181 181 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 19, 1959 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; Robert A.Miles, Assistant Chief of Police. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of March 12, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Council had before it the request of HERMAN GRONWOLDT, 5011 Shoal Creek Boulevard, for permission to hold a dance Easter Sunday night at the Munisipal Auditorium. Councilman Long moved to give him this permission. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Attorney made an oral opinion on whether or not the City would be liable if it granted permission to put up an obstruction in the street. This was in reference to the request of MR. H. GRADY RYLANDER, 3409 Foothills Terrace, to permit him to erect a masonry fence on right-of-way property in front of his home, for protection against cars coming down Edgemont Drive, and not being able to turn on Foothills Terrace, and coming into his property. The City Attorney stated it was his opinion that the City would be held liable in case of an accident, if it granted permission for the construction of such a fence on the right-of-way. It was suggested that Mr. Rylander consider erecting a mesh wire fence back on his property. The Mayor suggested that warning signs be placed on Edgemont Drive. The Council agreed that the Traffic Engineer be asked to make a further study of this and see if there is something that could be worked out to give some relief. 182 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 182 Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: 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, AS SUCH ORDINANCE HAS BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, AND 6, PERTAINING TO USES OF BUILDINGS AND LAND IN "O" OFFICE DISTRICT, IN "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT, IN "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, RESPECTIVELY, AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION DESIGNATED SECTION 6-A CREATING A "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman White, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager gave a report on the city's need for some of the JOE M. BOYER property at 2201-2213 Redwood Avenue on which a zoning application for "DL" Light Industrial was pending. He stated that he, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Recreation, Mr. Boyer and Mr. O'Quinn had arrived at a pimaton the ground in the rear of the property at which they had agreed would be the east line of the property that would be zoned, and leaving the remaining that the City might want to acquire later on out of the zoning. The City Manager stated that the type of improvements to be placed on the property was discussed, and he described the property which the city might want to acquire. The matter was laid over until the following week. Later on in the meeting, the Attorney, Mr. O'Quinn stated his client would relocate the old well, move the pump house, and give the City a deed to the land (about 1.1 acres) for $500.00; or an option for a year or two or three years. The offer was laid over until next Thursday. 183 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 183 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FIXING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON JULY 23, 1953, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "S" AT PAGES 432-449, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 30 OF SAID ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Counciiman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.16 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. 184 184 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 14.03 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS TO SERVE AT THE VARIOUS POLLING PLACES IN THE VARIOUS ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AUSTINDDURING THE TERM OF TWO YEARS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 Pearson 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: 185 185 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: CRESTVIEW HOMEBUILDERS 1807-11 Anderson Lane INC. From "GR" General Retail To "C-1" Commercial No Recommendation by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-l" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOE LENZO, Lessee 3110-B Manor Road From "O" Office To "C-1" Commercial No Recommendation by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. PAUL C. WALTER 405 Pickford Drive 6631 Airport Blvd. No.action was taken by the Council. From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail No Recommendation by the Planning Commission 186 186 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS tion: Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin for the purchase of one mounted hydraulic tower; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Commercial Body Corporation in the sum of $11,174.70 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Commercial Body Corporation in the sum of $11,174.70 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 Commercial Body Corporation. 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: "March 17, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 17, 1959 for the construction of approximately twenty-four (24) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-6, consisting of 6 units. "McKown & Sons $72,977.34 J. H. Chastain Const. Co. 73,808.94 Collins Construction Co. 76,207.84 Lee Maners 77,253.41 Giesen & Latson Const. Co. 78,233.09 Raymond Canion & Company 79,514.06 Ed H. Page 84,392.60 $82,947.21 "City's Estimate "I recommend that McKown & Sons with their low bid of $72,977.34 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) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 17, 1959, for the construction of approximately twenty-four (24) blocks of pavement and 187 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 187 accessories, known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-6, consisting of 6 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $72,977.34 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $72,977.34 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 McKown & Sons. 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: "March 17, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday March 17, 1959 for the construction of approximately thirty-four (34) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-7. "McKown & Sons Collins Construction Co. Lee Maners Giesen & Latson Const. Co. Ed H. Page "City's Estimate $ 93,267.00 98,611.28 101,697.18 102,821.89 112,325.50 $102,136.26 "I recommend that McKown & Sons with their low bid of $93,267.00 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) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 17, 1959, for the construction of approximately thirty-four (34) blocks of pavement and accessories, known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-7, consisting of 11 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $93,267.00 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, 188 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 198 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $93,267.00 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 McKown & Sons. 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: "March 18, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 17, 1959 for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following areas: River Street from existing manhole on East Avenue to Rainey Street, Rainey Street from River Street to 130 feet southerly; Barton Springs Road Easement from Barton Creek to Toomey Road, Sterzing Street from Toomey Road to 285 feet southerly; Speedway from East 35th Street to 150 feet southerly, Helms Street Easement from pipe in place to East 34th Street Alley #2, thence westerly to Helms Street, and Helms Street northerly to pipe in place - Contract No. 59-D-8. "Austin Engineering Company $13,702.81 Fairey-Simons Company, Inc. 14,814.34 Karl B. Wagner Engr. Const., Inc. 15,064.95 Walter Schmidt 15,926.00 J. R. Barnes Engineering Co. 15,943.00 Bland Construction Company 16,599.05 Ed H. Page 18,330.00 "City's Estimate $12,041.70 "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $13,702.81 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 17, 1959, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers, in various areas in the City of Austin, Texas, Contract No. 59-D-8; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $13,702.81 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, 189 189 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $13,702.81 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 The City Manager submitted the following: "March 18, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 17, 1959 for the excavation of a drainage ditch in Waller Creek from North Loop Boulevard to West 55th Street - Contract Number 59-D-9. "Lee Maners $11,287.50 Walter Schmidt 13,700.00 Drilling Contractors, Inc. 14,300.00 Austin Engineering Company 14,475.00 Ed H. Page 21,800.00 J. R. Barnes Engineering Co. 26,625.00 $10,900.00 "City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $11,287.50 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 17, 1959, for the excavation of a drainage ditch in Waller Creek from North Loop Boulevard to West 55th Street, Contract Number 59-D-9; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $11,287.50 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 Lee Maners in the sum of $11,287.50 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 Lee Maners. 190 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 190 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: "March 18, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 17, 1959 for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert at Franklin Boulevard and Waller Creek and a reinforced concrete culvert at Nelray Boulevard and Waller Creek - Contract Number 59-D-10. "Ed H. Page $ 8,870.00 Drilling Contractors, Inc. 11,126.40 Austin Engineering Co. 11,199.85 Maufrais Brothers, Inc. 11,391.70 Texas Bridge Company, Inc. 12,289.50 Miller Concrete Contractors 12,448.48 $10,501.90 "City's Estimate "I recommend that Ed H. Page with his low bid of $8,870.00 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 17, 1959, for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert at Franklin Boulevard and Waller Creek and a reinforced concrete culvert at Nelray Boulevard and Waller Creek, Contract Number 59-D-10; and WHEREAS, the bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $8,870.00 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 bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $8,870.00 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 Ed H. Page. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 191 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= Discussion was held on paving in general. Councilman Long asked that priority be given to Gonzales Street and other street in front of schools. Councilman Pearson asked that the Director of Public Works check into the paving of Pecos Street in the 1900 block, as petitions had been filed many times for paving of this strip. The Mayor asked that the paving contractor who is to construct the tennis courts at Doris Miller be hurried along, in order to get these courts completed as soon as possible. No action was taken on awarding the contract for 12,000 barrels of fuel oil (stand-by fuel) for the Power Plant. Information was given on previous bids and on the bids received this time. The Assistant City Manager stated there had not been found any need for the house located on the water and sewer yard by any of the departments; and if the Council had no suggestions for its use, it was requested to advertise the building for sale. Councilman White moved that the advertisement for sale of this frame house be authorized. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White Noes: None Absent from the Council Room: Councilman Long, Mayor Miller No action was taken on the request for the use of a certain street for the Soap Box Derby, as the City Manager wanted to check the location first. Councilman Pearson asked that the right-of-way line be established on the Chote property and that Mrs. Chote be called and asked to come down and sign the deeds. (Property at 2811-17 San Pedro & 2810-16 Salado Street.) Councilman Palmer moved that a building permit be approved at 4312 Gillis for MR. & MRS. G. H. JENKINS, within 265 feet from the center line of Ben White Boulevard. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council recessed until 2:30 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 2:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 2:30 Ρ.Μ. Councilman Palmer moved that the fees for the swimming pool at East 192 192 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS District Park be set as follows: Adults - $ .25 .15 Teenagers- School children- .05 Pre-school children- .00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager reviewed the status of the extension of Highway 183, stating some of the property owners accepted the new proposal orally; but when they were approached to sign the agreements, they would not sign until the right-of-way was designated half and half on both sides of the road. He stated he was unable to accept the Highway Department's proposal until he had obtained a release from these property owners. In case he did not get the releases, the City Manager offered a recommendation which he thought, if approved by the Council, would be accepted by the Highway Department, and also offered another alternate. The City Attorney discussed the proposition the city had with the group of property owners, and the provisions of the deeds made to the City. MR. WOODROW PATTERSON, Attorney for the group of property owners, was called in. The Mayor reviewed the proposition made by the Highway Department and the acceptance by Mr. Patterson's clients of this in preference to the plan worked out by the City, and the status now that the property owners did not want to stand by their agreement made at a previous meeting. Mr. Patterson stated his clients liked the new proposal by the Highway Department, and did not mind the change in timing, so long as the 120' of needed right-of-way did not come off of the north side. He said all they wanted to provide was one-half of the additional rightof-way -- or they might go 80 feet. The Mayor asked, after a very lengthy discussion, if this could not be worked out, his clients would rather risk the big highway going through, and Mr. Patterson stated that was as far as he was authorized to go. The Council postponed further consideration of the matter, as it wanted to make a personal inspection of the area and talk with school officials and others. Councilman White submitted an inquiry from Mr. Frank Quinn regarding the property of Dr. Neighbors, which property was on the north side of 15th Street and which might be needed in any hospital expansion. The City Manager stated this property would not be needed in future hospital expansion. The Council informally agreed that there were no plans for the use of this property and that Dr. Neighbors be informed that the City did not feel that it would have need of the property. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 4:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elsie City Clerk 193 193 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Foll APPROVED Mayor