2 292 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 07, 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, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Shanks Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was given by CAPTAIN FRED MCCLURE, Salvation Army. MRS. OTTO HOFMANN, 610 Cardinal Lane, read a statement stating she and others would like their city to be made safer and more attractive through the construction of sidewalks, and asking the City to follow the example of San Antonio and build approximately a mile of sidewalk in the vicinity of each elementary school. She asked if money were not available for the City to do this, would the City enter into an assessment program. She read a telegram from an interested party urging the sidewalk program. MR. STEWART NORRIS stated Austin had many swimming pools, and he suggested that the City build more sidewalks and less pools, and get the school children out of the gutters. MRS. DORIS BUCHANNAN stated many people had nice yards and would not let the children cross them. REV. ANDERSON, pastor of a church in North East Austin, asked that a movement for sidewalks be started. MAYOR PALMER stated possibly the City could han- dle the problem along the same line as it does paving, and he explained to the group how this could be accomplished, in that the cost would be borne by the property owner rather than by city participation. The City Attorney pointed out the City did participate by furnishing the engineering and other services which are a considerable amount. He stated he did not think it would be entirely fair for the City to sponsor a program of several hundred thousands of dollars for placing sidewalks around the schools, in view of the many tax payers who would have to share this cost within the one mile radius of the school. The Mayor stated if the Council received petitions from as much as 51% of the owners, it would vote to assess the rest. Handling of the sidewalk problem through bond issues was discussed. MR. W. H. BULLARD stated he had some complaints from people not wanting sidewalks, but they were in the minority. He stated as a city project, this would cost about $10,000,000. He said, in his subdivisions, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 213 293 sidewalks added about $200.00 to the lot. After much discussion, the Mayor suggested if Mrs. Hofmann would secure petitions from 51% of the property owners, or from property owners of 51% of the lineal feet for sidewalks, on a few blocks, the Council would go the assessment route, and he asked Mrs. Hofmann to give this a trial and see what she could do, stating the City would work with her. Mrs. Hofmann stated she would work on this. The City Attorney stated personnel from the Department of Public Works and from the Legal Department would be glad to assist in drawing up a uniform petition. The Mayor asked that the figure of cost be checked. Along with this discussion, the Council considered the width of the sidewalks. It was suggested that the walks could be 3½ wide, but not 2½ as they were in San Antonio. The City Manager stated another amendment to the ordinance would be as to the location of the sidewalks, permitting them to be located nearer the curb instead of the property lines where necessary, and when there is no conflict with the utilities. 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: TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 323 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST AVENUE; 113 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 38TH STREET, AND APPROXIMATELY 223 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GAFFNEY STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3704-3714 WEST AVENUE; 801-803 WEST 38TH STREET AND 3705-3711 GAFFNEY STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 294 294 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) LOT 11, C.D.N. SUBDIVISION NO. 2, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (2) LOT 9 AND THE WEST 22.75 FEET OF LOT 8; THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOT 4, ALL OF LOTS 5 AND 6 AND THE WEST 22.75 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 2, PATTERSON ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) THE NORTH 100 FEET LESS THE WEST 60 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK N, RIDGETOP ADDITION, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (4) FIVE TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING 422 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF AVENUE A AND 136 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 46TH STREET, SAME BEING THE NORTH 422 FEET OF THE EAST 136 FEET OF BLOCK C, RAMSEY PLACE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (5) THE WEST 62 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WEST 62.5 FEET OF THE SOUTH 16 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 43, THE HIGHLANDS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, (6) LOT 1, RIDGETOP GARDENS, SECTION 2, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (7) (A) AN IRREGULAR SHAPED TRACT OF LAND, WHOSE GREATEST DIMENSIONS ARE 500.83 FEET BY 1143 FEET, FRONTING 534.75 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JUSTIN LANE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 901-1017 JUSTIN LANE; REAR OF 6716-6828 LAMAR BOULEVARD, AND REAR OF 6709-6807 GROVER AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND (B) AN IRREGULAR SHAPED TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 550.83 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GROVER AVENUE, HAVING A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 50 FEET AND A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 1193 FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6707-6809 GROVER AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rulè 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, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 212 295 Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. No action was taken on the following zoning ordinances: a. HUNTER SCHIEFFER & DON LYDA b. RICHARD R. HOOPER 5702-12 Berkman Drive 811 West 10th Street and 7' strip From "A" Residence To "O" Office From "B" Residence To "O" Office 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: (1) A gas main in OHLEN ROAD, from a point 79.00 feet west of Hathaway Drive, easterly 1,071 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OHLEN ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in HATHAWAY DRIVE, from Ohlen Road northerly 2.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said HATHAWAY DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 296 296 (3) A gas main in REEDA LANE, from Ohlen Road northerly 2.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said REEDA LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in WEYBURN DRIVE, from Ohlen Road to Doris Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WEYBURN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in DORIS DRIVE, from Weyburn Drive, easterly 258 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of the said DORIS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in COCHRANE COVE, from Ohlen Road northerly and westerly, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COCHRANE COVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in EAST 18TH STREET, from a point 91 feet east of Red River Street, easterly 118 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 18TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in TRINITY STREET, from a point 25 feet north of East 7th Street, northerly 174 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 32 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said TRINITY STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. 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 097 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 207 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Perry moved that Mr. W. H. Bullard be permitted to withdraw the following zoning application: W. H. BULLARD 1102-06 Koenig Lane From "GR" General Retail and "B" Residence To "C-1" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third 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 8.48 ACRES OF LAND, SAME 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 third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 299 298 Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third 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 9.26 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS 8 LEAGUE 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 ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third 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 0.500 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE SURVEY NO. 26 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WHICH 0.500 ACRES OF LAND ARE A PORTION OF WINDSOR PARK II SECTION FIVE; 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 third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "March 6, 1962 "To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Subject: Bids for Garbage Trucks, Sanitation Division, Public Works "Sealed bids were opened at 2:00 P.M. February 28, 1962, in the office of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 299 2099 Purchasing Agent for subject trucks. "Description & Purpose: Converting and rebuilding (8) 12 C.Y. refuse collection packer bodies to 16 C.Y. units and to install such units on new 19,500 G.V.W., 120" C.A. trucks according to City of Austin specification; (8) 1951 Dodge cab and chassis units to be traded in on the new units. Trucks are needed to improve route collection service. "City's Estimated Cost: $30,000.00 including trade-ins. "Bids were sent to all firms in this area who we felt might possible bid, these are shown below in the tabulation: "Only one bid was received under this specification as follows: Bidder Truck Pak-Mor Chevrolet Ford Unit Price $3,675.64 $3,758.00 Total Price $29,405.12 $30,064.00 "As an "alternate", bidders were allowed to bid on new 16 C.Y. packers and trucks. Under this alternate the following bids were received: Blader Truck Packer Mechanism Unit Price Total Price Pak-Mor Chevrolet Chain $5,037.64* $40,301.12** Ford Chevrolet Chain $5,130.00* $41,040.00** Hydraulic $5,437.64* $43,501.12** Ford Hydraulic $5,530.00* $44,240.00** Hyde-Pak Dodge*** Hydraulic $5,140.00 $41,120.00 Ford Hydraulic $5,190.00 $41,520.00 Seal Press Ford Hudraulic $5,664.00 $45,312.00 Chevrolet Hydraulic $5,710.57 $45,684.56 Seal Press prices subject to 2% discount for cash, 10th. prox. *The bid submitted by Pak-Mor for the new units does not include sandblasting of metal on paker units before painting ($90.00 extra), full length running boards ($90.00 extra) or extension steps ($35.00 extra). These items are apparently included in the bids of the other manufacturers; therefore, unit prices on these units would increase $215.00. ** Because of the above items, the eight (8) units total price would be increased $1,720.00 *** Dodge truck is out of the specifications on about five items; however, these do not appear to be particularly important. "In addition to the above listed bids, International Harvester Company submitted a bid on trucks only, less trade-in, with bodies removed at $2,482.00 each, or a net difference on the eight (8) trucks of $19,856.00. Since the other bidders did not separate the cost of the truck unit from the body unit in their bids, there is no way to evaluate this truck bid against the other makes. 300 300 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "The following were sent invitations, but did not bid: Commercial Body Corporation, Baughman Mfg. Company, Haul-All Mfg. Company, Garwood Industries, The Elgin Corporation, and The Heil Company. "Recommendation: In view of the fact that the bid for converting the 12 C.Y. beds to 16 C.Y. beds is well within the price that had been anticipated for such work, we recommend that Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas, be awarded the contract at $29,405.12 for converting and rebuilding the bodies on new Chevrolet trucks as specified. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 28, 1962, for converting and rebuilding (8) 12 C.Y. refuse collection packer bodies to 16 C.Y. units and to install such units on new 19,500 G.V.W., 120" C.A. trucks according to City of Austin specification; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company, in the sum of $29,405.12 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company, in the sum of $29,405.12 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 said Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks It was noted there was a $10,896 savings realized in this transaction. MR. W. J. BURKE, Executive Director of the State Board of Control, stated the contract with the City for utilities would expire on March 15th, and asked if the Council had to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a new contract or not; that it was necessary for them to have a contract. The City Manager explained the present document he had, and stated he did not consider it necessary to have a formal written contract as there were none with any other customer. The matter was discussed at length, and the Council took no action at this time. 301 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 301 The City Manager reported that bids had been advertised to be opened in the Council meeting at 10:00 A.M., on March 8th, the bids to be for start-up pannels on the Holly Street Power Plant. Since the Council meeting had been changed, the City Manager suggested that the bids be opened at the time specified, as the bidders would prefer that. The Mayor stated since they were advertised for that date, that they be opened. The Mayor stated the AUSTIN LIVE STOCK SHOW asked for a banner location, and that all three approved locations were reserved by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The three locations approved by the Council are at 1st and Congress Avenue, 7th and Congress, and 19th and Guadalupe. It was brought out organizations were turned down many times as the three locations would be spoken for by one group. The Administrative Assistant, MR. CHARLES SAUNDERS, suggested later in the meeting four other locations, 7th and San Jacinto, North of House Park on Lamar, Lamar Boulevard between 24th and 29th Streets, around the bend; and South 1st Street and Riverside Drive, which was not recommended. The Mayor stated this last site would not be available. Mr. Saunders was asked to offer the latter three locations to the Austin Live Stock Show, or ask them to check with the Junior Chamber of Commerce to relinquish one of their locations for a part of the time. It was suggested that in the future that organizations be limited to one banner on Congress Avenue. The Council recessed until 3:00 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 3:00 P.M. the Council resumed its business. Councilmen Shanks and White absent. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. The City Manager brought up the proposed development of SANTA MONICA PARK, being subdivided by Mr. Kelly DeBusk, and outlined the sewer problems. He stated the plans were for either septic tanks of a sewer system and a packaged plant. The Council discussed this at length, and the Mayor suggested that this group join with the St. Edwards group and put in an approach main, or else put in this other package plant system, so that most of the permanent installation will be within the subdivision. Councilman Armstrong 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 the United States of America, 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 302 Council. (For a one-story dwelling at 2206 Lovell Drive, a one story dwelling at 2209 Lovell Drive, and a vacant lot Lot 6, Blk. F, Devonshire Park, Sec. 1 for Corps of Engineers) The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The City Manager reported on a call he received from the City Manager of Spokane, Washington, noting that Austin and Spokane were the only two cities of comparable size that had not had a traffic fatality since January 1, 1962, and challenging the city on Spokane's maintaining its record over Austin. The City Manager read a memorandum from the Director of Recreation regarding a request from the Municipal Garden Center to construct a building in Zilker Park at their own expense. He stated this interest group had approximately $40,000 for such a building. Pointed out were the advantages to the many hundreds of people throughout the city. The Director of Recreation stated this would not be for a private club, but would be a project open to the general public, and the gardens would be a showplace which would add to the over-all development of the City as a tourist center. He stated he had in his budget funds for utilities to this proposed building, and for a drive, parking area, and some development of the grounds. He asked for approval of this project as soon as possible so that the group could proceed with their early plans. The City Manager recommended a site in Zilker Park which would be suitable for this building and parking lot. The Mayor suggested that the utilities be checked into, and then the Council would make a personal inspection of the area recommended, and then go ahead with the approval. Councilman Perry 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 execute a transfer and assignment of the following Special Assessment Certificates to Garden Oaks Company: Special Assessment Certificate No. 6202-1617-61-86(a), P-2754(b) for the improvement of South 3rd Street, such certificate evidencing the special assessment of the sum of Thirty Two and 51/100 ($32.51) Dollars for a portion of the cost of improving such street levied against all of Lot 10, Block 5, Free Water Addition according to the plat of addition in Book 2, page 235, of the Travis County Court Records of Travis County, Texas and against the owners thereof, including M. L. Crumley, the apparent owner. Special Assessment Certificate No. 6202-1616-61-85(a), P-2754(a) for the improvement of Cardinal Lane, such certificate evidencing the special assessment of the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-seven and 97/100 ($377.97) Dollars for a 302 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 303 portion of the cost of improving such street levied against all of Lot 9, Block L, Garden Oaks Section 1, according to the Plat of addition in Book 9, page 175, of the Travis County Court Records of Travis County, Texas and against the owners thereof, including James Albert O'Dell and wife, Melinda O'Dell, the apparent owners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Section 1. WHEREAS, on certain maps or plats of the City of Austin a certain street designated as Parkcrest Drive is shown as extending from the South line of a resubdivision of a portion of Highland Park West as recorded in Book 5, Page 62 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas to the North line of Block W of Highland Park West as recorded in Book 4, Page 299 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, Section 2. WHEREAS, on certain maps of plats of the City of Austin a certain street designated as Balcones Trail is shown as extending from the North line of Block W of Highland Park West as recorded in Book 4, Page 299 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas to the South right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 183 which certain street lies partly within and partly without the corporate limits of the City of Austin; and, Section 3. WHEREAS, on certain maps or plats of the City of Austin a certain street designated as Bull Creek Road is shown as extending from the West property line of Balcones Trail or Drive in a Northwesterly direction to the present corporate limits of the City of Austin; and, Section 4. WHEREAS, becuase each of the three streets described above connect with and are extensions of each other, it is necessary in the public interest that the names of such streets be changed in such way as to eleminate confusion in answering fire and police calls, in making deliveries of mail, and for the convenience of residents and owners of property abutting said above described streets; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Section 5. That the name of the street described in Section 1 hereof as Parkcrest Drive has been heretofore officially changed to Balcones Drive; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Section 6. That the name of the Street described in Section 2 hereof as Balcones Trail has been heretofore officially changed to Balcones Drive; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Section 7. That the name of the street described in Section 3 hereof as Bull CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 204 304 Creek Road has been heretofore officially changed to Parkcrest Drive; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Section 8. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed a certified copy of this resolution in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The City Attorney submitted a petition filed by DR. J. B. RAINEY and other doctors in Medical Arts Square, asking that the Medical Arts Square roadway be vacated. The petition was referred to the City Manager to clear through all Departments. The City Manager discussed the Evans Contract, stating with regard to the sales tax provision, that it would be best to prepare a change order setting out the agreement that had been reached, and then get authority from the Council to execute the change order. Councilman Armstrong submitted a complaint he had received regarding the boxes and papers and debris behind Joseph's Liquor Store, on 30th Street. The matter had been referred to the Director of Public Works. There being no further business, Councilman Armstrong moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The Council adjourned at 3:30 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Let to & Palmer Mayor