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Zoning Shifts, Phone Bills, and Cold War Shelters

Thursday, October 22, 1959 regular

Here's a summary of the October 22, 1959 Austin agenda:

  • Advanced Key Ordinances:

    Moved forward on an ordinance to set rates for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and approved numerous significant zoning changes across the city, including converting a 38-acre residential tract to general retail.
  • Boosted Public Safety & Infrastructure:

    Prevented a city-wide fire insurance rate increase (saving citizens an estimated $26,000) by committing to infrastructure improvements, and recommended gas line safety measures following a recent rupture.
  • Shaped City Services:

    Approved plans for a new paid downtown parking lot with attendants, explored options for bus service to Bergstrom Air Force Base, and gave tentative approval for a new airport insurance contract.
  • Addressed Cold War Concerns:

    Discussed a federal proposal to construct a public bomb shelter in a residential neighborhood, with staffing to be handled by volunteers.

Full Transcript

902 902 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 22, 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, Chief of Police. Invocation was delivered by REV. TERRENCE MICHAEL, First English Lutheran Church, 3001 Whitis Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING AND FIXING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 903 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 903 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 FOLLOWING: (1) THE REAR PORTION OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 4, SOUTH EXTENSION OF BOULDIN ADDITION AND AN ADJOINING TRACT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 2204-2208 SOUTH 1ST STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) LOTS 22,34, 35, 38 AND 39, ENFIELD B ADDITION, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (3) LOT 13, BLOCK 1, CARRINGTON SUBDIVISION, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (4) THE SOUTH 68 FEET OF LOT 24, BLOCK X, VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS, SECTION 2, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (5) LOTS 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK P,RIDGETOP, W. T. CASWELL'S ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) LOTS 10, 11 AND 12, BLOCK 1, FRUTH ADDITION, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (7) LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 5, GLENRIDGE ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (8) LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 3, SUNRISE ADDITION AND THE NORTH 99 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 13, C. R. JOHNS SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND (9) (A.) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 90 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MONTOPOLIS DRIVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 911 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE; (B.) THREE TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 147 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MONTOPOLIS DRIVE AND APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FELIX AVENUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 901-907 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE AND 6301-6305 FELIX AVENUE; AND (C.) A CORNER TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 80 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MONTOPOLIS DRIVE AND 179 FEET ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FELIX AVENUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 805-807 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE AND 6300-6302 FELIX AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 904 904 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry 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 Perry 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 be finally passed. 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 "А" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOT 9, BLOCK D, OF MEADOWLAWN SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7817-7819 MULLEN DRIVE AND 1813-1817 ANDERSON LANE, 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 Perry 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 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 905 905 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry 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 Perry 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 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 ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES FOR VARIOUS ORIGINAL USE DISTRICTS AND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS, IN AREAS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON MARCH 6, 1958, AND TIMES SUBSEQUENT THERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD SUCH DISTRICTS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS १०७ 906 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White 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 "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 1050 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RED RIVER STREET; APPROXIMATELY 1480 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 41ST STREET, AND APPROXIMATELY 1040 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4101-4209 RED RIVER STREET; 900-1018 EAST 41ST STREET; AND 4100-4210 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White Noes: None Present but not voting: Mayor Miller Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the construction and maintenance of a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the north side of East 5th Street east of Brush Street adjoining property which is owned by John R. Reed, Jr., the same being designated as Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 2 of Conner's Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 900 East 5th Street, and hereby authorizes John R. Reed, Jr. to construct and maintain said loading platform, subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a building permit for the construction of this loading platform after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said 907 907 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations, and the right of revocation is retained, if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said John R. Reed, Jr. has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas October 21, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of John R. Reed, Jr., through his agent, Page, Southerland and Page, architects, for permission to construct and maintain a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the north side of East 5th Street east of Brushy Street, adjoining Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 2, of Conner's Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 900 East 5th Street, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: "The property upon which this business is located is designated as "D" Industrial District as shown upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "This neighborhood is essentially a warehouse district in which a number of warehouses now exist with loading platforms extending out over the sidewalk area. "We recommend that John R. Reed, Jr. be granted permission to construct and maintain said loading platform in the sidewalk area adjoining the property described above subject to the following conditions: "That the proposed loading dock be built of concrete or heavy timbers and in accordance with plans on file in the Building Inspector's Office, and that the curb in front of this property be constructed in accordance with lines, grades and specifications established by the Department of Public Works and having the approval of the Director of Public Works. C "Respectfully submitted, S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckertt Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 908 908 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 20, 1959, for electrical service panels to be installed in the Convention Center and in the Municipal Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bohls Electric Company in the sum of $7,949.00 was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Consultant Engineers for such structures; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Bohls Electric Company in the sum of $7,949.00 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 Bohls Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 21, 1959, for a one year contract to furnish automotive replacement batteries to all City Department, beginning November 1, 1959; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Allied Southland Distributors in the sum of $6,723.55 less 2% 10th prox. was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Allied Southland Distributors in the sum of $6,723.55 less 2% 10th prox. 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 Allied Southland Distributors. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted a report on studies made on the parking lot at Guadalupe, San Antonio, West 4th, and West 5th Street, and recommendations. Recommended particularly that the proposed driveways on Guadalupe Street be eliminated, as all ingress and egress could be made from 909 909 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the driveways on San Antonio Street. It was planned to surface the lot, and that a charge be made of 25 per day for all day parking; and 15 for four hours. It was recommended that attendants be employed, rather than using mechanical gates or parking meters. The Council informally agreed to proceed with the plans. MR. FRANK DENIUS, Attorney for Austin Transit Corporation, stated it had been looking into the possibility of serving Bergstrom Air Force Base, since the Kerrville Bus Company had filed an application to discontinue that service because of the losses that were incurred. He said they were trying to work out something without the city's extending the boundary lines out, or without having to get a permit through the Railroad Commission. He said he would make a report back to the Council next week. The Mayor stated he hoped it could be worked out, but that the city limit lines could not be extended. The City Manager submitted the question of selecting an insurance company for writing insurance at the airport, and asked that the Director of Aviation report the propositions received. COLONEL MURPHY outlined two proposals--one from MERCURY INTERNATIONAL and one from TELE-TRIP. Colonel Murphy stated the Tele-Trip proposal was far the better one, and he strongly recommended that it be accepted. He said this company did want an exclusive contract as soon as they can have it in the present terminal. This was discussed, and it was suggested that the contract be effective when the new terminal was in operation. Colonel Murphy stated the present contract with the Mercury had a 90-day termination clause, and that Mercury had indicated they would accept the cancellation anytime. After much discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved that tentative approval be given to the Tele-Trip Insurance Company with the following provisions: 1. That they furnish evidence of having complied with all of the laws of the State of Texas, including the insurance licensing. 2. That they submit a copy of the contract for the Council to look over and approve. 3. That they set a definite schedule for the five-year renewal option beyond the initial five year term. 4. That they send a copy of the financial draft of the Tele-Trip Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Colonel Murphy stated that when this information came in and there was proof that this company would qualify, he would notify Mercury that the City would pick up its cancellation option at the end of 90 days. The Assistant City Manager gave a report of a meeting with Chief Miles, Deputy Chief Laws, Fire Chief Dickerson, Mr. Kunshick, Fire Marshal Heaton, and 910 910 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= Deputy Sheriff Pope regarding the gas line rupture. The group came up with three recommendations: 1. Recommendation to the Railroad Commission--that it consider regulations requiring more frequent cut-off valves as the lines approach the more populated areas of the city. 2. Recommended to have a meeting with the Gas Companies' representatives and get maps from them showing locations of their lines, and try to arrange for emergency people--another company or fire department to shut off the line. There were three lines in this particular area - Shell, Humble and Phillips. 3. Recommendation for the City--that a command post be located in the disaster area. It was thought a trailer that would have the radio frequencies and telephone connections be set up as headquarters at the scene. Councilman Palmer inquired about the group's authority to recommend to the Railroad Commission. It was stated the letter would be sent over the City Manager's signature. The City Manager submitted a report from MR. A.R. KELLY, Construction Engineer, which showed 659.27 miles of paved streets and alleys as of September 30 1958, and 678.28 miles as of September 1959; Total construction cost of paving, excluding subdivisions, for 1958-1959 was $1,284,688.99, of which the City's share was $639,505.99. 17.7 miles of subdivision pavement; 1.31 miles of relocation of Manor Road; 28.51 miles (including the relocation of Manor Road) of residential and thoroughfare paving; 1.60 miles old pavement reconstructed. Total estimated cost of subdivision paving $642,580.00. : The Assistant City Manager gave a report on the recent study made of the fire insurance key rate in Austin by the Board of Insurance. In some instances the rate was going up; but after the City Manager had outlined various projectsa schedule for flushing, oiling, greasing, and painting fire hydrants; the con- struction of a 54" line from the new water plant to Lamar Boulevard and plans for further extension of this line when right-of-way was obtained; the construction of a new Southwest Austin fire station and an extra pumper, a new training program the Insurance Board has postponed raising the key rate, and the present rate will hold, thus saving the citizens approximately $26,000. The City Manager submitted a request that the retirement system ordinance be amended to permit several employees, who were members of the system, and who resigned from their employment and withdrew their money from the system, to now, since they have been reemployed, be reinstated in the system and pay back the money they drewdout plus interest. He said that when people leave the employ, they are encouraged to leave the money in the system until they are certain they will not return. He said the matter was taken before the Retirement Board, and they approved the reinstatement into the system; also the Actuary had said this would do no harm to the system. It was the City Manager's recommendation that the ordinance be amended to make this provision, as there were about 12 people interested. Councilman White asked that this matter be laid over until next week, and the Council postponed action until next Thursday. 911 911 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regarding the Retirement system also, the City Manager stated there was one employee who elected not to join at the time there was a choice. Later he did choose to join, and now he would like to pay into the system the amount he would have paid in from the first. Councilman Bechtol moved that the Retirement and Pension Ordinance be amended to permit this gentlemen's entering the system, as stated by the City Manager. 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 request of the Texas Fine Arts Association for an appropriation for $500 to apply on the operation of La Guna Gloria, and for which the association would render certain services to the city. Councilman Palmer moved that the Belshan house be advertised for sale, subject to the Belshan's not having an option to repurchase it. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager stated the Federal Civil Defense and State Defense groups would like to construct a type of bomb shelter, approximately 10'x15' in a residential neighborhood, and have the City man it for several hours a day, giving out information and pamphlets. The Mayor said that in reply say that they could put up a shelter, but he suggested that they not put it against anybody's house. The Assistant City Manager stated a location had been picked out at Buster Robinson's house 200 yards east of Barton Springs. The Mayor said that as to manning the house, it would have to be done by volunteers, Boy Scouts, etc. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Planning Commission and set for public hearing before the City Council on November 12, 1959: PLANNING COMMISSION AREA STUDY FRANK C. BARRON 1800-02 West 35th Street 3500-02 Lawton Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence FRANK C. BARRON By E.B. Fuller E. L. GOERNER By Emmett Shelton FRANK C. BARRON 4905-5033 Manor Road 3104-3110 Manor Road 1701-03 East 1st Street 95-99 Chalmers Avenue 5101-5313 Manor Road 2901-2903 Pecan Springs Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "C" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial From "A" Residence & Interim "A" Resi- dence To "C" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 912 1707 Congress Avenue 912 A. G. GANNAWAY V. M. CAROTHERS By Harry Vine, III JOE P. CALLAN By Arthur E. Pühlgren CITY OF AUSTIN WARREN S. FREUND By Ben W. Greig, Jr. 905 Springdale Road 4601 Bolm Road 1017 East 49th Street 4826-36 Interregional Highway 1021 East 49th Street 3201-3209 0ld Bull Creek Road IRA A. WILLIAMS, et al 1003-09 East 49th Street 4815-17 Harmon Avenue ΝΑΟΜΙ ΚΑTHLEEN TUCKER W. L. MAYFIELD By E. H. Smartt MAURICE W. COLE DR. DAVID WADE By Doyle M. Baldridge PLANNING COMMISSION AREA STUDY 1102-1104 Springdale Road 2815-41 Hancock Drive 811-15 Shady Lane 3106-3208 South 1st Street 1197-99 Coleto Street 2201-2413 East 12th Street 1196-1198, 1187-1199 Chestnut Avenue 1176-1198 Singleton Ave. From "B" Residence To "0" Office From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "A" Residence To "B" Residence There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:00 noon, subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom Milla. 913 913 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 26th day of October, 1959, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado, in Austin, Texas, at 4:00 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of considering passage on second reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of the City as applied to that certain tract of land commonly known as "The East forty acres of the Old Country Club", being approximately 38 acres bounded on the East by Interregional Highway (U.S. 35), on the South by East 41st Street, on the West by Red River Street, and on the North by a line 117.75 feet South of and parallel to the South right-of-way line of East 43rd Street. (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk ATTEST: (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk (Sgd) Lester E. Palmer (Sgd) Edgar H. Perry III (Sgd) Hub Bechtol (Sgd) Ben White CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purpose therein stated. (Sgd) Lester E. Palmer (Sgd) Edgar H. Perry III (Sgd) Hub Bechtol (Sgd) Ben White (Sgd) Tom Miller