CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS............ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 14, 1960 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Perry Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works Councilman Perry was absent due to the death of his grandfather, JUDGE GEORGE MATTHEWS. Invocation was delivered by REV. JOHN TOWERY, Congregational Church, 408 West 23rd Street. The Council and all present stood in memory of JUDGE GEORGE MATTHEWS. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meetings of December 31, 1959, and of January 7, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry MR. CHARLES BURGESS, President of T. A. Gullett P.T.A., was spokesman for a group regarding the approach to Gullett School, and inquired as to when a vehicular bridge over Shoal Creek was to be constructed. The Mayor pointed out that the School was not yet in the city limits, and that street paving was already underway by the subdivider, Mr. Nelson Puett. The Director of Public Works and the Planning Engineer reviewed the plans and development for the area, and the reasons for the little foot bridge at Twin-Oaks Drive. The City Attorney showed the plans of long standing for Shoal Creek Boulevard, stating there was to be the vehicular bridge over Shoal Creek Boulevard; but at Twin Oaks Drive there was this permanent type pedestrian or bicycle bridge on the public-way which the city was granted. At MR. ROBERT PINKSTON'S request, the City Attorney read one paragraph of the letter written by him to Mr. Puett; also the letter = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ! il from Mr. Puett dedicating the public-way. MRS. HAMILTON asked how the group could keep the public-way open and keep it from being barricaded, and the City Attorney explained this procedure. COUNCILMAN BECHTOL stated that the City had nothing to do with building the school outside of the city limits; but that this approach to the school could be worked out in some manner where the children would have a way to their school. MRS. MARVIN LUEDTKE asked that the School Board, City Council, City Officials and developers get together when these schools are started, so that these problems would not occur. MRS. FORD stated that the group was happy with the foot bridge, and they did not want the pathway closed, as about 300 children used it. MRS. OLIVER stated that Mr. Puett had sold a number of his houses on the east side of Shoal Creek in good faith to the people. MR. NELSON PUETT expressed opposition to the manner in which the City had handled the problem, and to its taking his letter as a basis to take his land; also he expressed opposition to the fiscal policy, to planning and other procedures of the city. MRS. TOM DIVAN asked that an ordinance be passed requiring that whenever a location is purchased for a new school, in or outside of the city limits, that all access roads be clearly defined, and properly surfaced. She said that in the event of an emergency, the School was in a dangerous situation, as to getting to it or getting away from it. The Mayor asked Mr. Burgess to appoint a committee from the group to meet the Council and Mr. Puett on the ground at the Twin-Oaks Drive Bridge at 3:00 P.M. this afternoon. MISS MARGUERITE LOUISE HILL filed a list of five names who she said were qualified voters in connection with the petition on the Old Country Club : property. MRS. LORA LEE, Precinct Chairman of Precinct No. 121, appeared before the Council and asked that she or someone be appointed to hold the city elections legally. The Mayor stated that the Council would take note that she was able and willing to serve; and when there was a vacancy, her name would be given consideration. MRS. JOHN BARROW made some statements. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH BRADFIELD-CUMMINS, 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Milder None Absent: Councilman Perry 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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", CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS :: 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) LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 10, A. F. SMITH SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) (A). TRACT 1: A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTHLAND DRIVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2115 NORTHLAND DRIVE, AND (B)) TRACT 2: A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 45 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTHLAND DRIVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2113 NORTHLAND DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (3) (A.) TRACT 1: A THROUGH TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 425.9 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD STATE HIGHWAY NO. 29, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1505-1613 OLD STATE HIGHWAY NO. 29 AND 15001610 OLD AUSTIN DEL VALLE ROAD, AND (B.) TRACT 2: A THROUGH TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 220 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD STATE HIGHWAY NO. 29, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1514-1608 OLD STATE HIGHWAY NO. 29 AND 15131603 DALTON LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (4) LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK 162, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (5) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 202 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW MANOR ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5317-5331 NEW MANOR ROAD, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) ONE TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 221 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 71, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1623-1639 STATE HIGHWAY NO. 71, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; (7) ONE TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 102 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1600-1608 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (8) LOT 4, BLOCK 5, SECOND HENRY ULIT ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (9) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 80 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 32ND STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1011 EAST 32ND STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (10) LOT 9, BLOCK Y, VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS, SECTION 1, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND (11) LOTS 12-15, BLOCK W, VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS, SECTION 1, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE 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 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: ود 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 2, FRUTH ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the 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 Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer moved that the Council reconsider their vote by which action was taken on the following zoning application last week: R. GRAHAM WILSON 3408 West Avenue From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry Councilman Palmer moved that the withdrawal of the above application as per written request dated Jan. 6, 1960, be accepted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Council postponed action on the following zoning ordinances until next week: MAURICE W. COLE 811-815 Shady Lane From "A" Residence To "D" Light Industrial Pending recording of deed providing access to Airport Boulevard. HARRY DAUGHERTY 1311-1403 Montopolis Drive From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail ::: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The following zoning applications deferred from last week, were brought up: R. F. FORD, et al 2114-2212 Hancock Drive From "A" Residence & "0" Office To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission .: The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. > FRED WONG 1307-11 East 52nd Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Perry Legion expressed opposition. The Mayor asked those who wished: to grant the change to "BB" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. H. C. PATTILLO 2301-2305 Hancock Drive 5014 Shoalwood Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission 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 Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted tod "BleResidence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ::: ..CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS JOHN W. TABOR By John Selman 4400 Merle Drive 4401 Manchaca Road 1901-13 Casey Street (Ben White Blvd.) From "A" Residence To "GR"General Reatil (Amended from "c") RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ALFRED C. MILLER 901-03 West 29th Street 2842 Pearl Street From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Council postponed action subject to a satisfactory plot plan with special regard to parking. Action on the ordinance vacating Shirley Street between Williams Street and Canion Street was postponed at the request of Mr. John Selman, until next week so that he could check the building plans as they pertained to the easement that would be retained. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that traffic conditions are such that an urgent need for enforcement of strict limits upon the time of parking of vehicles at the locations hereinafter described upon the streets makes it advisable to use mechanical devices in such enforcement, and has found that such locations should be deleted from the Parking Meter Zones indicated and placed in Parking Meter Zone 63 as indicated in the following schedule: SCHEDULE From Zone To Zone On Side Location 30-60 63 Colorado St. West Parking spaces adjacent to Parking Meters Nos. 722 and 724 60 63 West 8th St. South Parking spaces adjacent to Parking Meters Nos. 201 and 203 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the locations upon the streets of the City of Austin as above described be, and they are hereby removed from the Parking Meter Zones indicated, and placed in Parking Meter Zone 63 as above shown, and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.43 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The City Manager submitted the following: "Januray 14, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-20 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-20, dated May 23, 1958, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street From To Holly Street EPL Int. Hwy. Chicon Street NPL Holly St. Comal Street NPL Holly St. West Elizabeth Street EPL Newton St. Eva Street West Gibson Street Alameda Drive Mariposa Drive Milam Place Rutherford Place NPL W.Elizabeth St. EPL Newton NPL E. Live Oak EPL Alameda Dr. EPL Alameda Dr. EPL Alameda Dr. WPL Mildred St. SPL E. 1st St. SPL E. 1st St. WPL S.Congress Ave. SPL W.Gibson St. WPL S.Congress Ave. NGL Mariposa Dr. WPL Rosedale Terr. Avondale Road EPL Travis Hgts. Blvd. WPL Alta Vista Ave. WPL Alta Vista Ave. WPL Kenwood Ave. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" i _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF HOLLY STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MC KOWN AND SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Januray 14, 1960 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-28 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-28, dated July 11, 1958, between the City of Austin and Giesen & Latson Construction Company, has been performed and completed by Diesen & Latson Construction Company in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: :: .. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.-... "Street Possum Trot Sinclair Avenue Hillview Road Richard Lane Westover Road Greenlee Drive Harvey Street West llth Street Laird Drive Rosedale Avenue Kenwood Avenue Winsted Lane Whitis Avenue From NPL W. 8th St. Pvt. S. W. 49th St. SPL Townes Lane WPL Hillview Rd. Hillview Rd. WPL Pecos St. SPL E. 16th St. EPL Possum Trot NPL Koenig Lane NPL 40th St. SPL Milam Place To SPL W. 12th St. SPL W. 49th St. Westover Road End Street WPL Exposition Blvd. WPL Hillview Rd. SPL E. 19th St. WPL Winsted Lane Pvt. N. Payne Ave. NPL 41st St. SPL Quarry Rd. SPL Riverside SPL Enfield Rd. NPL W. 30th St. SPL W. 31st St. Kerbey Lane NPL W. 29th St. SPL W. 30th St. Glenview Avenue NPL 29th St. SPL W. 32nd St. Avenue G NPL E. 45th St. SPL E. 46th St. Lewis Lane NPL 40th St. SPL W. 42nd St. WPL Dailey St. WPL Winsted Lane Quarry Road "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF POSSUM TROT AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN AND LATSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "January 14, 1960 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-31 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-31, dated August 22, 1958, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street West llth Street Shoal Creek Boulevard Hopi Trail Meredith Street Meredith Street Mathews Drive Stark Place Windsor Road From Shoal Creek Blvd. SPL 12th St. NPL Cherry Lane EPL Raleigh Ave. EPL Mathews Dr. SPL Meredith St. To WPL West Avenue W. llthSt. SPL Clearview Dr. WPL Robinhood Tr. WGL Rockmoor Ave. SPL Stevenson NPL Wooldridge Dr. EPL Hartford Rd. SPL Hardouin Ave. WPL Lamar Blvd. West 30th Street EPL Jefferson St. E.1 1/2 Blks. il West 32nd Street Owen Avenue Glenview Avenue EPL Lamar Blvd. WPL Grandview St. NPL W. 31st St. SPL W. 32nd St. NPL W. 34th St. SPL W. 35th St. if West 36th Street West 46th Street West 47th Street EPL Jackson Avenue WPL Oakmont Blvd. EPL Ramsey Avenue WPL Burnet Rd. EPL Shoal Creek Blvd. WPL Ramsey Ave. ין West 49th Street Shadyglade Court 39' W. CL Woodview Ave. NPL W. 49th St. EGL Tyler N. to End of Street Woodview Avenue NPL Shoal Creek Blvd. SPL W. 49th St. Woodrow Avenue NPL N. Loop Blvd. SPL Houston St. Woodrow Avenue SPL Houston St. SPL Koenig Lane ) "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, :: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF MEREDITH STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MC KOWN AND SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "January 14, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-33 ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... .... :... "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-33, dated August 29, 1958, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street Avenue H Duval Street East 50th Street : East 53 1/2 Street Helen Street Bennett Avenue East 46th Street Avenue D From To NPL E. 53rd St. NPL E. 51st St. EPL Avenue G EPL Airport Blvd. NPL E. 53 1/2 St. NPL E. 53 1/2 St. WPL Evans Avenue NPL W. 41st St. East 41st Street East 40th Street East 39th Street Wilbert Road EPL Speedway EPL Red River EPL Red River Harmon Avenue Dancy Street East 14th Street East 16th Street East 18th Street NPL E. 39th St. NPL E. 38th St. NPL Manor Rd. EPL Chicon St. EPL Harvey St. EPL Harvey St. SPL.E. 56th St. SPL E. 53rd St. WPL Avenue H WPL Harmon Ave. SPL E. 54th St. SPL E. 54th St. WPL Caswell NPL W. 42nd St. WPL Avenue H WPL Int. Hwy. WPL East Ave. SPL E. 40th St. SPL E. 39th St. NPL E. 23rd St. Alley WPL Chestnut Ave. WPL Airport Blvd. WPL McKinley Ave. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF AVENUE "H" AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: : Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "January 14, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-38 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 58-A-38, dated October 3, 1958, between the City of Austin and Giesen & Latson Construction Company, has been performed and completed by Giesen & Latson Construction Company in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street From To Burnet Road NPL 40th St. SPL W. 42nd St. Ramsey Avenue Shoalwood Avenue NPL W. 40th St. SPL W. 41st St. NPL W. 44th St. SPL W. 49th St. Stark Street EPL Sunshine Dr. WPL Lamar Blvd. Wild Street SPL Payne Avenue SPL Brentwood Gault Street Taulbee Lane NPL Morrow St. SPL Anderson La. EPL Gault St. WPL Lamar Blvd. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS > Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF RAMSEY AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN AND LATSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following : "January 14, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-6 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-6, dated March 20, 1959, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and specifications therein contained: Street Denson Drive Avenue G Evans Avenue Martin Avenue Martin Avenue From WPL Public School Prop. SPL E. 46th St. NPL E. 50th St. NPL Bruning Ave. NPL E. 50th St. To EPL Chesterfield Ave. SPL E. 56th St. SPL E. 53rd St. SPL E. 53rd St. SPL E. 51st St. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF DENSON DRIVE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MC KOWN AND SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, ii carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "January 14, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-7 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-7, dated March 20, 1959, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street From To East 52nd Street EPL Avenue F East 51st Street East 49th Street East 48th Street WPL Avenue F EPL Duval NPL Bruning Ave. EPL Eilers Ave. WPL Red River EPL Avenue H Avenue F Liberty Street SPL E. 43rd St. SPL E. 40th St. SPL E. 38th St. WPL Comal St. Avenue C East 4th Street Willow Street NPL E. 40th St. NPL W. 39th St. NPL Texas Ave. EPL Onion St. EPL Comal St. WPL Duval WPL Chicon St. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council, as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF EAST 52ND STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MC KOWN AND SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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: -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.. :: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 on the west side of Lamar Boulevard from Stark Street to Koenig Lane, which property fronts 137.63 feet on Koenig Lane, 115.06 feet on Lamar Boulevard, and 215.45 feet on Stark Street, being known as Lots 1, 2, 5 and 7 of Stark Addition and a portion of Block 1l of Susan Hancock Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. to construct, maintain, and operate a drivein 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 Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "January 14, 1960 "Dear Sir: ✓ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. 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 on the west side of Lamar Boulevard from Stark Street to Koenig Lane, which property fronts 137.63 feet on Koenig Lane, 115.06 feet on Lemar Boulevard, and 215.45 feet on Stark Street, being known as Lots 1, 2, 5 and 7 of Stark Addition and a portion of Block 1l of Susan Hancock Subdivision in theCity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C-l" Commercial Use District 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 Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. 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. "(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 --CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 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 1698. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H 1698 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the re- quirements 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin on December 15, 1959, opened bids for the furnishing of office equipment and furniture for the Main Library Building; and WHEREAS, Abel Stationers' bid in the sum of $1,248.92 for office equipment in the Main Library Bùilding was the lowest and best bid therefor; and WHEREAS, the bid of Remington Rand in the sum of $7,312.68 for library furniture and equipment in the Main Library Building was the lowest and best bid therefor; and WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids 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 Abel Stationers in the sum of $1,248.92 and the bid of Remington Rand in the sum of $7,312.68 be and the same are hereby accepted and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City of Austin with Abel Stationers and Remington Rand. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry ار CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS :::. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on January 12, 1960, for the removal of trees in the bed of the Colorado River above the new Low Water Dam; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Comanche Construction Company in the sum of $1,997.00 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 Comanche Construction Company in the sum of $1,997.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Comanche Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry Action on the purchase of 50,000 barrels of #5 Fuel Oil for Power Plant was deferred until next week. Councilman White suggested that MR. LOUIS CROUCH at Lockhart be contacted to see what he could offer. The City Manager called attention to the filing of the report on the Status of Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract Projects as of December 31, 1959; also of the Monthly Progress Report of the Electric Utility for December 1959. The City Manager gave a report on approximate cost of improving Bolm Road from Airport Boulevard to the approach of the new High School, to be around $80,000 with the city's portion of $57,000 on the thoroughfare type of paving. Councilman Bechtol stated he would talk to some of the other property owners in the area to see if they would participate in this road improve- ment. The City Manager stated that the improvements could not begin possibly until after school was out in June; but as the school will open shortly, the immediate plans are for a foot bridge, for traffic controls at Airport Boulevard and Bolm Road, stop signs at Gartman and its intersection; and that he was recommending a 25 mile speed limit in the area. Councilman Bechtol asked that the matter be expedited, and that he would also talk with the School Board. The City Manager stated that the City Attorney had filed with the Council his opinion that the filing of a paper by Edmunds Travis, dated January 7, 1960, had no legal effect. The Assistant City Manager stated the MR. VICKERS, Manager of the Auditorium, had two letters of inquiry about the concessions; one from MR. JOE W. SHEPPARD, JR., and one from RANDYS. No action was taken at this time. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: =-: ..: !! :i The Assistant City Manager displayed some sketches which would be used in leaflets to send out in the water and light bills to warn people about solicitors for "urban renewal" repair work. Councilman White had reported a complaint about solicitors' on Riverview contacting the people about their houses. The Mayor suggested that the words "consider carefully" instead of "Beware" be used. tion: Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a deed, on behalf of the City of Austin, conveying to Capitol City Oil Company, for a cash consideration of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00), the following described property, to wit: Tract I; The West 30.4 feet of the East 130.4 feet of Lot No. One (1), in Block "V" of Ridgetop Fourth Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said Addition of record in Book 3, Page 46, of the Travis County Plat Records. Tract II: The West 30.4 feet of the East 130.4 feet of the North 25 feet of Lot No. Two (2), in Block "V", of Ridgetop Fourth Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said addition of record in Book 3, Page 46, oft the Travis County Plat Records. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry MAYOR MILLER stated he had received a telephone call from the people that had said they would give an answer on the gas question on Thursday, and he read a telegram received this morning. He said he would like to meet with the group on Friday to hear them at 9:00 or 10:00 if agreeable. Councilman Bechtol stated he would attend any Council session that the Mayor called; but that he did not want his presence to be construed to mean that he was negotiating further with any other group, because he felt that there was a binding contract with Intra-Tex. The Mayor discussed previous meetings and problems involved. The Council received the City Clerk's certificate concerning the amended petition pertaining to the old Country Club property, stating that - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS...... 3699 equalled 10% of the qualified voters of the City; that the amended petition had not been signed by 10%; that there were 2439 who appear qualified to vote, and 1478 persons who appear not qualified to vote. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:40 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ) ATTEST: lai City Clerk APPROVED Mayor