136 136 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 07, 1957 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. Terrell Blodgett, Assistant City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. JIMMY TINKLE, Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Koenig Lane. CouncilmanWhite moved that the Minutes of February 28, 1957, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1614-1618 MANOR ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 137 137 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None H 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 Long, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-31.8, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "А" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 615-625 ST. JOHNS AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 138 138 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. The Council had before it the following: "March 7, 1957 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Paving Skips and Accessories known as Paving Skip Assessment Contract Number 1, Units 1 thru 6, upon certain streets in the City of Austin, Texas. "The work of improving portions of Newfield Lane, Bremen Street, West 24th Street, West 5th Street and Neches Street, being Paving Skip Assessment Contract Number 1, Units 1 through 6, has been performed and completed by McKown and Sons in full compliance with the contract, and the plans and specifications therein contained, dated April 28, 1954, between the City of Austin and McKown and Sons. "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, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING NEWFIELD LANE, BREMEN STREET, WEST 24TH STREET, WEST 5TH STREET & NECHES ST. IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS, 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. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 139 139 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 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long made inquiry as to why the city employees driving city cars in governmental functions do not carry extended liability to cover while driving the city cars. The Mayor stated a study would be made of the insurance laws regarding this. The City Attorney submitted a request of the Attorneys for the Central Freight Company which had agreed to dedicate 15' for street purposes on St. Johns Avenue, in that a mistake in surveying had occurred and the concrete foundation had been laid already. Theyproposed to pay the city the amount it would take to acquire the right-of-way if and when needed. The City Attorney outlined their complete proposal. The matter was discussed, and the Mayor suggested that the City Manager, and Director of Public Works and City Attorney get more information, and come in with a recommendation next week. The Council approved the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for a parade. The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works "March 6, 1957 W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "Construction of Reinforced Concrete Culvert on East 12th Street - 140 140 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Contract 57-D-6 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 5, 1957, for the construction of reinforced concrete culvert on East 12th Street. "Maufrais Brothers, Inc. W. S. Conner Richard Schmidt Dean Skinner, Contractor $9,558.40 11,048.32 11,177.00 16,576.90 $9,500.00 "City's Estimate "I recommend that Maufrais Brothers with their low bid of $9,558.40 be awarded the contract for this project." adoption: Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 6, 1957, for the construction of reinforced concrete culvert on East 12th Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $9,558.40 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 and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $9,558.40 be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Maufrais Brothers. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Milller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works "March 6, 1957 "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-7, Exposition Boulevard "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 5, 1957, for the construction of Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-7, Exposition Boulevard from Lake Austin Boulevard to Enfield Road. 141 141 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "McKown & Sons $18,972.33 Giesen & Latson Const. Co. 20,039.76 Travis Construction Co. 20,535.15 Collins Construction Co. 20,806.19 C. H. Lester 21,474.28 Raymond Canion Const. Co. 23,163.38 W. S. Conner 24,220.41 Lee Maners 25,277.62 $21,150.34 "City's Estimate "I recommend that McKown & Sons with their low bid of $18,972.33 be awarded the contract for this project." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 5, 1957, for the construction of Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-7, Exposition Boulevard from Lake Austin Boulevard to Enfield Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $18,972.33 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 and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $18,972.33 be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with McKown & Sons. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works "March 6, 1957 "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-8 Riverside Drive "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 5, 1957, for the construction of Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-8, Riverside Drive from Congress Avenue east to Bouldin Creek. "McKown & Sons Giesen & Latson Const. Co. Lee Maners Travis Const. Co. $21,362.35 24,529.64 25,094.36 25,733.77 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- "Raymond Canion Const. Co. Collins Construction Co. W. S. Conner 142142 $28,638.65 30,582.12 31,994.68 $24,510.70 "City's Estimate "I recommend that McKown & Sons with their low bid of $21,362.35 be awarded the contract for this project." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 6, 1957, for the construction of Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-8, Riverside Drive from Congress Avenue east to Bouldin Creek; and, WHEREAS, the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $21,362.35 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 and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $21,362.35 be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with McKown & Sons. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 6, 1957, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING FIVE COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING MAY 15, 1957; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES IN THE VARIOUS PRECINCTS; AND PROVIDING THE PROCLAMATION OF SAID ELECTION; 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 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 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, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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. 143 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin acquired the hereinafter described property to provide right of way for the construction of the Interregional Highway; and, WHEREAS, said land was not used in the actual construction of the highway and now remains adjoining said highway; and, WHEREAS, the Gulf Oil Corporation owns adjoining property and desires to purchase the hereinafter described property to obtain frontage on the Interregional Highway and will pay a sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) for the said property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has determined that the sale of this land for the abovementioned price will be in the best interests of the citizens of this City; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a deed on behalf of the City of Austin conveying the hereinafter described property to Gulf Oil Corporation upon payment of the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00), said tract of land being described as follows, to wit: Two (2) tracts of land, the tract of land hereinafter described as No. 1 containing 6615 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lots 16 and 17, Block E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, the tract of land hereinafter described as No. 2 containing 7665 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lots 1 and 2, Block E of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of a portion of Outlots 54, 55 and 71 of Division O of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of the said Voss Addition being of record in Book 2 at page 167 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition being of record in Book 3 at page 85 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lots 16 and 17, Block E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition together with other property, were conveyed to the City of Austin by _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 144 144 warranty deed dated August 3, 1953, of record in Volume 1404 at page 296 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which Lot 1, Block E of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition was conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated November 2, 1953, of record in Volume 1409 at page 322 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which Lot 2, Block E of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition was conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated June 17, 1953, of record in Volume 1350 at page 542 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the said two (2) tracts of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: No. 1: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of the said Lot 16, Block E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition; THENCE with the north line of the said Lot 16 S. 67° 00' E. 9.26 feet to an iron pin set on the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway; THENCE with the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway S. 9° 21' Ε. at 76.75 feet pass an iron pin set on the east line of the said Lot 16, same being the west line of Lot 17 in all a distance of 153.84 feet to an iron pin set on the south line of the said Lot 17, same being on the north line of Flores Street, and which iron pin is set at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE with the south line of the said Lots 16 and 17, same being the north line of Flores Street N. 67° 00' W. 91.00 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 16, same being the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the west line of the said Lot 16, N. 22° 44' Ε. 130.00 feet to the point of beginning. No. 2: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of the said Lot 1, Block E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition; THENCE with the north line of the said Lot 1, same being the south line of Clermont Street, S. 67° 00' E. 18.11 feet to an iron pin set on the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway; THENCE with the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway S. 9° 21' E. at 60.01 feet pass an iron pin set on the east line of Lot 1, same being the west line of Lot 2, Block E, in all a distance of 153.86 feet to an iron pin set on the south line of the said Lot 2; THENCE with the south line of the said Lots 2 and 1, N. 67° 00' W. 99.77 feet to the southwest corner of the said Lot 1, same being the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE with the west line of Lot 1, same being the east line of San Marcos Street, N. 22° 44' E. 130.00 feet to the point of beginning. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 145 145 vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN ALLEY WHICH TRAVERSES BLOCK E OF THE R. C. LAMBIE'S RESUBDIVISION OF THE VOSS ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOTS 54, 55 AND 71 AND WHICH PORTION OF SAID ALLEY TO BE VACATED LIES BETWEEN THE EAST LINE OF SAN MARCOS STREET AND THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: W. E. THOMPSON By Morgan Pearce 1000-02 West 33rd Street From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Pearce and Mr. Thompson spoke in their own behalf, and offered to file whatever would be necessary to keep the use of this property as offpremises consumption, where there would never be a taverna MR. O. ASHLEY, opposed, stating there were no objections four years ago when the property CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 146 146 was changed to "C" for a Custard Stand; but since it had not developed, he protested a package store. MR. ARMSTRONG opposed because there was no need, since there was a liquor store less than 300' away. MR. CRAWFORD opposed, as there was a playground close by, where there were drinking parties, and he feared there would be an increase if this were granted. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to vote "aye"; those who wished to deny the change to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: None Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller The Mayor announced the change had been DENIED. MIKE BUTLER & DAVID MCCULLOUGH 404 West 30th Street To From "B" Residence "O" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commis- sion Councilman Palmer moved that the change be granted to "0" Office. 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 change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JAMES D. SPILLAR 7010 Burnet Road By Alvis & Carssow From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Mr. Carssow withdrew the request for "C-l" Commercial. Long moved that the that the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. Councilman Long made inquiry of a Nursery School that had moved in in the 3400 Block of Grandview, and on which she had had some complaints, with particular reference to the large sign. After discussing the procedure of locating nursery schools, and placing the signs, the Council asked the -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 147 147 Planning Director to go out and see about this, and to see about the sign, and make any recommendations about amending the ordinance that he might see fit to make. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following described tract of land owned by the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby set aside and dedicated for use as a public street and thoroughfare in the City of Austin, said tract being described as follows: Three (3) strips of land, each of the said three (3) strips of land being four (4.00) feet in width. The strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 2, Block 8 of Westfield A; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block 8 of Westfield A; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 3 being out of and a part of Lot 4, Block 8 of Westfield A, said Westfield A being a Subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Westfield A, of record in Book 3 at page 248 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land aforementioned as No. 1 having been conveyed to Westenfield Development Company by special warranty deed dated August 28, 1933, of record in Volume 496 at page 202 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the strip of land aforementioned as No. 2 having been conveyed to the Westenfield Development Company by special warranty deed dated August 28, 1933, of record in Volume 496 at page 203 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land aforementioned as No. 3 being a portion of the said Lot 4, Block 8 of Westfield A, a Subdivision in Austin, Texas; each of the said three (3) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: (1) Being the West four (4.00) feet of the said Lot 2, Block 8 of Westfield A; (2) Being the West four (4.00) feet of the said Lot 3, Block 8 of Westfield Α; (3) Being the West four (4.00) feet of the said Lot 4, Block 8 of Westfield A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to file this Resolution in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, giving notice to the public of the dedication for street purposes of the tract of land hereinabove described. 148 148 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Discussion was held on the use of the base ball park to take care of the overflow crowd that might be at the Coliseum at the Oral Roberts appearance. The Council felt that this would be agreeable, but the City Attorney was to get with the parties and work out the insurance problems. Discussion on the use of the ball park in general was held. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 12:10 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elaic City Clerk APPROVED Jomi Milla Mayor