=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 30, 1961 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 267 267 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 SR. The Council stood for silent prayer, and in memory of MR. MOTON H. CROCKETT, Invocation was delivered by REV. CHARLES BROWN, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1700 Woodland Avenue. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH NELSON PUETT, JR.; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Councilman Bechtol Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 268 268 "March 28, 1961 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 28, 1961 at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department, for the Relocation of Water Mains along South First Street from Center Street to South Park Drive. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: Firm Amount Working Days Fairey-Simons Company, Inc. $13,803.75 45 Ford-Wagner, Incorporated 13.865.75 45 Bland Construction Company 14,172.25 60 Glade Construction Company 15,794.50 60 Walter W. Schmidt 15,971.75 50 Austin Engineering Company 16,590.65 60 Capital Construction Company 17,402.25 60 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company 19,783.00 60 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated on their low bid of $13,803.75 with 45 working days. "Yours truly, "s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Water Distribution "s/ Albert R. Davis Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 28, 1961, for the relocation of water mains along South First Street from Center Street to South Park Drive; and, CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 267 269 WHEREAS, the bid of Fairey-Simons Company, Inc. in the sum of $13,803.75 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department 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 Fairey-Simons Company, Inc. in the sum of $13,803.75 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the "City of Austin is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Fairey-Simons Company, Inc. 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) WHEREAS, by instrument dated November 25, 1919, of record in Volume 348 at page 419 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, a sanitary sewer easement was granted to the Board of Trustees of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum for Colored Youths by Noyes D. Smith, which easement lies north of the north line of West 38th Street, a street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as shown on a plat of Oakmont Heights Annex, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League, Survey No. 7, of record in Book 2 at page 148 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, that portion of said sanitary sewer easement lying between West 39th Street and West 42nd Street was abandoned in 1951 when a new line was constructed in Bull Creek Road; and, WHEREAS, the above portion of such easement constitutes a cloud on the title to such property and the owner has requested the City Council to release such portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described portion of the above described easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release to all of its right, title and interest in and to the hereinafter described portion of the sanitary sewer easement as follows: Being all of that certain portion of a sanitary sewer easement which lies north of the north line of West 38th Street, a street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as shown on a _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 270 270 plat of Oakmont Heights Annex, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League, Survey No. 7 of record in Book 3 at page 148 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which sanitary sewer easement was granted to the Board of Trustees of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum for Colored Youths by an instrument from Noyes D. Smith dated November 25, 1919, of record in Volume 348 at page 419 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. 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 Mayor Pro-tem Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION CLERKS TO SERVE AT THE VARIOUS POLLING PLACES AT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1961; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Councilman Bechtol Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. After an examination of the preliminary drawings of the North East Fire Station, and discussion of reducing the dormitory space to include beds for one shift, Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be instructed to authorize the architects to proceed with working drawings. 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 The Council looked over the preliminary plans of the addition to the Central Fire Station to provide for offices for the fire alarm system, and operators, and for the Chiefs; a small conference room, and officeefor the Secretary. The City Manager stated the maintenance shop at the fire hall had been abandoned, and it would be necessary to build another one on a separate site. The City Manager stated plans and specifications would be ready for both structures at the same time. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the plans as displayed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 271 271 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager reported that last week the Council had authorized the Police Association to develop a practice baseball field adjacent to the R. D. THORP FIELD. It was found that present sewer lines in place, would make it practically impossible to level the ground. He reported that Councilman Bechtol, he, and representatives from the Police Association, in looking for another site had decided on the site of the former County Vocation School, which is a large tract of 275' x 450', and which would make two good fields. He stated the facilities at the Thorp field were of masonry construction which the City could use, and recommended that the Police Association leave those, and the City compensate for the value of those improvements. Councilman White moved that the Council make this property (the County Vocation School Tract) available to the Police Association to set up their Little League operations. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Pursuant to published notice thereof, public hearing on paving was opened at 10:30 A.M. on the following streets: Ann Arbor Avenue West Annie Street Arpdale Street Ashby Avenue Columbus Street De Verne Street Forest Avenue La Casa Drive West Milton Street West Monroe Street Montclaire Street Newton Street Newton Street Newton Street Paramount Avenue Rabb Glen Street Rae Dell Avenue Wright Street No one was present. Councilman White moved that the hearing be closed. 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 hearing was closed and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance incorporating the findings of the City Council. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer introduced the following ordinance: - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 272 272 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 WITH- IN 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 IMPROVEING 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 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved 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: Norie Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved 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. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 275 273 The City Manager reported on a recommendation to him from the Director of Recreation on concessions at the swimming pools, stating this business was the type that vending machines were preferable. He stated Bartholomew Park Swimming Pool would be opened this summer, and the recommendation from the Recreation Director concerned the distribution of the concessions rather that the principle of using vending machines. He stated that MR. DOBBINS, who had the concessions at one of the pools sold out to GORDON NEELLEY,, who has been handling concessions at Deep Eddy and Northwest Park. PAUL HAMNER is now in that business, and the concessions at Oak Springs was awarded to him, since he had offered the same percen- tage. Mr. Sheffield asked that he be allowed to negotiate with the NEELLEY VENDING MACHINE COMPANY for Deep Eddy, and Northwest Parks, and with PAUL HAMNER VENDING MACHINE COMPANY for operation at Bartholomew and Oak Springs. The City Manager read a tabulation indicating the concession revenue produced at the three pools as follows: DEEP EDDY Pool Yr. Revenue Conces- sion Per Revenue Cent NORTHWEST Conces- Pool sion Per Revenue Revenue Cent '60 $7,574.76 $558.82 7.3 $23,167.10 $1,609.79 *6.9 '59 6,639.90 601.75 *9.2 20,946.05 1,620.63 *7.7 *Per cent relation between Concession and Pool income. OAK SPRINGS Conces- Pool Revenue Revenue sion Per Cent $2,448.90 $528.55 1,22165 237.01 *21.5 *19.4 The Council discussed types of concessions. After discussion, Councilman White moved that since both concessionaires operate on the same basis with the same percentage to the City, the Director of Recreation negotiate with NEELLAY VENDING MACHINE COMPANY for concessions at Deep Eddy and Northwest Park, and PAUL HAMNER VENDING MACHINE COMPANY for concessions at Bartholomew Park and Oak Springs Park. 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 City Manager submitted the recommendation of the Recreation Director regarding fees at Lake Austin Park, and listed the amount of revenue during 1960 as $4,659.45. The present set up is a charge during May on week-days from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., and on week ends from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.; and during the summer, June through Labor Day, a charge is made from 10:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. The recommendation was that beginning in April, the charge be made from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. each Saturday and Sunday until June 1st, and that the same practice beginning the first day after Labor Day through the last week-end of September be followed. He recommended that the summer hours for charging be changed to 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. The City Manager stated the recommendation was that the hours be changed from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and that the charge be started the first of April on week ends only, and then pick up the summer schedule. Councilman Bechtol moved that the recommendation be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 274 274 Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager submitted the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board that the Northeast Austin Lions Club be granted permission to develop a Junior Baseball Field at Bartholomew Park and to operate the field for Pony and Colt Baseball, provided the lay-out of the field can be fitted into the overall plan of the park. He stated that the Recreation Director is prepared to fit this into the park plans. Councilman Bechtol moved that since this is in keeping with the usual policy, that the recommendation be adopted. 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 Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: ROY B. STEWART 4316 Russel Drive From "A" Residence 1800-10 W. Ben White Blvd. To "C" Commercial 4303 Merle Drive RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include 4301 and 4300-02 Merle Drive. No opposition appeared. Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "C" Commercial and to include the additional recommended property at 4301 and 4300-02 Merle Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CHARLES WALSH 1504-08 Scenic Drive, From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial Recommended by the Planning Commission and to include 1500- 02 Scenic Drive. No opposition appeared. Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "C" Commercial and to include the additional recommended property at 1500-02 Scenic Drive. 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 275 275 The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commer cial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. NORVERTO T. LOPEZ 1201-03 Ε. 7th Street 611-19 Waller St. From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission. No opposition appeared. Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "C-1" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH E. W. Jackson, Trustee By Jim Frederick No opposition appeared. 708 East 9th Street 904 East Avenue From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission. Councilman White moved that the change be granted to "C" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN NEWMARK CO. By John Powell 1201 South Congress From "C-1" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission. No opposition appeared. Councilman Perry moved that the change be granted to "C-2" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 276 276 MRS. DAISY T. GILBERT et al and O. M. RHEA ESTATE Tract 1 2401 Red River St. and 600-02 E. 24th St. Tract 2 2407-09 Red River and 601-03 E. 25th St., & Additional area 2405 Red River, and 2403 Red River From "B" Residence To "O" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission. The Council made a personal inspection of this area. Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "O" Office and to include the O. M. Rhea Estate now pending. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GARDNER IRON-METAL CO. 9201-9311 FM 1325 (McNeil Road, and 9200-9306 Upper George- town Road) From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission. MR. GARDNER represented himself stating the junk yard had been removed and this would be used as a contractors yard. The Director of Planning recommended this be "DL", although the Commission had recommended "D". Councilman White asked if Mr. Gardner wanted a junk yard out there, and Mr. Gardner replied there would be no junk yard. Mr. Gardner was asked to check with his purchaser to see if he would accept "DL". MR. GARDNER made a long distance call, and reported that the purchaser said if he had to have a solid fence under "DL" to forget the request. He would put up a fence, but not a solid fence. The Council made a personal inspection of the area; and later in the meeting Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. GARDNER be contacted and told the Council would be willing to give him "DL" but not "D", and that he be informed to either withdraw the application or to accept the "DL". (Mr. Osborne was asked to contact him) 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 P. E. WORSHAM _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS No opposition appeared. 6101-05 Middle Fisk- ville Road 800-822 Tirado Street 272 277 From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include 6100- 04 Brooks & 824-26 Tirado Street Councilman White moved that the change be granted to "C" Commercial and to include the additional property at 6100-04 Brooks and 824-26 Tirado Street. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MISS LORAINE STOLLE 1627-29 Holly Street (By Arthur E. Pihlgren) 54-58 Chalmers Ave. From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission. MR. PIHLGREN represented the applicant, stating she had sold the property subject to zoning, and that traffic had increased 33 1/3%; and the area is in a transitional state. No opposition was present. Councilman White moved that the change be granted to "LR" Local Retail. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City A ttorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JAY LYNN JOHNSON, JR. 2801-15 So. Lamar 2800-18 Manchaca Road From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission. MR. JOHNSON and his attorney, MR. CHARLES TRENCKMANN, were present to discuss the application. The City Attorney pointed out Manchaca Road was to be widened, and that this application included a part of land on Lamar which would necessarily have to be abandoned should the application be granted. The Assistant City Attorney pointed out on the map the old county roadway that was in- cluded in these field notes, and which roadway is now city right-of-way. After discussion about right-of-way on Manchaca Road and curb cuts, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to bring in an ordinance vacating the portion of Lamar Boulevard that has been described, and an amendment to the zoning ordinance granting the change to "C-l" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 275 278 Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GEORGE H. WALKER 1804-08 W. 35th St. From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission. Opposition expressed by J. C. TIDDLE, 1811 West 36th, who pointed out deed restrictions on the properties, and stated the change would depreciate property values in the area: By CECIL COOK, 3405 Oakmont, who referred to the previous "B" zoning, stating the apartment house never materialized, and that the commercial zoning should go the opposite direction where there was less investment: and by E. E. HAVELKA, 1813 W. 36th Street, stating there was no need shown for this commercial zone. MR. GEORGE WALKER was not present. The Council postponed decision until next week. ARMAND D. R. SMART 1701 West Avenue 706-10 West 17th St. From "0" Office 1st Height and Area Το "O" Office 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission.. Mr. Smart represented himself, stating the request was to permit the building of efficiency apartments and offices. Opposition was expressed by MR. SHELLY, and MRS. GEORGE F. SHELLY. Finally, after discussing the application in detail with the Council, MR. SMART asked that he be permitted to withdraw the application. Councilman White moved that Mr. Smart be granted his request to with- draw the application. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, 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: MRS. JAMES R. HAMILTON By Harrison Wilson Pearson 809 E. 10 Street 810 E. 10th Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial (Council had accepted the withdrawal and the property owners had been notified) ANNIE MAE TIMMONS 2700-04 Wheless Lane Rear of 2706-10 Whe- less Lane From "A" Residence 12 To "0" Office (Withdrawn in the Planning Commission hearing.) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 279 279 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improving of a North-South thoroughfare known as Manchaca Road in order to provide for the free and safe flow of North-South traffic between South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the City of Austin, and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-ofway to permit the widening and improving of Manchaca Road; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of dand: 2183 square feet of land same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Lot 5 of Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League and the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision of record in Book 2 at page 219 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain portion of Lot No. 5 was conveyed to Houston Wallace Pratt et ux Florence S. Pratt by Warranty Deed dated June 17, 1946 of record in Volume 817 at page 1 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas said 2183 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the southwest corner as fenced of the said Pratt tract of land same being a point in the present east line as fenced of Manchaca Road; THENCE, with the west line as fenced of the said Pratt tract of land same being the present east line of Manchaca Road; N 28° 31' E 155.00 feet to an iron stake at the northwest corner of the said Pratt tract of land; THENCE, with the north line of the said Pratt tract of land $ 59° 30' E 15.65 feet to an iron stake in the proposed east line of Manchaca Road same being a line forty feet east of and parallel to the proposed centerline of Manchaca Road as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin; THENCE, with the proposed east line of Manchaca Road S 29° 39' W 154.94 feet to an iron stake in the south line as fenced of the said Pratt tract of land THENCE, with the south line as fenced of the said Pratt tract of land N 59° 28' W 12.54 feet to the point of beginning. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 280 280 The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, 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) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improving of a North-South thoroughfare known as Manchace Road in order to provide for the free and safe flow of North-South traffic between South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-ofway to permit the widening and improving of Manchaca Road; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 844 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Block 35 of Theodore Low Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Theodore Low Heights of record in Volume 445 at page 581 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain portion of Block 35 was conveyed to Grady H. Norris et ux Atchie Lee Norris by Warranty Deed dated December 10, 1953 of record in Volume 1415 at page 414 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 844 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the southwest corner of the said Norris tract of land, same being the southwest corner of the said Block 35, same be- ing a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE with the west line of the said Norris tract of land, same being the present east line of Manchaca Road N 34° 29' E 67.77 feet to an iron stake at the northwest corner of the said Norris tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 281 281 THENCE with the north line as fenced of the said Norris tract of land, same being the north line of the herein described tract of land S 60° 40' E 12.07 feet to an iron stake in the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, same being a line forty (40.00) feet east of and parallel to the proposed centerline of Manchaca Road as established by the Department of Public Works; THENCE with the proposed east line of Manchaca Road S 33° 43' W 67.63 feet to an iron stake in the south line as fenced of the said Norris tract of land, same being the south line of the said Block 35; THENCE with the south line as fenced of the said Norris tract of land, same being the south line of the said Block 35 N 60° 59' W 12.97 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, 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) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improving of a North-South thoroughfare known as Manchaca Road in order to provide for the free and safe flow of North-South traffic between South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-ofway to permit the widening and improving of Manchaca Road; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 1013 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Block 35 of Theodore Low Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Theodore Low Heights of record in Volume 445 at page 581 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain portion of Block 35 was conveyed to Lloyd Chamberlain et ux Claudia Chamberlain by Deed of Correction =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 282 282 dated June 30, 1947 of record in Volume 842 at page 561 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 1013 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the southwest corner of the said Chamberlain tract of land, same being the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE, with the west line of the said Chamberlain tract of land, same being the present east line of Manchaca Road N 30° 00' E 94.48 feet to an iron stake at the northwest corner of the said Chamberlain tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the north line as fenced of the said Chamberlain tract of land, same being the north line of the herein described tract of land S 59° 53' E 10.43 feet to an iron stake in the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, same being a line forty (40.00) feet east of and parallel to the proposed centerline of Manchaca Road as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin; THENCE, with the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, S 29° 37' W 94.44 feet to an iron stake in the south line of the said Chamberlain tract of land, same being at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the south line of the said Chamberlain tract of land, same being the south line of the herein described tract of land N 60° 01' w 11.03 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, 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) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improving of a North-South thoroughfare known as Manchaca Road in order to provide for the free and safe flow of North-South traffic between South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-ofway to permit the widening and improving of Manchaca Road; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 283 283 That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 1246 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Block 33 of Theodore Low Heights a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Theodore Low Heights of record in Volume 445 at page 581 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain portion of Block 33 was conveyed to F. R. Ford et ux Ollie Bell Ford by Warranty Deed dated March 7, 1942 of record in Volume 693 at page 279 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 1246 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the northwest corner of the said Ford tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE with the north line as fenced of the said Ford tract of land, same being the north line of the herein described tract of land S 59° 50' E 9.07 feet to an iron stake in the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, same being a line forty (40.00) feet east of and parallel to the proposed centerline of Manchaca Road as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin THENCE with the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, same being the east line of the herein described tract of land S 29 37' W 134.49 feet to an iron stake in the south line as fenced of the said Ford tract of land; THENCE with the south line as fenced of the said Ford tract of land, same being the south line of the herein described tract of land N 60° 46' W 9.45 feet to an iron stake at the southwest corner of the said Ford tract of land, same being a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE with the west line of the said Ford tract of land, same being the present east line of Manchaca Road N 29° 49' E 134.63 feet to the point of beginning. (F. R. Ford, et ux Parcel No. 600801.45) The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, 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) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improving of a North-South thorough-fare known as Manchaca Road in order to provide for the free and safe flow of North-South traffic between South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the City of Austin; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 284 284 WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-ofway to permit the widening and improving of Manchaca Road; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 1669 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain tract of land out of the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to Joe Perrone by the following two (2) Warranty Deeds: (1) Dated June 20, 1958 of record in Volume 1943 at page 154 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas (2) Dated April 27, 1959 of record in Volume 2041 at page 461 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; Said 1669 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the southwest corner of the said Perrone tract of land, same being a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE with the west line of the said Perrone tract of land same being the present east line of Manchaca Road N. 10° 59' E. 107.24 feet to an iron stake; 0 THENCE continuing with the west line of the said Perrone tract of land N. 34 36' E. 18.75 feet to an iron stake at the most northerly corner of the said Perrone tract of land; THENCE with the north line of the said Perrone tract of land S. 56° 42' E. 6.22 feet to an iron stake in the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, same being a line forty (40.00) feet east of and parallel to the proposed centerline of Manchaca Road as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin; THENCE with the proposed east line of Manchaca Road S. 10° 08′ W 119.85 feet to an iron stake in the south line of the said Perrone tract of land; THENCE with the south line of the said Perrone tract of land N. 87° 34 W. 15.15 feet to the point of beginning. (Joe Perrone Parcel No. 600801.02) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 285 285 The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, 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) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improving of a North-South thoroughfare known as Manchaca Road in order to provide for the free and safe flow of North-South traffic between South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-ofway to permit the widening and improving of Manchaca Road; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 1345 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Block 33 and that certain portion of Block 35 of Theodore Low Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Theodore Low Heights of record in Volume 445 at page 581 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain portion of Blocks 33 and 35 were conveyed to J. D. Horne et ux Wilma Horne by Warranty Deed dated September 8, 1953 of record in Volume 1400 at page 449 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 1345 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the northwest corner of the said Horne tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE with the north line as fenced of the said Horne tract of land, same being the north line of the herein described tract of land S 60° 46' E 9.45 feet to an iron stake in the proposed east line of Manchaca Road, same being a line forty (40.00) feet east of and parallel to the proposed centerline of Manchaca Road as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 286 286 THENCE with the proposed east line of Manchaca Road S 29° 37' W 135.28 feet to an iron stake in the south line as fenced of the said Horne tract of land same being at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE with the south line as fenced of the said Horne tract of land, same being the south line of the herein described tract of land N 59° 53' W 10.43 feet to an iron stake at the southwest corner of the said Horne tract of land, same being a point in the present east line of Manchaca Road; THENCE with the west line of the said Horne tract of land, same being the present east line of Manchaca Road N 30 02' E 135.25 feet to the point of beginning. (J. D. Horne et ux Parcel No. 600801.47) The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager submitted the following bid of SOUTHWEST WRECKING, INC.: "1217 West Mary Austin, Texas March 27, 1961 "City of Austin Austin, Texas "Dear Sirs: "This is to inform you that I have examined the house to be moved to Bartholomew Park, and I will do it in the following manner: Dig footings approximately 24" x 24" a minimum of 16" deep. Pour a minimum of 8" of concrete therein. Place a steel rod in concrete blocks and then fill with concrete. Place the house thereon in sound structural condition, and level same. Contractor will be liable for any window breakage during the actual moving operation, and also for any structural damage. He will not be liable for any damage to. sheet rock or wall paper, however due to the type of construction, it is unlikely that much damage will result. For the above mentioned work, contractor is to receive $450. Work will be completed within 15 days, weather permitting. "Sincerely yours, s/ Edward R. Rathgeber Jr.. Southwest Wrecking Inc." The other housemovers informed the Director of Public Works they were too busy and did not submit a bid. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the SOUTHWEST WRECKING, INC. be authorized to move the house. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 287 287 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager discussed a recommendation from the Parks Board regarding a park in South Austin. The Planning Department had worked out a road net- work in the area. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for this area. (Near Stassney Lane) 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 moved that the Council set the Council meeting scheduled for April 27th, for Monday, April 24th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council set the public hearing on zoning cases at 11:00 A.M., April 20th instead of April 27th as previously set. 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 City Manager discussed the 38th Street bridge location; a zoning appli cation of HERBERT BOHN & J. D. WILLIS, By C. T. USELTON, on Jefferson and 38th, which application is now pending; and a right-of-way problem. He stated he would like to see what could be done about the right-of-way, as there are ten more feet needed. He stated Mr. Uselton said the Oil Company would be happy to negotiate with the City on the right-of-way. He stated the application was advertised for public hearing; and the week before the hearing, Mr. Uselton asked that the zoning be postponed. There should be a hearing and the people notified. The Director of Public Works stated he would contact Mr. Uselton tomorrow and see if he will dedicate the 10 for widening. The City Manager read the following letter from the AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: "Mr. W. T. Williams City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "March 24, 1961 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 288 288 "The school district has been interested in the possibility of street access to the Johnston High School from the Ortega School area to the north of the railroad rights-of-way. This access would provide a more safe and direct route and would relieve Airport Boulevard and Bolm Road of some traffic. "It is our understanding that the city is also interested in such an access street and has proposed an extension of Sara Drive. Further, we understand that property owners south of the railroad are in agreement. Sometime ago we asked Mr. G. H. Brush to contact Mr. E. G. Kingsbury concerning his interest in extending Sara Drive across the tract north of the right-of-way. Mr. Brush informed us that Mr. Kingsbury is very interested in the project and indicated that his cooperation might be expected. "In the interest of the safety and well-being of the children of the community, we trust that this project can be carried forward. If we can be of any assistance, please call on us. "Sincerely yours, "s/ Irby Carruth Irby B. Carruth" The City Manager stated it had been pointed out that a roadway was needed if they were going to build a school, and that the roadway was outside the city limits and would be a county matter; that the City would be glad to work with them, but they should go through the County and develop the road, and the City would put a grade crossing in. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer suggested, telling Mr. Carruth, if he would work out something with the County and bring the road up to the County line, that the city might consider working with him. The City Manager stated that would be about 1000 feet. It was suggested that the schools acquire right-of-way from Mr. Kingsbury, and get the County to bring the road up to the City Limit line. The City Manager stated it involved constructing a bridge on Boggy Creek of about 40-50,000 dollars. Councilman Bechtol suggested advising the Schools the City would continue to cooperate, but it did not wish to initiate any action on the project. Councilman Bechtol stated he would talk with the schools. The City Manager stated the Friends of the Library and Library Commission are anxious to know whether or not the Council is willing to authorize the principle of renting space for library extensions, so they can begin to make plans along those lines for future use. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked the Council if it would be agreeable to go on record that it agrees with the idea in principle and let the Library make provisions in their next year's budget. He suggested that the Council permit renting for the time being and see what the circulation was, and then negotiate for each one as it came up. It was finally decided to bring this matter up again at the recessed meeting, Monday, April 3rd. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 287 289 OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE FOLLOWING: (A) LOTS 7 AND 12, BLOCK C, FORD PLACE NO. 1; AND, (B) LOTS 4-6, BLOCK C, FORD PLACE NO. 1; SAID LOTS BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller 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, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council set Monday, April 3, 1961, at 10:00 A.M. as the time to canvass the returns. The City Manager stated MR. CLAGGETT had made an offer to sell his property, that would be acceptable anytime before noon tomorrow. The City Manager stated he had a list of equipment at the Old Power Plant and the prices which he would like to use for asking prices. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer suggested authorizing the City Manager to advertise in the Trades Journal. The City Manager stated the Director of Electric Utilities had sent a list to those whom he knew dealt in this type of equipment, and he has had two inquiries. Both concerns were in the north part of the Country. The Council informally agreedthat it would be all right for the City Manager to advertise in the trades journal if he so desired. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 200 290 The Director of Public Works explained a problem concerning a filling station request at Reinli and the Interregional Highway, on the east side. He stated Reinld from the Interregional to the Cameron Road was a 30' right-of-way, but it was set up to be a 60' street. When the Gulf Station went in on the north side, they dedicated additional right-of-way which was about 15'. When this plan came in, there was no plan to provide for widening Reinld Street. He had discussed this with MR. JIM MARTIN, Engineer for Humble. The City Manager stated an application for filling station that was going to front on a 30' right-of-way, could be turned down. It was suggested that the applicants could be told that the Council was reluctant to granting a filling station permit that would increase traffic on that narrow street; and if the street were wider, the Council would be willing to go along. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with advertising for the sale of bonds on April 24th. 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 Councilman White moved the Council recess until 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 3, 1961. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Mayor Miller The Council recessed until 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 3, 1961. ATTEST: Elkie City Clerk APPROVED Mayor Pro-tem