CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 24, 1960 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller 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 Church. Invocation was delivered by REV. WILLIAM ANDERSON, Evangelical & Reformed Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of March 17, 1960, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 21, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Members of the Zilker School P.T.A. came before the Council requesting paving in front of and along the side of Zilker School, and asked that this be given a priority, ahead of other paving. The City Manager stated if this street were paved before next fall, paving of other streets already scheduled would have to be eliminated. The Director of Public Works explained that this one street or part of a street in the area could not be paved unless the whole area were paved, and he outlined the work to be done and stated he believed that Bluebonnet Lane could be paved in this calendar year. He said he was checking the possibility of putting in curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Bluebonnet Lane ahead of the paving, which would help out. The group asked him if they could get something in writing about this paving, and he told them he could get them a schedule as set up on the paving program. MR. EMMETT SHELTON appeared in the behalf of MR. GEORGE NALLE, asking that the ordinance amending the ordinance on paving of Scenic Drive be brought up for second reading. The City Attorney explained the procedure. Councilman _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Bechtol moved that this matter be set for 10:30 A.M., April 7th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Representatives from the League of Women's Voters were present at the Council Meeting, and made inquiry about the status of Urban Renewal. The City Attorney stated that a transcript had been ordered, and notice of appeal had been made, and the case is in the process of being appealed in the Third Court of Civil Appeals. MR. DENNY INGRAM, representing MARIE ANTOINETTE, appeared regarding the building line on Congress. The City Manager explained the old lines as established on Congress many years ago. After discussion, Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BUILDING LINE ON THE EAST SIDE OF CONGRESS AVENUE, SOUTH OF EAST TENTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WAIVING ANY CLAIM WHICH THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY HAVE FOR REAL OR SUPPOSED ENCROACHMENT ON SAID STREET; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the The motion, rudè be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Director of Aviation made a report on the proposed contract with TELE-TRIP COMPANY. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with TELE-TRIP COMPANY. The motion, seconded by Councilman ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MAYOR MILLER read a letter from MR. RECTOR ALLEN regarding the tree in the tree box placed in front of Scarbroughs, and asked that the Council go see the tree as placed, and give permission to place eight trees on Congress Avenue and six on Sixth Street. Later on in the day the Council did go by; and in the afternoon meeting, Councilmen Palmer and Perry and Mayor Miller informally approved the request to place the trees as requested. MAYOR MILLER submitted the request of HUSTON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE, sponsoring a "Parade Day" in connection with the Fine Arts Festival on April 9, 1960, and asking permission to have the parade on this date and setting out the routes. Also requested was a police escort. This request was referred to the Chief of Police to inform the College that the Council was approving this request and was very happy to have this type of activity in Austin. MRS. JEAN S. BEASLEY, Executive Director, Austin Council for Retarded Children, thanked the Council for leasing this agency the property and house which it now uses. The number of children that use the facilities has increased 25%, and the center has now started a teen-age program which takes care of about 19 teenagers. Mrs. Beasley asked, that since the Agency had outgrown the present facilities, that it be permitted to use the 50' lot just back of their location. The Mayor stated that the Council would go look at this area this afternoon. Councilman Bechtol introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF FIVE ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL 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 motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None ...--CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASETET TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 318T DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND WEL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Woodrow Avenue and sundry other Streets) 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 White, 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 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 Bechtol 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. ( ) ...CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Franklin Boulevard and Gonzales Street) 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 White, 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 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 Bechtol 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 ! ...CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Stratford Drive) 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 White, 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 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 Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... 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 ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 11.88 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, 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 second time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer moved that the hearing on the following zoning application be postponed for two weeks (April 7th): MRS. CORDELIA A. LENTHE & THEODOR E. BECKER 4717-4805 Harmon Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer moved that the Council accept the withdrawal of the following zoning application at the request of the owners: T. R. HARTGROVE 2401-03 Lake Austin Boulevard and 400-08 Deep Eddy Avenue From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with the understanding 10' r-o-w be made available for widening Deep Eddy Avenue The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. VERNON COOK appeared before the Council regarding the zoning application now pending before the Council (5111-5227 Old Manor Road, 2502-08 & 2610- 2704 New Manor Road) requesting "GR" General Retail, which had been granted but not formally voted by ordinance. He stated he had signed the agreement for the _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS !! right-of-way. Discussion was held on the cost of the right-of-way and cost of pavement. The Mayor stated that Mr. Cook was being asked to designate the rightof-way and pave it; that this street through his property, would add greatly to the value. Councilman Palmer stated he wanted to drive out and look at the property on the ground. Action was postponed until the Council could make a personal inspection. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: ENA T. DAVIS By Sidney S. Smith 1417 West 51st Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial || 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JOHN RIVAS, JR. Owner By Roy Rivas, applicant 1311-13 Holly Street 56-58 Navasota Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. 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: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller 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. ( CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. MRS. MARY HARRISON MRS. HELEN BRYDSON MRS. GINNETTA MORRIS No opposition appeared. change to "B" Residence to vote showed the following vote: 1809-15 Chestnut Avenue 2301-05 East 19th Street From "A" Residence To "B" Residènce RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MRS. RUBY DAYWOOD By Joe Daywood 3510-14 Guadalupe Street 600-08 Maiden Lane From "C-1" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. C. B. Smith, 505 West 38th Street appeared in opposition, as there were other liquor stores and beer establishments in the area. Mr. Daywood stated he was closing the tavern here, and there would be a liquor store with no consumption on the premises. Councilman Perry asked that the Council take note of the letter from the Childrens Home. The Mayor read the letter of opposition. Councilman White moved that the change be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. EARL W. SHANK By F.F. Knight 1206-1212 Windsor Road 1201-1213 West 13th St. 1207-1213 Shelley Avenue No opposition appeared. From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include property at 1200-10 W.13th & 1300-04 Windsor Rd. The Director of Planning stated owners of property at 1200-12 West 13th and 1300-04 Windsor Road (property that the Plan Commission had recommended be included in this zoning) did not want their properties zoned. Councilman Perry moved that the change be granted, excluding the two pieces of property on which the owners did not want zoned. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The motion, ! = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS -- The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, excluding property at 1200-10 West 13th and 1300-04 Windsor Road, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. The Mayor asked those who wished that this additional property (1200-10 West 13th and 1300-04 Windsor Road) be withdrawn from present consideration of the Council, until initiated by the owners, to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Bechtol MRS. FRANCES H. SMITH, Owner; W.S.PLEMONS, 2610-12 (2606-08) West 7th Street Lessee By Joe T. Robertson From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Plemons had operated a grocery store for sometime and wanted to add the sale of beer-to-go. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. GREAT NATIONAL INVEST- 1807-17 Webberville MENT CORP., By J.Phillip Crawford Road From "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS=== KEYSTONE REALTY COMPANY, INC. By Lott & Crawford Associates 1610-1700 State Highway No. 29 1603-1703 Dalton Lane From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. S. T. Monroe made inquiry, and opposed anything that would permit the sale of beer or liquor or any zoning that would increase his taxes. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ) PLANNING COMMISSION 5101-07 Bolm Road 919-21 Shady Lane 833-865½ Airport Blvd. From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Director of Planning made a report on the study of this area, south of Bolm Road as a possible industrial zoning. Opposition was expressed by MRS. ARTHUR JOHNSON, 5905-09 Bolm Road; MR. JACK WAKEMAN, who owned 500' on Bolm Road and who had made his home there for 25 years and wanted a quiet neighborhood; that this will be noisier, and that this zone would permit a packing house or other objectionable uses; MR. D. L. PLATT, Koerner Lane, who feared increased taxes, and did not want the industrial zoning; E. E. GOLDEN, and another who did not state his name. Councilman Bechtol stated that the whole area would ultimately become industrial and that industrial zoning would be the highest and best use for it. Later in the meeting, Councilman Palmer moved that the zoning be granted to "D" Industrial. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council room when the vote was taken: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "D" Industrial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ЕТТА В. HARVEY By Richard R. Hooper 901-03 Wayside Drive 2410-14 West 9th Street From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission No one appeared to represent the applicant. Mr. Bow Williams filed a petition in opposition. The Council asked that the applicants be contacted to see if they want to withdraw the application. The Council deferred action. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS CHESTER D. BROOKS 3618-3702 Munson Street From "A" Residence Ist Height & Area To "BB" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Brooks stated he wanted to remodel some houses he. had moved in and make eight apartments. He had two lots and planned one eight-unit apartments on each lot, and rent to Bergstrom Field personnel. MRS. EDDIE BOOTH, 3617-19 Munson opposed as there would be at least 32 people living on these two lots; that the water main is small and there is not sufficient pressure. MRS. WORTH BULL objected on the grounds of increased traffic on the narrow street, there being enough now without the traffic of the 16 families. MRS. R. E. PETERSON, 3711 Munson, objected to the zoning that would permit 32 people to be housed on these two lots with low water pressure and on this narrow street. Letters in opposition were noted. The Council wanted to look at the area, and deferred action until next week. MRS. WESLEY DIVER 1201 Ruth Avenue 6604-08 Grover From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mrs. Diver appeared in her own behalf stating she wanted to establish a beauty parlor in her home. The Director of Planning pointed out that this was a spot zone. Mrs. Diver called attention to other types of businesses in the area that were not zoned correctly. The Council deferred action until it could make an inspection of the area. KEYSTONE REALTY COMPANY, INC., By Lott & Crawford Associates 2608-2612 Rogers Avenue 2100-04 Walnut Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Council accepted the withdrawal as requested by the applicants. The Council recessed until 3:30 P. M. RECESSED MEETING : CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 3:30 Ρ.Μ. :: The Council resumed its meeting at 3:30 P.M. Councilman Bechtol moved that the construction time on the Holly Street Power Plant be extended 30 days, if necessary, as recommended by the engineers. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. B. W. BURNETTE be appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The Council voted to instruct the City Manager to instruct the Finance Director that effective around April 1st, the amount paid to the Secretary of the Firemen's Retirement Board will be increased from $20.00 to $40.00 per month. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The City Manager stated it was now time to apply for the remaining funds for work to be done on the Airport Terminal. He outlined the financing on the city's part. He recommended transferring $250,000 from the current Utility Fund to the General Fund, and hold next year's transfer down by the amount of the transfer made now. He said he would bring in an ordinance next week. The Assistant City Manager gave a report on the amount of equipment that Mr. Marvin Young planned to furnish in the concession stand at Barton Springs, stating it would amount to about $7,469. The following was submitted: ""To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "March 23, 1960 Subject: Barton Springs Concessions "Attached is a list of equipment which Marvin Young would provide at the new concession building at Barton Springs. The City Council requested this information to determine whether they would consider a five-year contract with Mr. Young. "From: Austin Recreation Department "Attached List: Reference our conversation I agree to install the following equipment in the new ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - 1 ea. 1 ea. 2 ea. 1 ea. building at Barton Springs: Popcorn Machine, Manley Snowcone Machine, Echols Malt Machines, "Multimixers" Refrigerator, used (in back) $500.00 330.00 210.00 250.00 2 ea. Pedestal Fans 100.00 1 ea. Sweden Solt Ice cream machine 3,000.00 2 ea. Fryers, electric, counter 250.00 1 ea. Hot Dog Warmer 75.00 1 ea. Electric Griddle, 36" 210.00 1 ea. Salad Unit, electric, s/steel 780.00 1 ea. Work table, s/steel, 7" 264.00 1 lot Portable equipment (trailers, etc) 1,000.00 1 lot Misc. equipment (knives, etc.) 500.00 All drink equipment and ice cream boxes will be furnished by wholesalers. Total $7,469.00 "MARVIN YOUNG " Mr. Young was ready to open, and wanted to make the contract on a five year period. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be instructed to enter into a five-year contract with MR. MARVIN YOUNG for the concessions at Barton Springs. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The City Manager stated he had a memorandum from MR. PAUL CONRAD, Superintendent of Electrical Engineers, and from MR. KINNEY, Director of Utilities, stating a number of the 69 KV 600 amp circuit breakers would become obsolete as the electric system expanded. He stated these had cost about $10,000 a piece about 10 years ago. They will have to be replaced one at a time with 1200 amp circuit breakers, and the L.C.R.A. can make use of those that are retired, and will buy them as they are replaced at $12,500 a piece, which is $2,700 more than was paid for them 10 years ago. New ones that size now cost $18,000. After discussion, Councilman Palmer moved that the City Manager be instructed to bring in a resolution authorizing a contract with the L.C.R.A. for the sale of these 600 amp circuit breakers. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The City Manager submitted a request from MR. G. KENT RIDER for the use of Zilker Park for a Boy Scout Camporee, July 22-24. The Capitol Area Council of Boy Scouts is joining with about 500 other Boy Scout Councils, and there will be about 2,000 boys and adult leaders. It is proposed to set up camps. He stated the Park Board had recommended this permission, and that the Public Health Officer had stated the sanitation problems would have to be worked out. The Mayor stated that possibly the group had not considered Camp Mabry as an excellent location _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:for such an event, and that there were some other sites that they might want to consider; that in suggesting these other locations, the Council did not mean to be saying it was turning down this request. Councilman White left the Council room at this time. MR. DICK PETTWAY displayed a citation from THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION honoring MRS. EMILIE WHEELOCK HOWSON, as follows: "EMILIE WHEELOCK HOWSON Cited for her bequest of $111,000 to the Austin Public Library is Mrs. Emilie Wheelock Howson, long-time resident of Austin, Texas. The gift was without restrictions or confining conditions, and came at a time when the city's growth posed considerable of a problem in the matter of library facilities. Many found it difficult to visit the main library that had served Austin well in earlier years, and the money was used to erect a new structure to be known as the Howson Branch of the Austin Public Library. Today, with America's swiftly expanding urban areas, the same problem is being faced by many cities and towns. Not all are as fortunate as Austin in finding a solution through philanthropy." Councilman Bechtol moved that notice be placed in the Minutes that the Council recognizes with all humility, respect, and admiration the citation awarded posthumously in honor of EMILIE WHEELOCK HOWSON, by WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA and the AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White MAYOR MILLER read a letter mailed to MR. V. A. GORDON, Missouri Pacific Railroad, dated March 23rd, regarding the naming of the "Missouri Pacific Boulevard, the time limit of six years for the city's making progress on the boulevard; the Railroad's participation of approximately $16,000 for each grade separation; the taxes on the tracts and other property, but not on the land when it is deeded to the city; the participation by the city in moving the signals, and proposal to buy the acreage just south of the depot. The letter is as follows: "March 23, 1960 ) ( ) "Mr. V. A. Gordon Missouri Pacific Railroad Houston, Texas "Dear Mr. Gordon: "The City Council has unanimously agreed to avail the City of the offer of the Missouri Pacific Railroad to use its right-of-way from Northland Drive to West 5th Street, and that the permanently named street should be "Missouri Pacific Boulevard". The construction of this boulevard will be of great advantage to : CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS all of our citizens, and will not be just a local west-side matter. "It had been my personal opinion that the deed should be conditioned upon the City making noticeable progress within a five-year period, but it is the general opinion that the period should be six years, in view of the amount of work involved. The grade separations will cost from $1,200,000.00 to $1,400,000.00 and will be of great benefit, not only to the Austin public but also as a safety matter. The verdicts in the last few years in damage suits have been of such stupendous proportions that protection is a very necessary thing, not to mention the very fine public relations which will aid the Railroad as well as be an incentive to our citizens in providing the money for these much needed improvements. As each grade separation is completed we would ask the Railroad to participate to the extent of approximately $16,000.00. "From the time that the Missouri Pacific Railroad deeds the approximately 40 acres to the City, all ad valorem taxes by the City, the School District, the County and the State will cease because it will then be City owned property. The taxes, however, on your railroad tracks and other property will continue to be paid by the Railroad. We understand that moving your railroad signals will cost $5,000.00 to $6,000.00 and, of course, we will participate in that cost. We are interested in buying the acreage just south of the depot, which you mentioned is now costing $2,000.00 a year to maintain, and are willing to pay you a fair and reasonable price for it, since we own adjoining acreage. Of course, we will maintain lateral support where needed for your adjoing land. "This is a brief summary of a large project, but we trust that it will meet with your personal approval, and with the approval of your management in St. Louis. The City's Legal Department is prepared to move as quickly as necessary on whatever encroachments exist upon the right-of-way. "Yours very truly CITY OF AUSTIN Tom Miller Mayor" The City Attorney explained a water supply problem at the Nike-Hercules Site, and a request that the Water Control District No. 10 sell water to this base. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Travis County Water Control and Improvement District Number 10 on July 8, 1957 executed a contract for purchase and sale of water providing, among other things, that water delivered to the district by the City should not be sold to consumers outside the limits of the district without the written consent of the City; and providing in Article VI (c) thereof, that the district may enter into refund contracts for extensions of its system where the cost of such extension is financed by others if the refund contracts do not exceed one-half of the total amount of the water bills of customers served by such extension, and if refunds are made only after the end of the fourth year with payments to continue for a period of ten years only, or until the total amount of the cost of the extensions have been refunded, whichever event occurs first; _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS=== And, WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said District Number 10 has requested the City of Austin to give its written consent to the District to sell water and to waive the provisions of Article VI(c) of said contract insofar as the same pertains to the execution of a contract between said District No. 10 and the United States Government for the sale of water by said district at the Nike-Hercules site; And, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has considered the request of said district and believes that the public interest will be best served by giving such consent and by waiving said provision of said contract upon the condition that the action of the City Council in doing so shall not be construed as otherwise amending, modifying or extending any of the other provisions of the contract which exists between the City and Travis County Water Control and Improvement District Number 10. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin that the City of Austin hereby gives its written consent to the sale of water outside the limits of the district and waives the provisions of Article VI(c) of the contract of July 8, 1957 between the City of Austin and Travis County Water Control and Improvement District Number 10 but only insofar as the same may be applicable to a contract between the United States Government and Travis County Water Contol and Improvement District Number 10 for the sale of water to supply the Nike-Hercules site, upon the condition that the action of the City Council shall not be construed as otherwise amending, modifying or extending any of the other provisions of the contract which exists between the City and Travis County Water Control and Improvement District Number 10. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The City Attorney, for general information, discussed the purchases of rights-of-way by the County, State Highway Department, and the City, and the payments of double severance damages; and recommended that there be only one negotiation for purchasing the right-of-way either by the Highway Department or by the City. He stated as each case came up, he would bring it before the Council. The Council granted PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY permission to close 27th Street from Guadalupe to Whitis on March 26th, from 6:00 P.M. until midnight, as the request had been cleared through the University and through the Police Department. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman White 1st. The Council approved the University Round-up Parade for Friday, April ) CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. The Council approved the request of MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN, County Chairman of the Travis County Democratic Executive Committee, to use the followint buildings for the Democratic primaries and precinct conventions on May 7th: PAN AMERICAN RECREATION CENTER, Precinct 122 DORIS MILLER AUDITORIUM, Precinct 125 GOVALLE FIRE STATION, 829 Airport Blvd., Precinct 127 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FIRE STATION, 4305 Airport Blvd., Precinct 132 NORTH AUSTIN FIRE STATION, Precinct 228 The Assistant City Manager stated the Travis County Democratic Executive Committee had requested use of the Auditorium for the County Convention, and that he had listed the prices to be paid. The Assistant City Manager stated that the Council had indicated its interest in the Pitch & Putt Golf Course lease which will expire in June, and said that MR. KINSER had requested a five-year extension until June 30, 1965. Councilman Bechtol asked that the contract be brought in and the Council would go over it. The Assistant City Manager stated the shelter at Zilker Park would be completed by the middle of next week; and if it is, it will be the first one in this region. He said some people from Denton, the state officer, and the Governor and others would be here for the opening. The Council stated it would go over appointments to various committees next week. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 5:00 Ρ.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: C. Eser Werly City Clerk APPROVED Mayor