122 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 122 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 08, 1956 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, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman White Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. JACK HYMER, SR., Baptist Temple, 1804 Canterbury. Councilman Pearson moved that the Minutes of March 1st be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White MR. RONALD KOTARA, representing the Newman Club, appeared before the Council with RUDY GOMEZ, Chairman of the Committee, asking for a Police Escort from the Austin Hotel to the city limits on the Burnet Highway for about 50 cars, on Saturday, 5:00P.M., April 14th. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to instruct the Chief of Police to provide the escort for this convention. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following.vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor asked that Mr. Kotara and Mr. Gomez contact the City Manager to work out details. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 123 123 DR. E. H. GIVENS thanked the Council for progress made on the Olive Street playground, for the improvements made at Downs Field, and congratulated the Mayor and Council in bringing the Texas League to Austin. He asked that the following requests be considered: 1. Redecoration of the rock house at Rosewood Park, which was renovated and furnished in 1930. 2. The purchase of playground area north of 19th Street, boundeda on the east by Springdale Road and on the West by Lovers' Lane. 3. Request that GEORGE MABSON, who has been with the Recreation Department for many years, be made a District Supervisor of Recreation, and that a trained assistant be assigned to him to help carry out the work. 4. That permit be given to the American Legion, James B. Riley Post, to have one-third of a carnival on back of Downs Field, for 7 days beginning April 7th, with consideration that the full fee of $35.00 not be charged, as the Post did not have the space nor the money to have a complete carnival. Dr. Givens promised the backing of the bond issue, and hoped that the playground recommended could be purchased. The City Attorney explained the $35.00 fee as a fee to be paid by the carnival--not a rental fee. The Mayor stated there was a need for another playgound in that area. As to making George Mabson a District Supervisor, that matter would be taken up with the Park Board, Recreation Director and the City Manager. He suggested that the Carnival be kept clean, leaving out the gambling, etc. He explained the proposed bond issue, and stated public hearings would be held and invited Dr. Givens and the group back to discuss in detail each proposal. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH DICKSON PROPERTIES, INC.; 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 Long 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, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenLong, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 124 124 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "February 27, 1956 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Portions of Overbrook Drive and Overdale Road, being Paving Assess- ment Contract No. 55-A-6, Units 1 through 4. "The work of improving portions of Overbrook Drive and Overdale Road, being Paving Assessment Contract 55-A-6, Units 1 through 4, has been performed and completed by Pat R. Canion in full compliance with the contract, and the plans and specifications therein contained, dated November 10, 1955, between the City of Austin and Pat R. Canion. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING OVERBROOK DRIVE, AND OVERDALE ROAD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY RAYMOND CANION, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 125 125 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, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White 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: tion: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 13th day of February, 1956, bids were received by the City of Austin for the concession rights at Zilker Springs for the calendar year 1956; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Burke Matthews for the payment to the City of Thirty percent (30%) of the gross receipts of all sales, was the highest and best bid; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Recreation Department 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 said bid of Burke Matthews be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with the said Burke Matthews for the operation of concessions at Zilker Springs during the year 1956. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman White Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 126 126 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in NORTHLAND DRIVE, from a west line of Balcones Trail easterly to the east line of Balcones Trail, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said NORTHLAND DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in BALCONES TRAIL, from Northland Drive southerly 208 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BALCONES TRAIL. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in BLUFFVIEW DRIVE, from Oakhaven Drive northerly 4ll feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BLUFFVIEW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in OAKHAVEN DRIVE, from Bluffview Drive easterly 70 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OAKHAVEN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in BARTON SKYWAY, from a point 110 feet north of Oakpark Drive northerly to a point 133 feet north of Arpdale Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BARTON SKYWAY. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in ARPDALE STREET, from Barton Skyway easterly 906 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ARPDALE STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in OAKHAVEN DRIVE, from Arpdale Street southerly 231 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel tothe east property line of said OAKHAVEN DRIVE. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 127 127 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in OAKHARK DRIVE, from Arpdale Street southerly 280 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said OAKPARK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (9) A gas main in CEDARVIEW DRIVE, from Oakpark Drive northerly to Barton Skyway, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CEDARVIEW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in OAKPARK DRIVE, from Cedarview Drive easterly 101 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property of said OAKPARK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in OAKLANE DRIVE, from Cedarview Drive easterly to Barton Skyway, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OAKLAND DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (12) A gas main in LOVINGOOD DRIVE, from the south line of East 18th Street to the north line of East 18th Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LOVINGOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (13) A gas main in EAST 18TH STREET, from Lovingood Drive westerly 102 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 18TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in BULL CREEK ROAD, from West Fresco Drive southerly 58 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BULL CREEK ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 128 128 (15) A gas main in EAST AVENUE, from East 46th Street southerly 298 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said EAST AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. C. Evans is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 2434 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 7 and 8, Outlot 49, Division D, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the Building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. C. Evans, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the north east corner of the above described CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 129 129 2. property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to a point 4 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Guadalupe Street 97 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to the south east corner of the above described property. Beginning at the north west corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of San Antonio Street to a point 12 feet west of the east durb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of San Antonio Street 97 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of San Antonio Street to the south west corner of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. C. Evans, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon thefollowing express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City Officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor 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 streetoutside 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 with in 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 corner of any walkway, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 130 130 barricades or obstructions, red light during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than December 31, 1956. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property distrubed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. (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 construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White 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 erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Mrs. Bolling Harrison Ferris, the same being 110 feet x 139 feet of the D. J. Gilbert Survey, as listed in the Travis County Deed Records, and hereby authorizes the same Mrs. Bolling Harrison Ferris to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed 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 erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 131 131 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council thatthe said Mrs. Bolling Harrison Ferris, has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas March 8, 1956 "Mr. W. T. Williams "City Manager "Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Mrs. Bolling Harrison Ferris, owner of a piece of property located in that part of Lake Austin lying downstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being the 110 feet x 139 feet of the D.J. Gilbert Survey, as listed in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 25 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all the requirements, I, therefore, recommend that if Mrs. Bolling Harrison Ferris is granted her request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but cressoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares, and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any peir, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of ggod repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert, Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 132 132 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 erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Matthew F. Kreisle, Jr., M.D., the same being a 500 foot tract opposite the upper end of Austin City Park, as listed in the Travis County Deed Records, and hereby authorizes the same Matthew F. Kreisle, Jr., M.D., to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed 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 erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Matthew F. Kreisle, Jr., M.D., 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 City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 8, 1956 "I, the undersigned have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Matthew F. Kreisle, Jr., owner of a piece of property located in that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being a 500 foot tract opposite the upper end of Austin City Park, as listed in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 24 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I therefore, recommend that if Matthew F. Kreisle, Jr., M.D., is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construc- tion and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner of applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 13.3 133 around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White 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 erection of a covered boat dock on the property owned by G. E. Bray, the same being a tract of land abutting the Lake approximately 300 feet as listed in the Travis County Deed Records, and hereby authorizes the same G. E. Bray to construct, maintain and operate this covered boat dock subject to same being constructed 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 erection of this covered boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said G. E. Bray, 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 City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 8, 1956 "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of G. E. Bray, owner of a piece of property located in that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being a tract of land abutting the Lake approximately 300 feet, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 134 134 as listed in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a covered boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 20 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I, therefore, recommend that if G. E. Bray is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares, and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonable clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second 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 14 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF WINDSOR PARK NO. 2, SECTION ONE AND SECTION TWO, BOTH BEING SUBDIVISIONS OF PORTIONS OF THE DINSMORE SIMPSON SURVEY, 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 second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White 135 135 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: ERNEST W. PRUETT 6838-46 Burnet Road 2401-05 Pegram Ave. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote!"no". "Roll callshowed the following: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ROBERT O. SWANSON 5309-21 Cameron Road From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OWNED PROPERTIES 3801-4017 East Ave. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 136 136 The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail had been granted, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK TRUSTEE, & MRS. ELOISE G. TREVIΝΟ 500-04 E.12th St. 1201-07 Neches St. 503-05 E.13th St. From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "O" Office The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "0" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change to "O" Office had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. C. J. PRUIT 4001-05 Alice Ave. 4000-04 Marathon From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change to "LR" Local Retail had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MOSES J. KOURI 1135 11/32-1135 22/32 Airport Blvd. 1137-1137 3/4 Gunter; 1136-3881/8 Springdale From "A" Residence Το "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Kouri appeared in his own behalf and agreed to make arrangements for widening Springdale Road. (Mr. John Bull appeared at 11:25 after hearing was held, in opposition.) The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote"aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 137 137 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. R. G. MUELLER 3514-18 Jefferson From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change to"C" Commercial had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTUION) WHEREAS, Ray Taylor's Men's Wear, acting by and through C. B. Bunce, has requested permission to construct, maintain, and operate a steam line 3/4 inch in diameter across Congress Avenue Alley at a location 97.8 feet north of the north property line of East Sixth Street; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has considered said request, and has agreed to approve the same upon certain conditions being fulfilled; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Ray Taylor's Men's Wear be and it is hereby permitted to install the above described steam line under the following conditions: 1. That the construction, maintenance, and operation thereof shall be at the expense of the applicant in full compliance with all regulations, policies, laws, and ordinances applicable in the City of Austin, and under methods approved by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and 2. That said steam line shall be placed in cast iron conduit at least four (4) inches in diameter and so constructed that said steam line may be repaired and maintained without ever disturbing any of the sidewalk area or alley roadway, and - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 138 138 3. That said Ray Taylor's Men's Wear in accepting this permit assumes and agrees to pay all costs and all damages of every kind which may result to all persons and to all public or private property through construction, maintanance or operation of said steam line. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, L. J. Struhall contemplates selling certain property described in Ordinance No. 560223B, and in order to satisfy the title requirments of a prospective purchaser, said L. J. Struhall, acting through his attorney John Brady, has requested the City Council to express, by resolution, the conditions under which said ordinance was passed; Now, Therefore, i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That at the time of the passage of Ordinance No. 560223B it was the understanding of the City Council that the owner of the property therein described would dedicate the following parcels of land for street purposes, to wit: 1. Ten (10) feet along the south boundary line of said property in order to widen Cumberland Road to a width of sixty (60) feet. 2. Thirty (30) feet along the north boundary line of said property to provide one-half of a proposed street sixty (60) feet wide. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote. Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Long moved that the University Roundup Committee be granted permission to have its parade on April 6th, the details to be worked out with the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 134 139 SCHOOL.. The Council welcomed the Civics Class from WILLIAM B. TRAVIS HIGH The City Manager presented the progress report on the paving of Justin Lane, and submitted a proposal of A. B. BEDDOW to sell a 20' strip 900' long plus a building lot to the City for $1250, and the City Manager stated if this were dedicated for street purposes, then the paving would be assessed against the property owners. Councilman Pearson suggested that the City Manager contact Mr. Beddow about giving the 20' strip and keeping the lot. MR. JIM BOX, 1200 Justin Lane, urged that the paving go through, and that the money not be refunded. The Mayor announced the progress that had been made and that ahharger percentage had now signed up, and that the paving would go on with an assessment program. The Mayor asked that the press, radio and television give publicity that this paving program was going on now since the majority had signed up, and that the assessments would be made, and the matter started next week. The Council recessed at 12:20 until 2:00 P. Μ. Recessed Meeting 2:00 Ρ.Μ. At 2:00 P.M. the Council met with MR. RALPH WOLF and MR. JIMMY JONES of the State Building Commission in connection with plans for the Courts and Office Buildings by the Capitol. Plans were displayed, showing the locations and parking spaces. Plans called for the vacating of the following streets: Colorado from 13th Street to 14th Street Brazos from 12th Street to 14th Street 13th St. from Brazos to San Jacinto Congress from 13½ Street to 14th Street 13 St. from Colorado to Brazos After a discussion was held, the Mayor canvassed the Council members, and each thought the plans were very nice, and each was agreeable to closing the streets when the property was acquired. Mayor Miller asked that Mr. Wolf and Mr. Jones come back before the Council when the property had been acquired. The Mayor stated he would like to get information on what the State had done in the last several years in Austin, including the School for the Deaf, Highway Department, improvements to the State Capitol, and how much was contemplated being spent in the next five years. In general discussion of the plans of the Capitol grounds, the Council members expressed a hope that drives through the ground would be retained. The Council went over the figures submitted for the proposed bond issues. The Director of Electric Utilities pointed out the needs for $17,167,000 during the next five years, to cover underground networks, substations, street lighting, traffic signals, lines, construction, and buildings, etc. The City Manager stated that out of the $17,167,000 only $6 million would be from bonds. The rest would come from the revenue after maintenance, operation, transfer of $2,760,000 to the General Fund, and refund contract payments, were taken care of. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 140 140 2. From Lamar to East Avenue The Director of Water Utilities showed the amounts to be spent in the following areas: 1. From 45th to River (approximately) From the Lake toLamar Boulevard From generally 47th to the River $1,098,000 $ 608,000 3. From Interregional east (no boundary) From Airport & 53rd, Wheless Lane, Highway 290 to the River $1,101,000 4. From City of Rollingwood east (no boundary) From the Colorado River to Cumberland Road generally $1,318,000 B-1 From Lake Austin thru Camp Mabry, approximately 45th Street to Lamar From 45th Street north $1,204,000 B-2 From Lamar & 45th to H & TC Tracts north (no boundary) Generally from 47th & Lamar to Interregional Highway cross country, Highway 290 $ 858,000 B-3 From Cumberlain Road south From Sunset Valley east $ 701,000 $1,700,000 will be spent on the Water Plant, and a part of this is included in some of the other figures, as the plant will benefit all of the city. The Council went over the figures for bonds for sewers. The map was divided into 20 areas according to ridges running through the City. Total amount for sewers was $5,975,000. MR. ULLRICH outlined the needs for the Filter Plant and the Sewage Treatment Plant, stating most of the work on the Filter plant would be in 1960, although two new pumps would be needed in 1957. The Council expressed a desire for more detailed maps, with the major projects set out. The Mayor suggested that a brief statement be written up and distributed to the Council with the highlights of these needs. The Director of Finance went over figures of General Obligation Bonds, Authorized and Proposed Authorization; Actual and Estimated Population; Debt Service Requirements, Interest; Interest and Sinking Fund figures; Utility Fund statement of Authorized and Proposed Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Estimated Revenue, Debt Requirements to Net Income, and Proposed Capital Improvements, from 1955 to 1960. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 141 141 The Mayor suggested interviewing well drillers to see what they would charge to get a well in Shoal Creek, so that could be developed. The Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elais Noodles City Clerk APPROVED Jumilla Mayor