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Austin Plans: Cold War Safety & City Growth

Thursday, August 25, 1960 regular
  • Cold War Safety & Civic Recognition:

    Authorized a $40,000 federal contract for a city-wide fallout shelter survey. Discussions were held to rename a new street "Pershing Drive" in honor of General Pershing's upcoming 100th birthday.
  • Major Urban Development:

    Advanced numerous street paving projects with property owner assessments, and accepted several completed street improvement contracts. Significant zoning changes were approved for light industrial, office, and institutional developments, including an expansion for the Texas State Teachers Association.
  • Airport Expansion & Downtown Vision:

    Greenlit plans to lease airport land for new private aviation facilities. Public input focused on beautifying Congress Avenue, tying into future downtown lake development plans for which hearings were set.
  • Public Safety Initiatives:

    Committed to addressing critical railroad crossing safety issues by requesting warning signals after a serious accident. The Police Department also reviewed a new, stricter policy for handling juvenile traffic cases.

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こ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 25, 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; C. J. Taylor, Assistant City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by COUNCILMAN EDGAR PERRY. Councilman Bechtol moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of August 18th be amended to show that the Recommendations of the Hospital Board adopted by the Council include the provision that the Organization Chart could be changed only by the City Manager, upon the recommendation of the Hospital Board. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of August 18, 1960, with the amendment, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Official, the application of The Texas State Teachers Association through their agent, Louis C. Page, for a building permit together with two site plans dated August 24, 1960, meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 310 West 12th Street more particularly described in said application; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ درد ( WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of erecting a third and fourth floor over the north wing of the present structure the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is 42 parking spaces, ten on site and 32 off site; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That forty two (42) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of State Teachers Association Building dated August 24, 1960, for use of the premises for the purpose of an addition to the present building. 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: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. Aug. 16, 1960 Tabulated by: 0. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR TIRES, TUBES, RECAPPING CONTRACT - ) Sept. 1, 1960 Aug. 31, 1961 Tires and Tubes (Estimated quan- tities based on previous purchases) Recapping, spot Total Tires Manufact- and Section repairs and Recap- ping urer of tires bid on Jodie Jackson Tire Company $34,124.64 No bid No bid Mohawk B.F. Goodrich Tire Company $34,195.55 3,871.80 $38,067.35 Goodrich Austin Goodyear Tire Company $33,738.63 3,801.36 $37,539.99 Goodyear Walker Tire Company $37,312.53 4,492.19 $41,804.72 Kelly- Spring- field Austin Battery and Elec.Company Did not bid on all tires as called for in bid form which stated bids would not be considered on par- tial basis 4,294.53 Pennsyl- vania NOTE: Unit prices of tires this year lower than 1959. For instance _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 750 x 14 - 4 ply Rayon $14.93 - last year $15.11. On 825 x 20 $50.92 - last year $57.56. - 10 ply "RECOMMENDATION: Recommend low bidder, Austin Goodyear Company be awarded contract for all tires, tubes and recapping as lowest bidder quoting on all items. "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" こ ) درد Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 16, 1960, for the furnishing of tires, tubes and recapping; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Austin Goodyear Company, for each of the items, and totaling in the amount of $37,539.99, were the lowest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such total bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the total bid of Austin Goodyear Company in the sum of $37,539.99 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 Austin Goodyear Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof, at 10:30 A.M., the Mayor opened the hearing on the improvement of CANADIAN STREET and other streets; ANCHOR LANE and other streets; ADAMS AVENUE and sundry other streets; and BOIM ROAD. No one was present to be heard. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS i こ يا يا LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Canadian Street,etc.) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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: 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 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND 1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ ))) ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Anchor Lane and sundry other streets) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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: 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 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETER- MINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, FROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: こ AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Adams Avenue and sundry other streets) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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: 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 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMIN- ING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING FROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ נננ し し CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Bolm Road) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. TheMayor announced that MR. S. PERRY BROWN, Texas Employment Commission, had invited the Council, City Manager and City Attorney to a luncheon next Thursday. The Mayor brought up the following zoning application deferred from last week: EDWIN DEZENDORF By Ras Redwine & Alfred Lehtonen 2804-34 East 19th Street 1900-2012 Alexander From "A" Residence To "DL" Light Indus- trial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with condition The Mayor had a letter from MR. ALFRED LEHTONEN, regarding the zoning of the Edwin Dezendorf property at 2804-34 East 19th Street, and 1900-2012 Alexander, to "DL", setting out their intentions. The Mayor asked that Mr. Ras Redwine also sign the letter. The Mayor stated that arrangements were to be worked out with the T.E.C. to make a service payment in lieu of taxes. The letter filed by Mr. Lehtonen is as follows: "August 23, 1960 "Honorable Mayor Tom Miller P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64 Texas CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. "Re: 13.25 acre tract locally known as 2804-2834 East 19th Street and 1900-2012 Alexander Avenue File C 14-60-78 こ "Dear Mayor Miller: "Assurance is hereby given by Mr. Redwine and the undersigned, as developers of the above captioned property that the existing natural barrier of trees and vegetation lying along the Western boundary line of said property should as nearly possible remain intact as a buffer between the proposed warehouses and the adjacent Holy Cross Hospital property. However, it appears reasonable that should all or a portion of such lots that will lie adjacent to the Holy Cross property be improved with doctors' offices or other permitted uses, it may be to the best interest in such instances to remove a portion of such natural barrier to permit the necessary visibility, ingress and egress. "We further propose to provide the water and sewer utilities and paving of streets in conformity to the subdivision plat and applicable ordinances. In this connection a sufficient letter of credit covering the estimated cost of these items will be filed. "It is also our desire to participate in the City of Austin's Reimbursement Plan on water and sewer utilities, except for the revenue that will be derived by the city from the two lots which the Texas Employment Commission contemplates purchasing and making improvements thereon. "Your interest and inquiries relative to this subdivision have been welcomed, and we would appreciate your due consideration in voting a zoning change for this property to "DL" light industrial to provide a much needed subdivision of this type within our city limits. "In closing I beg to remain s/ Ras Redwine "Yours truly, s/ Alfred Lehtonen Alfred Lehtonen" Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "DL" Light Industrial, subject to letter filed by Mr. Lehtonen. 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 change had been granted to "DL" Light Industrial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "August 25, 1960 こ C ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-3 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin being Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-3, dated February 12, 1960, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street Canadian Street Eilers Avenue West Live Oak Street Manorwood Road McKinley Avenue Pressler Street San Marcos Street Speedway Towerview Court East 8th Street From NPL East 6th Street East 50th Street EPL South 1st Street NPL Manor Road NPL East 12th Street NPL West 5th Street NPL East 5th Street NPL East 45th Street WPL Manor Road EPL Chicon Street EPL San Marcos Street East 9th Street East 11th Street EPL Chicon Street East 14th Street EPL Harvey Street East 14 Street EPL Harvey Street East 17th Street EPL Harvey Street East 18 Street EPL Harvey Street To SPL East 7th Street East 51st Street WPL Eva Street WPL Anchor Lane East 18 Street 175' South of SPL West 9th Street SPL East 6th Street 1 Block North of East 46th Street West Block WPL Prospect Avenue WGL Navasota Street WPL Prospect Avenue WPL Airport Boulevard WPL Airport Boulevard WPL McKinley Avenue McKinley Avenue "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works! Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF CANADIAN STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: こ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "August 25, 1960 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of South 5th Street in the City of Austin "The work of improving portions of the following named street in the City of Austin under a contract between the City of Austin and Garden Oaks Company, Incorporated, dated March 25, 1960 has been performed and completed by Garden Oaks Company, Incorporated, in full compliance with the contract and the plans and Specifications therein contained: Street South 5th Street From SPL Garden Oaks Addition Section 1 To NPL Garden Oaks Addition Section 1 "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Conncil as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, 8/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF SOUTH 5TH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED こ _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: PERFORMED BY GARDEN OAKS COMPANY, INC. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "August 25, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Zennia Street in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-23 "The work of improving portions of the following named street in the City of Austin, being part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-23, dated November 6, 1959, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street Zennia Street From To EPL Lemar Boulevard WPL Leralynn Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, こ =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF ZENNIA STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON TTS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: درد ) "August 25, 1960 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-7 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-7, dated April 1, 1960, between the City of Austin and J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons, has been performed and completed by J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- "Street Chesterfield Avenue Avenue F Helms Street Houston Street Keating Lane Moore Boulevard Retama Street Rowena Avenue Sabine Street Shelley Avenue Tom Green Street Watson Street West 8th Street West 9 1/2 Street East 23rd Street West 31st Street East 33rd Street West 42nd Street East 51st Street From NPL North Loop Boulevard NPL East 47th Street NPL East 34th Street EPL Burnet Road NPL Windsor Road EFL Grooms Street EPL Dawson Road NPL East 47th Street NPL East 23rd Street NPL West 9th Street NPL East 32nd Street SPL Anderson Lane EPL Wayside Drive EPL Shelley Avenue EPL Oldham Street EGL Whitis Avenue WGL Grooms Street EPL Burnet Road EPL State Property To SPL Koenig Lane SPL East 51st Street SGL East 35th Street WPL Grover Avenue SPL Indian Trail WPL Walling Boulevard WGL Bouldin Avenue SPL East 51st Street SPL East 25th Street SPL West 10th Street SPL East 38th Street NPL Morrow Street EGL Possum Trot West to Dead End WGL Swisher Street WPL University Avenue WPL Duval Street WPL Alice Avenue WPL Avenue F "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, B/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF CHESTERFIELD AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY J. H. "BUD" CHASTAIN & SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ ) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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. (Ann Arbor and sundry other streets) 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ No action was taken on the refund contracts with GARDEN OAKS COMPANY and PAT STANFORD AND ASSOCIATES at this time. MR. C. T. JOHNSON asked that the City Council pass a Resolution requesting the property owners to do something immediately about beautifying Congress Avenue and make it more desirable for shoppers and visitors. He was referring to the area from the Bridge to 5th Street in particular. He stated that the lower part of the Avenue was the first and sometimes the only part of Austin that was seen by those coming to Conventions held at the Auditorium. He suggested that there be a down-town modernization program; that there be a group participating in the modernization projects; landscaping; planter boxes on light poles; and that there be piped music. The Mayor thanked him for his interest and gave a background of the part of the City in which Mr. Johnson was interested and stated that Congress Avenue would never go to pieces, and this area was going to improve due to the down-town lake and improvements there. DR. EVERETT H. GIVENS referred to a car-train wreck at E. 19th and the railroad crossing, in which accident three teen-agers were permanently injured; and asked that the Council put up some warning signs that will attract more attention than those that are there now. He stated the group would like to have signals on 19th, East 12th, Rosewood, and East 7th Street at the railroad crossings. The Mayor stated the Council would lay the matter before the Railroad and try to get these signals. Dr. Givens asked about the caution signs that are put up by the City. DR. GIVENS asked that traffic lights be installed at the following locations: East 23rd Street and Chicon East 19th Street and Chestnut Avenue Rosewood Avenue, llth Street and Navasota where they come together East 12th and San Bernard East 12th Street and Comal Rosewood Avenue and Chicon He asked that the Council make a personal inspection of East 11th Street, Walter Street, and Bryan Street, as they come to a stop and one cannot get through. He asked that these streets be opened, and included New York from Poquito to Coleto. Dr. Givens asked that property be purchased from funds from the sale of Hancock tract -- possibly the Franzetti property. Another from the group that was present had pictures of the train crossing on East 19th Street. The Mayor thanked the group for coming down. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, B. L. McGee Construction Company is the Contractor for the 3rd and 4th story addition to a building located at 1201 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 1 and 2, Block 149, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the addition to the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. : こ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said B. L. McGee Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space 2. Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Guadalupe Street 120 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to a point in the west property line of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said B. L. McGee Construction Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That theContractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting systems for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ つ time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than February 1, 1961. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the, City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the east side of Lamar Boulevard as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by C. B. Smith Motors, and is the south 60 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, and the north 100 feet of Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 4, Raymond Plateau, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said C. B. Smith Motors to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated 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 operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said C. B. Smith Motors has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager. Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas August 25, 1960 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of C. B. Smith Motors for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the east side of Lamar Boulevard, which property is designated as the south 60 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, and the north 100 feet of Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 4, Raymond Plateau, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 405 Lamar Boulevard. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial and "D" Industrial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. C Dick T. Jordan Building Official" "Respectfully submitted, 8/ The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None L ссссс ) ) ) こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: The Mayor announced that decision on the Filling Station at 35th and Scenic Drive for JACK RITTER INCORPORATED OIL COMPANY, Lessee Edward Wendlandt, et al, owners, had been postponed until September 8, 1960, at the request of the Attorneys. The Council took no action on the following zoning application as some of the members wanted to make a personal inspection of the area again: WILLIAM P. HOFFMAN 931 East 41st Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "O" Office The City Manager reviewed a policy of the Police Department in its handling of juvenile traffic cases, in that cases will be made a court case and the parents of the young person will be notified. Each of these cases will be reviewed by the Chief. The Mayor asked the Chief of Police to explain the procedure to the reporters from the Press, Radio and Television. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANY CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: THREE SEPARATE TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING 208.5 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WINDSOR ROAD AND 145 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3105-3113 WINDSOR ROAD AND 2203-2209 EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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: : ) C CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer made a report on the fire station to be constructed on Ben White Boulevard, stating they had checked the plans, and had worked out a $1,500 savings. COLONEL VANCE MURPHY, Director of Aviation, went over some plans with reference to the development of the west side of the Airport, and stated it was now necessary to dispose of the present airport building. He stated the City had realized $21,600 on its percentage of gasoline sales handled by the fixed base operators. He recommended dividing the area where the old terminal now stands, and leasing half to MR. RAGSDALE, and the other half to MR. BROWNING for the purpose of providing facilities for private fliers. The Ragsdales and Brownings will put up their own buildings as transient lounges, and they would want long-term leases on them. Colonel Murphy stated these operators would be providing a service which the City is not furnishing. The buildings would be on the tax roll, but there would not be any rental on the space the buildings occupy. Councilman Palmer asked that certain provisions be included in the contract to cover some control over the upkeep of the buildings; and that if anything happened to the Airport, there would not be any damages against the City for these buildings. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract as proposed by the Director of Aviation. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Colonel Murphy made a report on the property recently acquired from Mr. Giles, in that it will become parking for aircraft; and that as fill becomes available, it would be used and the property would be leveled and ready when it was needed. The City Manager brought up discussion of the request to name a public facility after GENERAL PERSHING; and stated to comply with the request, this should be done before his 100th birthdate on September 13th. He suggested renaming OLD MANOR ROAD. Another suggested was to change RICKEY DRIVE. The Mayor suggested that possibly the West 1st Street extension along the river, if it would not be confusing to have one long street with two names. The Director of Public Works suggested a new street yet to be constructed from 19th to the Terminal might be considered. The Council favored naming this new street Pershing Drive over the other suggestions. The Assistant City Manager reported on some paving on Stevenson Avenue east of Pecos, stating there were two trees in the right-of-way that would have to go. MR. HORACE ROBEDEAU had objected to the removal of these trees. It had been suggested curving the street to miss the trees, but the property owner, MR. C. J. CONNER, who would be on the curve objected. The Council wanted to go look at the section of the street. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. The Assistant City Manager outlined an offer from Federal Officers of Civil Defense along with the State officials, in providing a fund for a survey of fall-out shelters. The City was asked to authorize them to advance an estimated $40,000 for this survey to be made of the homes and commercial areas. The Mayor stated that after reading the contract, the Council intended to go along on this for the benefit of the people as a safety measure. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into this contract with the Office of Civil Defense Mobilization for a fall-out shelter survey in the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council set a hearing with the Planning Commission at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 30th, for the purpose of studying plans for the lake. It also set a hearing for 3:00 P.M. next Thursday, September 1st, at the Auditorium to determine and plan the usages of the new down-town lake. The Director of Recreation invited the Council to the birthday party of MR. CHARLIE MORRISON, 85 years old, at which party the life-membership to Barton Springs will be awarded to him. (August 25th at 4:00 Ρ.Μ.) The City Manager announced he had a communication from MR. ED BLUESTEIN Texas Highway Department stating that the Highway Commission by Minute No. 48204 August 23, 1960, designated that segment of the proposed Outer Belt Loop serving the Austin area (PROPOSED AUSTIN OUTER BELT LOOP: From U.S. 290 South to U.S. 183 near Montopolis Bridge); and that the State's portion of cost in the way of reimbursement would not be made until after March 1, 1964. (On file under STREETS - Highways) - Councilman Perry moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council adjourned at 12:45 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. درد ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor ))))))) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 31st day of August, 1960, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado, in Austin, Texas, at 3:00P.M. for the purpose of adopting a resolution receiving the budget as presented by the Assistant City Manager; and setting September 22, 1960, 3:00 P.M. as a date for a budget hearing and to authorize a contract for a concrete floor slab for the Coliseum; and to discuss with the Planning Commission the development of the town lake. (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk ATTEST: (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk (Sgd) Tom Miller Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purpose therein stated. (Sgd) Edgar Perry III (Sgd) Ben White (Sgd) Lester E. Palmer (Sgd) Hub Bechtol