CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 245 765 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 08, 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 Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. MILTON BOHMFALK, Grace Methodist Church, 201 East Monroe. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of September 1, and Special Meeting of August 29th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Public hearing was held on the AUSTIN TRANSIT CORPORATION'S request for revision of fares. MR. DONALD THOMAS presented the request of the Transit Corporation, pointing out the losses, the bad condition of the busses, etc., and submitting comparison of fares in other cities in the 100,000-250,000 population bracket. Their request included eliminating the weekly pass, an extra charge of 5¢ for shuttle bus service; a change of 14 for transfers, and an increase of school-children fares to one-half fare (724). Discussion in detail was held, especially on the improvement of the service. MR. D. J. GIACOMA president of the firm that owns the transit company; MR. GREEN, MR. CLYDE MALONE, Manager, represented the Bus Company, along with the Attorneys, Looney, Clark and Moorhead. The Council urged better service, and uniform courtesy to the riders. Discussion was held on extending bus service for school children in certain areas. One gentleman in the audience asked that the pass not be discontinued; that the riders could see that the present price is too little, and would not object to an increase to $2.00 - $2.50 a week. Another gentleman CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 766 766 stated he was willing to pay $2.00 for the weekly pass, and asked that it not be discontinued. MR. D. C. CLARK made inquiry about the school bus service in the Wooten School area, stating this area had a school bus, and now had no service at all. MR. DAVID LAMME explained the procedure of the schools and its bus service, and stated the Bus Company had always cooperated with the schools 100%. MR. M. H. CROCKETT asked that the Council grant some increase to the Company, as he did not want the taxpayers to have to take the company over. After much more discussion, Councilman White moved that they grant the Transit Company $2.00 for the weekly pass; six cents for school children; no charge for transfers; and the five cents extra for shuttle bus service that they asked for; and the City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long Councilman Long made the following statement: "Because I am not for the one-cent increase on children, and I do not believe the Bus Company has had an experience rating more than two months, and I do not think that they can show adequate figures that they are in such distress as they sayI would vote for the $2.00 on the weekly pass--but otherwise I can not go for it, so I vote 'no'." Councilman Long stated that on Labor Day a 13-year old boy, LLOYD RAMSEY, was drowned. MRS. F.C. MASELES witnessed this, and felt that something should be done to prevent tragedies like this. She suggested passing an ordinance which would prevent children under 15 or a stated age from going out in boats on the lake without written consent from their parents or without having an adult with them. MRS. MASELES and MRS. V.A. GRANT gave an account of the drowning of one boy and the rescue of the other, and called attention to the fact that possibly there were an inadequate number of lake patrolmen, and that the patrolman was off duty at this particular time. The Mayor stated the life preservers should be included in canoes, and this should be demanded and enforced; that precautions were going to be redoubled, and the City Attorney, Police Department, and Navigation Board would all be consulted. MR. A. S. HULL made a complaint of the habitual speeders on the lake and lack of patrolmen, particularly on holidays when they patrol the area around the City park rather than that by the dam. The Mayor stated serious efforts would be made through the Police Department, with the boat owners, the Navigation Board, and Legal Department, to provide better safety; that the ordinance may have to be revamped, and he thought the Board and Police Department should be called in to go over this. Councilman Long moved that a meeting of the Police, the Navigation Board and City Manager be called at 2:30, Monday afternoon, September 12th, to discuss this problem and see if some safety measures for the lake can be brought about. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Pursuant to public notice thereof, hearing on the skip paving on Karen and Payne Avenue was held. No one appeared. Councilman Pearson moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 711 767 the hearing be closed and that the ordinance be brought in next week. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendments (Food processing and storage yards; corrections and clarifications of conflicting provisions; and revisions in fee schedule for zoning change applications and Board of Adjustment Appeals) was held. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE PERCENTAGE OF LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED, THE SIZE OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND FOR TRADE INDUSTRY, RESIDENCES AND OTHER PURPOSES; AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES, AND REGULATING ANDDDISTRICTING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL CLASSES AND KINDS OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND USES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND ADOPTING TWO ZONING MAPS, DISCLOSING RESPECTIVELY THE SEVERAL USE DISTRICTS AND THE SEVERAL HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS, AND THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND DEFINING THE POWERS OF SAME; AND PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REMEDIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "I" AT PAGES 301-318 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AS SUCH ORDINANCE HAS BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 6 THEREOF PERTAINING TO USES OF BUILDINGS AND LAND IN "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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 Palmer 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 741 768 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. Hearing on the corrections and clarifications, and revisions in fee schedules was continued over until the following week. The Council was to have an informal meeting with the Zoning Committee of the Plan Commission at 4:30 P.M., September 9th. 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 A TRACT OF LAND 62 FEET BY 146.2 FEET OUT OF OUTLOT 22, DIVISION O, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 213-215 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 timeand Councilman Long 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson (as he was absent at the time of the hearing) 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 769 769 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson 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 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A 0.33 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5900-5924 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, 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 rudè 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 770 770 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 301-138, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "0" OFFICE DISTRICT ON LOTS 8, 9, 10, BLOCK A, MURRAY PLACE, 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 the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 7777 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 "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 139, ORIGINAL CITY, SAID LOTS BEING 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Noes: None Present but not voting: Palmer, White, Mayor Miller 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson 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 "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 772 772 AREA DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 12 AND 5, BLOCK 4 BRACKENRIDGE HEIGHTS, 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 ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: : Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Present but not voting: 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson 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, APRILL 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 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 5 AND 6, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 773 773 BLOCK 4, SILVERTON HEIGHTS, 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council had before it the ordinance changing the property of WM. D. GASTON & JOE TOCKER, at 1000-02 West 29th, 2900-02 San Gabriel; 2906-08 San Gabriel; and 2007-09 Lamar Boulevard, from "A" to "GR". The Director of Public Works explained a map showing recommendation of Traffic Engineer for the handling of the traffic, and the property to be given by MR. GASTON for the widening of the street. MR. BILL CARSSOW stated that MR. TOCKER was ready to give ten feet also for the widening of the street. Councilman Pearson asked that the Legal Department follow through and get the titles on these set-backs from these gentlemen. 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 : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 774774 ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON THREE LOTS LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2900-02, AND 2906-08 SAN GABRIEL STREET AND, 1000-02 WEST 29TH STREET, AND 2907-09 LAMAR BOULEVARD, 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 Pearson 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 Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: : Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White made the following statement regarding his vote: "I voted against it before, but I have been out there working with Mr. Rountree and the Attorneys, and Mr. Gaston, and I think Mr. Gaston has given everything but his shirt out there; and since Mr. Tocker has come in, everything will work out where we can widen the street all the way through, and I will vote 'aye'." Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 775 775 MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS. THEREOF; DETERMINING, THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDER- ING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A. M. ON THE 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1955, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City ofAustin on September 7, 1955, for the construction of paving skips and accessories known as Paving Skip Assessment Contract Number 55-A-3, Units 1 through 7; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $2,377.05 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, anf by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 776776 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $2,377.05 for the construction of paving skips and accessories known as Paving Skip Assessment Contract Number 55-A-3, Units 1 through 7, 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1955, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by CouncilmanWhite, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 77777 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. 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 third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. Councilman Pearson 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 as a filling station site the property located at the northwest corner of West 24th Street and Rio Grande Street which property fronts 136 feet on West 24th Street and 100 feet on Rio Grande Street and being known as a portion of Lot 1, Subdivision of the South of Outlot 47, Division D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Humble Oil and Refining Company to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted 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 Humble Oil and Refining Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. Acting City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "September 8, 1955 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Humble Oil and Refining Company for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drivein gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the northwest corner of CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 779778 West 24th Street and Rio Grande Street which property fronts 136 feet on West 24th Street and 100 feet on Rio Grande Street and being known as a portion of Lot 1, Subdivision of the South of Outlot 47, Division D, in the City of Austin Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by David E. Barker and Diana L. Barker and is under lease to Humble Oil and Refining Company and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood and it is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Humble Oil and Refining Company be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways, building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles thereform while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and that all construction of the filling station improvementsshall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the city streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 H 1402. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 779 779 "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto 1402 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. attached marked 2 - H "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requiements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Acting Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the south side of West Fifth Street as 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 gasoline is to be sold, which property is leased by the C. B. Smith Motors, and is the West 84 feet of Lot 7, Division Z, Raymond Plateau, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said C. B. Smith Motors 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 gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating therefor, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendation; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issuean 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 said C. В. Smith Motors has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas September 8, 1955 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of C. B. Smith Motors, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 788780 through their agent R. L. Etter, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1000 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 south side of West 5th Street, which property is designated as the West 84 feet of Lot 7, Division Z, Raymond Plateau, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 805 West 5th Street. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial 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 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 Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None 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 26.63 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF THE A. SILSBE SURVEY NUMBER 1, THE C. J. STROTHER SURVEY NUMBER 611, AND THE T. S. CHAMBERS GRANT 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 Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 781 781 Councilman Long introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF THREE (3) ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT, 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 motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH H. E. BUTT GROCERY COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to prepare an ordinance incorporating the fees as submitted September 1st on electrical inspections. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 782 782 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF CONGRESS AVENUE; APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT; THE ESTIMATE OF THE COST PER FRONT FOOT TO BE PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. Councilman Pearson brought up the request of the Hillard Rent-a-car Company to have the petitions at their rented space at the Airport cut down to counter level. At this point the Mayor relinquished the chair and Mayor Pro-tem Pearson presided. Mayor Miller moved that the wall be reduced down to at least 6" above counter level to strictly establish a dividing line between the two offices. Councilman White seconded the motion. Mayor Pro-tem Pearson asked for the roll call and it showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 783 783 Mayor Miller resumed the chair. It Councilman Palmer inquired about the hearing on off-street parking. was explained that a hearing would be conducted next week from which could be developed certain amendments to be formally neferred to the Commission. The Council set the tax appeals for hearing at 2:30 P.M., September 15th. The Mayor asked that Mr. Guiton Morgan be requested to call the Budget Committee together before September 16th. MR. W. F. HUFF, 1003 South 2nd Street, reported a house at 1002 South 2nd as being built 4" out in the street. The property belongs to the Haaske estate. The Mayor stated this would be referred to the City Manager. Mayor Miller outlined some projects that needed to get underway--purchase of the property on Chestnut Street for a park in East Austin, continuation of the river beautification, and improvement of the Olive Street park. At this time there were no more Recreation Bonds, but he suggested starting in a small way projects all over town. In this connection, Councilman Long suggested having the Parks Board explore the possibility of getting or leasing the old Emancipation Park to see if it could be used as a central playground. Councilman Long moved that the matter of Emancipation Park be referred to the Parks and Recreation Board and to the Director of Recreation for study and recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved to spend $6,000 or $7,000 on the general improvement of Olive Street Playground. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White wanted to see Barton Creek from the Swimming pool north to the mouth of the river cleaned out. The City Manager reported on the request of MR. GRIFFIN made on September 1, for better water service in Govalle, stating the situation would be improved some in the next fiscal year by some work scheduled, but the complete job would take two years. The City Manager reported on a petition filed by residents on Sweeney Lane, who asked for enlargement of their water lines and for fire plugs. This work is scheduled in the 1955-56 budget, but will not be completed until the year after. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 784 784 Councilman Pearson inquired about the survey of the people living on Riverside Drive outside the City, as to their wishes about being annexed. The City Manager stated they were checking on this now. The Council received notice that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Plan Commission and were set for public hearing tentatively for October 13, 1955: B. D. KING D. A. KING W. E. BROWN AUSTIN STONE INDUSTRIES C. F. WILLIAMS P. O. BROWN TRAVIS ASS'N FOR THE BLIND : MRS. LOU E. HILLS et al T. T. TALLEY M. H. CROCKETT, JR. 4901-13 Airport Blvd. 900-04 East 49 St. 901-05 East 492 St. 8222 Burnet Road, 8300-10 Burnet Road 6900-20 Burnet Road 2400-04 Pegram Avenue 5800 Woodrow 1401-03 Koenig Lane 2101-07 South Lamar 2200-2212 Bentley 84-86-88 Red River St. 501-11 Willow St. 1914-16 Lake Austin Blvd. 501 Arlington 6105-6107 Sheridan Ave. From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Reatil From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail 6th Height and Area From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From"LR" Local Retail Το "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area MRS. JOHN D. MILLER & H. P. BECKER W. P. WATTS 600-06 Driskill 95-99 Red River 601-07 East 1st St. 3300-06 Red River St. From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "BB" Resicence There being no further business the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED Jom Milla. Mayor ATTEST: Elbi City Clerk