!! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 11, 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, 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. GENE DYE, Central Christian Church. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of February 4, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Palmer, as he was absent from the meeting on that date. MR. RECTOR ALLEN, E. M. Scarbrough & Sons, asked for permission to place eight planters on Congress Avenue and six on West 6th Street, near the curb in front of the Scarbrough Building. He described the boxes as 3' x 4' and the plants would be 12 to 15' high. Mayor Miller stated this was another step to beautify down-town Austin. Councilman Palmer inquired about the city's assuming any liability of having these planters on the sidewalk area. The Mayor stated the pedestrian safety would be checked, and the matter was referred to the City Manager, Police, Fire, and Planning Departments, and to Mr. Barrow to take up with the Planning Commission. The Mayor stated an answer could be given next week. MR. SCHECHTER, Sweet-One-Hour Cleaners, 613 Congress, asked that he be permitted to have two hooded meters in front of his establishment to permit customers to come into his place; and he would pay the city whatever amount the meters usually bring in daily. He said this area was patrolled so efficiently that anytime his customers double parked, they were told to move on or CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 40 : were given a ticket; and due to this his business was suffering. The Mayor stated the request would be taken up with the City Manager and Police Department and see what could be worked out. MR. VOLLEY S. WILLIAMS appeared before the Council regarding sewer troubles on Edgecliff Terrace, in the Brannum unsubdivided property. His property was purchased from the Brannums. The proposed sewer line across the river was discussed, and the Director of Water Utilities stated engineering work on this would be started this year. MR. WILLIAMS asked also that he be given water, as he was now on a line supplying several other houses. The City Manager stated if this particular area were to have relief, the cost would be several thousand dollars per house; but it would be necessary to have a program that would help a whole part of the city. The Council told Mr. Williams that at this time it could not help him on this problem. MRS. A. W. HARRIS, Chairman of the Building Committee of the Library Commission, MR. EDMUNDS TRAVIS, member, and MISS MARY RICE, Librarian, submitted the plans for the Howson Branch Library. The Council went over these plans "which the Library Commission unanimously had approved. Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council accept these plans, and the City Manager be instructed to take bids on March 7, 1960, at 2:00 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 1: Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF THREE TRACTS OF LAND EACH BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Rechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS--: 40.52 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The 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 Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning application was publicly heard: NASH PHILLIPS- CLYDE COPUS 6305-6433 Cameron Road 1301-07 Wheless Lane From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission except for a 25' strip along south and east boundary of property Mr. Phillips represented himself, stating the best use for this property !! was for commercial and pointed out the other commercial properties in the area. He said the most probable use of this would be for a shopping center, and he agreed to the 25' planting strip. MR. JACK GREER favored the change. Opposition was expressed by LEONARD PASSMORE, 1306 Glenwood; SAM PROCOPIO, 1307 Glenwood Dr. LEONARD BROWN, 1406 Glenwood, CAPTAIN PAUL S. NELIGH, 1602 Ashbury, who submitted letter of protest also from John M. Montgomery; and LEON PESEK, Glencrest; that there was no need for this additional type of zoning; that the property was "A" when all purchased their homes; that there would be no control of any buffer zone; that this zoning would detract from the value of the homes, and F.H.A. had !stated the value would be lessened by this zoning; that all properties had been improved, and taxes had been raised twice; that this development would be an eyesore to those owning property up the street at a higer elevation; that the agents had left the impression that this vacant property would remain residential MR. PHILLIPS made statements to the remarks of the opposition. He said he would not accept "O" zoning. The group was invited to meet the Council on the location about 3:00 P.M., and Mr. Phillips was to have one of his representatives present. The Council deferred action until it could make a personal inspection. The Mayor brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: KRUEGER BUILDING MATERIALS, INC., By Preston C. Krueger 6906 Burnet Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with provision that adequate off-street parking be provided CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... MR. LOUIS OWENS represented Mr. Krueger. Action was postponed until drainage was worked out between Mr. Williams, property owner next to Mr. Krueger, and Mr. Krueger. A. M. QUIST : 1800-02 West 35th Street 3500-02 Lawton From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. M.O. TIMBER COMPANY By Kelly McAdams 1001-03 West 29th Street From "A" Residence To "O" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "O" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 38 TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MINIMUM STANDARDS, PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SUITABLE DESIGN, MATERIALS AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION, HEREAFTER INSTALLED, CONSTRUCTED, ENLARGED, ALTERED, MOVED, MAINTAINED OR REPAIRED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO SAFEGUARD THE LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THE INHABITANTS OF SAID CITY OF AUSTIN. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that . CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS !! 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, 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 Bechtol, 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 Bechtol, 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 brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE FOLLOWING: (1) A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 142.88 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NEW BASTROP HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1232-1240 NEW BASTROP HIGHWAY, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (2) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 200 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MCNEIL ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RUTLAND DRIVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9901-9905 MCNEIL ROAD AND 2500-2510 RUTLAND DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; (3) SIX TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 339.4 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 41ST STREET BEGINNING AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 157.88 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND HAVING AN AVERAGE DEPTH OF 162.8 FEET, SAME BEING LOTS 1-5, RESUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF BLOCK 10 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 3 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF BLOCK 11, PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. : GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (4) LOTS 7-10, RESUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF BLOCK 10, PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (5) LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 23, THE HIGHLAND ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND (6) LOT 1 AND THE WEST 55 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 12, PLAINVIEW ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Bechtol, 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 Bechtol, 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 asked that MR. HARRY DAUGHERTY be notified that his ordinance covering property at 1311-1403 Montopolis Drive, had never been passed, and asked that he come in to discuss it. 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 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK B, FORD PLACE NO. 1, 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. : === -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 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 Rechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time andCouncilman 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: il 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 DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 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 the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None ) .... 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: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller 1 The ordinance was read the the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: third time and Councilman Palmer moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman White, Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (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 Ione Hinton Jones, wife of E. A. Jones, the following described property, to wit: 5690 square feet of land same being out of and a part of two (2) tracts of land out of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas said tract No. 1 having been conveyed to the City of Austin by Warranty Deed dated July 29, 1954 of record in volume 1484 at page 528 of the deed records of Travis County, Texas said tract No. 2 being that certain portion of Riverside Drive which was vacated by Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Austin dated December 3, 1959, said 5690 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the point of intersection of the northerly prolongation of the west line of Newning Avenue with the curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive said curve having an intersection angle of 27° 02', a radius of 1072.64 feet and a tangent distance of 257.68 feet; THENCE, with the northerly prolongation of the west line of Newning il Avenue S 36° 28' W 52.19 feet to a point in the curving old centerline of Riverside Drive said curve having an intersection angle of 67° 05', a radius of 167.44 feet and a tangent distance of lll.00 feet; !: THENCE, with the said curving old centerline of Riverside Drive to the right an are distance of 139.25 feet the sub-chord of which arc bears N 23° 13' W 135.27 feet to the point of reverse curvature between the aforementioned curve and a curve to the left whose intersection angle is 24° 39' whose radius is 581.21 feet and whose tangent distance is 127.03 feet; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, with the curving old centerline of Riverside Drive to the left an arc distance of 1.87 feet the sub-chord of which arc bears N 0° 31' E 1.86 feet to a point; THENCE, N 87° 03′ E 30.01 feet to a point in the curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive said curve having an intersection angle of 27° 02' a radius of 1072.64 feet and a tangent distance of 257.68 feet; THENCE, with the said curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive to the left an are distance of 101.72 feet the sub-chord of which arc bears S 32° 21' E 101.48 feet to the point of beginning. and including the entire lot or tract of land owned by the City of Austin at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Newning Avenue and East Riverside Drive except for the existing right-of-way for said streets. However, easements are to be retained out of said tract as follows: (1) An easement to construct and perpetually maintain a sanitary sewer in, upon, and across the following described land, to-wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of that certain tract of land out of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to the City of Austin by Warranty Deed dated July 29, 1954, of record in volume 1484 at page 528 of the deed records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the northerly prolongation of the west line of Newning Avenue, and from which point of beginning an iron stake at the point of intersection of the northerly prolongation of the west line of Newning Avenue with the new southwest line of Riverside Drive bears N 36° 28' E 13.04 feet; THENCE, N 18° 45' W 42.90 feet to point of termination in the east line of the above described easement retained for storm sewer and sanitary sewer purposes and from which point of termination an iron stake in the new southwest line of Riverside Drive bears N 56° 46' E 0.88 feet. (2) A drainage easement for the construction and maintenance of an open or enclosed drainageway and storm sewer in, upon and across the following described property, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the aforementioned curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive and from which point of beginning an iron stake at the point of intersection of the northerly prolongation ofthe west line of Newning Avenue with the said curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive bears S 34° 14' E 36.98 feet; THENCE, S 56° 46' W 22.29 feet to an iron stake in the curving old northeast line of Riverside Drive said curve having an intersection angle of 67° 05′, a radius of 137.44 feet, and a tangent distance of 91.ll feet; ... ....CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, N 71° 56' W 39.09 feet to a point in the curving old centerline of Riverside Drive said curve having an intersection angle of 67° 05', a radius of 167.44 feet and a tangent distance of 111.00 feet; THENCE, with the said curving old centerline of Riverside Drive to the right an arc distance of 52.65 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears N 8° 26' W 52.44 feet to the point of reverse curvature between the aforementioned curve and a curve to the left whose angle of intersection is 24° 39', whose radius is 581.21 feet, and whose tangent distance of 127.08 feet; THENCE, with the curving old centerline of Riverside Drive to the left an are distance of 1.87 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears N 0° 31' E 1.86 feet to a point; THENCE, N 87° 03′ E 30.0l feet to a point in the aforementioned curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive. THENCE, with the aforementioned curving new southwest line of Riverside Drive to the left an arc distance of 64.59 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears S 31° 16' E 64.54 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None ---- i il :1 :" il Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin has heretofore recovered in the Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 3, Travis County, five certain judgments against James R. Darby, such judgments being for taxes and are described as follows, to wit: Cause Number 24674 for $19.91 dated December 16, 1952, bearing six per cent interest and recorded in Volume 23, Page 119 of the Judgment Records of Travis County, Texas: Cause Number 27859 for $177.47 dated November 16, 1953, bearing six per cent interest and recorded in Volume 24, Page 445 of the Judgment Records of Travis County, Texas; Cause Number 45304 for $21.39 dated March 4, 1957, bearing six per cent interest and recorded in Volume 32, Page : 327 of the Judgment Records of Travis County, Texas; Cause Number 48900 for $102.36 dated October 6, 1958, bearing six per cent interest and recorded in Volume 37, Page 123 of the Judgment Records of Travis County, Texas; Cause Number 43159 for $24.29 dated October 5, 1959, bearing six per cent interest and recorded in Volume 40, Page 73 of the Judgment Records of Travis County, Texas. AND WHEREAS, the Austin Savings and Loan Association of Austin, Travis County, Texas desires to purchase said judgments and has agreed to pay the City of Austin the full amount thereof to date, to wit: $457.80 AND WHEREAS, the said James R. Darby has requested that the City of Austin transfer such judgments to said Association. AND WHEREAS, the City of Austin is the lawful owner of such judgments at this time; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That T. B. Marshall, Assessor and Collector of Taxes for the City of Austin, for and in consideration of the sum of $457.80 to the City of Austin in hand paid, be and he is hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City of Austin to execute and deliver a transfer of the above described judgments to the Austin Savings and Loan Association of Austin, Travis County, Texas, its successors and assigns, such transfer and assignment to be without recourse upon the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "February 10, 1960 Subject: Contract No. 60-1-3 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 9, 1960 for the construction of approximately thirty-seven blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract No. 60-A-3 consisting of 16 units. "McKown & Sons $83,087.81 J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons 83,889.29 Lee Maners 86,245.47 Giesen & Latson Construction Co. 87,718.01 Raymond Canion and Company 94,563.49 Ed H. Page 97,582.70 "City's Estimate $91,027.35 "I recommend that McKown & Sons with their low bid of $83,087.81 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 9, 1960 for the construction of approximately thirty-seven blocks of pavement and "accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract No. 60-A-3 consisting of 16 il units; and WHEREAS, the bid of McKown & Sons, in the sum of $83,087.81, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of theCity of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of McKown & Sons, in the sum of $83,087.81 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with McKown & Sons. 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: "Sealed Bids opened 2:00P.M. Feb.2, 1960 Tabulated by: O.G.Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR LINE TRUCK BODIES ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION : 1. BID NO. DESCRIPTION QUAN. UTILITY GRAYBAR COMMERCIAL HOLAN RECOMMEN- EQUIP.CO. ELEC.CO. BODY CO. CORP. DATIONS 8376 3/4 ton Service and Maint. Body 1. ea. $ 620.06 $ 657.36 $549.50 $ 557:85 Low bidder Commerciall Body Corp 8377 Line truck Body 2 ea. $6623.17 $7229.82 $6670.00 $6407.60 Low bidder HolanCorp !! 8378 1 ton Service Maint. Body 1. ea. $ 893.93 $799.84 $ 755.10 8379 Service & Maint. Body with Aerial Ladder 1 ea. $1763.25 $2084.32 $2339.05 $770.36 Low bidder Commmercial Body Corp. $2271.88 * $2180.46 HolanCorp alter- lowest nate W/2632 ladder meeting specifica tions see below 8380 3/4 ton Meter Service Maint. Body 2 ea. $1533.27 $1.724.80 $1504.50 $1450.12 Low bidder HolanCorp 8381 3/4 ton Service & Maint. Body 1 ea. $ 652.36 $ 657.36 $549.50 $ 557.85 Low bidder *NOTE: Utility Equipment Company's low bid does not meet city Commercial BodyCorp. specifications, the ladder quoted is a light duty ladder and will not stand up under constant usage. Graybar Electric Company, second low bidder does not meet City specifications. The ladder quoted is a mechanical ladder and does not have the hydraulic lift specified. The City has three of these ladders in service, approximately four years old. The counter balance springs have become weak with wear and cause difficult operation. Holan's CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS !: alternate bid of $2130.46 meets the City specifications. "Recommend low bidder each bid except Bid #3379 as noted above. "W.T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" After discussion, Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 2, 1960, for the purchase of line truck bodies to be used by the Electric Distribution Department of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Commercial Body Corp. in the sum of $549.50 for Item No. 8376, in the sum of $755.10 for Item No. 3378 and in the sum of $549.50 for Item No. 3331, were the lowest and best bids for such Items; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Holan Corp. in the sum of $6, 407.60 for Item No. 8377, in the sum of $2,180.46 for alternate W/2632 ladder for Item No.8379, and in the sum of $1,450.12 for Item No. 8380, were the lowest and best bids for such Items; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids 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 bids of Commercial Body Corp. and Holan Corp., on their respective Items, 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 with said corporations. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by theCity Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in HIDALGO STREET, from a point 375 feet west of Pedernales Street westerly 100 feet, the centerline :.: -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ....: of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HIDALGO STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in NELRAY BOULEVARD, from a point 132 feet west of Guadalupe Street westerly 181 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said NELRAY BOULEVARD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in ANGELINA STREET, from a point 94 feet south of Cotton Street northerly 37 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ANGELINA STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in SABINE STREET, from East 24th Street northerly 81 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall go from 24 feet east of the west property line of said SABINE STREET at East 24th Street to 23 feet east of the west property line of said SABINE STREET at a point 81 feet north of East 24th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in CHESTERFIELD AVENUE from a point 131 feet north of Denson Drive northerly 718 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CHESTERFIELD AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in HAMMACK DRIVE, from Chesterfield Avenue westerly 45 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HAMMACK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in WILMES DRIVE, from Chesterfield Avenue westerly 50 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WILMES DRIVE. :: ) ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in BUCKINGHAM CIRCLE, from East Side Drive easterly and southerly 310 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BUCKINGHAM CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (9) A gas main in SANDRINGHAM CIRCLE, from East Side Drive westerly and southerly 288 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SANDRINGHAM CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in WICKFORD CIRCLE, from East Side Drive easterly and southerly 306 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WICKFORD CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in CHATSWORTH CIRCLE, from Alta Vista Avenue easterly and southerly 276 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CHATSWORTH CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (12) A gas main in ALTA VISTA AVENUE, from a point 88 feet south of East Live Oak Street southerly to East Oltorf Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ALTA VISTA AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (13) A gas main in OAKGLEN DRIVE, from Manchace Road westerly and southerly 496 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OAKGLEN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (14) A gas main in JONES ROAD, from Manchaca Road westerly 461 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said JONES ROAD. .: = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.. Said ges main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. THAT Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None - Mayor Miller asked that he be given information on what charges are made the Gas Company for filling up the holes they leave, and the amount collected. Mayor Miller asked that publicity be given that the lake might remain lowered another week, as some work was to be done below Mansfield Dam, and that the lake would probably go down another foot. He stated that MR. SCHMIDT had left a number where people could call the engineer, and the Mayor asked that this number be put in the paper for anyone interested. 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 the erection of a boat house to adjoin the present fishing pier on the property owned by Frank F. Ingram as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as being located on the west side of Lake Austin approximately three fourths miles i below the entrance of Bull. Creek into Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Frank F. Ingram to construct, maintain and operate this boat house to adjoin the present fishing pier subject to same being constructed in compliance !! i! i: 1! _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS with all the provisions of this resolution. Said 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Frank F. Ingram has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas February 11, 1960 :: "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Frank F. Ingram, owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being located on the west side of Lake Austin, approximately three fourths miles below the entrance of Bull Creek into Lake Austin, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat house to adjoin the present fishing pier not projecting out into the lake further than the present fishing pier. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Frank F. Ingram is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None il ון 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 Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Duncan C. Perkins as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as being on the opposite side of the lake from City Park approximately one half mile north of Charlie's Place on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Duncan C. Perkins to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to 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 an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Duncan C. Perkins has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas February 11, 1960 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Duncan C.Perkins, owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being on the opposite side of the Lake from City Park approximately one half mile north of Charlie's Place, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 24 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Duncan C. Perkins is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. !! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None ! 1! 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 the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Joe C. Rude as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Lots 86 and 87 of the Lake Shore Addition on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Joe C. Rude to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to 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 an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Joe C. Rude has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas February 11, 1960 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Joe C. Rude, owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being Lots 86 and 87 of the Lake Shore Addition, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS::- 15 out into the lake approximately 30 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Joe C. Rude is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that the Council approve the following shore line improvements on Lake Austin for: J.F. GROVE retaining wall Wm. Wofford Survey No. 39 JOE C. RUDE retaining wall Portion of Lots 86 and 87, Lake Shore Addition The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Action on trade of property with MR. BASCOM GILES for 1½ acres adjoining the Airport for city owned property along the railroad behind Delwood Community Center was postponed as the Legal Department wanted to check into some right-ofway matters. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Action on the following tax appeals was postponed until next week: TEXAS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY WOODWARD MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (Jack Sparks, Attorney) Councilman White moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Tax Board on the school tax valuations in PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor stated that the City was the assessing and collecting agent for the School District, and it was the legal opinion that the whole system might be jeopardized, and he would not want to change the valuations. Councilman Palmer moved that the name of Old Bee Cave Road be changed to COLUMBUS DRIVE. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None This was at the request of the Knights of Columbus. Councilman White moved that a public hearing on the ELECTRIC CODE be set for 3:00 P.M., March 10, 1960. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol moved that a public hearing be set at 11:00 Α.Μ., March 3rd, on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to imalude in Section 6, "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, the following: "73. Research laboratory for the experimental study of any branch of the sciences or to the application of scientific principles in testing or analysis but not including pilot plant operations. All operations must be conducted within an enclosed building and no highly flammable or explosive solids, liquids or gasses are to be stored in bulk above ground." The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Mayor Miller stated that the ordinance should be changed whereby filling stations would be handled on their own and not under a different classification. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 160 The City Manager presented the following report of the Parks and Recreation Board recommending that the Austin Lions Club be granted permission to use the land west of Harvey Williams Baseball Field for the construction of a junior baseball diamond and a parking area, under certain conditions concerning the field: "February 10, 1960 !! "Memorandum to: The City Council "The Parks and Recreation Board, at it s regular meeting February 4, 1960, at 7:30 p.m., voted to recommend to the City Council that the Austin Lions Club be granted permission to use the land immediately to the west of Harvey Williams Baseball Field for the construction of a junior baseball diamond and parking area. Further recommmendations were made as follows: "1. The present Harvey Williams Baseball Field fence should be replaced with a chain link fence, and any fence put around the new field should be of the same type. "2. All signs which are sold to go on the fence for the baseball season should be removed at the end of the season, as the Board members did not feel the City should permit advertising on the fences for more than the playing season. "3. The term of use of the field should be on a year to year basis. It was pointed out that this was necessary in the event the City should want to make other use of the land. All agreements with groups to place special baseball fields on City land has been with this understanding. "4. The construction of the field should meet with the general approval of the Director of Recreation and should be done at no expense to the City. "5. The permanent fence and light posts should be placed at a minimum of 350 feet from home base so that in future years older boys could participate on the playing field. "Present and voting: Ayes: Mrs. Alden Davis, Mr. W. T. Caswell, Mr. Roy Ward, Dr. K. D. Brace, Mr. Rudy Cisneros, Mr. Nash Moreno li Nays: None Absent and not voting: Mrs. C. E. Browning, Mrs. Fagan Dickson, Miss Margaret Louise Hill, Mr. Frank D. Quinn, Mr. V. A. Kormeier "(Sgd) D. K. Brace Dr. D. K. Brace, Chairman PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD" Councilman Bechtol moved that the Austin Lions Club be permitted to construct this ball field, and that the City Manager be authorized to proceed, and to get in touch with them. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, ::. .: ....CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor stated that the Council was invited to the opening of the Recreation Center next Thursday and for lunch, either at noon or in the afternoon. The Council stated it preferred to go at noon. The City Manager called attention to the following reports filed with the Council: Status of Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract Projects as of 1-31-60. Electric Utility - Monthly Progress Report for January 1960. Proposed Schedule of Paving Contracts February 9, 1960. The City Manager reported that MR. PEARCE JOHNSON had sent in some figures of the school, stating the total enrollment was 1300, of which 590 were Bergstrom Air Force children, leaving 710 local people. Of those, there are 14 who live inside the city limits and also in this school district; and by arrangement with the Austin Public Schools there are 36 others who live in the city but who go to their school without tuition. There are 31 living in this district, but going to the Austin Schools, and paying tuition. Councilman Palmer suggested that would be a matter that Councilman Bechtol and the School Board should work out. The Mayor asked that information be obtained from the School to see if there is a reciprocal trade for students, and if 36 Austin students go to this school with no tuition or charge; if there are teachers living on the school grounds; also to get the amount of water and light bills and then the Council could look into Mr. Johnson's request for different electric rate. The City Manager stated the electric rate was $325 on their three schools, and the requested rate would be $200. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY ILLUMINATION PROJECT AT U. S. HIGHWAY 183 INTERSECTION WITH STATE HIGHWAY 71 AND LOOP 293 (Near Bergstrom Field) IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTIONI. That the Certain agreement dated between the State of Texas and the City of Austin for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of certain highway illumination located at U.S. Highway 183 Intersection with State Highway 71 and Loop 293 (Near Bergstrom Field) in the City of Austin be, and the same is, hereby approved; and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Austin, Texas and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.. :-: The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager asked the Council to look over the literature from Japan and the letter received from the Colonel at the Air Base, regarding certain cities aligning themselves as sisterhood cities and exchanging literature and information. He asked if they would like to decide if there is any group in Austin that could do the work involved; that he thought a civic organization could handle it nicely. The Mayor asked that this be taken up with the Chamber of Commerce and see if they could take it over. The City Attorney submitted a request from a foreman of RUBY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, who has the contract for Ben White Boulevard, for permission to put a house trailer on a city-owned lot during the construction. The foreman, MR. G. W. EOFF, would be required to have the trailer properly connected with water and power and septic tanks. It was the City Attorney's recommendation that the Council reserve the right to sell the land in the meantime. Councilman Palmer moved that the Council approve the rental of this property at 1503 Fortview Road to MR. G. W. EOFF at $10.00 per month, reserving the right, in case the city wants to sell the property, to have him vacate it. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Attorney submitted a letter from owners of the propertyclose to Raleigh and Cherry Lane, in which they had an agreement that the development of this subdivision would be restricted to masonry construction, not less than 1600 square feet single-family dwellings, except on two lots the construction would be restricted to 1300 square feet. The owners wanted the city to agree that Rockmore Drive would be moved five feet to the east so that the east curb line would correspond to the west property line of the subdivision and Mr. Morrison would dedicate that land for street purposes. The Mayor asked that Mr. Tisinger, and others be contacted. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council agree to the moving of the street as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager stated that the Bus Company wanted to place some metal signs on the street markers. The signs would have a number on them, the number indicating how many minutes it took to get to town. He said there would be no objections to these signs being place on top of the street markers. They would not be on any traffic signs. It was stated the Company wanted to place 25 of these. Speaking of street markers, the Mayor reported that out on Burnet Road and the northwest area generally, the street markers could not be seen. 1: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Bechtol moved that the FAT STOCK SHOW be granted permission to hang a banner at 7th and Congress from March 1st-6th; and the MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE be granted permission to place a Nike Missle in front of the Austin Hotel, from February 22nd to the 25th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Director of Public Works submitted the request of TWIN STAR INDUSTRIES for the rebuilding and extension of a boat dock. He stated he had checked with the Navigation Board and it was his recommendation that it be granted. The Mayor asked that Mr. Walsh be contacted, and Mr. Rountree stated that they would check with him. Councilman Bechtol 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 repair and replacement of portions of the present boat house and the adding thereto a pier approximately 5 feet wide and extending into the lake approximately 40 feet beyond the present boat house on the property leased by Twin Star Industries, Inc. by W. B. Pratt, President, as described in the Pravis County Deed Records and known as the Mrs. Kathleen Belsham Tract adjoining the north end of the University of Texas property above Tom Miller Dam, and hereby authorizes the said Twin Star Industries, Inc. by W. B. Pratt, President, to maintain and operate this boat house subject to 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 an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat house after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Twin Star Industries, Inc. by W. B. Pratt, President, has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas February 11, 1960 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Twin Star Industries, Inc. by W. B. Pratt, President, lessee of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying downstream from the westerly extension CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.... = : of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being the Mrs. Kathleen Belsham Tract adjoining the north end of the University of Texas property above Tom Miller Dam, as recorded in the Travis County DeedRecords, for permission to repair and replace portions of the present boat house and to add thereto a pier approximately 5 feet wide and extending into the lake approximately 40 feet beyond the present boat house. The construction details meeting all requirements, and the Lake Austin Navigation Board having considered and approved this project, I recommend that if Twin Star Industries, Inc. by W. B. Pratt, President, is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner of applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters or any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:50 Α.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. : ATTEST: li, Moosle City Clerk APPROVED Mayor