759 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 16, 1962 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Armstrong Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Robert Beckham, Assistant Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Church. Invocation was delivered by REV. THEODORE MCELROY, Hyde Park Christian Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of August 9, 1962, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The City Manager submitted the following: "August 16, 1962 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 61-A-25 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 61-A-25, dated October 20, 1961, between the City of Austin and Texas Bridge Co., Inc., has been performed and completed by Texas Bridge Co., Inc. in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 760 "Street Bellvue Avenue Doris Drive Eilers Avenue Fruth Street From EPL Alice Avenue EPL Burnet Road NPL East 45th Street NPL West 29th Street To SPL West 45th Street A Pt. 126 E. of EPL Reeda Lane Guadalupe Street Hampton Road NPL North Loop Blvd. NGL Park Place SPL East 47th Street A Pt. 308 N. of NPL West 30th Street SPL Koenig Lane SPL East 30th Street Harmon Avenue NPL East 54th Street Helen Street SPL East 54th Street Jefferson Street SGL West 39th Street NPL East 55th Street NPL East 56th Street A Pt. 493 N. of NPL West 39th Street Keasbey Street Marathon Blvd. EPL Eilers Avenue SPL of West 41st Street WPL Red River Street SPL West 45th Street SPL West 45th Street Maybelle Avenue East 32nd Street West 39th Street West 42nd Street West 42nd Street East 43rd Street West 43rd Street East 44th Street West 44th Street Morningside Avenue East 49th Street East 54th Street East 55th Street NPL West 43rd Street EPL Speedway A Pt. 107' W. of WPL Jefferson Street EPL Alice Avenue EPL Avenue "D" EPL Duval Street EPL Alice Avenue EPL Caswell Avenue EPL Alice Avenue 200' S. of SPL West 44th Street EPL Rowena Avenue EPL Link Avenue EPL Helen Street EGL Grooms Street WPL Jefferson Street WPL Lamar Blvd. WPL Speedway A Pt. 173' E. of EPL Barrow Avenue WGL Lamar Blvd. WPL Red River Street EPL Morningside Avenue SPL West 44th Street WPL Avenue "F" WPL Martin Avenue EPL Harmon Avenue "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING BELLVUE AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY TEXAS BRIDGE CO., INC. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 761 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong 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: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong 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: Noes: > Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "August 16, 1962 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 61-A-27 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 61-A-27, dated December 22, 1961, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street To From - Arroyo Seca Bennett Avenue SPL Theckla Terrace NPL East 54th Street SPL Koenig Lane Croslin Street EPL Guadalupe Street NPL East 56 Street WGL Northcrest Blvd. (East Drive) Dale Drive Hall Street Home Lane EPL Burrell Drive WPL Lazy Lane NPL Alegria Road A Pt. 150 N. of NPL Payne Avenue NPL West 35th Street SPL West 38th Street CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 26762 "Street 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 East 2nd Street West 32nd Street West 33rd Street West 35th Street East 45 Street From NPL North Loop Blvd. Pt. 634 W. of WPL Georgian Drive NPL Justin Lane EPL Grover Avenue EPL Ryan Drive, E. & Ν. WCL Arroyo Seca (East Drive) EGL Arroyo Seca (East Drive) WPL Jeff Davis Avenue NPL Brentwood Street Pt. 130' W. of WPL Purnell Drive EPL Chicon Street WPL Harris Blvd. EGL Jefferson Street EPL Home Lane EPL Eilers Avenue To SPL Koenig Lane WPL Georgian Drive Pt. 505' N. of NPL St. Johns Avenue East St. Johns Circle St. Johns Avenue WGL Woodrow Avenue WPL Joe Sayers Avenue E. 193' to Pavement in Place Pt. 175' N. of NPL Ruth Avenue WPL Georgian Drive WPL Pleasant Valley Road Pt. 140 E. of EPL Harris Blvd. WPL Kerbey Lane WPL Speedway WPL Red River Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING ARROYO SECA AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved 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: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong 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: Noes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong 263 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: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "August 16, 1962 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-1 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-1, dated February 16, 1962, between the City of Austin and Giesen & Latson Const. Co., Inc., has been performed and completed by Giesen & Latson Const. Co., inc. in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street Club Terrace Eilers Avenue Jeff Davis Avenue Oldham Street Romeria Drive Swisher Street East 8th Street East 10th Street East 11th Street East 13th Street East 17th Street East 18th Street East 19 Street East 20th Street East 20 Street From SPL East 52nd Street To Pt.1000' W.of Montoplis Dr. WPL Montoplis Drive NPL North Loop Blvd. Pt.177'S.of SPL East 192 Street EPL Laird Drive Pt.80'S.of SPL East 21st Street EPL Prospect Avenue EPL Prospect Avenue EPL East Avenue EPL Alexander Avenue EPL San Jacinto Street SPL East 53rd Street SPL Koenig Lane SPL East 23rd Street EPL Camino Real SPL East 23 Street WPL Northwestern Avenue WPL Northwestern Avenue Pt.92'W.of WPL Navasota Street (s) WPL Harvey Street Pt.602 E.of EPL San Jacinto Street EPL San Jacinto Street WPL East Avenue WPL East Avenue WPL East Avenue EPL Red River Street EPL Red River Street WPL East Avenue WPL East Avenue EPL Red River Street East 21st Street EPL Red River Street East 23rd Street EPL Swisher Street WPL East Avenue East 29th Street East 30th Street East 50th Street Cole Street EPL East Avenue EPL La Fayette Avenue EPL Airport Blvd. NPL East 24th Street WPL La Fayette Avenue WPL French Place WPL Interregional Hwy. NPL Wahrenberger Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 764 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING CLUB TERRACE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN & LATSON CONST. CO., INC. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved 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 Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The ordinance was read the second time andCouncilman 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: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The ordinance was read the third time and CouncilmanWhite moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ondinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON LOTS 7 AND 8, OUTLOT 46, DIVISION "E", LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1509-1511 COLORADO STREET AND 107-111 WEST 16TH STREET, 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 ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 765 Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong Councilman Shanks introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 28.50 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong Councilman Shanks introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 1.145 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY WARNELL SURVEY NO. 2, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 6766 Councilman Shanks introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.84 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS A THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: alldata Park AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 12.42 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, 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 Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong 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 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS W 767 4. 13.99 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE 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. Γης 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: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "August 10, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 10, 1962, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the installation of a 12-inch Water Main in Airport Boulevard from East 382 Street to Schieffer Avenue. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Amount Walter Schmidt $17,444.50 30 Fairey-Simons 17,463.40 20 Austin Engineering Company 17,696.00 45 H. & M. Construction Corporation 17,763.00 20 Karl Wagner 17,824.90 30 Bland Construction Company 18,128.00 15 Capitol City Utilities Company 19,295.00 30 F. & S. Company 19,997.00 60 T Working Days "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Walter Schmidt on their low bid of $17,444.50 with 30 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Superintendent Water Distribution s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 768 Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 10, 1962, for the installation of a 12-inch water main in Airport Boulevard from East 38 Street to Schieffer Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Walter Schmidt, in the sum of $17,444.50, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the 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 Walter Schmidt, in the sum of $17,444.50, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that 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 Walter Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Armstrong Councilman White 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 SHADY LANE from Glissman Road northerly 116.0 feet; the centerline of said gas main shall be 4.0 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said SHADY LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in TEAKWOOD DRIVE from Burnet Road to Mullen Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said TEAKWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 769 (3) A gas main in EXMOOR DRIVE from a point 80.0 feet north of Teakwood Drive southerly 460.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EXMOOR DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in FALMOUTH DRIVE from Teakwood Drive southerly 400 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said FALMOUTH DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in SHADOWOOD DRIVE from Teakwood Drive northerly 90.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHADOWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in EMBERWOOD DRIVE from Teakwood Drive northerly 80.00 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EMBERWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in MULLEN DRIVE from Teakwood Drive southerly 400 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MULLEN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in WOOTEN DRIVE from Falmouth Drive easterly 1494.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WOOTEN DRIVE. 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 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 770 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 Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The City Manager stated a petition had been received from residents on West 21st Street regarding the one-way street pattern between Pearl and Rio Grande, and asking that this be changed back to a two-way street because it is not enforceable. The City Manager said the street was so narrow he felt the one-way direction was a must, and that the Traffic Engineer and he recommended leaving it as it is. He said something could be done in the way of educating the people and trying to get them to cooperate rather than ignore the traffic regulation. The Mayor suggested notifying the people. He announced it was the feeling of the Council that the recommendation be sustained. The City Manager said right-of-way necessary for the opening of Trinity from 16th to 19th is being obtained and a bridge across Waller Creek between 18th and 19th is in the design stage so that the street can be opened through. He pointed out the necessity for establishing one-way street patterns on the east side. He read the Traffic Engineer's report recommending the following: SAN JACINTO - one-way south from Trinity north of 19th to East 1st Street. TRINITY - one-way north from East 1st Street to San Jacinto and Trinity just north of 19th Street. EAST 7TH and EAST 9TH - one way east from San Jacinto to Trinity. EAST 8TH and EAST 10TH - one way west between Trinity and San Jacinto. Traffic signals would be located on San Jacinto and Trinity; and on Trinity and 19th, 15th, llth, 10th, 9th, and 8th Streets. It was the City Manager's recommendation that the one-way pattermand traffic signals be in place at the time the street is opened. Councilman Perry suggested publicity be given on this traffic change and that a diagram be published in the paper. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 771 The City Manager stated the Construction Engineer had reported the exterior of a part of Brackenridge Hospital was in bad condition, and had estimated it would take about $8,500 to repair the masonry and about $7,500 to correct the leaks around the windows, do the painting, putty work, caulking of the windows, and the marble work. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to prepare the specifications and advertise for bids for this work. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The motion, The Assistant City Manager reported a request from MR. JOE ATKINSON for five banners for the Shrine Circus to be hung from October 19th to November 3rd. He said there were only three approved locations--1st Street at Congress, 7th and Congress, and 19th and Guadalupe--but he would check with the Electric Department to secure two other locations. Also requested was permission for a ticket booth by the Austin Hotel, and this would require two parking spaces. Councilman Shanks moved that the request for five banners and the space for the ticket booth, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong MR. FRANK ERWIN appeared in the interest of gas proposals for the Power Plants. The Mayor asked if it were the intention of the Council to advertise for bids for the gas supply. Councilman Shanks moved that the Council determine that it would take bids on the City's gas requirements. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Absent: Councilman Armstrong Councilman Perry moved that the Council accept bids to be opened at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber on September 20, 1962, for the City's gas supply. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to prepare the specifications for bids for the City's gas requirements. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the following zoning applications had been withdrawn: NAT GOODFRIEND By Robert C. Sneed CHARLES WENDLANDT 2008-10 (1914) Nueces 601-605 W. 21st Street 2100-2106 W. 1lth Street 1100-1106 Winsted Lane 2101-2107 W. 12th Street From "B" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor announced that the following zoning application had been postponed until 11:00 A.M. August 23rd: 3000-3104 Mohawk Road 6801-6803 Great Northern NELSON PUETT, JR. By Isom H. Hale & Associates Boulevard 6800 Lexington From Interim "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: JAKE SILBERSTEIN 614 East 12th Street 1200-1204 Sabine Street Additional Area: 612 East 12th Street Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Area be granted, and to include the additional area. Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: From "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include addi- tional area Commercial 2nd Height and The motion, seconded by Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area, including the additional area, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 723 SOUTHERN OAKS REALTY COMPANY 729-909 East Oltorf Street From Interim "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Jim Crozier was present. Councilman Perry moved that the change to "B" Residence be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. W. O. HARPER 2414-2418 Bluebonnet Lane From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. THE CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK IN AUSTIN, John C. Miller, Trust Officer, By Dan Priest 700-704 St. John's Avenue From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 5th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 5th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 5th Height & Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 27774 5th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERA-8124-8140 Burnet Road TIVE, J.R.Cobb, Gen.Mgr. By B.D.St.Clair From "A" Residence & Interim "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HOWELL REFINING COMPANY 3001-3003 Lake Austin P.N.Howell, President Boulevard From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. PLANNING COMMISSION 2107-2615 Bridle Path 1508-14 & 1509-15 Elton Lane 1507-11 Exposition Blvd. From "B" Residence To "A" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as additional area to application below which was withdrawn CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 775 BOB R. LOCKHART, et al By Robert J. Potts Tract 1 1515-20 Forest Trail & 2101-05 Bridle Path Tract 2 1506-08 Forest Trail Tract 3 1505-17 Forest Trail & 2011-17 Bridle Path Tract 4 By Petition 1510-1516 Forest Trail From "B" Residence To "A" Residence WITHDRAWN at Planning Commission hearing and Council MR. ROBERT POTTS stated he filed an application to change the zoning from "B" Residence to "A" Residence on properties fronting on Forest Trail, and subsequently filed a petition on certain other properties fronting on Forest Trail. The Planning Department added additional property on Bridle Path down to Exposition Boulevard. He reviewed the matter as to construction starting on an apartment house on property on Forest Trail, covered under the petition; and that he later at the Planning Commission meeting withdrew his application and petition The Director of Planning discussed the zoning and the Commission's recommendation Mr. Potts asked the Council to grant his request to withdraw his application, and stated as a private citizen, that he favored the recommendation of the Planning Commission to roll back the zoning on Bridle Path, as a strip a half mile long with 30' street, would be a terrible place to permit apartment houses. Councilman Shanks moved that Mr. Potts be permitted to withdraw his application and petition as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong As to the area submitted by the Planning Commission on Bridle Path, the Director of Planning discussed this recommendation. MRS. J. R. PHILLIPS, 2607 Bridle Path, asked that the zoning be left as it was when she purchased the property. The Assistant City Attorney stated MR. HAROLD LEGGE had indicated to him he was opposed to the roll-back zoning. Mrs. Phillips said three other neighbors, MRS. RAYMOND L. WIMBERLY, MRS. CARL BERQUIST and MRS. EMORY B. THOMPSON opposed the change. MRS. OLIN CULBERSON stated Mrs. Thompson was in favor of the roll back to "A", as was she. MRS. RALPH SLATTON, MRS. R. L. BLOSELE, MRS. D. DUPRE, MR. GEORGE G. COMMONS, MRS. NELSON BROWN and others expressed themselves as being in favor of the "A" zoning. Councilman Perry moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained and that the area be rolled back to "A" Residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White Absent: Councilman Armstrong Councilman White made the following statement: "I would like to state my position. I have never voted to roll back any property that someone has zoned without the property owner's permission, and they all do not want it, so I will vote 'no'." 776 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor stated if the 50' right-of-way were available, or if the street could be widened, it would make a difference; but multi-unit apartments could not be on a 30' street. The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "A" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WILLIAM J. BAILEY By Rhea B. Merritt CITY OF AUSTIN 1005 (1007) West 31st Street 3010-24 North Lamar Boulevard From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Rhea Merritt stated it was the intent to construct a building most of which would be for the SMITH-CORONA-MARCHANT MACHINE COMPANY, and that this was a new business building, and would be a first class building. Opposition was expressed by MR. LES PROCTOR based on the street's being less than 30' in some instances and only 30' in others; that construction here would imperil the widening of Lamar when needed; the change of zone is contrary to the desires of the neighborhood; 31st Street will not support the existing traffic; there is no need for this zoning; this is speculative; and that this is not a new business in Austin, and there are other vacant areas where the business could relocate. MR. JACK GIBSON, Smith-Corona-Marchant representative, described the building and stated they were ready to proceed. Discussion of widening 31st Street was held. The Director of Planning stated 7½ right-of-way would be off the south side. After more discussion, Councilman Perry moved that the zoning application be granted according to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOHN FLANAGAN 1500-1506 Sunnyvale Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Flanagan stated he planned a 12 unit apartment building. Opposition was expressed by MR. RUEL E. SNOW, 1506 Lupine Lane, as he wanted to keep the area "A", as a change of zoning would ruin an old residential area as well as CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the new; and this development would ruin the beautiful view. After further consideration, Councilman Perry moved that the change of zoning be granted to "BB" Residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Armstrong 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. JAMES W. CROW By Trueman O'Quinn 917 Reinli Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commmercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission ASSOCIATES, INC. By Trueman O'Quinn 901-05 Reinli Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial ist Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. WATT SCHIEFFER appeared stating he was in favor of the zoning, but wanted clarification on the future of Reinli Street and the plans for providing access to the whole 15 acre tract. The Director of Planning discussed the widening of Reinli from 30' to 60' and preferably more. Mr. Crow stated whatever was required for right-of-way he would be glad to give it. In discussing access to the large area, Mr. Schieffer suggested that Bennett Avenue be opened through to this tract. The Director of Planning explained the problems for the access streets, stating the opening of a street would place the burden upon the city. The Assistant City Attorney stated where it is necessary to acquire right-of-way, it costs three to five times as much if the property is zoned for commercial purposes. Councilman Perry's motion to grant the zoning in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission lost for lack of a second. The Council postponed the applications until August 30th to discuss the widening of Reinli Street and providing access to this property by opening another street through, with Mr. Trueman O'Quinn, Attorney for the applicants. The Mayor stated these applications would be held over until August 30th when the Attorney returns, and the Council would then hear it and make the decision. At this time COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG entered the Council Room. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 778 A. B. BEDDOW 7900-7902 Burrell Drive 1506-1510 Anderson Lane From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "O" Office MR. BEDDOW stated he could not put the type of business operation he wanted in "O" Office zone. He wanted to build for a drugstore, beauty shop and barber shop, and asked that the zone be changed to "IR" Local Retail. It was explained these operations could be placed in "O" Office under special permits. Councilman Perry moved that the change of zoning to "0" Office be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, 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 "0" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 51ST STREET CORPORATION 1014-1022 East 51st By Gibson R. Randle Street 5100-5102 Interregional Highway From "LR" Local Retail 1st & 5th Height & Area To "C" Commercial lst and 5th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Randle was one of the owners, and represented the Corporation, stating the Planning Commission did not recommend this application because 51st is a 50' street and this zoning should not be granted. He stated they did not create the heavy amount of traffic now on the street. They desire to construct a one-story L-shaped building. Although he was asking for "C", if there were some compromise, he would accept "GR" General Retail, but "IR" Local Retail is not sufficient to attract leasing or selling at this location. MR. J. P. ALLEN favored the change of zoning to "C" Commercial. The Director of Planning commented on the width of 51st Street, stating it was inadequate, and that was the basis for denial of the application; that included in the Capital Improvement Plan in the next two years is the street improvement. He suggested that the Council refer this request to the City Manager and City Attorney to examine in terms of the Capital Improvement Plan, and maybe some agreement could be made on this zone. After further hearing on the application, the Mayor announced that the Council would check with the City Manager to determine what the future plans were for East 51st Street, and postpone action until next week on this zoning request. MR. C. A. SKOOG opposed the change of zoning. - =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 779 JOHN D. COATS By Gibson R. Randle 1701-09 Scenic Drive 3706-20 Bridle Path From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Randle, representing the applicant, said Mr. Coats wanted to develop this 1.25 acres into a multiple apartment development; that there were duplex apartments around the area, and the only adjoining owner occupying a home is Mr. Gary Morrison, who could not be affected by this zoning. He described the property and plans of the three-level apartment house to be constructed. MR. LARRY TEMPLE, represented Mr. Gary Morrison in opposition to the change, stating the area was predominately a residential area; that Mr. Coats could develop the property with duplexes under the present zoning. He referred to a petition filed by people living on the property they own in opposition. Mr. Randle stated there were no immediate adjoining property owners signing the petition. Mr. Coats spoke in his own behalf. The Director of Planning suggested that the request be modified to "BB" Residence ist Height and Area, and that additional properties be joined in the request. Councilman White moved that the application be referred back to the Planning Commission. 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 application had been referred back to the Planning Commission. THOMAS BLACK, TRUSTEE 307 West 19th Street By Samuel A. Miller From "C-1" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. ROBERT SNEED represented the applicant, stating he had an assignment of lease from Mr. Miller to MR. CHRIS PETROLPOULIS whereby he would hold all of the property and have enough for off-street parking. Property along 19th from Guadalupe to Lavaca was already zoned "C-1" Commercial, and this was a request to change to "C-2" Commercial, being within the general plan of granting special locations in a well developed commercial area. Plenty of off-street parking will be provided. It was recommended by 6 to 1 vote in the Planning Commission. The location is a half block from an existing package store. MR. CHARLES TRENCKMAN represented opposition and requested that the application be considered on the basis of public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. He pointed out on a map the property of those who opposed the change. He filed a petition signed by property owners making a formal protest to the zoning change. Opposition was based on economic interests that were at stake should the zoning be granted and on the fact this would be the closest liquor store to the University. He read a letter in opposition from DEAN ARNO NOWOTNY. MR. JOHN CAMPBELL, representing two property owners protesting the change, stated this location was desired as it would entice those from the University; that the applicant is not CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 780 a property owner but a lessee; and that the property owners would suffer a devaluation in their property. Opposition was expressed by MR. and MRS. GREENWOOD WOOTEN, JR., MR. H. P. ALLEN, and MRS. FANNIE WOODS. MR. ROBERT SNEED noted that the petition filed by Mr. Trenckman would invoke the provision of the ordinance which would require a four-fifths vote. He pointed out this block of land was one of the most valuable in the City, and listed many fine leases made long after the liquor stores had been located in the area. The Mayor stated a check would be made with the City Attorney regarding the petition. Councilman Perry wanted to have a report on the ordinance pertaining to the requirement of the four-fifths vote when a petition signed by a certain percentage of the property owners was filed. Later in the meeting, the Assistant City Attorney reported the petition contained signatures of 66% of the land within 200' of the property, and contained signatures of 40% of the owners of the property. He read the provisions in the zoning ordinance. Mayor Pro-tem Perry presided. Councilman Shanks moved to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the zoning change. The motion, seconded by Mayor Palmer, failed to carry, lacking the four-fifths vote necessary, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Armstrong Present but not voting: Mayor Pro-tem Perry Councilman Armstrong made a statement concerning his vote, in that he was elected to represent the people of Austin as a Council member; and that the University was one of the greatest assets the City had, although he remembered many years back that many parents would come here and look the situation over at the University and would not send their children back to the University. There was a movement to correct the bad impressions. He stated he would like to see all the liquor stores in this area located elsewhere; and that for the good of Austin and the University he would not vote for this liquor store in this 10cation. Mayor Pro-tem Perry stated he frequently had stated he needed a very good reason for not supporting the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and it was difficult for him to see which reasons were pertinent and which were not, and he could not determine a clear cut right or wrong or yes or no vote on this issue and he would abstain. Councilman Shanks said if he thought by voting against this, it would keep the university students from buying liquor, he would; but it would not. Mayor Palmer said the only place to fight the alcohol problem is through the people and the ballot boxes and not in zoning. He pointed out this was an establishment in the heart of "C-l" and the applicant could sell beer; and that a "C-2" zoning--a package store would be less objectionable than a beer tavern, and he did not believe in voting a zoning matter on a moral issue. The Mayor Pro-tem stated in light of the ordinance which required a fourfifths vote to override the Planning Commission in this case, the change of zoning failed to pass. 781 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Palmer took the Chair and presided. ERISTEO CHAPA 2021-2023 East 3rd Street 204-208 Caney Street From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Perry moved that the change be denied. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. The Council recessed at 4:00 P.M. until 5:00 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 5:00 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. The Council opened the public hearing scheduled on amending the Zoning Text to provide for as many members and alternates on the Board of Adjustment as set up by State Statutes. No citizen appeared to be heard. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26(a) OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 CONCERNING COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 200 by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White moved that MR. H. W. SAUER be appointed as a member of the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire December 31, 1963. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor brought up the complaint of MR. LEY NELSON, Nelson's Trading Post, 4612 South Congress, that interstate busses would be parked in front of Hills Cafe, 4700 South Congress, and their motors left running to keep the airconditioning on. During conventions there would be as many as six or seven, and the fumes from that many busses are annoying and unhealthy. He wanted to ask that an ordinance be passed that busses not be left with their motors running while parked for any length of time. The Mayor asked that this complaint be referred to the Traffic Engineer. Mr. DeStefano and Mr. George Covert had appeared earlier before the Council but had left. The Assistant City Manager stated Mr. Covert wanted to construct a driveway using asphalt, but the ordinance prohibited that, and Mr. DeStefano and Mr. Covert had been informed. The City Manager announced the employment of MR. W. C. MOFFATT as Purchasing Agent at Brackenridge Hospital, and as part-time supervisor of accounting. The City Manager stated there was quite an amount of bond money now in banks on interest. In this year's budget there was $1,289,000 to be invested in the system from current funds, and it had been indicated in the budget discussions that it would be his recommendation that some of the surplus funds that are on hand this year be used for permanent improvements. Otherwise the bond money would have to be withdrawn now. He recommended that the current funds be used instead of bond money at this time. The Council members informally agreed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 600721-C SO AS TO RESET THE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING THEREIN PRESCRIBED CONCERNING PAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SCENIC DRIVE; 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, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 78783 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. The City Manager reviewed the gas situation comparing it at the present time to what it was in 1960, noting at this time there are more people with gas for sale and who are trying to find a market. He listed some suggestions which should be included in the specifications: that the quality of gas be 950-1100 BTU; instead of determining the reserves of the bidders, the corporate worth of the company be determined and he explained the details as to how this would be accomplished; that the minimum net worth of the bidders be set at $20,000,000, with the city's reserving the right to require a performance bond up to 6% of the amount of the contract which bond would be about $12,000,000; and if the City required the bond, it would pay the premium. Recommended also was the "use of money" factor in connection with the evaluation of bids; also that the contract state the City would buy all of its gas fuel requirements for the Power Plants; and that all inquiries regarding specifications should be submitted in writing and all answers to those inquiries would be given to the prospective bidders, and no information except as contained in a written addendum would be considered valid. As to how the bids would be taken, he recommended receiving bids on Holly Street Unit No. 2, effective January 1964; on the old plants, Seaholm Plant and Holly Street Unit No. 1, effective January 1965; on future electric plants; and a combined bid on all new and old plants. The Council informally agreed on the 950-1100 BTU; the measuring pressure of 14.65; that the bidders have a net worth of a minimum of $20,000,000; that a performance bond at the option of the City be required; and if supplied, the City would pay the premium; that a $1,000,000 bid bond be required; and that the Company would not go to the Railroad Commission for any increases. The City Attorney stated the draft of the specifications would be ready Monday. The Mayor announced the Council would meet at 4:00 P.M. Monday, August 20th. =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 7811 789 The Mayor discussed the report called a "Review of Progress Under the Program for Community Improvement (Workable Program) for the Elimination of Slums and Blight in Austin, Texas." After discussion, the Council approved the Workable Program. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 8:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Ilsu City Clerk APPROVED Mayor