517 517 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 29, 1957 10:00 A. M. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works Invocation was delivered by MR. RICKEY KEY. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22nd and the Special Meeting of August 26th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None In accordance with the published notice thereof, at 10:30 o'clock A.M. it was announced that the Council would proceed with the hearing involving the improvement and paving of portions of San Antonio Street Alley, Alta Vista Alley, Grover Avenue, Houston Street, Iva Lane, Nickerson Street, Sunshine Drive, Ullrich Avenue and East 39th Street. No one appeared for public hearing of anything except the paving of Alta Vista Alley.. MR. RICKEY KEY and MR. JOHN D. BARTON, appraisers, testified that paving of the alley would enhance the value of the properties as much and more than the actual costs. MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN, represented MR. W. R. NABOURS, J. C. HOLCOMB, and MRS. PEARSON, in the belief the paving would not enhance the property. MR. J. E. STURROCK, owner of property at 1307 Alta Vista, stated in his opinion the Holcomb property would be damaged 33 1/3%, if this went through; and that Mr. Nabours property would not be helped in any way. MR. JOHN HARRISON, Realtor, testified the property would not be enhanceddby paving the alley. MR. O'QUINN asked that the Council not take any action on closing the hearing of the paving of this alley until he could get depositions from three other witnesses that could not be present this morning. MR. BEN PEARCE spoke against postponement, and wanted to go on with the paving. He believed his property had been increasediin value since he had paved his part _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 518 518 of the alley. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the hearing be continued for another week (September 5th), to allow Mr. O'Quinn to bring in his witnesses who were unable to be present this morning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. NABORS read a letter in opposition to the paving of the alley. The Mayor read a letter handed the Council from Mrs.Z.T. Norton for Dr. E. J. Lund, regarding paving of Houston Street. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. 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: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Ma yor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 519 519 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. The Council had before it the following bids received on land located at the northeast corner of Flores Street and Interregional Highway, consisting of 11,822 square feet: "Lucien Dean C.C. $374.25 Magnolia Pet.Co. C.C. $2,512.50 Johnny Joseph C.C. $1,000.00 Cash $ 100.00 "One tract of land fronting 181.21 feet on Interregional Highway; 27.8 feet on Flores Street and 154.07 feet on the alley North of Flores Street, located at the Northeast corner of Flores Street and Interregional $7,485.00 $50,250.00 $21,269.15 Highway, consisting of 11,822 square feet. "Note: The amount underlined represents the high bid." Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on August 28, 1957, at 2:00 P.M. on the sale of the hereinafter described tract of land; and, WHEREAS, Magnolia Petroleum Company submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $50,250.00 for said hereinafter described property; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the sale of such property to Magnolia Petroleum Company at the above indicated price; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Magnolia Petroleum Company be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract of sale for such property, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: 11,822 square feet of land more or less, same being out of and a part of Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23 of Block E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 71, Division O of the said government outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, 520 520 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of the said 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 Resubdivision of Voss Addition being of record in Book 3 at page 85 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23, Block E were conveyed to the City of Austin by the following four (4) warranty deeds: (1) Dated September 2, 1953 of record in Vol. 1400 at page 59 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (2) Dated August 3, 1953 of record in Vol. 1404 at page 296 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (3) Dated September 17, 1953 of record in Vol. 1403 at page 95 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (4) Dated May 8, 1953 of record in Vol. 1346 at page 445 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Said 11,822 square feet of land, more or less, being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the east right of way line of the Interregional Highway, same being a point in the south line of Lot 23, Blk. E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of Voss Addition, same being in the north line of Flores Street and from which point of beginning the southeast corner of said Lot 23, Block E bears in an easterly direction 27.8 feet; THENCE, with the east right of way line of the said Interregional Highway in a northwesterly direction to a point in the north line of Lot 20, Block E of said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision, same being a point in the south line of an alley, which point is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the north lines of Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23, same being the south line of said alley, in a southeasterly direction to the northeast corner of said Lot 23; THENCE, with the east line of Lot 23 in a southwesterly direction to the southeast corner of said Lot 23, same being the southeast corner of this tract; THENCE, with the south line of Lot 23, same being the north line of Flores Street, in a northwesterly direction to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 521 521 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS In this connection, the Mayor stated that the Council thought this was a fair price, and since the bids were duly advertised, another major company had said that they were sorry they did not have enough time to figure on it, as they would liked to have bid on it. He said that price and others had been offered to the City to negotiate, but the Council felt that on this particular property there was no reason to negotiate, and it had been duly advertised, and that it was felt that ample time had been given. Councilman Palmer did not believe the Council would have sold the property for any less. heard: Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning was publicly AREA 6 46.44 acres in northwest part of town ORIGINAL ZONING The Planning Engineer displayed maps and explained the recommendations of the Commission. MR. RAS REDWINE, representing Mr. Sheppard, stated they were satisfied with the "LR" recommendation and the 30' residential buffer strip, as this property was not suitable for residential development. The Mayor wanted to discuss with Mr. Sheppard the removal of the industrial use on this land. MR. JOHNNIE VAUGHT opposed any change of zoning other than Residence on the property adjoining their highly restricted residential area. MR. LANDON BRADFIELD opposed commercial zoning across the street from Highland Hills (Sheppard and Barrow properties on Northland Drive.) Joining Mr. Bradfield were MR. JIMMIE WILSON, REV. W.A. McCANN, 5706 Trailridge Drive, and MRS. BERNICE HOLLE. MR. T. E. O'QUINN, representing MR. PAUL KELLER, asked that no action be taken on the zoning of the property occupied by the Wright Electric Manufacturing Company until the zoning ordinance was amended which would take care of these types of light manufacturing operations. He asked the Council also to endorse the study by the Planning Commission of this proposed amendment. On the property occupied by the Liquor Store, Mr. O'Quinn asked that the "C-2" zoning be granted. As to the contractors storage yard use of the property, Mr. O'Quinn stated that would be continued, but the required fence would be erected. MR. HERMAN JONES represented the KVET property, MR. DEASON, and asked that the entire tract be zoned "C"; if this cannot be granted, then he would like to have the Commercial zoning on Northland Drive and Balcones Drive at least 250'. MR. TOM BRADFIELD opposed this as he believed there was too much commercial property for the area it would serve. Mr. Jones urged that the whole area be zoned commercial, as Mr. Deason would like to start plans for development of the entire tract. MR. L. J. ROBINSON, asked that his property be left "D" Industrial as he was in the asphalt paving business, and there was a 75' strip between him and Valley Oaks Subdivision. No one objected, he stated, to his operation, as he had a small building for office and storage, and stored from 3 to 10 pieces of equipment. MR. LANDON BRADFIELD opposed changing the zoning. MR. FRANK PRIBBLE desired Commercial zoning for his property, as it has been used for commercial for many years, and he wanted to enlarge it. 522 522 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MR. W. M. McCARTY requested that a part of his property facing on Bull Creek Road be made commercial, as he would like to have it subdivided and put a street in there, and the back part would be ideal residential property, but the front part would not. He would check over a subdivision plan with the Planning Department. MRS. F. W. KING stated she was satisfied with the Planning Commission recommendation on the zoning of her property on the Bull Creek Road. No action was taken by the Council on the Original Zoning of the area, AREA 6, at this time. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on August 28, 1957, at 2:00 P.M. on the sale of certain buildings on City-owned property located at 609 E. 15th and at 1407 Red River; and, WHEREAS, Mark Smith submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $695.00 for the building located at 609 E. 15th; and, WHEREAS, Tom Attal submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $1251.76 for the building located at 1407 Red River Street; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the sale of such buildings to said bidders; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said bids be and the same are hereby accepted and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute contracts of sale for said buildings at the above described locations with said bidders. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 1 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" 11 523 523 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 115 FEET ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 34TH STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 147 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST AVENUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 718-720 WEST 34TH STREET AND 3401-3405 WEST AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and CouncilmanWhite 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. The Council had before it the following: "August 27, 1957 "On August 10, 1957, bids were opened for switchgear to be used for installation of the Turbo-Generator Unit No. 9. These bids are tabulated below: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY WESTINGHOUSE ELEC.CORP. ALLIS- CHALMERS Base Bid $164,505 $158,869 No Bid Plus 4 Ft. Bus Duct 1,680 1,620 $166,185 $160,489 Less 2 reactor cubicles bid but not required 17,220 $148,965 -0- Esculation -0- $148,965 $160,489 1,000 $161,489 "We have examined the above bids and in concurrence with our consultant, Burns CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 524 524 and McDonnell, we recommend that we accept the low bid and that a contract be executed with General Electric Company for this switchgear in the amount of $148,965. "APPROVED: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "(Sgd) D. C. Kinney Director of Elec. Utility" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on August 27, 1957, the City of Austin received bids for the furnishing of switchgear to be used for installation of Turbo-Generator Unit No. 9; and, WHEREAS, an evaluation of the bids received for such equipment, in accordance with specifications, shows the bid of General Electric Company in the amount of $148,965.00 to be the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility 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 General Electric Company in the sum of $148,965.00 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 General Electric Company for the purchase of switchgear for installation of Turbo-Generator Unit No. 9. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council had before it the following: "August 22, 1957 "Bids were opened July 12, 1957, at 2:00 P.M. for nine 69 KV Oil Circuit Breakers. These bids are tabulated as follows: BIDDER MFG DELIVERY UNIT PRICE Westinghouse Elec. Corp. Westinghouse 29 Weeks $30,000.00 General Electric Co. General Electric 20 Weeks $28,000.00 Allis-Chalmers Mfg.Co. Allis-Chalmers 7-8 Mo. $31,404.00 Federal Pacific Elec.Co. Federal-Pacific 18 Weeks $26,404.00 "All bidders quoted net 30 days. Federal Pacific and General Electric quoted a firm price for one year. Westinghouse quoted a firm price for normal shipment and Allis-Chalmers quoted price in effect at the time of shipment, not to exceed 10%. All bidders except Allis-Chalmers quoted FOB Austin; Allis-Chalmers quoted FOB point of shipment, freight allowed. The unit price includes accessories. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 525 525 "Federal Pacific delivery is satisfactory. "I recommend that a contract be made with the Federal Pacific Electric Company for nine (9) 69 KV Oil Circuit Breakers at a firm unit price of $26,404.00. APPROVED: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "(Sgd) D. C. Kinney Director of Elec. Utility" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on August 22, 1957, the City of Austin received bids for the furnishing of nine 69 KV Oil Circuit Breakers; and, WHEREAS, an evaluation of the bids received for such equipment, in accordance with specifications, shows the bid of Federal Pacific Electric Company in the amount of $26,404.00 per Breaker, to be the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility 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 Federal Pacific Electric Company in the sum of $26,404.00 per Breaker 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 Federal Pacific Electric Company for the purchase of nine 69 KV Oil Circuit Breakers. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, 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) WHEREAS, on August 22, 1957, W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, did file with the City Clerk the proposed budget for the operation of the City of Austin for the fiscal year 1957-58; and, WHEREAS, on August 29, 1957, said budget was submitted to the City Council by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the public hearing on said budget will be held in the City Council Chamber at the City Hall on September 19, 1957, at 2:30 P.M.; and, 526 526 ☐ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk shall, at least 10 intervening days before said hearing date, publish, or cause to be published, public notice advertising said public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following zoning deferred from last week: COLLEGE STORES PROPERTIES, INC., Wm.S. Gatewood, Pres. By Trueman O'Quinn, Atty. 300-10 East 17th St. From "C-1" Commercial 1701-09 San Jacinto : To "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-2" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. 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 northeast corner of the intersection of Woodrow Avenue and Koenig Lane, which property fronts 76 feet on Woodrow Avenue and 128.48 feet on Koenig Lane and is known as the south 76 feet of Lot 10, Block W of Violet Crown Heights Section 2 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said J.S. Breed 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. 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 J. S. Breed has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. 527 527 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "August 29, 1957 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of J. S. Breed for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Woodrow Avenue and Koenig Lane, which property fronts 76 feet on Woodrow Avenue and 128.48 feet on Koenig Lane and is known as the south 76 feet of Lot 10, Block W of Violet Crown Heights Section 2 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by J. S. Breed and is to be leased to Humble Oil and Refining Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as Local Retail 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. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owners. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the wast e becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that J. S. Breed 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 therefrom 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 improvements shall 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. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 528 528 "(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 Η - 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 1524. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H1524 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements 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. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 the intersection of E. 53 Street and the Interregional Highway, which property fronts 125 feet on E. 53½ Street and 150 feet on the Interregional Highway, and being known as a portion of Lot 6, Block 1 of Mrs. Lou Hill subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Magnolia Petroleum 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. 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 Magnolia Petroleum Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. 529 529 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "August 29, 1957 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Magnolia Petroleum 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 the intersection of E.53 Street and the Interregional Highway, which property fronts 125 feet on E.53 Street and 150 feet on the Interregional Highway, and being known as a portion of Lot 6, Block 1 of Mrs. Lou Hill subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Magnolia Petroleum Company. 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. 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 Magnolia Petroleum 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 fromrthe 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 therefrom 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 530 530 bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall 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 1525. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H 1525 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the require- ments 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. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 the property situated on the east side of West Avenue as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1100 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 owned by C. B. Smith Motors, and is designated as Lots 1-2-3-4, Block 24, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said C. B. Smith Motors to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1100 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 531 531 and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said C. B. 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: "August 28, 1957 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of C. B. Smith Motors for permission to operate a private (gasoline) plant consisting of a 1100 gallon tank and gasoline pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the east side of West Avenue, which property is designated as Lots 1-2-3-4, Block 24, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 301 West Avenue. "This property is located in a C-2 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 532 532 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 the property situated on the South side of East 7th 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 owned by Hoffman Lumber Company, and is an unplatted lot 69.58' x 75' of the Pascal B. Thorp tract in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Hoffman Lumber Company 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 thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said per mission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Hoffman Lumber 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. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "August 29, 1957 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Hoffman Lumber Company, by Joe Hoffman, for permission to operate a private (gasoline) plant consisting of a 1000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the South side of East 7th Street, which property is designated as an unplatted lot 69.58' x 75' of the Pascal B. Thorp tract in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 3511 East 7th Street. "This property is located in a "D" Industrial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline 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 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 537 533 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 thepremises 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Scheumack Brothers is the Contractor for the repairing of a building located at 220 West 6th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 1,2,3,4, Block 71, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the repair 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 Scheumack Brothers, the boundary of which is described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of the alley 10 feet to a point; thence in a easterly direction and parallel to the center line of the alley approximately 40 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of the alley to the north line of the above described property. 2. That the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Scheumack Brothers, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 534 534 (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street 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 October 31, 1957. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction 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 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 535 535 other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, H. E. Stanley is the Contractor for the wrecking of a building located at 804 Lavaca Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting north 67 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 100, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the wrecking 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 H. E. Stanley, the boundary of which is described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles of the center line of Lavaca Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Lavaca Street 67 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles of the center line of Lavaca Street to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of the alley approximately 10 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the center line of the alley approximately 92 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of the alley to the north line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said H.E. Stanley, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) On the Lavaca Street working space 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. On the alley working space the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary lines of the above CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 531 536 described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street 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 November 1, 1957. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 537 537 (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Consideration of bids on passenger tires, deferred from last week, was before the Council for discussion. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the next lowest bid on Bassenger tires, including tube repairs, be taken, and that the contract be awarded to AUSTIN GOODYEAR COMPANY in the amount of $6,901.81, as the low bidder had withdrawn his bid. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council stood in silence in memory of MR. BERT LAY, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Commemoration to be placed in the Minutes, next week. The Mayor proclaimed WESTERN WEEK, September 15-21, for the Travis County Sheriffs Posse. The written request of DR. ROPER to purchase certain city property was turned over to the City Manager to keep until the Council could look into the matter. The Mayor read a letter commending MR. REUBEN ROUNTREE, MR. E. I. PURSER, and MR. JAMES BURNETTE and their co-workers for the excellent job they did in repairing the street in front of the home of SUSETTE MEYER, 2315 Hartford Road. The Council received a petition from some business men in the Manor Road and Airport Boulevard area asking for "detour signs" at certain locations. The petition was referred to the Director of Public Works. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to deliver to Ted Walsh, a letter agreeing that the said Ted Walsh may continue to use and maintain those certain docks and _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 538 538 wharves now existing upon a part of the hereinafter described land which the City is acquiring from the Walsh Estate, but shall remove the same and cease such use within sixty days after the water level of Lake Austin is next lowered more than twelve inches, and that said Ted Walsh may place said docks upon his own premises in keeping with applicable laws and may extend said docks a distance of fifty feet from the normal shore line of Lake Austin which is 492.80 feet above sea level; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Manager W. T. Williams, Jr. be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract in behalf of the City of Austin with Joseph C. Jackson in consideration of his personal services to the City, under the terms of which it is agreed that if the City shall determine to lease or sell all or any portion of the following described land it is acquiring from the Walsh Estate that the said Joseph C. Jackson shall have the first option and right of leasing or purchasing said land upon terms and conditions which shall be then found mutually agreeable to the City and the said Joseph C. Jackson; said land being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: 4.46 acres of land same being out of and a part of that certain 54 acre tract of land out of the Daniel Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, described in a Warranty Deed to William Walsh dated February 12, 1874 of record in Book Z at Page 526 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 4.46 acres of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being in the west line of Lake Austin Boulevard and from which point of beginning a concrete monument No. 547 set in the monument line of Lake Austin Boulevard by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin bears S. 29° 42' W. 61.01 feet, S. 4° 43' W. 185.97 feet, S. 60° 44 E. 36.28 feet and S. 4° 43' W. 39.45 feet; THENCE, with the south line of this tract N. 60° 44' W. at 100.00 feet passing an iron pin at 110.56 feet passing a point in the 492.80 countour line, in all a distance of 422 feet more or less to the Colorado River for the southwest corner of this tract; THENCE, up the Colorado River with its meanders with the following two (2) courses: (1) Ν. 23° 25' E. 77.63 feet to a point; (2) Ν. 28° 25' E. 370.42 feet more or less to the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the north line of this tract, S. 60° 44' E. at 243.83 feet passing a point in 492.80 countour line, same being a point in the south line of that certain tract of land conveyed to Harry Hartman by Warranty Deed dated July 30, 1929 of record in Volume 473 at page 179 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, at 433.83 feet pass CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 539 539 another iron pin, in all a distance of 439.53 feet to an iron at the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being in the west line of Lake Austin Boulevard; THENCE, with the west line of Lake Austin Boulevard, S. 29° 42' W. 447.26 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long inquired about the paving of Caswell with respect to the objection of Mr. Mulholland expressed last week. It was stated Mr. Mulholland had agreed to put up the money to pave. The Council turned down the request of SGT. RUST, Army Recruiting Service, to place a recruiting sign 8'x16' on city property fronting the Interregional Highway between 43rd and 45th Streets. The Council granted HOLY CROSS CHURCH permission to put a streamer across llth Street and Concho for the fall festival. The Council approved putting up a United Fund banner at 1st Street and Congress Avenue. Permission was granted to have a Parade on Band Day --: University Longhorn Band and High School Bands, on October 5th. : The Council set a public hearing on the Bus Company request at 2:30 P. M., September 5, 1957. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 4:45 P. M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Harley City Clerk APPROVED Jom Mille Mayor