=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 262 262 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 01, 1962 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police. Church. Invocation was delivered by REV. M. C. DEASON, Sacred Heart Catholic MR. LES PHARES, spokesman for the Fire Safety Committee, made a report on their study of a Fire Alarm System for Austin. He stated the Fire Safety Committee, Fire Marshal, Fire Chief, Chief of Police and the State Fire Board had all worked together on the study. They recommended that the City install 259 reporting stations, one by each school and hospital and at busy intersections. He stated they had chosen the phone type system, as they felt a person callings could tell the dispatcher the type of fire (car, building, etc.) and the Fire Department could determine the type of equipment to be sent out. It was brought out that these would not be dual boxes and one would have to get the Police Department through the Fire Department. Mr. Phares stated the reporting stations would be on street corners and if any institution wanted them on their grounds they would have to tie into the system themselves. Mr. Tom Brown, Telephone Company, stated it would take from 6 to 8 months to install. Discussion of savings on insurance was held. Mr. Phares submitted a written report to each Council Member. Mayor Palmer stated the Council would look over the information and study it. MR. OAKLEY of the Gamewell System was present and asked that he be given an opportunity to present that system. Mayor Palmer asked him to meet with the Committee first. The Mayor thanked the Committee and stated the Council appreciated all the work they had done. MR. JOHN SIMPSON, spokesman for a group from the Chamber of Commerce, stated they were working on a project to be called AUSTIN AQUATIC FESTIVAL, to be held in Austin on August 3-12. They hoped this would stimulate the dull CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 263 263 period in Austin and focus attention on the beautiful lake area and be a tourist attraction. He asked the Council to sanction this project and requested permission to operate on TOWN LAKE. He stated they needed the cooperation of the Council and Recreation Department and of all the citizens. They felt it was a worth while project. He introduced Mr. Charles Nash, President, and the following members: Messrs. Ed St. John, Hub Bechtol, Beverly Sheffield, Tom Brown, H. C. Pittman, George Riggin, Joe K. Wells and Tom Perkins. He stated Messrs. Howard Cox, Charlie Green and Warren Woodward were not present but they were also working on the project. Mr. Simpson stated this would be an annual affair and it would become the highlight of the whole area. Mayor Palmer congratulated the Committee and stated the Council would give their moral support and would work with them. Councilman Armstrong stated he thought it was a wonderful idea. Councilmen Perry and White stated they were for it. Councilman Shanks stated he thought it would sell Austin to the nation and he was for it. Mr. Simpson stated they wanted the Council to be Official Hosts for the Festival. Councilman Perry moved that the Council pass a resolution congratulating the Aquatic Festival Committee. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof, at 10:30 A.M. Mayor Palmer announced that the public hearing on paving portions of the following streets was open: Street From To Arroyo Seca Bennett Avenue Croslin Street Dale Drive Hall Street Home Lane Joe Sayers Avenue West Lola Drive Ryan Drive St. Johns Avenue St. Johns Circle Theckla Terrace Ullrich Avenue Ullrich Avenue Wild Street West Wonsley Drive Theckla Terrace East 54th Street Guadalupe Street Burrell Drive Alegria Road West 35th Street North Loop Blvd. Pt.634' west of Georgian Drive Justin Lane Grover Avenue, east Ryan Drive, east & north Arroyo Seca. (East Dr.) Arroyo Seca (East Dr.) Jeff Davis Avenue Brentwood Street Pt.130 west of Purnell Drive Koenig Lane East 56½ Street Northcrest Blvd. (East Drive) Lazy Lane Pt.150 north of Payne Avenue West 38th Street Koenig Lane Georgian Drive Pt.505' north of St. Johns Avenue St. Johns Circle St. Johns Avenue Woodrow Avenue Joe Sayers Avenue East 193' to Pave ment in place Pt.175 north of Ruth Avenue Georgian Drive Pleasant Valley Road Pt.140' east of East 2nd Street West 32nd Street Chicon Street Harris Blvd. Harris Blvd. West 33rd Street Jefferson Street Kerbey Lane CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 264 264 Street From West 35th Street East 45 Street Home Lane Eilers Avenue To Speedway Red River Street There being no persons appearing, Councilman Perry moved that the hearing be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. ROBERT SNEED appeared regarding the request of the South West Optimist Club to use a soft-ball diamond in Zilker Park as a baseball diamond and the Optimist Club building the City another softball diamond north of the most northerly field. He stated they had one diamond and they needed to operate the two fields together in connection with their Little League program. In regards to the drainage ditch, Mr. Sneed felt it could be built between the two fields. It was brought out that the use of this field would have to be on a year to year basis and if the City needs it they would have to move. Mr. Sneed stated they were willing to go ahead on this basis. Dr. D. K. Brace, Parks and Recreation Board, appeared and opposed the granting of this request. He stated the City operates two fields together there now and he opposed separating them as he felt it would disrupt the program they have there now for something uncertain and that the Optimist Club should take the north field. Mr. Beverly Sheffield, Director of Recreation, stated 15 teams use this softball diamond and the new one would have tobe built according to their specifications. The Athletic Director of the First Baptist Church, and Mr. Bert Johnson stated there was need for more softball diamonds and they objected to giving up a diamond. The Mayor stated they would not be losing a field but gaining one for a group of boys that does not have a league now. Mr. Sneed stated if it were necessary he would pay for putting up a screen himself. Later in the afternoon meeting the City Manager pointed out on a map the proposed location of a road that might go through the ball park that the Optimist Club is requesting. The City Attorney stated if this request is granted the contract should be well documented. Mr. Sheffield asked that it be put in writing that the ball diamond the Optimist Club builds will be completed at the same time they complete re-doing the diamond they take over. The City Manager stated if at a later date the City has to put in the drainage ditch in the new diamond the Optimist Club builds, the City would have to take the other field back and the Optimist Club would have to restore it to its present status at their own expense. Councilman Shanks moved that the request be granted with provisions as discussed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilmen Perry, White Mayor Palmer announced that the following zoning application had been withdrawn: H. A. MILLNER By Sidney Purser 1101 West 39 Street 3906-3910 Alice Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 22 265 Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: W. W. KNΑΡΕ By E. D. Halvorson No opposition appeared. 5208-5210 Cameron Road 1117-1125 East 53rd Street From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area Το "C-2" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. P. E. WORSHAM 1210 East 52nd Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman Perry moved that the change to "BB" Residence be granted. The motion; seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. RICHARD R. HOOPER 811 West 10th Street From "B" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include 7' strip No opposition appeared. Councilman White moved that the change be granted to "0" Office and to include the 7' strip recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 266 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office including the 7' strip, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 266 HILLMER ESTATES MRS. J. R. ALLEN & MATHILDA ASHLEY By Dan Preist & H. E. Becker 1000-1002 West 32nd Street From "A" Residence 3200-3220 North Lamar Blvd. 5th Height & Area 1001-1007 West 33rd Street To "C" Commercial 5th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman Perry moved that the change to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TERRELL TIMMERMAN By Robert J. Potts, Jr. 204 East 53rd Street From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman Armstrong moved that the change to "IR" Local Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HUNTER SCHIEFFER & 5702-5712 Berkman Drive DON LYDA By Robert C. Sneed From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Sneed stated the property owners had been sent a copy of the deed with the restrictions, and this had been sent through the mails. No opposition appeared. Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "O" Office be granted. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3142 267 The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CATER JOSEPH ESTATE By Edward Joseph 6707-6809 Grover Avenue 901-1017 Justin Lane Rear of 6712-6828 Lamar Boulevard From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "LR"Local Retail and "B" Resi- dence Mr. Trueman O'Quinn represented the applicant. He stated they originally had asked for "C" Commercial but they are now asking for "GR" General Retail and "B" Residence. He stated they wanted to build a shopping center and Medical Arts Center on this tract. He also stated if Justin Lane became a thoroughfare they would make the land available for the widening of this street. Mrs. Pearl Bethune, 1106 Ruth; Mr. J. D. Chastain, 1201 Choquette Drive; and Mr. Jay Hodgson, 6913 Reese Lane appeared and protested this change. They asked that it be left as "A" Residence as there was no need for another shopping center in this area. The Mayor read 2 letters from Mr. Ted Mamer, 906 Ruth, opposing the change. Mr. Mayo and Mr. Hadley were present and spoke for the change. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the change be granted to "IR" Local Retail and "B" Residence as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "IR" Local Retail and "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ANNIE M. GAFFNEY By Roger S. Hanks 3704-3714 West Avenue 801-803 West 38th Street 3705-3711 Gaffney Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Roger Hanks appeared for the applicant. He stated this would be leased to National Cash Register Co. for 20 years and he submitted pictures of the type of building that would be built and also a plat showing the people who had no objection. Miss Hulda Koester, 3513 West Avenue, stated she lived CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2107 268 across the street and the back entrance would be facing her property and she objected; also that some people had had to leave that were apposed. Mrs. Oscar Cage and Mrs. Roy Gibson were also opposed to the change. The Mayor noted a letter in opposition. The City Attorney submitted the question of vacating Gaffney Street and extend 37th Street due west to West Avenue. Mr. Hanks stated if the National Cash Register Co. did not build, he would ask that it be zoned back to "A" Residence. Councilman White moved that the change to "GR" General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MURRAY P. RAMSEY 4514-4528 Avenue A 501-505 West 46th Street From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Ramsey was not present as he was ill. Mr. Ed Horne was present and stated they were under contract to purchase the property and they wanted to build an apartment house with 150 units when it is completed. Discussion of the paving of Guadalupe Street and Avenue A and the widening of West 46th Street was held. Mr. Horne stated they would be willing to pave their part and Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Uselton, owners of the other property involved, indicated they were willing to pave. Mr. Hoyle Osborne, Director of Planning, stated he opposed the change because of the paving; the problem of getting in and out of the property; and to the 2nd Height and Area because of the density. Councilman White moved that the change to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 269 RANDOLPH A. HAYNES, JR. 1300 East 52nd Street 5201-5205 Lancaster Ct. From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "BB" Residence Mr. Haynes stated he had requested "B" Residence but he would accept "BB" Residence, the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Perry moved that the change be granted to "BB" Residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. W. H. BULLARD 1102-1106 Koenig Lane From "GR" General Retail & "B" Residence To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Dan Priest appeared for the applicant. He stated Mr. Burkhart wanted to lease the property for a long period of time for a restaurant and he wants to sell beer with the food. He stated they had the necessary parking facilities. Mr. Burkhart was present. The Planning Director stated the Planning Commission made a strong recommendation against the change as it was very close to a church. Councilman Armstrong stated he would like to go look at the property and the Council took no action. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That on behalf of the City of Austin, W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute and deliver to Sears, Roebuck and Co., a warranty deed to the 34.67 acres of land described in the copy which is attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. (Copy attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS ( COUNTY OF TRAVIS ( KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: 270 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 270 That the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, acting herein by and through W. T. Williams, Jr., its City Manager, duly authorized hereunto, for and in consideration of the sum of $800,000.00 to it in hand paid by Sears, Roebuck and Co., a New York corporation with a permit to do business in Texas, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has granted, cold and conveyed and by these presents does grant, sell and convey, unto the said Sears, Roebuck and Co., with the restrictions and upon the covenants and conditions below stated, all of that certain lot, tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: 34.67 acres of land, same being out of and a part of Outlot 19, Division C of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, which certain portion of Outlot 19, Division C, together with other properties was conveyed to the City of Austin by Warranty Deed dated January 1, 1947, of record in Volume 827 at Page 324 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and described as second tract in said deed; said 34.67 acres of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the south line of Fairway Heights, a subdivision of record in Volume 3 at Page 198 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and from which point of beginning, concrete monument No. 1143 set in the monument line of Red River Street, as established by the Department of Public Works, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, bears N 60° 06' W.20.13 feet and N 63° 20' W 35.07 feet; THENCE, with the north line of the herein described tract of land, same being the south line of said Fairway Heights, and also the south line of Country Club Terrace, a subdivision of record in Book 3 at Page 232 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, S 60° 06' E 594.13 feet to a point; THENCE, continuing with the north line of the herein described tract of land, same being the south line of said Country Club Terrace, $ 59° 54' E at 75.17 feet pass an iron pin at the southeast corner of Lot 23 of said Country Club Terrace, in all a distance of 987.16 feet to the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being in the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway; THENCE, with the east line of the herein described tract of land, same being the west right-of-way line of the Interregional Highway, $ 29° 20' W 985.14 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the south line of the herein described tract of land, same being a line fifty (50.00) feet north of and parallel to the present centerline of East 41st Street as established by the Department of Public Works, City of Austin, and also being a line twenty (20.00) feet north of and parallel to the north line of that certain tract of land dedicated for street purposes by the City Council of the City of Austin by resolution dated April 12, 1956, N 60° 07′ W 1477.36 feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with a line twenty (20.00) feet east of and parallel to the present east line of Red River Street, N 23° 18' E 995.43 feet to the point of beginning. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 371 221 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging, unto the said Sears, Roebuck and Co., its successors or assigns, forever. And said City of Austin does hereby bind itself and its successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Sears, Roebuck and Co., its successors and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof. But the above conveyance is subject to the covenants, hereby made by Grantee and upon condition, that no building shall be erected nearer than 100 feet to the North property line of the above described tract; that no building shall be erected nearer than 50 feet to either the South, West, or East property lines of said tract; and that no intermittently flashing lighted signs shall be erected upon such tract except within 100 feet of the East property line thereof; such convenants and conditions to be binding upon and to be observed by the Grantee herein, as well as his heirs, successors, administrators and assigns, and to run in favor of and be enforceable by the City of Austin. ATTEST: EXECUTED this City Clerk day of , 1962 CITY OF AUSTIN By W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of the City of Austin for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of office, this the ,1962. day of Notary Public in and for Travis County, Texas The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. GEORGE RIGGIN and MR. JOHN OSERIO were present. Mr. Riggin thanked the Council and stated Sears was ready to start their shopping center now. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3-1-62 222 MR. RAS REDWINE appeared regarding vacating the portion of BOULEVARD VIEW from West 25th Street to West 26th Street. He stated this was a 60' street and they were asking that 20' on both sides be closed leaving 20' in the middle open for a driveway. A public utility easement would be retained on the west 20'. Discussion was held on the effect the vacating of the east 20' would have on the alley which runs into Boulevard View. It was brought out that the west end of the alley would be blocked by closing this 20' strip and the garbage trucks, etc. would not be able to use this alley. Inquiry was made about closing this alley also, and if this were not agreeable to the adjoining property owners, provisions could be made to not chose the 20' strip across the end of the alley and round it off so as to provide room for the trucks to make this 90° turn. Later in the afternoon meeting, Mr. Redwine appeared and stated he had contacted one of the property owners abutting the alley and she did not want the alley closed. The City Attorney was asked to prepare an ordinance vacating Boulevard View as discussed. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 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 and directed to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Austin and Ragsdale Aviation, Inc., in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said agreement without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 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 and directed to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Austin and Robert M. Browning, dba Browning Aerial Service, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said agreement without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. 278 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 273 vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager stated these contracts provided for an increase in the rentals; the lessee would be responsible for minor repairs; and it would be for a 25 year period with the provision to re-negoiate the rentals every 5 years. MR. WATT SCHIEFFER submitted a letter requesting that he be permitted to fill in his property adjacent to the river, Lots 1-14, Bridgeview Addition, so that he might reclaim some of his land. Discussion was held regarding the title to the property; the determination of the boundary line; and the City's need for the property. Councilman Perry moved that the application for fill be denied. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Watt Schieffer for the purchase of this property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council recessed at 2:00 P.M. RECESSED MEETING 4:40 Ρ.Μ. At 4:40 P.M. the Council resumed its meeting. The City Manager submitted the following: "February 27, 1962 Contract Number: 62-D-6 "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 27, 1962 for the construction of a storm sewer in Airport Boulevard Easement east of the Texas Blind-Deaf and Orphan School and the relocation of a fence south of the Texas Blind-Deaf and Orphan School Contract Number 62-D-6. H. & M Construction Corporation Karl Wagner, Inc. Walter W. Schmidt Ed H. Page $ 8,898.50 8,953.50 9,719.50 10,005.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Bland Construction Company Texas Bridge Company, Inc. Capitol City Utilities Austin Engineering Company City's Estimate 274 $10,147.70 10,489.00 10,606.00 12,395.00 $10,050,00 "I recommend that H & M Construction Corporation with their low bid of $8,898.50 be awarded the contract for this project. "s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 27, 1962, for the construction of a storm sewer in Airport Boulevard Easement east of the Texas Blind-Deaf and Orphan School and the relocation of a fence south of the Texas Blind-Deaf and Orphan School, Contract Number 62-D-6; and, WHEREAS, the bid of H & M Construction Corporation in the sum of $8,898.50 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works 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 H & M Construction Corporation in the sum of $8,898.50 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized, to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with the H & M Construction Corporation. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 23, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 23, 1962 at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the Adjustment of Water Mains for Paving Group No. 21, located in West Austin. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, of the Municipal Building. 275 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "The following is a tabulation of bids received: 275 "Firm Amount Working Days Hughes and McKown Construction Company $11,862.95 45 Austin Engineering Company 13,655.70 40 Capitol City Utilities 13,688.89 Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated 14,641.50 Walter W. Schmidt 14,648.50 F and S Company (Pat Farrell) 16,454.10 Karl Wagner, Incorporated 16,839.00 Bland Construction Company 16,868.20 45 50 50 50 50 60 "It is recommended that the contract be Construction Company on their low bid of T awarded to the Hughes and McKown $11,862.95 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 February 23, 1962, for the adjustment of water mains for Paving Group No. 21, located in West Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hughes and McKown Construction Company in the sum of $11,862.95 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 Hughes and McKown Construction Company in the sum of $11,862.95 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Hughes and McKown Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.33 OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF BOND REQUIRED OF CERTAIN RESTRICTED MASTER ELECTRICIANS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 270 276 the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.33 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR VETERINARY EXAMINATION FOR RABIES WHEN DOGS HAVE BITTEN PERSONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 277 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ Mayor Palmer inquired about killing rabid skunks. The Chief of Police stated they have special equipment - bullets that will not richochet and the police do go out when they are called. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement for public utility and drainageway purposes was granted the City of Austin in, upon and across all of the West 129 feet of the North five (5) feet of Lot 4, Block C, Royal Oak, Section 2, said Royal Oak, Section 2 being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Royal Oak, Section 2 of record in Book 4 at Page 344 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 and drainageway 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 of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described public utility and drainage easement, to-wit: Being all the West 129 feet of the North five (5) feet of Lot 4, Block C, Royal Oak, Section 2, said Royal Oak, Section 2 being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Royal Oak, Section 2 of record in Book 4 at Page 344 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which West 129 feet of the North five (5) feet of Lot 4, Block C, Royal Oak, Section 2 is to be released from the public utility and/or drainage easement provided on said map or plat of Royal Oak, Section 2. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None tion: Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling 239 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 278 station site the property located at the southwest corner of Anderson Lane and Woodrow Avenue, which property fronts 130.00 feet on Anderson Lane and 86.52 feet on Woodrow Avenue and being known as Lot 11-B, Block 6, Resubdivision of Lot 11, Block 6, Crestview Section 12 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas) and hereby authorizes the said Humble Oil and Refining Company to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being construct ed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted 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 Humble Oil and Refining Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "March 1, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Humble Oil and Refining Company for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the southwest corner of Anderson Lane and Woodrow Avenue which property fronts 130.00 feet on Anderson Lane and 86.52 feet on Woodrow Avenue and being known as Lot 11-B, Block 6, Resubdivision of Lot 11, Block 6, Crestview Section 12 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and the property upon which this filling station is to be located'is owned by the Humble Oil and Refining Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as General Retail Use District Upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discon- tinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Humble Oil and Refining Company be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS1A 279 to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attabhed, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 - H - 1955. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H-1955 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he had complied with all the require- ments of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 280 280 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND 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. (Arroyo Seca 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 Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry 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 Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 281 281 Councilman White moved that the Council accept the withdrawal of the following zoning applications: vote: R. GRAHAM WILSON PHILLIP & ERNEST JOSEPH By Robert J. Potts 2808-2810 Rio Grande 2811 (2809) Salado Street 601-605 Peacock (Oakcrest) 3016-3022 So.lst Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "BB" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of February 21, 1962, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when roll was called: Councilman Perry The City Manager submitted a request from Colonel Langford at Bergstrom Field, for any shrubs the City might have that they did not need. He read a list of shrubs that the City has that are overgrown. Councilman Shanks moved that these be given to Bergstrom Field. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 22, 1962 "CITY OF AUSTIN Mr. S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works City Hall Seventh and Colorado Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Rountree: "In accordance with the provisions of the lease contract between the City of Austin and Capitol Aggregates, Inc., dated the 18th day of October, 1960, Capitol Aggregates has now completed excavation or mining of that triangular CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 212 282 segment of the river (Town Lake) bottom described as follows: Bounded on the west by the 3 conductor submarine cable, on the north by the north bank of the river bed, and on the east by the now submerged rock weir, being that portion directly south of the Seaholm Power Plant of the City of Austin and a portion of Tract I as described in the above mentioned lease contract. "Now that the dredging of this triangular segment of the river bed has been completed, Capitol Aggregates requests that this work be accepted by the City of Austin, and after acceptance, that the City then release Capitol Aggregates from further responsibility for reworking or working the above defined area all in accordance with paragraph VII of the above mentioned lease contract. "Additionally, the 3 conductor submarine cable is now in the position designated by the City of Austin and, in like manner, Capitol Aggregates requests that the City accept the position as well as the condition of such utility line and, after acceptance, release Capitol Aggregates from any and all liability from any future damage or effect on such utility line arising because of such repositioning of submarine cables, all in accordance with paragraph VII of such lease contract above mentioned. "Very truly yours, CAPITOL AGGREGATES, INC. s/ W. F. Howard W. F. Howard Vice President, Manager" The City Manager made a report on the dredging operations by Capitol Aggregates, Inc. He stated they had completed their dredging from the Railroad Bridge to Coffer Dam and they would like to get a release. Brief discussion was held regarding the re-silting of the area and the power line cable at the Filter Plant. Councilman Shanks moved that the Council accept the dredging by Capitol Aggregates, Inc. between the Railroad Bridge and Coffer Dam. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to instruct Capitol Aggregates, Inc. to complete dredging operations to clean up the area between Lamar Bridge and the Railroad Bridge. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted a request of MR. JAMES CROW for permission to advertise for bids for addition to the pharmaceutical area at the Brackenridge Hospital. The City Manager stated Mr. Eldridge, Construction Engineer, recommended that separate bids not be taken on the equipment. Councilman White moved 282 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 283 that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted a recommendation from the Hospital Board regarding delinquent accounts at the Hospital. He stated the Board recommended that American Credit, Inc. be employed to collect delinquent accounts at the Hospital, starting with year 1959. He stated one man is now employed to try to collect these accounts. The City Attorney read sample letters that would be sent out by the American Credit, Inc. Discussion was held and the Council felt the City should keep control of collecting these accounts rather than turn it over to an agency. The City Manager was asked to talk with the Hospital Board and explore the possibility of hiring two or three girls and to pursue the collection of the accounts as the Council did not want to let this drop. The City Manager stated the Director of Nursing at the Hospital was concerned with the number of registered nurses they can recruit. She felt it would improve their ability to secure these nurses if they would provide a nursery for the children of married nurses. He stated there were 22 nurses that have 33 children of nursery age. They would also contact those that have quit because of small children, and others. The City could operate the nursery just across from the hospital and it would be convenient. The City Manager stated they would need more information and they would make a study and have a recommendation for the Council soon. The City Manager stated Mr. Kelley De Busk wanted to subdivide a tract of land on Burleson Road east of St. Edwards University and there was no sewer available. This property is not in the City Limits but they would not object to being annexed. The sewer is 18,000' distance from the tract and the subdivider proposed a package plant. The City Manager stated septic tanks would not work. He said if this were approved it might cause the premature construction of about 2 miles of sewer line. Any difficulty from the use of the package plant would be from the Country Club as the effluent would flow down the creek which runs through the grounds of the Country Club. The Council took no action and it was suggested that Mr. De Busk contact St. Edwards University for a joint effort to construct an approach main. At this point, Councilman Perry left the Council Meeting. The Council had before it the following: "February 19, 1962 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Operating Policies for Municipal Golf Course "Attached is a copy of proposed operating policies and procedures for the Municipal Golf Course. Actually this is our plan of operation at the present ned =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 284 time with the exception of the items marked with an asterick which indicates a change recommended, which would necessitate Council action. "There are one or two of these operating policies that we may wish to change after George Hannon, our pro-manager has more on the job experience at the Municipal Golf Course. For example on page 3 under the policies governing the company and organizational tournaments, Item 1, we stated that "these tournaments may not begin before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday and only once each month per group." It may be that after a year of observation and study that we may want to change this time to an earlier starting time or a later time. "I did not write a policy on providing passes to play golf for I felt we would want to discuss this orally before putting it in writing. Several years ago we decided newsmen who were on the editoral staff of the local news media would be granted free golf privileges. This was not to include all personnel working for the news media, but only the administrative staff or newsmen covering the city news and the sports staff. You can see by the attached letter from L. V. Todd, of the Associated Press, that he is requesting privileges for himself and several other golfers. I have talked about this with Garth Jones of the Associated Press. "We do have the pass which we present every two years to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, the Senators and Legislators. "I would like for you and the City Council to visit the Municipal Golf Clubhouse sometime in the next few weeks to see the alterations we have made on the building. When you make this visit I would like to ask you to look at the drive to consider letting us close off the entrance from Lake Austin Blvd. We feel this will give us greater control of the course and will prevent a lot of needless drive through traffic. "When these policies are discussed with the City Council, do you think it would be good to have Joe Prowse and George Hannon present? They both are close to the operation and may be needed to answer some questions which the Council might ask. I believe it would also be good to let them understand how the Council feels about the opreation of the course and their sentiments in regards to these procedures and policies. Please advise me. "From: AUSTIN RECREATION DEPARTMENT Signed Bev. (Beverly Sheffield)" After discussion, Councilman White moved that rates and operating policies for the Municipal Golf Course be adopted as follows: GREEN FEES 18 holes (Sat., Sunday & Holidays) 9 holes (After 5 p.m.) 18 holes (Week days) 9 holes (after 5 p.m.) $1.50 .80 1.00 .60 STUDENT FEES *Special rates during summer vacation for Junior players before 12 noon weekdays only. (Junior defined as students in High School & under) .50 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 285 ANNUAL GREEN FEE CARDS Annual $50.00 1st 6 months 30.00 2nd 6 months 20.00 Students (including UT students) per semester 15.00 Family: 2 people 90.00 3 people 130.00 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FEES: Physical education classes Intramural preliminaries Varsity Golf Team TOURNAMENT FEES (LOCAL) *City Championship for men City Championship for women Fourth of July Junior Tournament SPECIAL SERVICE FEES: Locker Rental per year Caddy Fees 18 holes 9 holes Shag (per hour) .50 .50 none 285 1.50 per entry 1.50 per entry 1.50 per entry none 6.00 2.00 1.00 .75 SECONDARY SCHOOL GOLF TEAMS Green fees (week days only) *Semester fee (week days only) .50 10.00 Senior High School golf teams may not number more than 10n players. Junior High School golf teams may not number more than 8 players. Names of each school's players must be furnished to each golf course by the school. The names on the listed team can be changed by the golf coach but not more than the specified number of players can be on the list for any one week. There may be a three-week player try-out period where all golfers trying out for the school team will be allowed to play for the 50 fee on week days only; not Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. The three-week try-out period to be decided upon by the school golf coach and the professional at each course. RAIN CHECKS "Rain Checks" are issued on green fees when less than nine holes are played due to inclement weather. REFUNDS Cash refunds are made on annual cards for the following reasons: 2014 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 286 1. Health 2. Leaving the City The amount of the refund will be prorated on a monthly basis for the period covered by the fee. HOLIDAYS Legal holidays shall be as follows: January 1 February 22 March 2 April 21 May 30 July 4 (New Year Day) (Washington's Birthday) (Texas Independance) (San Jacinto) (Memorial Day) (Independence Day) HOURS Labor Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day December 25 (Veteran's Day) (Christmas) Daylight to dark. The Pro-Manager, at his discression, may close the course or any part thereof when in his opinion play would hinder turf. GENERAL PLAYING RULES 1. For proper identification, each player must have in his possession at all times a receipt showing that he has paid his green fee. 2. In order to accommodate the maximum number of players, play is limited to foursomes. The Starter may allow twosomes and threesomes to play when conditions warrent such. On all days 2-ball matches and 3-ball matches have exactly the same standing as foursomes and are not permitted to go through because of the smaller number of players. A 5-ball (or more) match is forbidden at all times. 3. Each player must have a bag and clubs. Two or more players cannot play out of the same bag. 4. Players must wear shoes which are not detrimental to the greens and tees. This rule prohibits such shoes as baseball spikes, high heeled shoes, etc. 5. Non-players are not allowed on course except as gallery and must keep off the greens. Ladies with high heels and children are not allowed on the course. 6. Players are not allowed to purchase balls from men or boys loitering about the course. 7. No practicing is allowed on regular greens, tees, or fairways. 8. Play must start from the first tee, playing the holes in regular order. The starter will use his judgement as to letting players start from the tenth tee. 9. There shall be no alcoholic beverages (including beer) on the playing course. Individual course rules and ground rules are listed on the score card for each for each course. 1 PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PRIVATE PROPERTY Players will be required to report immediately to the clubhouse any damage to private property. Players are responsible for any damage to private property created by their acts. 397 282 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GOLF CAR RULES 1. Only two riders and two golf bags to a cart. 2. Only approved golf carts will be allowed. Carts other than commercially manufactured carts must conform to the horsepower, body size, weight, and tire size of the commercially manufactured carts. 3. No stripped down cars will be allowed and no carts without mufflers. 4. No golf cart will be allowed on the course when grounds are wet. 5. The Pro-Manager is to use his judgment as to the condition of grounds. 6. Carts should observe any directional signs and approach no closer than 15 feet to the edge of the green. In addition, each player is expected to use good judgment in the operation of a cart in order to prevent damage to the course. 7. Private cars may not be stored on the course. GOLF RESERVATIONS 1. Reservations may be made for any day beginning at 7:00 a.m. the preceeding day. 2. Reservations for Saturday & Sunday may be made each Friday by telephone or in person beginning at 7:00 a.m. 3. Telephone or in-person reservation is limited to one foursome and to only one reservation period per day. 4. Starting times begin at daylight until 10:00 a.m. every 7½ minutes. From 10:00 a.m. and for the remainder of the day, two open times per hour will be held for those players who do not have reservations. COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION TOURNAMENTS. No reservation shall be made in advance except company or organization tournament reservations which may be made as follows: 1. Starting time for such play will be after 10:00 a.m. Saturday or Sunday once each month per group. 2. Two starting times per hour will be kept open for regular play. 3. The prevailing green fee per player will be charged. 4. Requests from tournaments by Companies or Organizations must be made to the Pro-Manager at least one week in advance and a list of all foursomes must be furnished by Thursday prior to the week-end play. 5. When company or organization tournaments reach such proportion that additional time must be reserved, the request should be made to the Director of Recreation. OPEN TOURNAMENTS The following tournaments will be allowed to reserve the course for the time needed to conduct the tournaments. However, the general public may still play provided time permits. 1. The annual Open City Championship for men. 2. The annual Fourth of July Tournament. 3. The annual Open City Championship for women. 4. The annual Junior Championship. 248 288 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: STATE TOURNAMENTS The City shall host the following tournaments: (No fee required) 1. The annual Texas Interscholastic League. 2. The State Public Links Championship. 3. The State Women's Public Links Championship. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INTRAMURALS 1. The Intramural Office shall have a member of its staff on hand to assist in the checking in of players and organizing of foursomes at the start of each days play. 2. A schedule of play shall be sent to the Pro-Manager, and all arrangements will be made through him. 3. The City will reserve time needed to conduct the Intramural activities. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Council discussed a request for passes for free golf privileges and took no action. The Council discussed the request for barges and took no action. The City Manager submitted a request from K.V.E.T. to use Zilker Park for an Easter Egg Hunt. This would be a commercial venture as the children would be required to get a hunting license from specified stores. The Council informally agreed that this request be denied, and Mr. Jim Wilson, Assistant City Manager, was asked to notify them of this decision. Councilman Shanks moved that FATHER HOOK be granted permission to use the Coliseum Easter Sunday for a dance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The City Manager submitted a request of an employee of the Missouri-Pacific Depot. He would like to lease some City property close to the railroad to graze horses on. The Council discussed this briefly and it was informally agreed that the request be denied. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 319 289 The Council discussed briefly the suits on paving assessment liens. The Mayor asked that the City Manager get a list of the delinquent personal property taxes and paving assessments and the Council would go over them and establish a policy. The City Manager stated the amendment to the zoning text to permit dairy products manufacture and processing in "C" Commercial zone will come before the Council on March 22, 1962. The City Manager stated that Mr. Bob Cowan, Yellow Cab Co., would like to have lunch with the Council and explain his operations. The Mayor inquired about the exams for sergeants at the Police Department. The Chief of Police stated the same exam was given to everyone, regardless of color, and each person was strictly on his own. The City Manager stated MR. J. C. KELLAM, Member of Advisory Committee, had reported that Station KERN TV could not get on the air until after school was closed and they had asked KTBC TV to cancel programs for one hour a day, from April 9th to May 18th and permit them to televise an educational program. The Mayor asked Councilman Shanks to handle this. Councilman Shanks 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 straightening of East 45th Street at its intersection with Duval Street in order to provide more adequately for the safe passage of traffic along 45th Street; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for rightof-way to permit the necessary widening and straightening of East 45th Steeet; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner 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 fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: 2642 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block 1, of Sparks and Moore Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 15, Division "C", =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 290 of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of said Sparks and Moore Subdivision being of record in Book 3, at Page 156, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which said Lot 1, together with other property, was conveyed to Togie Baylor and wife by warranty deed dated June 27, 1945, of record in Vol. 761, at Page 497, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and said 2642 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of said Lot 1; THENCE with the north line of Lot 1, S. 60° 41' E. 125.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; THENCE with the east line of Lot 1, S. 30° 17' W. 5.00 feet to an iron pin at the proposed south line of East 45th Street; THENCE with the proposed south line of East 45th Street N. 60° 41' W. 3.40 feet to the point of curvature of a curve having an angle of intersection of 30° 24' a tangent distance of 65.58 feet and a radius of 241.37 feet; THENCE following said proposed curving south line of East 45th Street to the left, an arc distance of 128.07 feet, the sub-chord of which are bears N. 75° 52' W. 126.57 feet to an iron pin set in the east line of Duval Street and the west line of Lot 1; THENCE with the east line of Duval Street and the west line of Lot 1, Ν. 30° 17' Ε. 38.18 feet to the point of beginning. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Perry Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with Charlie Anderson, similar to the agreements with Eddie Joseph and Joe Crow, for sanitary sewer in Buttermilk Creek and Little Walnut Creek. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor stated ALLEN COATES and LEGGE Architects and Engineers would like to have their name put on the list to perform services for the City. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 291 Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to file condemnation proceedings, if necessary, to acquire sanitary sewer easments for the Fort Branch Sanitary Sewer Project. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Perry There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 8:40 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Grace Monroe Assistant City Clerk APPROVED Les to E. Par Mayor