CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 02, 1958 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. DAVID F. COOPER, Messiah Lutheran Church, 1601 Ridgemont. Councilman Palmer moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of December 23, 1957, and the Special Meeting of December 30, 1957, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. CARL HARDIN, JR., appeared before the Council regarding the March of Dimes and invited the Council to be present at the opening of the 1958 campaign on 7th and Congress at 10:30 A.M., January 3, 1958. MR. TOM LONG, Attorney, appeared before the Council regarding an agreement made in 1953 with MRS. ELMA HAMILTON to sell certain land and to receive an option to pepurchase the portion not needed for the Interregional Highway. He filed a letter of explanation and a Cashier's Check. The matter was referred to the City Attorney to obtain the facts and bring before the Council next week. MR. DAVID BARROW appeared before the Council, and commended the Council on its service to the City and complimented the job it was doing. He brought up the matter of the Highway Department's rerouting Balcones Trail to go under the Missouri-Pacific Underpass. It was the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the Council be informed of this and to study the possibility of extending Balcones Trail straight morth going under the new Burnet Highway. The - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor suggested that the best thing to do would be to discuss this with the City Engineers and Highway Department, and Mr. Barrow, and get the ideas reconciled. He stated he would contact the Highway Department, after first talking with the engineers, and Mr. Barrow. The Mayor stated in line with underpasses and boulevards, it would be best to start off on the Missouri-Pacific Boulevard and build a road along the river to come out somewhere near the underpass at West 6th Street. He suggested that a study be made of the complete project. MRS. MAUDE PRIDGEN asked that perpetual care be given to old Oakwood Cemetery. The Mayor explained the difference in costs of lots to obtain perpetual care. He stated her request would be looked into to see how much it would cost. Pursuant to published notice thereof public hearing on Skip Paving on Brentwood, Avenue C, Koenig Lane, East Milton, West Oltorf, Walnut Avenue and East 32nd Streets was opened at 10:30 A.M. No persons were present to be heard on the paving of the listed streets. Councilman Palmer moved that the hearing be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS 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 IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS 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 WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED 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 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3 3 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 andCouncilman 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. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 30, 1957, for the purchase of five 3-wheel Servi-Cars to be used by the Police Department of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company in the sum of $7,766.50 and trade-ins was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company in the sum of $7,766.50 and trade-ins 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 ofAustin with Austin Motorcycle Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "MEMORANDUM TO: MEMORANDUM FROM: SUBJECT: "December 30, 1957 Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Albert R. Davis, Director of Water and Sewer Department Contract Award, Twenty-four inch Pecos Street Water Main "Sealed bids were received until 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 1957 and then CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS publicly opened and read for the construction of 11,093 feet of 24" Water Main and appurtenances in Lake Austin Blvd., Park Street, Enfield Road, Pecos Street, and Scenic Drive; from Red Bud Trail to West 35th Street. "The following is a tabulation of the bids received: "FIRM Austin Engineering Company Karl B. Wagner Eng. Const. Company Joe Bland Construction Company George Construction Company Wyman Construction Company TOTAL BIDS WORKING DAYS $175,351.10 175 185,151.86 150 197,457.00 150 220,304.70 120 336,081.15 240 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Austin Engineering Company on their low bid of $175,351.10 with 175 working days." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 30, 1957, for the construction of 11,093 feet of 24" water main and appurtenances in Lake Austin Boulevard, Park Street, Enfield Road, Pecos Street and Scenic Drive, from Red Bud Trail to West 35th Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $175,351.10 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer 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 the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $175,351.10 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 Austin Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, 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, T. A. Webb is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 407 East 6 Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the east 9 feet of Lot 1 and the west 24 feet of Lot 2, Block 59, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said T. A. Webb, the boundary of which is described as follows: 2. Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property, thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of East 6 Street to a point 4 feet south of the south curb line, thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the center line of East 6 Street approximately 34 feet to a point, thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of East 6 Street to the northeast corner of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said T. A. Webb, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in/or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use 2 parking meter spaces immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (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 theContractor 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades of 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 March 1, 1958. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any timecany 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. (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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the east side of Bull Creek Road as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servic- ing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by the Texas Blind, Deaf & Orphan School, and designated as part of the campus of the Texas Blind, Deaf & Orphan School, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Texas Blind, Deaf & Orphan School to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 7 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 recommendation; 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 Texas Blind, Deaf & Orphan School has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas December 26, 1957 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Texas Blind, Deaf & Orphan School, through the business manager, S. E. Sloane, 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 east side of Bull Creek Road, which property is designated as part of the Texas Blind, Deaf & Orphan School in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 4205 Bull Creek Road. "This property is located in an unzoned 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" =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone conduits in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named and said maps or plans have been considered by the Director of Public Works; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its underground telephone conduits in the following streets: (1) An underground telephone conduit in EAST 12TH STREET, from a point 200 feet east of Graham Street easterly to a point 133 feet east of Airport Boulevard, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 12 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said EAST 12TH STREET. THAT the work and construction of said underground telephone conduits, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintanance of said streets after said underground telephone conduits have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None No action was taken on awarding a contract for purchase of 1-6000 pound fork lift, and the matter was deferred until next week until it could be looked into more fully. Councilman Pearson moved that Mr. Art Wilke, Mr. Dave Shipwash, and Mr. H. Μ. Τotland be reappointed as members of the Board of Adjustment, terms to expire December 31, 1959, subject to their willingness to serve. seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The motion, - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 9 Councilman Pearson moved that the following be reappointed as members of the Library Commission, terms to expire January 1, 1960, subject to their willingness to serve: MR. BILL WEEG MR. O. DOUGLAS WEEKS MRS. CLAUDE HILL MRS. A. W. HARRIS MR. R. W. PETTWAY MRS. L. C. PROCTER MR. F. W. STERNENBERG MRS. JOHN BROAD MISS HELEN HARGRAVE MRS. RALPH HANNA MRS. HERBERT ASH MRS. ESTHER BUFFLER MR. EDMUNDS TRAVIS MR. W. E. SHALLENE MR. T. H. WILLIAMS, JR. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson moved that the following be reappointed as members of the Navigation Board, terms to expire January 1, 1960, subject to their willingness to serve: MR. FOREST PEARSON MR. R. G. MUELLER, JR. MR. W. B. ACKER The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson moved that MRS. E. T. MORRIS and MR. R. V. MILLER be reappointed as members of the Solicitation Board, terms to expire November 5, 1959, subject to their willingness to serve. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced the reappointment of the following to the Housing Authority for a term to expire December 23, 1959: MR. E. H. PERRY, SR. DR. EDMUND HEINSOHN MR. BILL PETRI Councilman Long made inquiry about the Youth Development Committee. The Mayor stated several months ago the clubs all over town met and named a committee with representatives from each club to treat the youth situation. He suggested finding out more about the group and offering the assistance of the city as exofficio members from the various departments. The Council deferred action on the request of MARION FOWLER for permission to excavate, level and construct docks on his property on Lake Austin near Conners' Branch until it could make a personal inspection on the ground. Councilmen Palmer and Pearson stated they would make the on-site inspection. The Council also took no action on the application of ANTHONY A. MACALUSO to alter shoreline on his property on Lake Austin, and also his request for a CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 10 10 permit to construct a boat dock, pending personal inspection of the location. The Assistant City Manager submitted a report and recommendation concerning Possum Trot, 12th Street to Enfield Road; the recommendation of the Planning Commission being (1) To endorse the recommended plans to pave Possum Trot but to recommend completion of the investigation to provide another access route leading into this area from Enfield Road; (2) To invite the attention of the City Council to the traffic problem at the intersection of Possum Trot and Enfield Road and to recommend consideration of this problem by the Traffic Engineer. He gave the recommendation of the inter-department committee. The City Manager explained the problems of the property owners, and the desire of some to have the street closed. The Council set a hearing with the property owners involved at 10:30, January 16th. MR. WOODROW PATTERSON appeared in the interest of his clients for the opening of the Northeast Thoroughfare. The Director of Public Works gave estimates for paving and for the necessary drainage. The Mayor asked Mr. Patterson to get letters from MR. PAGE and MR. WONSLEY, MR. ADAMS and MR. MCCLURE, stating what they want and how much right-of-way they will give. He asked that the Director of Public Works discuss the matter with the County Commissioner, Mr. Gault, and see about the drainage and get a report back by next week. The City Manager displayed plans for development of the Walsh Tract--two plans--one showing the ultimate development of a fill about 100' out in the lake, and the other showing the proposed development at this time which would be a small fill large enough to take care of launching about three boats at one time. The Mayor suggested that he call Mr. Ed St John and show him the plans and explain why the other plans could not be used. The Council informally approved the plans as shown, and the Director of Public Works stated they wanted to start this coming week. Councilman Long reported that Cornelius Street was in bad condition and asked that it be reworked, as a company was using it heavily with big trucks. policy: The City Manager submitted the following recommendations for a paving "PROPOSED STREET PAVING PROGRAM "Under this program, no street will be paved until the City Council has ordered it to be paved under an assessment proceeding. The Council will select the streets to be paved, and will order them paved when it finds that (1) A public need exists for the improvement of the street, or (2) A need exists to improve the street in order to eliminate excessive maintenance costs, or (3) the need exists to improve the street because a majority of the property owners abutting the street desire that it be improved. "When the Council has ordered a street paved, the Director of Public Works will determine the condition of the street, prepare plans and specifications for paving it, and will advertise for bids. When the low bidder has been determined, a contract will be awarded by the Council, and the Director of Public CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASWorks will proceed with the preparation of assessment rolls. "Assessment proceedings will be completed, assessments generally being made against all abutting property owners for the full cost of curb and gutter and 9/10 of the cost of the paving in the project, prorated on a front foot basis. However, in preparing the assessments the side street credits of the cost of paving of one-third of the side street frontage, up to fifty feet, on residential corner lots will continue. In addition, the City will participate to the extent of one-half of the additional cost resulting from paving widths in excess of 40 feet and will pay all extra cost for pavements requiring more than eight inches of flexible base and one and one-half inches of hot mix asphaltic concrete, on those streets or portions of streets fronting residential property, and assessments will be adjusted accordingly. "When the street has been ordered paved the Director of Public Works will notify all abutting property owners that it has become necessary to pave the street and that assessment proceedings have been commenced and will be completed. The notice will state that all property owners who wish to do so may buy the paving certificates and liens from the City, but may do so only within 90 days from the date the street was ordered paved by depositing in escrow in the City Trust and Agency Fund the cash sums determined by the flat rate prescribed in the attached schedule. "SCHEDULE OF FLAT RATES FOR STREET PAVING "Residential Property Rates Per Front Foot Street Width Paving Curb and Gutter 30 feet $ 2.65 36 feet 2.98 40 feet 3.20 44 feet and over 3.32 Paving and Gutter Paving Only 2.25 1.45 2.58 1.78 2.80 2.00 2.92 2.12 "Frontages will be computed in the same manner as in assessment proceedings "Commercial and Industrial Flat Rates Not Over Eight Inch Base and One and Onehalf Inch Surface Street Width Paving Curb and Gutter 30 feet $ 2.65 36 feet 2.98 40 feet 3.20 Paving and Gutter Paving Only 2.25 2.58 2.80 1.45 1.78 2.00 "For widths in excess of 40 feet, the 40 foot rates plus $1.05 per square yard will be applied. No credits will be allowed for side line frontages on corner lots. "Where the thickness of paving exceeds eight inches of base and one and onehalf inches of surface, the additional cost involved will also be charged to the commercial and industrial property." Besides the written recommendation, the City Manager suggested that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12 12 instead of the present 80% or 75% of the property owners' signing a petition before paving began, that a majority of the people who live on the street be sufficient. This would eliminate one large property owner from holding up the paving. The Council agreed on this. The Mayor stated this policy under consideration would apply to new work coming in after this date, January 2nd. It was brought out that paper work had been done by some contractors but they had not yet started the paving as they were waiting on water lines. The City Manager explained how this would be handled in these particular cases. The Council discussed the policy in every detail. Councilman Long moved that this paving plan be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor read a letter from Judge J. E. Hickman regarding moving of rocks from the Creek Bed in the Park Boulevard area. The matter was referred to the City Manager for attention. The Mayor submitted a letter regarding the widening of Brazos Street. The City had agreed to pay $3,000; but to pay $328.00 more, the whole block could be widened. The Council informally agreed to this additional amount. The City Manager gave a report on the advantages of the paving policy as related to handling of utilities along with the paving, and of the organizing of a committee composed of himself, Mr. Rountree, Mr. Kelly, representatives from the Water, Sewer and Electric Departments, and from the Gas Company. He also outlined the policy for paving cuts, and installation of new pipes if necessary and connections to various lots. The Council set a hearing on tax appeals at 3:00 P.M., January 23, 1958. The following is a list of appeals on file: UNIVERSAL STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY AMERICAN EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Filed by their Attorneys, Rankin, Cherry & Martinez, Edinburg, Texas) LOUIS A. JOSEPH (Filed by himself on property at 1019 East 50th St.) INTERNATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Mr. Will Knox) The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Plan Commission and set for public hearing before the Council on February 6th, 1958: E. F. ROOS 4526-4528 Avenue G 205-209 East 46th St. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial ERNEST R. HARDIN 1803 Evergreen Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.3 13 WOLF E. JESSEN 400 East 43rd Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial MOSES J. KOURI 3301-05 Red River 900-904 Keith Lane From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail LOUIS CASTILLO 2201 Santa Maria Street From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial EDWARD JOSEPH 4300-4310 Bull Creek Rd. 4216-4222 Jackson Avenue From"A" Residence To "O"Office NASH PHILLIPS- COPUS, INC. Southwest Corner of Wheless Lane and Briarcliff Boulevard From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elia Mosley City Clerk APPROVED Jom Milla Mayor