners. "11. Because most petitions for paving now on file are so old that property ownerships have changed, because all petitions now on file were for asses- sment paving under a plan which permitted long term credit, and because all such petitions were filed under a plan providing a high participation by the City in the cost of paving, the old petitions now on file will not be honored. Paving projects being currently worked up by paving contractors for voluntary paving may be continued to completion. That the property owners whose names appear on petitions now on file will be notified that new petitions must be filed to initiate paving under the new voluntary program. In those instances where petitions now on file cover streets involving expensive drainage and utility improvements, the property owners will be advised that until funds are available for the drainage and utility work, the paving of their streets must be postponed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long left the Council at this time (about 3:30). The City Manager submitted pictures of eleven houses he wanted to advertise for sale. The Mayor suggested that one of the best houses might be used as a little Center in a recreational area in the development of the river between Comal and Montopolis. It was suggested the house located at 2107 E. 4th Street might be the one to move down there. The Mayor believed by leveling off the area, that people might be interested in furnishing Barbecue pits. The Council decided informally to keep two of the best houses. Mr. McKown commended the Council on the action taken on the voluntary paving program. He believed it would save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Plan Commission and set for public hearing at 11:00 A.M., July 21, 1955: W. J. PANNELL, BY L. J. Struhall 1801-1811 Airport Blvd. 3101-17 E. 19th Street 1800-16 Tillery Street 3100-3210 E. 18th Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail 1st Height & Area TROY S. RAGLAND 1001-1005 E. 46th Street 4527-4537 Airport Blvde From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail 1st Height & Area CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 54540 JOHN MILLER & JOSIE MILLER WILLARD C. FINKELSTEIN FRED WONG ROBERT MURRAY ALLEN 5301 Martin Avenue 700-02 E. 53rd Street 2207-17 Manor Road 2206-16 Chestnut Drive 2513 E. 7th Street 801-31 & 901-15 St. Johns Avenue; 7017-33 & 7101-23. Interregional Highway From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail lst Height & Area From "C" Commercial 2nd. Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area From "D! Industrial 3rd Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 3rd Height & Area From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area and "A" Residence To 1st Height & Area "D" Industrial 6th Height & Area There being no further business the Council adjourned at 4:15, subject to the call of the Mayor. AFF ROVED Jom Mille Mayor ATTEST: Eleis City Clerk