=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 19, 1961 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 62 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Absent: Mayor Miller Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REV. DON ROSE, Windsor Park Baptist Church. MR. ED ST. JOHN appeared before the Council expressing appreciation for its cooperation in the publication of the brochure on Austin's Opportunities, and presented each member with a copy. MAYOR PRO-TEM PALMER commended the Chamber of Commerce in the preparation of this brochure, and thanked Mr. St. John and the group for the presentation, and offered the cooperation of the City in working with the Chamber of Commerce. Iran. The Council greeted and welcomed three students from Japan, Italy, and MRS. C. M. JAMES, representing the March of Dimes, appeared before the Council asking permission to have a wheel-chair, with a dummy, start at Twin Oaks Shopping Center, and one at 19th and Guadalupe, and race down the middle of the street to the Congress Avenue Bridge. It would take a dime to rotate the wheels once. The Chief of Police did not recommend this from a safety angle. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked the group to try to work it out with the Chief of Police using the sidewalks, and the Council would grant them permission to do that; but it would be reluctant to permit the request without the recommendation of the Chief of Police. MR. C. T. JOHNSON appeared before the Council regarding slum clearance, and read a statement "IN THE SHADOW", citing certain cases. He offered several suggestions to correct the slum situation. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer thanked him for coming up, and stated many of the figures quoted were brought before the people during the Urban Renewal Problem, and that the Council was aware of the conditions and there were many different ideas as to how the problem should be attacked. He CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 63 suggested that since Mr. Johnson was a realtor, that he might discuss this matter with his group also. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 VARIOUR 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 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, 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. (Rockmoor Avenue) 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 64 64 carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 0'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, 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 PASS- AGE. (Hickman Avenue) 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 165 65 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, 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. (Bailey Lane and Sundry other streets) 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 66 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, 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. (Bluebonnet Lane and sundry other streets) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 67 67 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 68 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. (BennettAve. and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MR. DICK PETTWAY appeared in the interest of the Library and its needs for this Mobile Book Trailer, and inquired as to the status of the investigation made. The City Manager made a report on the bid received from GERSTENSLAGER Company, of the inability of local manufactures to undertake the construction, and of the inquiry made with HICKS, and he reviewed the material received from that company. MR. PETTWAY explained this trailer would spend much of its time at the Capitol Plaza, where up to this time he had been unable to secure a donation of space for a branch library, as had been done in other sections. The City Manager stated the proposition of using the Hicks trailer was still being studied now. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by instrument dated September 28, 1960, of record in Volume 2227 pages 482-484, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, Lester L. Harper and wife, Mary B. Harper, did grant to the City of Austin a sanitary sewer easement, five (5.00) feet in width, in, upon and across the following described premises; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 107 69 WHEREAS, through error or mistake in the field notes of such easement, the hereinafter described easement was described at the wrong location; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the hereinafter described premises have heretofore granted a drainageway easement at a more desirable location; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described sanitary sewer easement is not now needed; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to release unto the owners of the hereinafter described premises, that certain sanitary sewer easement granted by instrument dated September 28, 1960, of record in Volume 2227, pages 482-484 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and being more particularly described as follows: A strip of land five (5.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of that certain tract of land out of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to Mary B. Harper et vir, Lester L. Harper by the following two (2) warranty deeds: (1) Dated December 15, 1944 of record in Volume 756 at page 272 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; (2) Dated April 19, 1951 of record in Volume 11.51 at page 181 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of said strip of land five ( (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the southwest line of the said Mary B. Harper et vir Lester L. Harper tract of land, same being the northeast line of Bluebonnet Lane, with a line 2.50 feet west of and parallel to the east line of the said Mary B. Harper et vir, Lester L. Harper tract of land; THENCE, with said line 2.50 feet west of and parallel to the east line of the said Mary B. Harper et vir, Lester L. Harper tract of land to point of termination in the north line of the said Mary B. Harper et vir, Lester L. Harper tract of land. AND in addition thereto a temporary working space easement ten (10.00) feet in width to cover the period of original installation is to be retained adjacent and parallel to the west line of the above described easement. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 70 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the south side of East 1st Street as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing his own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by James Boyce, and is Lot 6 of the E. H. Deets Tract of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said James Boyce to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing his 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 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 James Boyce has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of James Boyce for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 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 south side of East 1st Street, which property is designated as Lot 6 of the E. H. Deets Tract in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 5021 East 1st Street. "This property is located in a '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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 71 "(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. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat house on the property owned by Gilbert Smith as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Lot 11, Panorama Sec. 1 on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Gilbert Smith to construct, maintain and operate this boat house subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat house after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Gilbert Smith 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 "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 "Dear Sir = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12 72 "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Gilbert Smith, owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying approximately 19 miles upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being Lot ll, Panorama Sec. 1, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat house projecting out into the lake approximately 24 feet beyond the normal high water level The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Gilbert Smith is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That mnothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles, or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the con- struction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock and concrete ramp on the property owned by Barney Bowling, Jr. as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Lot 8, Manana Addition, on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Barney Bowling, Jr. to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 73 hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock and concrete ramp after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Barney Bowling, Jr. has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Barney Bowling, Jr., owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road approximately 1/2 mile downstream from City Park, the same being Lot 8, Manana Addition, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock and concrete ramp, the boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 30 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Barney Bowling Jr. is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 14 74 The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Gordon R. McNutt as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as 1.19 acres more or less of the Wilkinson Sparks Survey on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Gordon R. McNutt through his agent, Joe Dan Wood, to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revoca- tion is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Gordon R. McNutt has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Gordon R. McNutt, owner, through his agent, Joe Dan Wood, of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying l½ miles upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being 1.19 acres more or less of the Wilkinson Sparks Survey, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 20 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Gordon. R. McNutt is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 75 75 "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as being across the lake from Westwood Country Club on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity through their agent, Jack Holford, to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity through their agent, Jack Holford, 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 "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 76 "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, owner, through their agent, Jack Holford, of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin directly across the lake from Westwood Country Club which is upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Tract as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 50 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity is granted their request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner of applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sga) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by J. L. Fox as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as being on a 3.66 acre tract of land in the T. J. Chamber Grant on the east side of Bull Creek, and hereby authorizes the said J. L. Fox to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 77 77 further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said J. L. Fox has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of J. L. Fox, owner of property abutting on the east side of Bull Creek lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being on a 3.66 acre tract of land in the T. J. Chamber Grant as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 22 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if J. L. Fox is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 78 78 The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by W. M. Murfin, through his agent, M. M. Baker, as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as being at the mouth of Honey Creek above Lake Austin Lodges on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said M. M. Baker to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occu- pancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said M. M. Baker has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas January 19, 1961 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of W. M. Murfin, owner, by his agent, M. M. Baker, of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying approximately 15 miles upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being at the mouth of Honey Creek above Lake Austin Lodges, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 20 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if M. M. Baker is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 79 79 "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White moved that the following requests for retaining walls along the shore lines of Lake Austin be approved: 1. JUDGE MACE B. THURMAN, JR. and GENE P. RAVEL, following the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the wall be lined up with the wall of Mr. Gene Nauman. 2. JOE LINDSAY, JR. 3. J. LESLIE FOX The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Bechtol was interested in seeing that this shore line improvement work was completed while the lake is lowered. The Director of Public Works stated in the requests coming in now at this date, he would inform the applicants that the work would have to be done while the lake is down. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked that they be cautioned to expedite their work as rapidly as possible. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 80 The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 10:00 A.M. Jan. 17, 1961 Tabulated by: 0. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "BIDS ON WHITE LIME FILTER PLANTS TWELVE MONTHS FEB. 1, 1961 - - JAN. 31, 1962 Invitations to bid sent to: Austin White Lime Company - Plant at McNeil Round Rock White Lime Co. Whitestone Lime Company U. S. Gypsum Company - Plant at Round Rock - Plant at Leander Plant at New Braunfels Estimated Austin White Round Rock Quantity Lime Company White Lime Co. Unit Total Unit Total 4500 tons $73,350.00 Whitestone Lime Company Unit Total $17.30 $77,850.00 $16.35 $73,575.00 $16.30 Low Bids Received Jan. 19, 1960 $16.35 Austin White Lime Company "Recommendation: Recommend low bidder, Round Rock White Lime Company be awarded contract. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 17, 1961, for the furnishing of white lime for the Filter Plants for a period of twelve months February 1, 1961 - January 31, 1962; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Round Rock White Lime Company in the sum of $73,350.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Round Rock White Lime Company in the sum of $73,350.00 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Round Rock White Lime Company The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 81 The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. Jan. 10, 1961 Tabulated by: 0. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS LINE & SERVICE TRUCK BODIES ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION Bid #8983 Two Line Truck Bodies per City Spec. #10 Bid #8984 Utility Holan Equipment Co. Corporation Body Corp. (McCabe-Powers) Commercial Graybar $7,123.62 $6,447.60 $6,782.00 $7,686.60 One Service Maintenance Body per City Spec. #7 678.43 677.93 601.00 769.92 Bid #8985 One Service and Maintenance Body per City Spec. #8 868.40 870.36 770.50 916.78 Bid #8986 One Line Construction Body per City Spec. #9 TOTAL 1,927.64 $10,598.09 1,703.84 2,130.00 2094.00 - The Utility Equipment Company offered a discount of 4% if awarded all bodies this would make their bid on all or none basis $10,174.17. However by awarding to low bid among other bidders, the total amounts to $9,522.94. "Recommendation: The two line truck bodies and the line construction body on bids Nos. 8983 and 8986 be awarded to low bidder, the Holan Corporation. Recommend the two service maintenance bodies on bids nos. 8984 and 8985 be awarded to low bidder, Commercial Body Corporation. "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 10, 1961, for the furnishing of line and service truck bodies for the Electric Distribution Department of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Holan Corporation, in the sum of $6,447.60 for Item #8983, two line truck bodies, and in the sum of $1,703.84 for Item #8986, one line construction body, were the lowest therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Commercial Body Corporation, in the sum of $601.00 for Item #8984, one service maintenance body, and in the sum of $770.50 for Item #8985, one service and maintenance body, were the lowest therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 82 : BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of Holan Corporation, in the sum of $6,447.60 for Item #8983, two line truck bodies, and in the sum of $1,703.84 for Item #8986, and the bids of Commercial Body Corporation, in the sum of $601.00 for Item #8984, and in the sum of $770.50 for Item #8985, be and the same are 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 said corporations. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager made a report on the request for installation of a traffic signal at 43rd and Duval, and the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, stating another study had been made, and according to the information regarding traffic devices, the traffic signal is not needed at that location. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Clerk send a copy of MR. KLAPPROTH'S memorandum to the person (Mr. Robert E. Byers) stating that the Council had looked into it, and at this time must uphold the action of the Traffic Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Present but not voting: Councilman Perry The City Manager stated that the Fire Chief had called attention to necessity for selecting an architect for the Fire Station north of Harris School. He submitted a list of Architects who had been interested in doing some work for the City. He stated that Chief Dickerson needed space for a dispatch office at the Central Fire Station, also. It was suggested that this design work on extending the Central Fire station be included along with that of the new station by the same architect. After a drawing, the Council announced that the name of MR EUGENE WUKASCH had been selected. Later in the meeting, Mr. Wukasch came in and discussed the assignment. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with EUGENE WUKASCH for architectural work on the new fire station and the addition to the Central Fire Station. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: Absent: Mayor Miller The matter of a trade of land on Redwood Street for frontage on New Manor Road was considered. The matter was discussed, and the City Attorney reported that Mr. Baumgardner had evidenced interest in the trade and had brought in a contract, but that he was informed by the City Attorney that the Council would probably take action next week. No action was taken by the Council _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 83 83 The City Manager stated sometime back he submitted a request that a property owner on the west side of the Interregional Highway on the south bank of the river had applied for permission to extend a culvert now located under the Interregional Highway further to the north so that they would fill over the culvert and get access to the Interregional. The Council's action was approving the request subject to the approval of the Highway Department. He stated he had a carbon copy of a letter addressed to Mr. M. E. Collins, generally approving the plan and listing a number of things which the Highway Department wants done in connection with the project. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer said the granting of this would be subject to their compliance with the Highway's requirements; and if these requirements are met, it was all right with the Council. The City Manager stated there were specifications for 800,000 pounds per hour boiler to go with the next unit of the Holly Street Power Plant, and that it was suggested that bids be taken on these specifications, and that they be opened at the Council Meeting at 10:00 A.M., February 16th, 1961. He said there were only four manufacturers of this boiler, and that invitations to bid would be sent to them. He said there was no formal action needed at this time, that he was checking to see if the date were satisfactory. The City Manager submitted and discussed a report from the Construction Engineer who had gone over the material from the HICKS COMPANY regarding a bookmobile trailer and the specifications bid on by the CERSTENSLAGER COMPANY. Finally, after a long discussion, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer suggested that the City Manager write the Gertstenslager Company stating that since theirs was the only bid submitted, and the Council felt it was too high, would they be willing to take a look at their bid and see what they might submit. The City Manager stated letters had been received from other utilities reporting on the charges they made on installation of here-and-there meters. He listed the various ways in which the different companies set the charges. The City Manager suggested that more time be given to studying this, and he recommended that the Council rescind the action taken or suspend the effective date. Councilman Bechtol was not in favor of extending the effective date of February for the here-and-there meter charge. The City Manager summarized the methods of the various companies. Councilman Bechtol stated the Council had taken action and the group would have to convince them that the action was wrong and should be rescinded; and unless the group showed some reason before February 1st why the charge should not go into effect, it should go into effect. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer stated that this request was from the City Manager who wanted more time. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the Council accept the City Manager's recommendation that the effective date of the here-and-there meter charge be suspended pending further study by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Councilman Bechtol Absent: Mayor Miller _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 84 Letter from MR. SPENCER SCOTT, dated January 17, 1961, enclosing a newspaper article regarding Tulsa County's giving downtown property owners a 20% reduction in evaluation of land, was received and ordered filed. The City Manager stated the Attorney General's Office had contacted the City with reference to bringing some kind of injunction to restrain the dumping of any kind of polluting materials into the storm sewers and creeks emptying into the Colorado River. The City Manager and the City Attorney went into this in detail. Council Bechtol moved that if in the future the City of Austin is asked by the Attorney General's Office to join with the State of Texas to enjoin the pollution of streams in the City limits, that the City Manager have the authority to do so. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Discussion was held on the request of Mr. Bobby Ragsdale to change the name on the contracts to RAGSDALE AVIATION, INC. Councilman Bechtol moved the City Manager be authorized to execute contracts changing the name to RAGSDALE AVIATION, INC., but to provide for the underwriting of the obligation of the contract by him personally. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller MAYOR PRO-TEM PALMER announced the withdrawal of the following zoning applications before the Planning Commission: a. T. C. STEINER, By George MacDonald 1700-1830 So. Inter. 1201-1323 Woodland Ave. b. BRADFIELD CUMMINS, INC. 5800-5902 Highland Pass 3700-12 Bull Creek Road and From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Re- tail From Interim "A" Residence 1st H&A To "B" Residence 1st H&A 3714-3720 Bull Creek Road From Interim "A" Residence To "LR" Local Re- tail 1st H&A The City Manager reported a request for placing a news stand in the Canteen, stating such requests had been discouraged. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 85 85 Councilman White moved the Council grant the Junior Chamber of Commerce permission to place banners for the CALVACADE OF COMMERCE at the same locations as last year, with the usual $35.00 fee for each. (lst & Congress Avenue, 7th & Congress Avenue, 19th and Guadalupe, and South Lamar and Barton Springs.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Bechtol No action was taken on designating the exact locations for the 3 replicas of the Longhorn Chisholm Trail. The Assistant City Manager stated the company making these replicas had the original which was at llth and Congress, and made these three, plus the 4th one which he would like to place in lieu of the original marker. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:00P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elein Mosley City Clerk APPROVED SI .. Mayor Pro-tem