1 165 155 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 13, 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. SCOTT FIELD BAILEY, All Saints Episcopal Church, 209 West 27th Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of March 6, 1958, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. DEWEY BRADFORD, spokesman for a group of citizens from BLUFFINGTON, asked the Council to provide an entrance into this area, as the entry now was either across private property or around a rim of a canyon which was very dangerous. The Director of Public Works made a report on a proposed location for a roadway from Elgin Avenue, going down the hill toward the river and back across Dry Creek, stating this route would be the most feasible in serving the area, and no additional right-of-way would have to be acquired. Total cost of the roadway would be $20,000. This amount was not set up specifically in the budget, and would have to come out of the miscellaneous appropriation. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the building of this road be authorized in accordance with the plan as soon as possible. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. CAREY CRUTCHER, President, Charro Club of the University of Texas, appeared before the Council stating the Club had leased the property south of the Guadalupe and Lamar Intersection from the State Hospital Board for about 10 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 166 166 years, and were going to have another Rodeo there on March 27, 28, and 29th. For lighting the area, they had poles and equipment, but they were having trouble in getting enought lights, and asked that the City lease or rent them enough lights and wire to light the area. He believed that the Club would be able to buy the entire lighting system by April 1st. The Superintendent of the Electric Department was called in. After discussion, the Mayor asked that Mr. Kinney get with Mr. Sheffield and get the figures up, check into the exact requirements, and see what the materials will be--no labor costs--and if the equipment was available, that it be loaned to the Club with the understanding that the same contractors who put it up last year will do so this year and also take it down--(JOE BLAND and BILL DANIEL). Councilman White suggested they have the option of buying the equipment and material if their performance were successful. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Brown & Root, Inc. for their professional engineering services required by the City for a low-water combination dam and roadway across the Colorado River for the purposes of providing adequate water supply for domestic and municipal use, for the operation of the City's electric power generation plants and for the economical development of hydro electric power, upon the conditions and for the consideration prescribed in that certain contract between the City of Austin and Brown & Root, Inc. exhibited to the City Council by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None REV. S. L. DAVIS appeared before the Council regarding the widening of the street going into Morningdale Addition. Also the drain pipe on Boggy Creek was inadequate, and water spread everywhere during the slightest rain. He wanted the City to open the creek and to widen the street, and to put in a bridge or sufficient pipe that will carry the water. The Director of Public Works had been working on this problem with Rev. Davis, where some fill could be put in onShort Cedar. The work had been scheduled but the weather had not permitted the work. (১০) The Mayor submitted the request of MR. BOBBY BROWNING for permission to land an airplane on Robert E. Lee Road, in connection with the Junior Chamber of Commerce Show. Afterddisuussion of the hazards involved, Councilman Long moved that the request be DENIED. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 167 167 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH 11 FEET OF LOT 88, ALL OF LOT 89 AND THE WEST 52.75 FEET OF LOT 90, OAKWOOD ADDITION, 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 Palmer moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman 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, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finallydpassed. 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 168 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 FOLLOWING: (1) LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 75, OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3, LEANDER BROWN ADDITION, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) BLOCK 129, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, FROM SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO FOURTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (4) LOT 11, BURNET ROAD HEIGHTS, FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (5) LOT 24, HOLY CROSS HEIGHTS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman 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, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH SOUTH AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 169 169 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 White 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 White 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 introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH J. H. BARKER; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White 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 White 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 White 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. ز CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 170 170 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Archie C. Fitzgerald is the Contractor for the additions to the Travis County Courthouse located in the 1000 block of Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Block 127, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the construction 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 Archie C. Fitzgerald, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property, thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West ll Street to a point 12 feet north of the south curb line, thence in a westerly direction and parallel to the center line of West lltStreet 276 feet to a point, thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West ll Street to the northwest corner of the above described property, thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of San Antonio Street to a point 10 feet west of the east curb line, thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the center line of San Antonio Street 276 feet to a point, thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of San Antonio Street to the southwest corner of the above described property, thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 10 Street to appoint 12 feet south of the north curb line, thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the center line of West 10 Street 276 feet to a point, thence in a northerly direction to the southeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Archie C. Fitzgerald, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 17/ 171 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 June 1, 1959. (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. (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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 172 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 oscupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenLong, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in SCENIC DRIVE, from a point 380 feet north of River Road, northerly 1,038 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SCENIC DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ Beet. (2) A gas main in TAYLORS DRIVE, from a point 163 feet west of Scenic Drive, easterly 1,351 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said TAYLORS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in PECOS STREET, from a point 298 feet north of Greenlee Drive, northerly 1,594 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said PECOS STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in WADE AVENUE, from a point 100 feet east of Pecos Street, westerly and northerly 359 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WADE AVENUE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 173 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in NORTHWOOD CIRCLE, from a point 6.5 feet west of the east line of Wade Avenue, westerly 435 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said NORTHWOOD CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in MACKEN STREET, from a point 6½ feet south of the north line of Taylors Drive, southerly 534 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MACKEN STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in SOUTHHILL CIRCLE, from a point 6.5 feet west of the east line of Pecos Street, westerly 814 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SOUTHHILL CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in NORTHWOOD ROAD, from a point 6.5 feet west of the east line of Pecos Street, easterly 106.5 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said NORTHWOOD ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in RIVER ROAD, from a point 6.5 feet west of the east line of Pecos Street, westerly 386 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RIVER ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (10) A gas main in LOW DRIVE, from a point 6.5 feet west of east line of Pecos Street westerly, 209 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LOW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 174 (11) A gas main in SAN ANTONIO STREET, from a point 64 feet north of West 15th Street, northwesterly and northerly 722 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 9 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said SAN ANTONIO STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (12) A gas main in ST. ELMO ROAD, from a point 2.0 feet west of the east line of Garnett Street easterly 931 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 9.0 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said ST. ELMO ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (13) A gas main in ST. ELMO ROAD, from a point 9.0 feet north of the south line of St. Elmo Road, northerly 17 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 2.0 feet westerly of and parallel to the west line of SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (14) A gas main in ST. ELMO ROAD, from a point 4.0 feet east of the west line of South Congress Avenue, westerly 6.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 9' south of and parallel to the north property line of said ST. ELMO ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (15) A gas main in LYONS ROAD, from a point 349 feet west of Linden Street, westerly 215 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said LYONS ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (16) A gas main in SOUTH 1ST STREET, from a point 9.0 feet north of the south line of St. Elmo Road, southerly 2,149 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH IST STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (17) A gas main in PHILCO DRIVE, from a point 6.5 feet west of theceast line of South 1st Street, easterly 614 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 175 175 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PHILCO DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (18) A gas main in PASTEL PLACE, from a point 6.5 feet south of the north line of Philco Drive, southerly 425 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said PASTEL PLACE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (19) A gas main in GOLIAD LANE, from a point 6.5 feet south of the north line of Philco Drive, southerly 448 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel tothe west property line of said GOLIAD LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depths stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 176 176 1 The City Manager submitted a request for release of an easement out of part of Lot 3, Block G, Delwood 4, which he stated could be authorized subject to his holding it up until other easements were cleared. In line with his recommendation, Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain drainage easement, ten (10) feet in width in, upon and across a part of Lot 3, Block G, of Delwood 4, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, was reserved on a map or plat of said Delwood 4, of record in Book 6 at page 85 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described premises has heretofore granted the City of Austin by separate instrument a drainageway easement at a more desirable and practical location, and has requested that the drainage easement located on the hereinafter described premises be released; and WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a release of the drainageway easement located on the hereinafter described strip of land, to wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block G, of Delwood 4, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Delwood 4 of record in Book 6 at page 85 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said strip of land being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the most northerly point of the line herein described and from which point of beginning a concrete monument at the southwest corner of said Lot 3, Block G of Delwood 4 bears North 5° 42' West 19.46 feet and South 49° 13' West 50.00 feet; THENCE South 5° 42' East 31.90 feet to a point; THENCE with a line five (5.00) feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 3, South 60° 38 East 58.51 feet to point of termination. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "Mayor & City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "March 13, 1958 177 "Re: Work to be accomplished under Ordinance No. 580116C Passed January 16, 1958 - "In compliance with your directions given in the above ordinance, I file herewith my estimate of the cost of street improvements (curbs gutter and paving) on the following units set out in said Ordinance: "Unit Curb & Gutter Paving Total 1: Avenue H, NPL E. 50th St. to SPL E.53rd St. 4: E.47th St., WPL Avenue H to WPL Duval St. 5: E.48th St., EPL Duval St. to WPL Evans Ave. 6: Avenue F, NPL E.45th St. to SPL E.46th St. 7: Avenue F, NPL E.53rd St. to SPL Koenig Lane 8: Avenue H, NPL E.47th St. to SPL E.50th St. $3200.80 $6704.35 $9935.15 217.94 1721.09 2174.03 597.82 1336.50 2272.79 2030.14 3851.10 5881.24 4160.60 8782.00 12942.60 2603.08 7189.45 9792.53 11: Hopi Trail, NPL Windsor Rd.to SPL Bowman Ave. 823.68 13: W.llth St., EGL Baylor St.to Conc. Har.at Lamar 375.57 14: Wayside Dr., NPL W.7th St. to SPL W.10th St. (W)2009.03 18: Sunshine Dr., NPL W. 45th St.to NPL W.49th St. 4724.72 19: W.49th St., EGL Grover Ave.to WGL Sunshine Dr. 1724.88 20: Harriet Court, EPL Woodrow Ave.E.to Dead End 1343.31 1584.00 2407.68 1366.71 1742.28 5127.69 7136.72 9903.14 14627.86 4585.60 7041.87 3032.06 4375.37 "Yours very truly, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman long moved that the estimate of the Director of Public Works be accepted and ordered filed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Palmer made a report on the Delwood Optimist Club plans for the ball park in Northeast Austin. He stated the Club was going on with their original plans to complete the park in 1959. The City Manager gave a report on an offer made by MORRIS MOORE to sell the tract of land on Bull Creek to the City. The City Manager displayed maps showing the two tracts of land offered for sale at $35,000. It was not his recommendation to purchase the property. The Council took no action on the matter. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 178 170 Councilman Long stated that the Katy and Missouri Pacific Railroads had made application to get the signal systems changed. Protest had been made to the Interstate Commerce Commission, who are sending a representative down here on March 20th. She asked that the City make inquiry to see what the situation is. The matter was referred to the City Manager to write to the Secretary of the I.C.C., MR. HAROLD D. McCOY, regarding the plans so that the City would know what effect they would have on the traffic situation. The City Manager presented a request of the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS who have selected a new site for their building on the Delaney tract past Barton Springs on the road opposite the Girl Scout Hut. The request was that the City furnish them water, since the line was right at their property. The City Manager recommended that if the Knights of Columbus would furnish a letter agreeing to come inside the City limits without protest at such time the Council thought appropriate, that water could be furnished in small quantities. The Council postponed action on this until the following week. The City Manager stated the Park Board had recommended that the City attempt to acquire a small triangle of land belonging to Mr. Sims, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Bowman in the creek bed in the lower corner of the tract adjacent to Reed Park. He stated this area was being subdivided, and the subdividers had made a proposition of giving the tract in exchange of some drainage work, the first estimate being $20,000 for the drainage. The revised plan was to install two structures--one just south of the subdivision, and the other in Pecos Street. The proposal was to give the City the land in exchange of the installation of the required structures. No action was taken by the Council, as it wanted to go into the matter further with the Mayor. The City Manager submitted a request of MR. TOM BRADFIELD that Bull Creek Road be extended from Hancock Drive to Northland. He displayed maps showing two possible locations for the read, and possible plan for subdividing the remaining area of the tract. The City Manager said he would have the location staked out and the Council could see where the road would go. The Council discussed the Auditorium seating. MR. BILL HELLUMS was present representing the International fixed chair on skids. His suggestion was to not use part opera chairs with part portable chairs in the same price brackets to be charged on the first floor. For the same price there ought to be the same type of chair. He agreed that if any chairs were broken they would replace them, and put 24 extra ones in. MR. DON ABLES represented the HeywoodWakefield Chair, which he stated was the opera chair on a portable frame-- identical seat and back. Mr. Ables stated his guarantee of the chair in accordande with a telegram received which the Mayor read. Prices of the chairs without the trucks were discussed. The Council took no action in awarding the bids at this meeting. The Mayori brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: H. G. WEST 2511 South 1st Street TRACT I From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 179 179 TRACT II From "GR" General Retail To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail for both tracts Agreement to be worked out whereby Mr. West will put up a six foot cyclone fence next to the playground; that the drainage and bridge be approved by the City Engineer. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial on Tract I and Tract II 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" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. N. A. GIBLIN, et al 5300 Evans 504-06 E. 53rd St. 5211 Martin Avenue 701-03 E. 53rd St. From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. - N. A. GIBLIN, et al 5212-14 Evans Avenue 505-07 East 53rd St. 5213-15 Evans 601-03 Ε. 53rd St. From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to DENY the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed 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 DENIED. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 189 OSCAR E. NAUERT 5200-02 Huisache Street 700-02 Zennia Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: None Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. The City Manager stated a purchase order was being worked up for sand and gravel. The Director of Public Works explained the gravel prices now in effect. Bids were taken from CAPITOL AGGREGATES, TEXAS CRUSHED STONE, and TRAVIS MATERIALS. Bids were read as follows: "Analysis of bids taken February 25, 1958 on various types of gravel and sand. A tabulation of the bids are as follows: Plant Delivered 1.80 c.y. 2.30 c.y. 1.80 c.y. 2.30 c.y. 1.50 с.у. 2.00 c.y. 2.25 c.y. 2.75 c.y. 1.35 c.y. 1.85 c.y. 1.35 c.y. 1.85 c.y. .75 c.y. 1.25 c.y. (These prices are net) Capitol Aggregates #2 Cover Material #5 Cover Material #10 Cover Material Washed concrete gravel Concrete sand Fine masonry sand Fill sand Texas Crushed Stone #2 Cover Material #5 Cover Material #10 Cover Material Washed concrete gravel Concrete sand Fine masonry sand Fill Sand Plant Delivered 1.40 ton 2.10 c.y. No prices quoted 1.60 ton 2.40 c.y. 1.60 ton 2.40 с.у. 1.70 ton 2.55 c.y. No bid No bid .45 ton .675 с.у. In converting tons to cubic yards, as weight of one cubic yard of materials. Travis Materials #2 Cover Material #5 Cover Material #10 Cover Material Washed concrete gravel Concrete gand Fine Masonry Sand Fill Sand 3,000 pounds per cubin yard was used Delivered Plant 2.10 c.y. 2.60 с.у. 2.10 c.y. 2.60 c.y. 2.10 с.у. 2.60 c.y. 2.60 c.y. 3.10 c.y. 1.60 c.y. 2.10 с.у. 1.60 c.y. 2.10 c.y. 1.10 c.y. 1.60 c.y. All of the above prices are subject to a discount of ten cents per cubic yard 181 181 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS for payment within 15 days from the date of statement. "I recommend we accept the low bid as submitted by Capitol Aggregates, as the majority of the material is to be delivered to various locations and Texas Crushed Stone made no provisions in their bid for delivery. "Street and Bridge Division (Sgd) E. I. Purser, Supt. March 5, 1958" Councilman Pearson moved that the contract be awarded to low bidder, CAPITOL AGGREGATES. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Discussion was held on the West 1st Street Extension on the city property adjoining the sand beach reserve, and the contract with the Butlers. The Mayor announced he was calling a meeting of the Council at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 18th. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 7:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom Mille Mayor