CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 29, 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 Invocation was delivered by RABBI FIRESTEIN, Temple Beth Israel. MR. WALTER LINGO, representing plumbers and pipefitters, and MR. D. A. RAGSDALE, representing the Iron Workers, appeared before the Council and asked that local people be hired for the construction of the new unit of the power plant. Mayor Palmer stated he would talk with Mr. Zachry, the contractor, and ask that consideration be given to hiring local people. MR. J. M. HARRIS filed with the Council a supplemental proposal to the 1957 application of CAPITAL CABLE COMPANY for a permit to construct and operate a community antenna television system in the City of Austin. Mr. Frank Denius, Attorney, urged the Council to call a hearing as soon as possible. Councilman Perry moved that a public hearing on the question of the desirability of having community antenna TV systems or Cable TV systems be held on DECEMBER 13TH at 10:00 Α.Μ., and that all who had previously expressed an interest or filed applications for providing such service be notified of the public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Perry, as spokesman for the Council, presented the Mayor with a cake on the occasion of his birthday. The Mayor thanked the Council and stated he was grateful for the opportunity of working with all of them. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1270 Councilman Armstrong moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of November 21, 1962, be approved. 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: "November 27, 1962 "TO: HONORABLE MAYOR and Members of the City Council SUBJECT: Bids for Automotive Replacement Batteries Contract for twelve months, December 1, 1962 November 30, 1963. "Subject bids were received at the office of the Purchasing Agent at 2:00 P.M. November 26, 1962. "Bids are for replacement automotive batteries for all departments. This includes service to City cars and trucks from 7:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. on week days. - "Invitation to bid was advertised in the Austin American for two consecutive weeks prior to opening of bids. Also invitation was sent to all firms who have bid in the past. Only three bids were received. Montgomery Ward who was low bidder in 1961, Firestone Stores and Austin Battery and Electric Company. "The three bids received are given below: Montgomery Ward Austin Battery & Elec. Co. Firestone Stores $ 7,219.61 7,618.70 10,791.32 "Using this years estimated quantities and Montgomery Ward's low bid of October 19, 1961 the total would be $7,500.19. "The prices quoted this year are the lowest we have ever received and it is recommended contract be awarded Montgomery Ward. The quality of the batteries and the service of Montgomery Ward during the past two years have been excellent. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 26, 1962, for automotive replacement batteries for a period of twelve months, beginning December 1, 1962 and ending November 30, 1963; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Montgomery Ward, in the sum of $7,219.61, 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Montgomery Ward, in the sum of $7,219.61, 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 Montgomery Ward. 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 the following: "Bids opened in office of Purchasing Agent Nov. 1 and 13, 1962 Tabulated by: O.G.Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR FERTILIZER RECREATION DEPT. GOLF COURSE #3 4303 MANOR ROAD Watson Dist. Co. Austin Goldthwaite's of Texas Milburn Peat Co. Green Gate Fertilizers 600 cu.yd. Ground Brown $5,640.00 2% 10th $6,480.00 Net $5,640.00 Net Hypnum Feat Moss prox. -- 600 cu.yd. ground and sterilized Steer Manure -- $5,900.00 for 200 tons - $8,064.00 for 600 cu.yd. The "The peat moss and steer manure is to be used in a soil mix for the greens & tees at the new golf course #3. The mix is made up of seven parts waste sand, one part each of peat moss, black dirt and ground sterilized steer manure. total mixture of 6,000 yds. will be used 12 inches deep on each green with a much smaller amount approximately four inches covering the tees. "Both the peat moss and manure is used for the needed organic base as well as the plant food value. The peat moss has 1% nitrogen, and the manure has 3% nitrogen, 1% Phosphoric acid and 1% Potash. By using these two materials in the soil mix we will not have to add any commercial fertilizer as the total soil mix plant food analysis will be the correct amount for new golf greens. "The Green Gate Fertilizer Co. bid on steer manure is the best purchase at $8,064.00 due to the fact that it contains 1% more nitrogen than Goldthwaite's of Texas bid. The 1% more nitrogen is worth $550.00. The Goldthwaite bid of 200 tons is 75 tons short of the 600 cu.yds. called for which would make their bid $8,046.00 as compared with $8,064.00 bid by Green Gate Fertilizer Co., but the Green Gate Fertilizer has 1% more nitrogen than the Goldthwaites fertilizer with a value of $550.00, so that the $20.00 more for Green Gate fertilizer is the best buy. "RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the how bid of Watson Distributing Company of Austin on Peat Moss of $5,640.002% 10th prox. be accepted. On the ground and sterilized Steer Manure it is recommended that the bid of Green Gate Fertilizers of $8,064.00 be accepted as the best bid for the City of Austin. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... Councilmen White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 1, and November 13, 1962, for the furnishing of 600 cu. yd. of ground brown hypnum peat moss, and 600 cu. yd. of ground and sterilized steer manure, to be applied on Golf Course #3; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Watson Distributing Company of Austin, in the sum of $5,640.00 was the lowest and best bid for 600 cu. yd. of ground brown hypnum peat moss; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Green Gate Fertilizers, in the sum of $8,064.00, was the lowest and best bid for 600 cu. yd. of ground and sterilized steer manure; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids 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 Watson Distributing Company of Austin, in the sum of $5,640.00, and the bid of Green Gate Fertilizers, in the sum of $8,064.00, be and the same are hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts, on behalf of the City, with said companies. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Regarding the new golf course, the Mayor read a memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Board recommending that it be named "Airport Golf Course". He stated this would be considered in the near future. The CityManager submitted the following: "November 26, 1962 "MEMO TO: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager FROM: SUBJECT: R. A. Miles, Chief of Police Purchase of Motorcycles "I have received a bid from the Austin Motorcycle Company for Police Servi-Car Motorcycles with police equipment at a unit price of $1,817.45. Two of these units will be equipped with rotating red lights at a cost of $120.00. We are allowed $175.00 each for trade-ins, making a net of $8,507.25. "This is an exceptional price and Harley-Davidson is supplied only through Austin Motorcycle Company. I recommend acceptance on this bid. "s/ R. A. Miles Chief of Police" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council discussed the bid for motorcycles to be used by the Police Department. It was brought out that Harley-Davidson motorcycles are supplied only through Austin Motorcycle Company. Councilman Armstrong asked that they check out of town for other bids, as the Council subscribed to competitive bidding. Later in the meeting the Chief of Police reported he had called San Antonio and the bid received from Austin Motorcycle Company was lower. man Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Council- WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 26, 1962, for the purchase of five Police Servi-Car Motorcycles with police equipment, for use by the Police Department; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company, in the sum of $8,507.25 and four (4) trade-ins, was the lowest and best bid therefore, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Chief of Police, and by the City Manager, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company, in the sum of $8,507.25 and four (4) trade-ins, 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 Austin Motorcycle Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, six easements, each (5.00) five feet in width, were granted to the City of Austin for down-guy purposes in, upon and across the hereinafter described portion of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, of Block One, and in, upon, and across the hereinafter described portion of Lots 4 and 5, Block Three, Barton Terrace, Section One, a subdivision of Portions of the Wm. Barton Labor and the H. P. Hill Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Barton Terrace, Section One of record in Book 16, at Page 22 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the developers of said Barton Terrace, Section One, have heretofore granted new easements at more desirable locations, and have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easements; and, WHEREAS, THE City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easements for down-guy purposes are not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 1204 1274 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described easements, to-wit: Six (6) strips of land, each of the said six (6) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 17, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One, a subdivision of portions of the Wm. Barton Labor and the R. P. Hill Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Barton Terrace, Section One of record in Book 16 at Page 22 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 18, Block One, said Barton Terrace, Section One, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 3 being out of and a part of Lot 19, Block One, said Barton Terrace, Section One, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 4 being out of and a part of Lot 20, Block One, said Barton Terrace, Section One, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 5 being out of and a part of Lot 4, Block Three, said Barton Terrace, Section One, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 6 being out of and a part of Lot 5, Block Three, said Barton Terrace, Section One; each of the said six (6) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the north forty-five (45.00) feet of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 17, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One; NO. 2 BEING all of the north forty-five (45.00) feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 18, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One; NO. 3 BEING all of the north forty-five (45.00) feet of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 19, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One; NO. 4 BEING all of the north forty-five (45.00) feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 20, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One; NO. 5 BEING all of the east forty-five (45.00) feet of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 4, Block Three, Barton Terrace, Section One; NO. 6 BEING all of the east forty-five (45.00) feet of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 5, Block Three, Barton Terrace, Section One. 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 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, two easements, each five (5.00) feet in width, were granted to the City of Austin for drainageway purposes, in, upon and acrosss the hereinafter described portion of Lots 21 and 22, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One, a subdivision of portions of the Wm. Barton Labor and the H. P. Hill Survey, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Barton Terrace, Section One of record in Book 16, at Page 22 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the developers of said Barton Terrace, Section One, have heretofore granted new easements at more desirable locations, and have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easements, drainageway purposes, are 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 the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described easements, for drainageway purposes, to wit: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width, the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 21, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One, a subdivision of portions of the Wm. Barton Labor and the H. P. Hill Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Barton Terrace, Section One of record in Book 16 at Page 22 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 22, Block One, said Barton Terrace, Section One; each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 21, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One; NO 2 BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 22, Block One, Barton Terrace, Section One. 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 1876 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by instrument of record in Book 9 at page 148 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a certain 6300 square foot easement for drainage- way, public utility and street purposes was granted in, upon and across a portion of Block J, Windsor Park III, Section 3, a subdivision of a portion of the A. B. Spear Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of said property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easement for drainageway, public utility and street purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not be required in the near future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described easement, to-wit: 6300 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Block J, Windsor Park III, Section 3, a subdivision of a portion of the A. B. Spear Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Windsor Park III, Section 3 of record in Book 9 at page 148 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which 6300 square feet of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being the southwest corner of Lot 11, Block J, said Windsor Park III, Section 3, which point of beginning is also in the east line of Wellington Drive; THENCE, with the south line of said Lot il, Block J, S 88° 48' E 105.00 feet to a point in the west line of an existing fifty (50.00) foot drainage easement for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the west line of said fifty (50.00) foot drainage easement S 01° 12' W 60.00 feet to a point in the north line of Lot 12, Block J, said Windsor Park III, Section 3, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of Lot 12, N 88° 48′ W 105.00 feet to an iron stake at the northwest corner of said Lot 12, same being a point in the aforesaid east line of Wellington Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said east line of Wellington Drive, N 01 02 E 60.00 feet to the point of beginning. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - 1377 The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City that an offstreet parking facility be constructed, operated, and maintained on the route of Interstate Highway 35 under the overhead structures between East 6th Street and East 8th Street and between the East and West frontage roads in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the State Highway Engineer, acting for and in behalf of the State Highway Commission has made it known to the City that the State will permit the construction, maintenance, and operation of an offstreet parking facility on the highway right of way conditioned that the City will enter into an agreement with the State for determining the responsibilities of the parties with reference thereto; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City an agreement and contract with and for the purpose of carrying out the terms and provisions of this resolution. SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to attest the agreement and contract and to affix the proper seal of the City thereto. SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect forthwith and the aforesaid contract shall be immediately made, executed and delivered to the end that such work herein provided for may be begun and carried out promptly and with expedition. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second 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 13.748 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE 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. (Cherrylawn, Sec. 1 and 2 and a part of Thomas Eldridge Survey) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Discussion was held on Electrical Distribution Specifications. The City Manager reported on the contract that the city has now, stating the city has a standby, dependable and an around the clock service and the work is done cheaper than the city could do it. Councilman White felt the city could beat the price they have now if they would take bids. It was brought out that the Telephone Company owns some of the poles and the city owns some; and they should meet with the Telephone Company before any action was taken. Councilman White reported on his meeting with MR. C. B. SMITH regarding the leasing of property on the south side of 5th Street and west side of Lamar. He stated Mr. Smith agreed to pay $125 per month for 3 years, the first year without the cancellation clause and the last two years with the cancellation clause. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement with C. B. Smith. 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 the roll was called: Councilman Perry The City Manager stated a PRICE DANIEL'S Dinner was being held on December 12th at the Auditorium and the Recreation Department had been asked to participate in the decorations. Councilman White moved that the Recreation Department be authorized to cooperate with the Price Daniel Committee as long as it was within the city. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reported there had been a minor explosion at the Seaholm Power Plant and it was covered by insurance. The Insurance Company had asked that the city get 2 bids and for the city to handle it. The Council indicated it was agreeable to handling it in this manner. The Mayor read a letter from Dr. Robert B. Morrison, Chief of Staff, Brackenridge Hospital, as follows: "November 23, 1962 "Honorable Lester Palmer, Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "Gentlemen: "It has come to my attention that the reason the Amsco Intravenous Solution 12.77 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Contract has not yet been cancelled is because such a request was not specifically made in the previous communications you have received regarding this matter. I would like to make clear the position of the Medical Executive Committee on this matter. Not only do we request that you cancel this contract, but also we would like to urge you specifically to cancel the contract that now exists with the Amsco Company. I hope this will make the position of the Medical. Executive Committee clear. "Sincerely yours, s/ Robt. B. Morrison Robert B. Morrison, M.D. Chief of Staff" The City Manager stated that Amsco had gone out of business and had transferred their business to another company and he had been waiting to see if the new tubing would be satisfactory before making a recommendation. Mr. Crandall said they had been using the new tubing and they were still having trouble with it. The City Manager stated he would recommend that the contract be cancelled. Councilman Perry moved that on the recommendation of the City Manager and the Medical Executive Committee, that the contract with Amsco be cancelled and that new bids be authorized to be taken with Baxter, Abbott and Cutter. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager pointed out on a map the land needed for the extension of Havana Street. This property is owned by Mr. K. B. Willingham, and he is willing to give this land in exchange for a portion of Havana Street to be vacated. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF HAVANA STREET EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST LINE OF OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS SECTION THREE, IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE WEST LINE OF SOUTH FIRST STREET; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved thet 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenArmstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager made a report on the traffic situation on the Service Roads of the Interregional Highway from 6th Street to 9th Street. He stated since the signal light had been installed at 8th Street (West service road) the traffic backed up into the exit at 9th and into the Interregional. He explained that a continuous right-turn arrow had been installed at 8th to help this situation and in doing this they had blocked off with rubber cones the north half of 8th Street under the Interregional. Mr. Bluestein, Highway Department, expressed fear that the State Bureau of Public Roads would object and asked that the cones be removed. His concern was that a 60' road had been constructed and only 30' was being used. The City Manager stated they had worked out a traffic pattern to use the north half of 8th Street under the Interregional for east bound traffic with right-turn at East Service Road; and using the south half of 8th Street for west bound traffic. Councilman Perry moved that the traffic pattern as submitted by the City Manager be approved subject to approval by the Highway Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council recessed at 12:00 Noon until 3:30 P.M. ! RECESSED MEETING At 3:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 3:30 Ρ.Μ. The City Manager reported that the City of Granger had requested that the city sell them 2 police radios that are not being used by the Police Department. They offered $50 each. The City Manager reviewed the contract with W. C. COTTEN, JR. for preliminary planning of Missouri Pacific Boulevard and grade separation at Westover Road, stating he was hired under a $12,500 contract. He said Mr. Cotten was paid on a per diem basis for other design work, but he had submitted a bill for work he had not been authorized to do. The City Manager said he would like to settle Mr. Cotten's account now and hire him from time to time as needed for specific projects. The Council informally agreed that the City Manager work this out. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that WADE, BARTON and MARSH be employed as Auditors for the current year at the same price as they had last year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reported that since the Cuban crisis there had been an increasing interest in Civil Defense. He stated in the budget this year provision had been made for a director, shelter officer and training officer but now they need more help. He recommended an addition of a planning officer, administrative officer, and communications and warning officer. The cost for this would be $17,000 and the Federal Government would pay one-half. He stated the Civil Defense Department could rearrange its budget to take care of the city's part. Councilman Shanks moved that the rearrangement of the Civil Defense Department be authorized in accordance with the City Manager's recommendation. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reported on a conference he had with Nelson Puett regarding his preliminary plan for Allandale Terrace, Section 3. The City Manager stated he had a request from the National Guard to use Huck Slew Bridge to study from the point of view of demolition. The Council informally agreed. The City Attorney stated Judge McFarling, Corporation Court Judge, would have to be out of town on December 5th and 6th, but he could reset his cases now on the docket and he did not think it would be necessary to appoint someone in his place. The Council informally agreed. The City Attorney explained a request from a subdivider (Nash Phillips) for permission to put esplanades in Teakwood Drive which is the entrance to his subdivision, Allendale North, Section 2. Mr. Phillips wants to plant palm trees and other shrubs and he will leave the esplanades in place until the subdivision is developed and then he will remove them. The City Attorney felt this was a sales promotion and was misleading. He brought up the question of zoning of the property in front of this subdivision. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be instructed to execute an agreement with the subdivider, Nash Phillips-Copus, and the placing of esplanades in Teakwood Drive be authorized, the subdivider to indemnify the City against all cost for removal of the esplanades. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Perry moved that the Council establish a policy that esplanades built by a subdivider for sales promotion be approved by the City before they are built and any built before they are approved will be removed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Council asked that a memo to this effect be sent to all subdividers. The Mayor read an acknowledgement from MRS. EVERETT GIVENS and family. The Mayor read a letter from L. Wayne Golden, Executive Secretary Urban Renewal Agency. The Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency, had discussed some of the factors that tend to create blighting influences flooding, building requirements, minimum housing standards and fire zones. It was felt by the Board, that continued review and modernisation of the Building Code, the Minimum Standards Ordinance and Fire Zone Regulations would considerably assist in the elimination and prevention of blight. The Board suggested that these matters be assigned for consideration, along with the Workable Program, to the Citizens. Committee for Community Improvement to be named in the near future. The Planning Director was asked to tell Mr. Golden that this was being considered. Councilman White moved that the following zoning hearing be reset for December 20th at 11:00 A.Μ.: LELA PARKINSON 1109-1305 South Interregional By Robert C. Sneed Bighway From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission 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 the roll was called: Councilman Perry Councilman Shanks moved that the Council accept the withdrawal of the following zoning application: SIMMONS MOTOR COMPANY 1205 (1207) Baylor Street From "B" Residence By Eddie Simmons To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Armstrong Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Perry CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. The Mayor announced an Executive Meeting for December 7th. The Mayor announced that on December 24th a group of Japanese engineers, Trade Union of Japan, would be in Austin and want to tour the Power Plant and invited the Council to go with them. The Council set 11:00 A.M. as the time to meet with them. Councilman Shanks moved that Citadel Transmission Company be granted temporary permission to pipe jet fuel to Bergstrom Air Force Base. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilmen Perry, White The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been received and referred to the Planning Commission and were set for public hearing before the Council on January 3, 1963: MRS. JUNE H. BREWER, et al, By Fred L. Tarver LUCILLE WELLS ESTATE By Richard E. Chalmers HENRY G. KRAUSS PHILIP CRAWFORD By Joe Palmaro H. G.WEST, Owner FORD SMITH, Purchaser G. D. BATEN By E. Ahlgrimm RICHARD A. OBENHAUS By Sidney Purser C. L. REEVES By Robert C. Sneed 1700-1804 Ε. 19th St. 1901-1911 Leona Street 1900-1910 & 1901-1911 Salina Street 1701-1805 Ε. 20th St. 3120-3128 Guadalupe St. 601-611 West 32nd St. 516-518 E. Oltorf St. 2311-2315 Rebel Road 1406 Fort View Road 2342-2346 Rosewood Avenue 1105-1107 W. 38th St. 3713 McDonald Avenue 833 East 53 Street 910 West 19th Street From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area From "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area From "0" Office To "IR" Local Retail From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "0" Office 2nd Height and Area CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 188 MANOR APARTMENTS, INC. By Robert C. Sneed Tract 1 Rear of 1616-1714 Manor Road Tract 2 Rear of 1714 Manor Road Tract 3 1714 Manor Road From "A" Residence Ist Height and Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area From "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area To "C-2" Commercial 2nd. Height and Area There being no further business, Councilman Armstrong moved that the The motion, seconded by CouncilmanPerry, carried by the Council adjourn. following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 5:20 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED n ATTEST: Grace Monroe Assistant City Clerk tu Mayor