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Austin: Street Closure Debate, New Highway, Parks

Thursday, May 21, 1959 regular
  • Controversial Street Closure & Land Swap:

    A plan to permanently close East 9th Street, part of a larger land exchange and the vacation of a public square (the old Allen Junior High School tract), faced significant public opposition. Concerns over property values, traffic, and the use of public land for private interest led to a deferral of the final decision on the street closure.
  • Highway & Development Approvals:

    The city approved land acquisition for the new Highway Loop 293 and granted permission for a Continental Oil filling station at Burnet Road and Pasadena Drive, with specific conditions for its construction and operation.
  • Public Services & Recreation:

    Officials addressed community complaints about model airplanes causing disturbances at the Hancock Tract, exploring alternative flying locations. They also approved a one-time "free swim" day for children on June 1st (National Dairy Month), but clarified it would not set a lasting precedent.
  • Cost-Effective Infrastructure:

    The city moved to acquire surplus motors and pumps from Fort Hood at a 95% public benefit discount to support the expansion of its sewage treatment plant.

Full Transcript

333 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 21, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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, Acting Chief of Police. Invocation was delivered by REV. J. L. DAWSON, David Chapel Baptist Church, 2211 East 19th Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of May 14, 1959, be approved: The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Present but not voting: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None : Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the certain agreement dated May 21, 1959, between the State of Texas and the City of Austin for right of way procurement for Highway Loop 293, Project No. RW 113-13-2 in the City of Austin be and the same is hereby 334 334 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS approved and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Austin and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. F. L. KUYKENDALL, representing the First Baptist Church, gave the status of a three-way trade between the Church, the Austin Independent School District, and the State, which would result in the State's obtaining 11/12 of an acre of Block 171 between 13th, 14th, Brazos and San Jacinto, acquired by the First Baptist Church; and the Church's obtaining the north half of Block 94 (the old Allen High School Tract) from the School District, the School District to receive $300,000 for the property. Mr. Kuykendall stated that a suit had been filed to clear title to the clear title to the school property, and all parties had agreed upon the terms of the judgment. The whole transaction was dependent upon the vacating of the public square and the permanent closing of East 9th Street through the School Tract. There was no opposition to the closing of the public square (The old Allen Junior High School Tract). Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THE PUBLIC SQUARE BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY TRINITY STREET, ON THE EAST BY NECHES STREET, ON THE NORTH BY MULBERRY STREET (NOW KNOWN AS EAST 10TH STREET), AND ON THE SOUTH BY ASH STREET (NOW KNOWN AS EAST 9TH STREET), DESIGNATED AS A PUBLIC SQUARE ON THE PLAN OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON FILE IN THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 335 335 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MR. E. B. MOODY referred to the original ordinance abandoning East 9th Street and stated there was a possibility that the street might be reopened; and as representing the Church, he asked that the street be permanently closed, as they were not interested in a divided land area. MR. JOHN COFER representing MR. EDDY JOSEPH, MR. ERNEST JOSEPH AND MR. PHILLIP JOSEPH, opposed the closing of East 9th Street through the School tract, claiming the city would be closing a public street for private interest, with the land involved in the street being worth some $100,000. He claimed the street was needed now in view of the abandonment of the school and the building of the Interregional Highway; that property in the vicinity would be damaged and be decreased in value if the street were closed, and he asked that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. MR. HARRY WHITTINGTON, representing himself and MR. JACK VAUGHN, protested the closing of the street and asked that opportunity be given them to present their case. A letter from MR. ROBERT MUELLER asking that a public hearing be held on the matter was noted. MR. GOODFRIEND stated his property would be damaged by closing the street. MR. WILLIAM BRIGHT, representing his sister, MISS ROSE MODRALL, and others, opposed closing the street for traffic reasons, and on the possibility that the Post Office might be located in this area. MRS. NELL BARTLETT, representing relatives owning property in the area since 1881 and 1897, stated the street was needed and they had hoped it would be reopened as soon as the school site was abandoned, and asked further consideration of the matter. MR. EDDY JOSEPH said he had had offers for his property which were rejected when it was found there was not a through street. He asked that a public hearing be held on the closing of this street. MR. KUYKENDALL stated the city would not be giving away any property by vacating the street; that no one would be hurt, as it had been closed when most of the property was purchased; that the public would benefit by the trade, and the city would benefit as the property would go on the tax rolls, and he asked for immediate action. The Mayor thanked the groups for their interests, and the Council deferred action at this time. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WESTERN TRAILS, INC.; 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 Palmer moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by theffollowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 3336 336 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 FRANK C. BARRON; 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 Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 BARTON VALLEY, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 337 кутуму The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MRS. BOB HAYS submitted a petition asking that the persons flying the model airplanes at the Hancock tract be prohibited from doing so in this area as it is causing a disturbance. The activity has been going on for 10 years, and the activity is growing worse. She suggested transferring this to Zilker Park. She stated those flying the planes are not children but grown men. Councilman Bechtol stated he and the Recreation Director had checked into this, and were checking on the liability of the city if the park were used for flying these planes. The Mayor stated the Council would see if it could work out a remedy and see if it could find another place where this activity could be carried on--possibly at some location at the Airport. With Mrs. Hays were MR. and MRS. BEN GIBSON. The City Manager stated there were a pump station and other facilities at Fort Hood which was being declared as a surplus, and there were some motors and pumps that could be used in the sewage treatment plant expansion, and that the City could obtain these at 5% of the appraised price. After discussion, Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, hereby resolved to purchase certain surplus federal improvements to wit: 1. Surplus Fort Hood Water Facilities at Lampasas Reservoir in Bell County, Texas, being located in Building No. 104001 as follows: 302338 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Item No. (2) 1 ea., 1,000 gallon steel surge tank Item No. (3) 5 ea., Wallworth 250 wheel gate Control Valves Item No. (4) 4 ea., Mueller Company #8 Valves, Wheel Control Item No. (8) 3 ea., Wagner, 200 H.P. Motors, w/2 ea. Aurora Pumps, left & right, 6 x 8. for removal from site through the Department of Health Education and Welfare at a 95% public benefit allowance under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, and to accept and be bound by any reservations, restrictions or conditions that may be placed by that department on such purchase and as may be set forth in the instrument transferring title to such improvements and it hereby resolves that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and is hereby authorized to enter into such negotiations as may be necessary for such purchase and to perform any acts and sign any and all instruments as may be necessary to effect such transfer of title, and it hereby further resolves that all of the terms and conditions incorporated in such transfer instruments be and they are hereby accepted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 19, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 19, 1959 for the excavation of an open channel in the following area: Fort View Branch in Manor Road Easement from 375 feet south of Old Pecan Springs Road northerly to Manor Road - Contract No. 59-D-15. "Lee Maners $5,423.00 Ed H. Page 6,380.00 C. F. McGill 6,380.00 Larson-Pugh, Inc. 7,018.00 Donald Heins Excavating Co. 7,815.50 Walter W. Schmidt 11,165.00 "City's Estimate $7,000.00 "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $5,423.00 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 19, 1959, for the excavation of an open channel in the following area: Fort View Branch in Manor Road Easement from 375 feet south of Old Pecan Springs Road northerly to Manor Road Contract No. 59-D-15; and, - = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 339 339 WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $5,423,00 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 Lee Maners in the sum of $5,423.00 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 20, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, May 19, 1959 for the Installation of Complete System of Piping for Heating and Transfer of Asphalt at Street and Bridge Division. "C. G. Puryear J. M. Boyer Fox-Schmidt W. F. Smith $ 7,330.00 7,369.00 8,450.00 10,183.40 "I recommend that C. G. Puryear with his low bid of $7,330.00 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 19, 1959, for the installation of complete system of piping for heating and tranfer of asphalt at Street and Bridge Division of the City of Austin, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the bid of C. G. Puryear in the sum of $7,330.00 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 C. G. Puryear in the sum of $7,330.00 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. G. Puryear. 340 340 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None No action was taken on the bids for furnishing intravenous and parenteral solutions to Brackenridge Hospital for a two year period, as the Council wanted to discuss and go over the bids, and bring the matter up next week. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING, TO PUBLIC TRAVEL, A PORTION OF NORTHCREST BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noe's: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • MR. HORSFALL, 1308 Treadwell, asked that the City resurface the roadways as they were in bad condition, particularly 35th Street and Lamar Councilman Bechtol told Mr. Horsfall that some 300 blocks of paved streets had been scheduled for improvement for this summer. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the southeast corner of Burnet Road and 341 341 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Pasadena Drive which property fronts 171.21 feet on Burnet Road and 140 feet on Pasadena Drive, being known as a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Continental Oil Company to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks, in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper Police, Traffic and Fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if after hearing it is found by the City Council that the said Continental Oil Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "May 21, 1959 : "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "We, the undersigned have considered the application of Continental Oil Company for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the southeast corner of Burnet Road and Pasadena Drive, which property fronts 171.21 feet on Burnet Road and 140 feet on Pasadena Drive, being known as a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by the Continental Oil Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as General Retail upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Continental Oil Company be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. 342 342 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2-H-1639. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached marked 2-H-1639 and shall be of the premoulded type. و "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 343 343 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with the Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted the request of the AUSTIN DAIRY ASSOCIATION that on the first day of National Dairy Month, June 1st, the City grant permission to children under 12 years to go in swimming at the paid pools with the presentation of a milk carton. The Association would reimburse the City 5 for each carton. The Council discussed the disadvantages of setting a precedent along this line. Councilman Palmer moved that permission be granted for this time, but no more. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager gave a report on the School's proposal to buy some property north of Pearce Junior High, and near the Steck Plant north of Anderson Lane, for school sites. Both sites were out of the city limits. The School Board was asking if the City wanted to participate to provide neighborhood park. He stated usually the City purchased approximately five acres. If the sites were located where it looked as though there would be a number of years before the City limits were moved out there, the City would not be interested; but in areas that would be developed in the near future, the City would participate. Councilmen Palmer and Bechtol suggested that the Recreation Director study this closely to see if there would be a need for a neighborhood playground and that a provision be set out that the Recreation Department would approve the layout. The City Manager explained the policy that had been set out. It was suggested that copies of the agreement be sent to the Council and to the members of the School Board again for information purposes. The City Manager stated he had another communication from the Recreation Department concerning the development of a baseball field on North East Park. This was sponsored by the Delwood Optimist Club last year, and they were going to put in all improvements for a ball field this year. The City was to extend the road and water line, and the plans can still be followed. The Club now wanted to install two little league diamonds on the site instead of one baseball diamond. No objections were expressed by the Council members. 344 344 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS COUNCILMAN BECHTOL suggested that the City set a policy as to whom would be provided utilities in connection with these ball fields, and be sure the sponsors were affiliated with a national youth baseball program and a civic club or parent organization. The City Manager stated in the past, it was definitely known that the sponsors were authentic; but it would be well to get a policy established. It was suggested that the City Manager bring in a recommendation. The City Manager submitted plans for a concession stand at Zilker Park. The Council went over the plans, and suggested that a study be given whether or not the air conditioning should be furnished by the City or the concessionaire and that the concessionaire be made responsible for any damage to the building. The Mayor stated the building should be started this year under this year's budget and just as soon as this year's swimming season is over. The Council received notice that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission and set for public hearing before the Council on June 25, 1959: GLEN E. LEWIS TONY G. HERNANDEZ & PAUL HERNANDEZ MRS. MAY DELL SCHAMP, MR.&MRS. ALBERT DEARING MR.&MRS. LUTHER DENSON By Ruby G. Meredith ELMER HYDEN By Henry Warren DR. R. E. FARNSWORTH By H.M. Hooper, Atty. A. J. SEPEDA By C. J. Shackles DOUGLAS R. WALKER By G. H. Spurlock, Jr. HUGO A. KLINT By Jerome M. Smith CHESTER D. BROOKS 2401-17 South 5th St. 905-11 West Oltorf 2514 East 7th Street 3301 & 3301 East Avenue 3303 East Avenue & 3307 East Avenue 2110 South Lamar Blvd. 2125-29 Oxford 225 North Loop 5219 Leralynn 2001 Rosewood 8617 Burnet Road 906 West 16th Street 3210-12 Bailey From "LR" Local Retail To "B" Residence From "D" Industrial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence From "A" Residence lst 1201-1203 West 33rd St. To "BB" Residence 2nd LE ROY MELCHER By Trueman O'Quinn Tract 1: 5702-12 Berkman Drive Tract 2: From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail From "A" Residence Rear of 5710-12 Berkman Drive To "C-1" Commercial 345 345 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS W. F. FISHER By Trueman O'Quinn PAUL A. KELLER By Trueman O'Quinn GLADYS B. BEEDLE By Chas.G. Trenckmann STANDARD SERVICE CORP. By Herman Jones 3306 Oak Springs Road 5500 Block of Balcones Trail 2105 Thornton Road 1810 Briarcliff Blvd. W. D. ANDERSON, JR.,et al 1413 Shoal Creek By R.S. Hanks Boulevard From "GR" GeneralRetail To "C-1" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "DL" Light Industrial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "GR"GeneralRetail To "C-1" Commercial From "B" Residence To "O" Office There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. { ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jon Mille Mayor