- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 16, 1958 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 809 309 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Pearson Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by DR. BLAKE SMITH, University Baptist Church, 2130 Guadalupe Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of October 9, 1958, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Miller None Present but not voting: Councilman Palmer Absent: Councilman Pearson MR. ED St.JOHN, spokesman for the Chamber of Commerce Highland Lakes Committee, expressed appreciation to the Council for what it had done on developing the Walsh Landing, as the addition of the ramp had brought about an increased use of Lake Austin in boating facilities; that the other private launching site had just as many using it as before; and that there was no spaces available at the commercial boat houses. He thanked the Council and Department heads for what had been done and stated all were proud of the development. The Mayor thanked the Chamber of Commerce in its recommendation of this tract and for coming in this morning. DR. E. H. GIVENS, representing a group from East Austin, expressed gratitude for what had been done in that part of the city, with particularly reference to the new park. In this connection he suggested an exit west of entrance where they could get out of the park. He outlined some improvements the group would like to request: 1. Widening of 12th Street from the west property line of the park to Springdale Road; 2. Widening of Springdale Road from Webberville Road to 12th Street CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 810 310 3. Bridges on 12th Street under the hill between Luna and Cometa. and on 14th Street between Chestnut and Singleton. 4. That some kind of warning signals be set up at the railroad crossings at Rosewood and at 12th Street and at 19th Street. 5. That "no parking" be established on 11th Between Lydia and Navasota in the Fire station area, as the fire truck had trouble getting out of the station. 6. Traffic lights at the following locations: 7. Oak Springs Drive and Airport Boulevard 19th and Chestnut Intersection at llth and Navasota and Rosewood Avenue Rosewood and Chicon 12th and San Bernard 12th and Comal At Oak Springs Drive by the new school, as there are a lot of commuters coming to work from near-by towns that were driving fast. A fence around the Cemetery. 8. Paving of street around Ebenezer Baptist Church and Metropolitan Methodist Church. 9. A fire station in the area of Grant Park and Cedar Valley and the necessary firemen to man the station. 10. A police officer on Rosewood between Comal and Chicom. The Mayor stated the Council would go over the list and see what could be worked out. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 14, 1958 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 14, 1958, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following areas: East 40th Street Easement from 155' west of Interregional Highway to Red River Street Easement, Red River Street Easement from East 40th Street Easement north to East 41st Street, Highland Terrace West from Valley Oak Drive to Fairview Drive and Fairview Drive 513 north of Highland Terrace West "Ed H. Page Austin Engineering Co. B & B Builders Walter W. Schmidt "City's Estimate from 134' south of Highland Terrace West to Contract No. 58-D-42. $12,439.25 12,851.10 13,989.75 15,641.55 $11,262.00 "I recommend that Ed H. Page with his low bid of $12,439.25 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 811 311 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 14, 1958 for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers - Contract No. 58-D-42; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $12,439.25 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $12,439.25 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 Ed H. Page. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Councilman Pearson The City Manager submitted the following: "October 14, 1958 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 14, 1958, for the Installation of High Intensity Runway Lighting at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Project No. 9-41-078-501. "W. K. Jennings Electric Co. $27,296.00 Woodard Electric Company 29,377.00 Grimes Electric Co. of Austin 29,968.00 James D. Weaver 30,060.00 Loyd Electric Co., Inc. 31,636.00 W. O. Electric Company 31,712.00 Jimmie Farrell Electric 33,851.00 Ricks Construction Co. 36,531.00 Bohls Electric 38,332.00 Valentine Machine & Welding Co. 39,189.30 Austin Engineering Co. 44,774.00 Seco Smith Electric Co. 45,103.94 $44,750.00 "City's Estimate "I recommend that W. K. Jennings Electric Company with their low bid of $27,296.00 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 812 212 WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 14, 1958, for the installation of high intensity runway lighting at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Project No. 9-41-078-501; and, WHEREAS, the bid of W. K. Jennings Electric Company in the sum of $27,296.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of W. K. Jennings Electric Company in the sum of $27,296.00 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 W. K. Jennings Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The City Manager submitted the following: "October 15, 1958 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 14, 1958 for the construction of a swimming pool and bathhouse in East District Park. Proposal A General Construction of Pool Maufrais Brothers, Inc. C. Ben Hibbetts Plumbing - Swimming Pool Proposal B Pat Farrell C. Ben Hibbetts Proposal C - General Construction of Bathhouse Ray L. Wimberly C. Ben Hibbetts Proposal D - Combination Bid C. Ben Hibbetts H. B. Zachery Co. $89,308.99 77,441.63 $41,882.00 41,467.00 $46,300.00 42,812.00 $161,222.00 188,000.00 $164,410.00 City's Estimate "I recommend that C. Ben Hibbetts with his low bid of $161,222.00 on Proposal D be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 8 213 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 14, 1958, for the construction of a swimming pool and bathhouse at East District Park; and, WHEREAS, the combined bid (Proposal D) of C. Ben Hibbetts in the sum of $161,222.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the combined bid (Proposal D) of C. Ben Hibbetts in the sum of $161,222.00 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 C. Ben Hibbetts. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: BILLY D. & D. N. KING 906-910 East 49 Street 4908-10 Bennett Avenue Tract 1 905-07 East 49½ Street Tract 2 From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission W. W. Patterson represented the applicants, and withdrew Tract No. 2 from consideration. Mr. Hal Finch withdrew opposition from his clients. Mrs. Dodd inquired about appearance of structure and business. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail on Tract No. 1 to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail on Tract No. 1 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinemance to cover. ; - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 814 CORLEY R. STEWARD 2200 Chestnut Avenue 2204-08 East 22nd Street From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mrs. Steward presented letters withdrawing opposition. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "0" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. O. M. RUTLEDGE 4527-4537 Airport Blvd. 1001405 East 46th St. Tract 1 4523-4525 Airport Blvd. Tract 2 From "LR" Local Retail To "C-1" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial Roll call showed the following vote: on Tract 1 and "C-2" Commercial on Tract 2, to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial on Tract 1 and "C-2" Commercial on Tract 2 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CRUZ GOVEA, Owner 2314 East 9th Street Mrs. Ned Saldana, Lessee 900-04 Swenson Avenue From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "IR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 815 215 BOOKER T. MOORE 1175 Pandora Street From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". the following vote: Roll call showed Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN Area between the Rail- road, Barton Springs Rd., West Riverside Drive and South 1st Street From "D" Industrial To "C-2" Commmercial 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. G. H. ALEXANDER 3501 Govalle Avenue From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The applicant desired to have a beauty parlor in the home and there is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pending which would permit this use in "B" Residence. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "B" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 916 816 the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. G. C. CARLIN 600 Vargas Road 6507-11 Estrada Street From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The applicant desired to have a beauty shop in the home and there is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pending which would permit this use in "B" Residence. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "B" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ROGER A. GARCIA 2013 Willow Street From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The applicant desired to have a beauty shop in the home and there is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pending which would permit this use in "B" Residence. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "B" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. TOM S. PLUMMER 1413-15 Webberville Road. From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area and "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 817 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. The Mayor announced that the following zoning application had been withdrawn by the Attorney: WYATT O. STONE, JR. 2001-05 West 35th Street 3408-12 Funston Street From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 818 218 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 15, 1958 "Following is a tabulation of bids received for the sale of a house located at 101 Aldrich Road on which bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., October 14, 1958. "Andrew H. Viscardi S. T. Wells $110.00 106.00 "I recommend that all bids for the sale of this house be rejected. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Long moved that the bids received for the sale of the Aldrich house at 10l Aldrich Road be rejected. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The City Manager submitted a recommendation for amending the paving policy in the subdivision ordinance, that when it was necessary to use a 44 foot street in lieu of a 40' in a new subdivision, that the City follow the same procedure as in the other sections of the city and participate in the excess width of the street. Mr. David Barrow stated this was a good amendment. The Mayor asked that the City Manager bring in a written recommendation. 819 919 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the creation of an East West thoroughfare to connect the Lockhart and Bastrop Highways with the Fredericksburg Road to provide for the free and safe flow of traffic between such highways and intersecting streets within the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right of way to permit the creation and construction of said East to be known as Ben White Boulevard; and, - West thoroughfare, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 0.822 of one acre of land, same being out of and a part of those certain two (2) tracts of land out of the Isaac Decker League, each of the said two (2) tracts of land lying partly within and partly without the corporate limits of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which certain two (2) tracts of land were conveyed to H. M. Bohn by the following two (2) warranty deeds: 1. Dated March 12, 1941, of record in Volume 667 at page 312 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. 2. Dated May 29, 1950, of record in Volume 1049 at page 370 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. And which 0.822 of one acre of land is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin at the Southwest corner of the said H. M. Bohn tract of land, same being the point of intersection between the East right of way line of U. S. Highway 81, known as South Congress Avenue and the North line of Woodruff Boulevard and which iron pin is at the Southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the East line of South Congress Avenue, same being the West line of the said H. M. Bohn tract of land, North 28° 58' East 109.60 feet to the point of curvature of a curve whose angle of intersection is 5° 43', whose tangent distance is 574.70 feet and whose radius is 11,510.32 feet; THENCE, following said curve to the left an arc distance of 214,96 feet the sub chord of which are bears North 28° 26' East 214.23 feet to an iron pin CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 820 399 at the most Northerly corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the proposed North line of Ben White Boulevard; THENCE, with the proposed Northeast line of Ben White Boulevard South 9° 38' East 172.25 feet to an iron pin; THENCE, continuing with the North line of Ben White Boulevard South 53° 30' East 42.09 feet to an iron pin set in the present corporate limit line of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin by ordinance dated December 20, 1951, said corporate limit line being a curve whose angle of intersection is 5° 43' whose tangent distance is 582.19 feet and whose radius is 11,660.32 feet and which iron pin is at the Northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, following the said curving present corporate limit line of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, to the right, same being the East line of the herein described tract of land, an arc distance of 76.64 feet, the sub chord of which arc bears South 28° 47' West 76.63 feet to an iron pin at the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE, continuing with said present corporate limit line South 28° 58' West 109.78 feet to a point in the North line of the said Woodruff Boulevard same being the Southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the North line of Woodruff Boulevard, same being the South line of the herein described tract of land, North 60° 52' West 149.93 feet to the point of BEGINNING. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Long reported a request from Mr. Douglass who had just finished a filling station in the 2800 Block of Guadalupe, to cut the 20' island back some in order to permit traffic from the north to enter. The Council took no action but wanted to go look at the situation on the ground. The City Manager submitted a recommendation concerning change orders for the Power Plant, from the Engineers who are working on the plans. Both change orders resulted in a reduction in costs. One change was from a horizontal pump to a vertical type pump, and the other was on the purchase of motors independently of machinery which included the same type of motors. He listed the amount of savings in each case. Councilman Palmer complimented the City Manager and Electric Department in its effecting this savings. The Council informally approved of the Changes and the City Manager was to go ahead and sign the two change orders. The City Attorney explained an ordinance which would specifically permit the Fi re Chief to become a member of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System. The Council discussed the procedures of the Chiefs' being brought under Social Security. No action was taken on the retirement ordinance. The Mayor asked that the Social Security Ordinance be worked up as fast as possible. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 821 221 The City Manager gave a report on the request of Mr. Sternenberg for individual water meters in that the Water Superintendent had contacted Mr. Sternenberg and asked him if he could get the other property owners to agree to give one-half of the roadway and transfer this 1½" line in place, and to put up the meter tap fees, that the water connections could be made. Mr. Sternenberg had not contacted two of the property owners at this time. The City Manager submitted a new proposal of MR. ROY SEEKATZ for leasing city-owned property on the corner of Lamar Boulevard and Koenig Lane (the part now zoned Commercial, across the street from the 7-11 Store, from Lamar Boulevard back some 150' on Koenig Lane). The City Manager displayed a plan by Mr. Seekatz showing where he would locate the building and put in the driveways. This plan had been approved by the Traffic Engineer with the exception that had stated 30' driveways would be adequate instead of the 40'. Mr. Seekatz had offered $125$150 per month, and would like to have the lease on a five-year basis; but he was willing to have included in the contract a provision that if the city needed the property, that he would vacate. The Council informally agreed to this proposal of $150.00 per month and as had been presented to them by the City Manager. The Mayor asked that the contract be written up, being certain that the traffic had been worked out satisfactorily, and that the driveways be as recommended by the Traffic Engineer. The Assistant City Manager submitted an inquiry from Mr. Bob Miller about the sign in the Auditorium area, in that the Council might want to use this sign for listing Auditorium events. The Council indicated that the plan was to remove the sign from the Auditorium site. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin on August 21, 1958, said City Council did duly authorize W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, to contract and convey to the State of Texas nine (9) tracts of land on the east side of the Interregional Highway in Austin, Texas, for the sum of $118,490.00; and, WHEREAS, best practice indicates that a written instrument reciting such authorization should be placed of record in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the previous authorization of W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, to execute a deed to the above indicated nine (9) tracts of land be and the same is hereby affirmed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Manager's execution of that certain deed to the State of Texas dated September 5, 1958, describing the above indicated tracts, be and the same is hereby ratified. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 822 222 The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Council stood in memory of Former Mayor C. A. McADEN, and of the former Director of Public Works, C. G. LEVANDER, and instructed that Resolutions be drawn and copies sent to their families, and that a page for each be set aside in the records to their memory. There being no further business the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk lle APPROVED Mayor 823 23 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS IN MEMORIUM CHARLES A. MCADEN MAYOR City of Austin, Texas May 19, 1953 to May 16, 1955 DIED, OCTOBER 9, 1958 * 824 20 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS IN MEMORIUM CARL GUSTAF LEVANDER Assistant City Engineer April 1, 1928 to September 15, 1949 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS City of Austin, Texas September 16, 1949 to March 7, 1955 DIED, OCTOBER 14, 1958