= CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 20, 1961. 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 608 608 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman White 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 Councilman White was absent due to the death of his brother. Invocation was delivered by COUNCILMAN EDGAR PERRY. The Mayor and Council greeted and welcomed the Civics Class of Austin High School with Mr. Tom Ross, teacher. MR. FRANK DENIUS appeared representing Austin Transit Corporation to present additional information which had been requested by the Council. With reference to information regarding Sunday operations, he stated these figures were presented upon request of the Council and not as a request from the company for discontinuing the service. Figures submitted on the cost of operating the buses on 52 Sundays showed the labor cost exceeding gross revenues by $1,056, not including insurance, gas, oil, etc. He stated the costs of operating the buses after 7:00 P.M. were $9,100 over the revenues received. Mr. Denius read letters and statements from other bus companies stating airconditioned buses were installed with the idea of modernizing the equipment; and that although the use of airconditioned buses had not increased the revenues substantially, it had made their bus services more competitive with other types of transportation during the off-peak hours. The Mayor stated the Council would get together and study the proposition, and possibly take action next Thursday. Councilman Armstrong made inquiries about uses of shuttle buses and various methods of econominizing. Mr. Denius discussed the operations. Councilman Armstrong moved that the Minutes of the Meetings of July 6th and July 13, 1961, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 607 609 Action on the following zoning application was postponed until next week so that the Council could make a personal inspection of the area: LEO L. SMITH 5216 Avenue Gand 205-07 East 53rd Street Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: From "IR" Local Retail To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commis- sion AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 54 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 35TH STREET, BEGINNING AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 195 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JEFFERSON STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1715 WEST 35TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks 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 Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks 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 Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor 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 OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 610 AND 26, WENDLANDT & MUELLER SUBDIVISION, AND AN ADJOINING TRACT HAVING A COMBINED FRONTAGE OF 405.38 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 34TH STREET AND 135 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KING STREET; AND ONE LOT FRONTING 75 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KING STREET AND 192.5 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 34TH STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 700-704, 708-716 AND 701-707 WEST 34TH STREET AND 3304-3404 KING STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks 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 Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. No action was taken on the ordinance authorizing the following refund contract: J. D. & C. P. SANDERS for installation of water and sewer mains in Charles Street Addition, Section 1 ($2,854.64) No action was taken on awarding a contract for the purchase of 5365 creosoted poles. Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement, for public utility purposes, was reserved and ☑ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 611 dedicated in, upon and across two strips of land, each being five (5.00) feet in width, said two strips of land being out of and a part of Block "F" of Delwood 4, East, Section 4, a subdivision of a portion of the A. W. Canfield Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Delwood 4, East, Section 4, of record in Book 9 at page 100 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of said aubtting property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the said easement for public utility purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of such easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; 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, on behalf of the City of Austin, the following described easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land; each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Block "F" of Delwood 4 East, Section 4, a subdivision of a portion of the A. W. Canfield Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Delwood 4 East, Section 4 of record in Book 9 at page 100 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being all that certain portion of a public utilities easement shown on the said map or plat of Delwood 4, East, Section 4 which extends along the north line of the said Block "F" from the northeast corner of the said Block "F" westerly 143.02 feet; The strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being all that certain portion of a public utilities easement shown on the said map or plat of Delwood 4, East, Section 4 which extends along the east line of the said Block "F" from the northeast corner of the said Block "F" southerly 89.28 feet; each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width are to be released from the public utilities easement provided for on said map or plat of Delwood 4, East, Section 4. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White 612 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement, for public utility purposes, was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across the north five (5.00) feet of Lot 58, Okie Heights, said Okie Heights being a subdivision of Lots 2 and 3 and a portion of Lot 4, Evergreen Heights, said Evergreen Heights being a subdivision of a portion of the S. W. Goodrich Estate and a portion of the James E. Bouldin Estate, all being out of and a part of the Issac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of said Evergreen Heights being of record in Volume Z at page 614 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, a map of plat of said Okie Heights being of record in Book 3 at page 255 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release such easement for public utility purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that said easement, in, upon and across the above described property, is not now needed and will not be required in the future; 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 of the following described easement for public utility purposes, to-wit: Being all of the North Five (5.00) feet of Lot 58, Okie Heights, said Okie Heights being a Subdivision of Lots 2 and 3 and a portion of Lot 4, Evergreen Heights, said Evergreen Heights being a Subdivision of a portion of the S. W. Goodrich Estate and a portion of the James E. Bouldin Estate, all being out of and a part of the Issac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of said Evergreen Heights being of record in Volume Z at page 614 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of said Okie Heights being of record in Book 3 at page 255 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Armstrong introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 28 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 65 613 A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its sfirst reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 4.26 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING ALL OF ALLANDALE TERRACE SECTION 2 PHASE 2, BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY NO. 15, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 614 614 (1) A gas main in EAST 1ST STREET, said gas main shall extend from the west end of the bridge over Waller Creek easterly 70 feet more or less to the east end of said bridge. The centerline of said gas main shall be 24 feet more or less north of and parallel to the centerline of EAST IST STREET and shall be strapped to the north railing of said bridge. (2) A gas main in RED RIVER STREET, said gas main shall extend from the south end of the bridge over Waller Creek northerly 65 feet more or less to the north end of said bridge. The centerline of said gas main shall be 26 feet more or less east of and parallel to the centerline of RED RIVER STREET and shall be strapped to the east railing of said bridge. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Armstrong 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 W. 37th Street as 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, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 615 which property is owned by Ernest M. Durbin, and is Lot 3, Block 1, Buddington Subdivision, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Ernest M. Durbin to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted 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 Ernest M. Durbin has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas July 14, 1961 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Ernest M. Durbin 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 West 37th Street, which property is designated as Lot 3, Block 1, Buddingtons subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 605 West 37th Street. "This property is located in a C-l Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 40 616 shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White Mayor 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 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 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 ORINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Ford Street and Sundry other streets) ; The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 1617 617 seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor 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 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 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. (Coleman Street and Havana Street) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 6/8 618 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by CCouncilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "July 18, 1961 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Bids were received until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 18, 1961, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department, for the installation of an 8-inch cast iron water main in Webberville Road. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated Bland Construction Company Austin Engineering Company Walter W. Schmidt J. R. Barnes Engineering Company Wagner-Wehmeyer, Incorporated Amount $8,197.55 8,325.60 8,723.38 8,910.21 9,167.50 9,344.50 Working Days 10 15 T 25 20 30 45 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated on their low bid of $8,197.55 with 10 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Water Distribution s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 619 619 Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 18, 1961, for the installation of an 8-inch cast iron water main in Webberville Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated in the sum of $8,197.55 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director, 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, Incorporated, in the sum of $8,197.55 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with Fairey-Simons Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of Texas Public Employees Association for a building permit together with a site plan dated 7-19-61, meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 317 E. 14th Street, more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of An office building the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is 20 parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That twenty (20) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Texas Public Employees Association dated 7-19-61, for use of the premises for the purpose of an office building. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 7-20-61 620 The Council noted a report on investigation of traffic hazards at Westover Road and Jefferson Street. The Council studied the plans for Water Plant No. 2. The City Manager stated he was ready to advertise for bids. The Superintendent of the Filter Plant discussed the plans and explained the expansion of this part of the system. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids as proposed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The City Manager stated the contract with the airlines at the Airport required the city's building them a maintenance shop in the vicinity of the Terminal Building to provide facilities for maintenance of baggage trucks and automotive equipment. He displayed plans for the 10 x 20 building, designed by the Construction Engineer, and approved by the Director of Aviation. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of the concrete block house. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White It was stated rentals would amortize the amount of construction in ten years. Councilman Armstrong suggested placing pictures of Austin and the lakes at some location in the Airport, showing the interesting things in Austin and the surrounding area. The Director of Aviation stated he would see what he could do about providing pictures. After explanation and recommendation by the Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to tower and the old terminal building at the Airport. Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: City Manager, Councilman dispose of the old control The motion, seconded by Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The City Manager submitted the request for the placing of a telescope on the observation deck at the Airport, and stated it would be a coin machine which would give two and a half minutes observation for ten cents. The offer now under consideration was the Company would pay 33 1/3% for the first five year period; and if the contract were continued for an additional five years, the city would receive 50%. Councilman Armstrong moved that the City Manager _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 621 be authorized to enter into a contract with R. E. YARBROUGH & COMPANY, on the basis of 33 1/3% of the gross during the first five years; and if an option for the second five years is exercised, it will be on 50% of the gross receipts. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The City Manager submitted the request of the Austin Women's Club for the use of some old lighting fixtures which had been removed from the library and stored in the old terminal building. There are two chandeliers and three lantern type fixtures. It was his recommendation that they be loaned to the Club, as the City could not give them away. He stated in the event the Club ever disbanded, the properties passed to the City. The Council informally agreed to lend the club these lighting fixtures. MAYOR PALMER submitted the request of the Austin Livestock Show, through its chairman, Mr. Dunning Bright, to book the BILL HAMES SHOWS, INC., in connection with the annual livestock show which will be held at the Coliseum on March 13th, 14th and 15th. The Bill Hames Shows will be located on the Butler Tract next to the Coliseum. After discussion and checking with the Chief of Police, Councilman Armstrong moved that the Livestock Show be granted permission to have the Bill Hames Carnival subject to all the necessary safeguards required by the Chief of Police. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White MAYOR PALMER submitted a letter from Dr. Henry Renfert asking if it would be possible if his patient, Mrs. Stockton, could be provided a parking space in front of her house, as she is semi-invalid. The address is 1902 Nueces. The City Manager stated there was no legal authority to give parking privileges. Mayor stated he would answer Dr. Renfert's letter. The MAYOR PALMER read a letter from the Highway Department notifying all exempt agencies of the State, that under the new statutes enacted, all vehicles are now required to be licensed. The City Manager explained in the past, passenger vehicles and trucks have been required to be licensed, but this requires equipment such as bulldozers and graders to be licensed. MAYOR PALMER read a card from Berlin from a 14 year old girl who wants to correspond with a young girl in Austin. The teacher of the visiting Civics Class took the card as he had several pupils requesting such an opportunity. MR. TOM ROSS, Teacher of the Civic Class from Austin High School, thanked the City Manager for assistance from his office in providing speakers to discuss government for his civics classes. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 622 COUNCILMAN PERRY read a letter (for the benefit of the visiting Civics class) regarding a request to pass a law that all boys and girls up to 21 years of age, must be off the streets by midnight. MISS MARY LAMAR, student, suggested, in improving the impression people might get on arriving in Austin particularly by bus, that the bus stations be improved; also the train stations. MAYOR PALMER read correspondence as follows: a. A letter from Mrs. L. M. Cook suggesting the name of "LAKE VENIDA" for the Town lake. b. A letter from MR. FRANK QUINN accepting reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. c. A letter from Colonel R. I. LANGFORD regarding the successful occasion in which the city was co-host honoring COLONEL E. V. HOLSTROM. d. A letter from a student in Lubbock making inquiry about the field of education. The letter and enclosed questionnaire were referred to COUNCILMAN SHANKS. e. A letter from MR. W. P. LUDWICK, JR., Executive Representative of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, regarding his visit in Austin. f. A letter from the Post Master thanking members of the Fire Department for pumping water from the Tarrytown Post Office during the last heavy rain. g. An invitation from MRS. PALMER at the T. B. Sanatorium inviting the Council to visit the Sanatorium. The matter was referred to the City Manager for making arrangements. The Mayor read a letter from MR. NELSON PUETT, stating he would like to dedicate the West 75' of Lot 1, Block 4, Banister Acres, on the corner of Banister Lane and Casey Street, to the City. The Council wanted to go look at the property. The Mayor reported on a meeting he and the City Manager attended with Post Office officials. They complimented the City for mailing the many tax notices and water and light bills. He stated the Post Office handled 87 million pieces of mail, and 80% was mailed after 5:00 P.M. They are asking the principle mailing agencies to try to spread their mailings in the mornings and help the work-load of the Post Office. The City Attorney stated an inquiry had been made concerning the sale of city-owned property at the five-way intersection of 30th, San Jacinto, and Speedway. Discussion covered possible restrictions recommended by the Traffic and Transportation Department, regarding driveways and lay-down curbs; the - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 623 appraisal of the tract; previous offers for the tract which were not accepted for the reason that sight clearance across that corner was necessary; and future need for the corner when Speedway is improved to relieve Duval of some of its congestion. The Council took no action at this time. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 600721-C SO AS TO RESET THE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING THEREIN PRESCRIBED CONCERNING PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SCENIC DRIVE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:20 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elkin by City Clerk APPROVED Len Mayor