☐ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 14, 1963 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 REV. LOYCE ESTES, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN, in behalf of MR. EARL MAYFIELD of Dallas who is representing SAMUELS & COMPANY, Inc. in their interest of leasing or purchasing the Abattoir, requested that the Council give them an opportunity to be heard fully on a proposal they would offer. The Mayor stated the Council had a letter and proposals submitted by a group of the local meat processors who want to try to work out something on the Abattoir, but the Council was not ready to bring it up today. Mr. O'Quinn suggested that the Mayor schedule a meeting next week. The Mayor stated he would firm up a date sometime Monday. MAYOR PALMER and the Council greeted and welcomed a group of students from Chile. A spokesman from the crowd said the group was happy to be here, as the people of Austin had been very kind in every respect; that Austin is a very nice city, very quiet and peaceful. Councilman Armstrong moved that the Minutes of the Meetings of January 31st and February 7th, 1963, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 44 MR. FOREST PEARSON was present in the interest of the MRS. L. W. KING, ET AL property, at 1401-1405 Cotton Street, and 1181-1187 Angelina, as to the zoning request to change from "A" Residence 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area. The City Manager explained in planning the Kealing Project, considerable work had been done with the school system, and it is desired to extend the school grounds to the west a block. This will necessitate closing Comal Street. To provide for traffic circulation around the school, the City Manager explained it would be necessary to connect Comal and Angelina by a street diagonally through this property, and it will be absolutely necessary that the property be acquired, and he recommended that he proceed with the purchase of the property. Mr. Forest Pearson said he would be happy for the City to do this. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be asked to obtain appraisals and proceed to acquire this property for the City. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) TRACT OF LAND: (A) TRACT 1: TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOT 1, BLOCK A, ALLANDALE TERRACE SECTION 2 PHASE 5; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3104-3112 STONEWAY DRIVE AND 6901-6909 GREAT NORTHERN BOULEVARD; (B) TRACT 2: TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON THE NORTH END OF LOT NO. 10, BLOCK NO. C, ALLANDALE TERRACE SECTION 2, PHASE 5, CONTAINING 0.37 ACRE OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6827-6833 GREAT NORTHERN BOULEVARD AND 3105-3113 STONEWAY DRIVE; AND (C) TRACT 3: TO "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK C, ALLANDALE TERRACE SECTION 2, PHASE 5, SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2, ABOVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6805-6825 GREAT NORTHERN BOULEVARD; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the 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: 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, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 175 seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: 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: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING 218 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SALADO STREET AND 218 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAN PEDRO STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2810-2816 SALADO STREET AND 2811-2817 SAN PEDRO 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 Shanks moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 19 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 27.62 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ROSEWOOD AVENUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1607 (1623) ROSEWOOD AVENUE, 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 Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following described tract of land owned by the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby set aside and dedicated for use as a public street and thoroughfare in the City of Austin, said tract being described as follows: 1.47 acres of land, same being out of and a part of that certain 103.25 acre tract of land out of and a part of the A. W. Canfield Labor Survey Number ll, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which 103.25 acre tract of land was conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated June 13, 1957, of record in Volume 1823 at page 97 to 99 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said 1.47 acres of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 144 BEGINNING at a galvanized steel pin at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being on the south line of Rogge Lane, from which point of beginning the northeast corner of Lot 18, Block R, Delwood 4 East, Section 3, a subdivision of record in Book 8 at page 125 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, bears South 75° 04' West 25.00 feet; THENCE, with the most northerly north line of the herein described tract of land, same being the south line of Rogge Lane North 75° 04' East 50.00 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the most northerly northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the east line of the herein described tract of land South 14° 57' East 179.99 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of curvature of a curve whose angle of intersection is 18° 00', whose radius is 606.38 feet and whose tangent distance is 96.04 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the left an arc distance of 190.50 feet, the chord of which arc bears South 23° 57' East 189.71 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE, continuing with the east line of the herein described tract of land, South 32° 57' East 231.32 feet to a galvanized steel pin on a curve whose angle of intersection is 14° 00', whose radius is 1,088.76 feet and whose tangent distance is 133.68 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the right an arc distance of 193.82 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears North 83° 57' East 193.38 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of reverse curvature between the aforementioned curve and another curve to the left whose angle of intersection is 37°03', whose radius is 447.50 feet and whose tangent distance is 149.95 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the left an arc distance of 289.37 feet, the chord of which arc bears North 70° 31' East 284.38 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE, with a north line of the herein described tract of land North 52° 00' East 41.95 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the most easterly northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being on the curving west line of Westminster Drive, said curve having an angle of intersection of 45° 24', a radius of 382.49 feet and a tangent distance of 160.00 feet; THENCE, along the said curving west line of Westminster Drive to the left an arc distance of 60.08 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears South 37° 44' East 60.01 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the south line of the herein described tract of land, South 52° 00' West 41.68 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of curvature of a curve whose angle of intersection is 37°03', whose radius is 507.50 feet and whose tangent distance is 170.05 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the right an arc distance of 328.17 feet, the chord of which arc bears South 70° 31' West 322.48 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of reverse curvature between the aforementioned curve CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 ن and another curve to the left whose angle of intersection is 14° 00', whose radius is 1,028.76 feet and whose tangent distance is 106.77 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the left an arc distance of 212.77 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears South 83°07' West 212.24 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the west line of the herein described tract of land North 32° 57' West 276.39 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of curvature of a curve whose angle of intersection is 18° 00', whose radius is 656.38 feet and whose tangent distance is 103.96 feet; THENCE, along said curve to the right an arc distance of 206.21 feet, the chord of which arc bears North 23° 57' West 205.36 feet to a galvanized steel pin at the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE, continuing with the west line of the herein described tract of land North 14° 57' West 180.01 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Shanks Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin has acquired the assets, and assumed the liabilities of Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 by and through an agreement dated the 30th day of November, 1962, and recorded in Volume 2545 at pages 260-267 of the Travis County Deed Records; and, WHEREAS, a portion of the liabilities assumed by the City of Austin consisted of certain outstanding Revenue Bonds, Series 1952, each being of the face amount of $1,000.00, together with attached interest coupons, all of which are more particularly described in the schedule attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution for all purposes; and, WHEREAS, such bonds and interest coupons have all been assembled, paid and cancelled by the City ofAustin, and are being held for the City of Austin by the American National Bank in Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to destroy or cause to be destroyed, by cremation all such bonds and interest coupons, the cremation to be carried out before three witnesses, one each from the Finance Department, the City Council and the Auditor. (Schedule attached) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 Travis County Water Control & Improvement District No. 4 Bonded Indebtedness Liquidated By The City of Austin February 1, 1963 Date of Bond Interest To Original Numbers Coupon 2-1-63 Maturity (Inclusive) Amount Rate Amount Total 8-1-63 26-30 $ 5,000.00 3늘% $ 87.50 $ 5,087.50 8-1-64 31-35 5,000.00 35% 87.50 5,087.50 8-1-65 36-40 5,000.00 32% 87.50 5,087.50 8-1-66 41-45 5,000.00 32% 87.50 5,087.50 8-1-67 46-50 5,000.00 3% 87.50 5,087.50 8-1-68 51-55 5,000.00 35% 87.50 5,087.50 8-1-69 56-60 5,000.00 3% 87.50 5,087.50 8-1-70 61-66 6,000.00 4% 120.00 6,120.00 8-1-71 67-72 6,000.00 4% 120.00 6,120.00 8-1-72 73-78 6,000.00 4% 120.00 6,1.20.00 8-1-73 79-84 6,000.00 4% 120.00 6,120.00 8-1-74 85-91 7,000.00 4% 140.00 7,140.00 8-1-75 92-98 7,000.00 4% 140.00 7,140.00 8-1-76 99-105 7,000.00 4% 140.00 7,140.00 8-1-77 106-113 8,000.00 4% 160.00 8,160.00 8-1-78 114-121 8,000.00 4% 160.00 8,160.00 8-1-79 122-129 8,000.00 4% 160.00 8,160.00 8-1-80 130-138 9,000.00 4% 180.00 9,180.00 8-1-81 139-147 9,000.00 4% 180.00 9,180.00 8-1-82 148-160 13,000.00 4% 260.00 13,260.00 $135,000.00 $2,612.50 $137,612.50 All Coupons Subsequent TΤο 2-1-63 Το Be Attached. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor appointed MAYOR PRO-TEM PERRY and COUNCILMAN WHITE to witness the cremation. The City Manager submitted the following: "February 8, 1963 "w. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 8, 1963 at the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas, for the construction of an 8-Inch SANITARY SEWER MAIN in PARKER LANE from RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO EAST LIVE OAK STREET. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM J. R. Barnes Engineering Company Austin Engineering Company Bland Construction Company Dig It H & M Construction Company Ford - Wagner, Incorporated Capital City Utilities Walter W. Schmidt F & S Construction Company City of Austin WORKING DAYS 30 30 30 8,335.70 35 T 20 AMOUNT $7,119.10 7,727.35 8,134.55 8,751.10 9,882.15 10,147.90 11,189.50 11,263.50 9,653.00 45 45 20 30 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the J. R. Barnes Engineering Company on their low bid of $7,119.10 with 30 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 8, 1963, for the construction of an 8-inch sanitary sewer main in Parker Lane, from Riverside Drive to East Live Oak Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. R. Barnes Engineering Company, in the sum of $7,119.10, was the lowest therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recom mended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of J. R. Barnes Engineering Company, in the sum of $7,119.10, 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 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 151 The City Manager submitted the following: "MEMO TO: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager "FROM: A. H. Ullrich, Superintendent Water and Sewage Treatment "February 11, 1963 "SUBJECT: Tabulation of bids received for construction of the Williamson Creek Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids were received and opened at 10:00 Α.Μ. on Tuesday, February 5, 1963. "BID TABULATION: Base Bid Alternate No. 1 Alternate No. 2 Completion Time Bid (Calendar Days) Bond J.C. Evans Con- $450,156.00 No Bid /$1,850.00 200 5% struction Co. Austin, Texas Carlton Construc- $466,485.00 No Bid tion Co. Houston, Texas No Bid 240 5% Austin Enginering $507,000.00 No Bid No Bid 180 5% Co. Austin, Texas R. O. Davis, Inc. Austin, Texas $507,000.00 No Bid 4$1,500.00 240 5% Joe Bland Con- $539,666.00 No Bid /$1,800.00 270 5% struction Co. Austin, Texas Schwope, Inc. $543,208.00 No Bid $1,750.00 270 5% San Antonio, Texas "DISCUSSION: The bid documents provide for a base bid and also lists alternates for equipment manufactured by reputable manufacturers other than those called for in the base bid. You will note that the J. C. Evans Construction Company of Austin base bid in the amount of $450,156.00 is the lowest bid received. "RECOMMENDATION: It is my recommendation that the contract for the subject project be awarded to the J. C. Evans Construction Company of Austin, Texas on their low bid of $450,156.00. "Respectfully submitted, s/ A. H. Ullrich" _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 "WILLIAMSON CREEK SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (Bids received on February 5, 1963) Supplementary Data and Information "Construction of the subject project is included in the Capital Budget for 1962 1963. "This project is recommended in the Austin Development Plan. "The subject project covers the first phase of the first section of the Williamson Creek Sewage Treatment Plant development. This first section has a conservative initial design capacity of 2,200,000 gallons per day and the design is such as to permit the capacity of this section to be increased to 4,400,000 gallons per day at minimum cost. The design also permits expansion to an ultimate capacity of 18,400,000 gallons. "Our Consulting Engineers on this project are The Marvin Turner Engineers. Their estimate of the cost of the project was $390,000.00. "The Marvin Turner Engineers are also our Consulting Engineers on the Williamson Creek Sewage Lift Station, which is a companion project. Detailed plans and specifications for the lift station should be completed within the next two weeks. "Respectfully, s/ A. H. Ullrich" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 5, 1963, for the construction of the Williamson Creek Sewage Treatment Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. C. Evans Construction Company, in the sum of $450,156.00, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Water and Sewage Treatment, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of J. C. Evans Construction Company, in the sum of $450,156.00, 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 J. C. Evans Construction Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 153 The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. Jan. 31, 1963 Tabulated by: O. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS LINE & SERVICE TRUCK BODIES ELECTRIC DISTRITUTION Commer- McCabe Utility Holan Equipment Corpora- cial Body Powers Body Koenig Iron Works Hobbs Trailers Co. tion Corp. Company Bid #0235 Two Line Truck Bodies per City Spec. #10 $6897.77 $7542.92 $8462.00 $8704.30 $6754.40 $8627.80 Bid #0236 One Service Main- tenance Body per City Spec. #8A 893.03 907.98 802.00 1190.45 Bid #0237 One Service and Maintenance Body per City Spec. #8B "RECOMMENDATION: 864.43 861.63 785.00 1053.00 799.81 1019.26 722.81 972.86 It is recommended that two service and maintenance bodies and the two line truck bodies be awarded to low bidder, the Koenig Iron Works for a total price of $8,277.02. "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 31, 1963, for the furnishing of line and service truck bodies for use by the Electric Division of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Koenig Iron Works, in the sum of $6,754.40 for two line truck bodies, in the sum of $799.81 for one service maintenance body, and in the sum of $722.81 for one service and maintenance body, were the lowest bids therefor, and 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 bids of Koenig Iron Works, in the sum of $6,754.40 for two line truck bodies, in the sum of $799.81 for one service maintenance body, and in the sum of $722.81 for one service and maintenance body, 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 Koenig Iron Works. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 5 Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 12, 1963 "TO: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "SUBJECT: Rosewood Recreation Center Summer-Winter Air-Conditioning System "We are transmitting herewith a copy of Tabulation of Bids for construction of a Summer-Winter Air-Conditioning System at Rosewood Recreation Center. "This work includes electrical revision necessary to accomodate the new system. The low bidder was Fox & Hearn with a completion time of 60 calendar days. Mr. W. C. Walcutt, Consulting Engineer for the project, joins us in approving this contractor. "Mr. Sheffield and I agree with Mr. Walcutt, Consulting Engineer, in recommending the award of this contract to the low bidder, FOX & HEARN, for the lump sum price of $8200.00. s/ A. M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division" "PROJECT: Summer-Winter Air-Conditioning System for Rosewood Recreation Center. Bid Opening, Tuesday, January 15, 1963, 2:00P.M., in the Office of the City Manager. "CONTRACTOR BASE BID ITEM I ITEM II Mechanical (only) ITEM III COMPLETION TIME Electrical (only) "H. L. ARNOLD $8758.00 $6768.00 75 104 Congress Austin, Texas BRADY AIR CONDITIONING $6056.00 10 1013 West 34th Street Austin, Texas FOX & HEARN $8200.00 60 1128 Airport Blvd. Austin, Texas HOLIDAY AIRE $8976.00 45 920 Banyon Austin, Texas PORTER PLUMBING $8382.00 $6392.00 90 4119 Guadalupe Austin, Texas "CONTRACTOR BASE BID ITEM I _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 ITEM II Mechanical (only) YOUNG & PRATT $9100.00 $6800.00 1818 South Lamar Austin, Texas ITEM III Electrical (only) COMPLETION TIME 40 V. R. WATTINGER $9140.00 1628 East 1st Street Austin, Texas" 90 Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 15, 1963, for the construction of a Summer-Winter Air-Conditioning System at Rosewood Recreation Center; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fox & Hearn, in the sum of $8,200.00, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Supervising Engineer, Construction Engineering Division 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 Fox & Hearn, in the sum of $8,200.00, 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 Fox & Hearn. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 156 ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Anthony Street and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, 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 Shanks, 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 Shanks, 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. Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement for public utility purposes was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Lot 74, Enfield F, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Enfield F of record in Book 3 at page 194 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easement in order to clear title to said property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement in, upon and across the above described property, is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 157. is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described public utility easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Lot 74, Enfield F, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Enfield F of record in Book 3 at page 194 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width are more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 74, Enfield F; NO. 2 BEING all of the west one hundred (100.00) feet of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 74, Enfield F. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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, a certain easement for public utility purposes was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across three (3) strips of land, each of the said three (3) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Lot 45, Enfield F, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Enfield F of record in Book 3 at page 194 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easement in order to clear title to said property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement in, upon and across the above described property, is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described public utility easement, to-wit: Being three (3) strips of land, each of the said three (3) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Lot 45, Enfield F, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 155 of said Enfield F of record in Book 3 at page 194 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and each of the said three (3) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 45, Enfield F; NO. 2 BEING all of the east one hundred and fifteen (115.00) feet of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 45, Enfield F; NO. 3 BEING all of the east one hundred and fifteen (115.00) feet of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 45, Enfield F. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reminded the Council of the meeting of the Texas Municipal League, Region 10, at 6:30 P.M. at the Rathskeller, this date. The Mayor read a telegram from MAYOR WALTER W. MCALLISTER, San Antonio, Texas, inviting the Council to the Aircade for Citizenship Action, on February 22nd. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION DECLARING A POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HOUSING FOR PROJECT NO. TEXAS R-20, KEALING, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, is fully aware of the conditions imposed by the President's executive order on equal opportunity in housing and the related policies of the Urban Renewal Administration prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed or national origin and believes that such conditions will not prevent the further planning and expeditious approval and execution of the proposed project. 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 February 14, 1963 157 Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION DECLARING A POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HOUSING FOR PROJECT NO. TEXAS R-70, GLEN OAKS, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, is fully aware of the conditions imposed by the President's executive order on equal opportunity in housing and the related policies of the Urban Renewal Administration prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed or national origin and believes that such conditions will not prevent the further planning and expeditious approval and execution of the proposed project. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Perry moved that the Council express appreciation to the City Manager for his consideration in arranging the meeting of February 7th so that the Council could adjourn at 12:30. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager announced that BERGSTROM AIR FORCE BASE was planning BERGSTROM DAYS, April 4th through the 7th, and was hoping to have among other attractions the "Thunderbirds" and other military equipment brought in. They would like to designate AIR FORCES DAY FOR 1963, as April 6th, and the base requested the City to participate with them and request the designation of this date as Air Forces Day for 1963. The Mayor said Austin always wanted to cooperate with Bergstrom Air Force Base. Councilman Shanks moved that a formal resolution be passed which would be sent to the proper authority asking that April 6th, 1963, be designated AIR FORCES DAY FOR 1963 in Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager referred to a memorandum from the Librarian in which she reported a committee of the Library Commission had located a site for a branch library in the southwest part of the City. The tract is on the west side of Manchaca Road off Stassney Lane, directly across the street from the property the City acquired for a district park, and the School Board acquired for a high school. He described the property as 210' on Manchaca Road, with a 400' depth and listed the price. It was recommended the site be acquired for a future site for a library branch, and stated bonds were available for the acquisition of property for library purposes. The Mayor inquired if two acres could be used out of the park area for this purpose. Mr. David Barrow stated the recommended _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 14, 1963 160 location was good and the price was good. As to planning this branch library in the park area, the City Manager pointed out the amount of area necessary for a district park, and said it would not be known if the library project could be included in this tract until the park plans were complete. Councilman Armstrong discussed the possibility of incorporating this in land already acquired. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to acquire this property with the other idea in mind, if at all possible to coordinate the park and the library, if they would be at all compatible. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Armstrong The City Manager reported inquiries concerning tracts of land which the City owns, one being land acquired on Romeria Drive for a drainage ditch, which now has been developed. The land could be sold with reservations of the drainage easement. The City Attorney inquired if the Council wanted to sell the land retaining the drainage easement; and if so whether it preferred to sell the pro- perty to the person making the inquiry, or to advertise for bids. The tract could not be subdivided into two lots if the City retained the drainage easement. After discussion, Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids and sell the property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor suggested that when the bids were advertised, the adjoining property owner be notified. The City Manager asked if the Council would be willing to sell another tract of land on Mansell Street north of East 7th Street and south of Gonzales Street and he described the property. The City Manager explained that the lot was acquired to give property access to Mansell Street, and that property now has access to Gonzales. The street was never improved as a street. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of this property and contact the adjoining property owners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reminded the Council of some meetings it needed to have: (1) A meeting with the Travis County Delegation of the Legislature. (2) A discussion of the quarterly report. (3) A review of a lot of the details in planning the Missouri-Pacific Boulevard; possibly a series of reviews. (4) A discussion with the School Board. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 1 The Council by unanimous rising vote adopted the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there are times in the life of a man when he is called upon to decide in a split second the destiny of himself and of a fellow human being, and when the decision to help his fellow will place his own life in jeopardy; and, WHEREAS, such a time of decision confronted Mr. Charles Dubose on the 10th day of January, 1963 when an auto containing a helpless child began to roll out of control and unguided down a hill on which it was parked toward a heavily traveled thoroughfare; and, WHEREAS, despite the dire possible consequences to himself because of his own heart condition in addition to the physical danger involved, Mr. Dubose leaped from his car, ran and placed his body behind the moving auto containing the tiny child, thus slowing the movement of the auto sufficiently to allow cars on the thoroughfare to stop and avoid the run-away auto; and, WHEREAS, because of the selfless act of courage by Mr. Dubose, no injury befell the tiny child; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the heroic and inspiring action of Mr. Charles Dubose be given public recognition on a page set apart especially for that purpose in the official minutes of the City Council, and that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Dubose. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 162 The Assistant City Manager reported that the Director of Electric Utilities said within two or three weeks he would have the mercury vapor light on the corner of 6th and Congress so the merchants could see it. The Mayor asked that Mr. Francis Amsler, Chairman of Down-Town Austin, be told what is being done. The Council recessed until 2:30 P.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 2:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 2:30 Ρ.Μ. The Mayor stated this part of the meeting was to discuss various phases of the master plan. Members of the Planning Commission present were MESSRS. DAVID BARROW, Chairman; HOWARD E. BRUNSON, EDGAR E. JACKSON, S. P. KINSER, BARTON D. RILEY, EMIL SPILLMAN, and W. A. WROE. MR. HOYLE OSBORNE, Director of Planning, listed four items the Commission would like to cover: (1) Industrial sections of the Plan and the industrial designations. (2) Thoroughfare acquisition or reservation or some kind of designation of these thoroughfares outside the city limits. (3) Apartment development and apartment densities and densities for multiple housing. (4) Steps to be taken in connection with the new zoning ordinance. MR. DAVID BARROW discussed briefly the items just listed. As to the new zoning ordinance procedures, the Mayor suggested that the Council sit in on the public hearings when the Planning Commission explains the ordinance, and that the Council would like to have copies of the first draft. As to industrial areas, the Chairman of the Planning Commission, said he was inclined to believe there was too much area assigned to industrial use in the Plan, as there were too many people asking for different uses. The City Manager reported on his connection during the last eight years as a member of the Austin Area Economics Development Council, that most of the industrialists are locating in areas other than those designated as industrial, and stated those people are very much more interested in properties shown as residential than the commercial. He stated some cities permitted research types of industries or light industrial in any area provided there were large enough tracts of land. He said while considering the review of the zoning ordinance and the restudy of the Master Plan for areas designated as industrial, he wanted to point out that industrialists coming in are more interested in land not designated as industrial. The Mayor stated industrial development would be slower than residential, and he was not sure that the wrong areas had been selected just because something had not yet developed. Later in the meeting, the Mayor asked the City Manager to find a convenient time when the Economics Development Council could meet and the Council and Planning would arrange a date. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 117 The City Manager pointed out another problem was to show desirable sights which would fit in the plan of the City. He said industrialists would move out if industries were permitted to locate just anywhere, and they do want zoning protection. He stated the Council recently, to influence industry, had adopted a policy to permit the extension of utilities to industries outside the city provided they are in an area designated for industrial use. Mr. Barrow asked if the Council felt there was too much area set aside for industrial use. Mayor Palmer suggested that the City Council and Planning Commission, together with the Austin Area Economics Development Council, meet together and discuss this thoroughly. The Council, departing from the general discussion, considered particular requests for changing industrial areas back to residential; points considered for a tract were: if it were zoned back to residential, the area is not sufficient for an elementary school; if there is an apartment zone and industry de- veloped around it, the area might become a slum area if the apartments could not be rented; there is a 50' high pressure gas line easement running through the tract; no parks, the section is next to a cemetery; and that other areas did not have the kind of circulation that this particular tract has for truck, track, and communications, as this area has the Interregional Highway, Ben White Boulevard, the Railroad and Congress Avenue, a gas supply, and relatively flat land. The City Manager stated more industries were being shown in this particular area than any other in the City. Another advantage to this tract remaining industrial is the nearness to the central business district. Another area for industry was submitted by the City Manager. He said a corporation, TRACOR, Inc., is interested in locating near the Airport; and after looking at several sites, selected one with frontage on the East Loop, but the property is not designated as industrial. It has been pointed out to the group that it should initiate some request for the whole area to see if the industrial area could be extended to include this land. The City tract on which the Sewage Treatment System will be located is industrial, but it will not be used as indus trial. The tract selected by TRACOR has no utility problems if the tract can be designated as industrial, but it will be necessary to determine whether the area is suitable for industrial so this group can go on with their plans and the City can make a refund contract with them under the recent policy. The City Manager described the operations to be carried on at this research center, and stated there would be some experiments which could not be made there, but the group has property away from this site on which these experiments could be conducted. Councilman Armstrong said this particular research work would be done by highly technical people. Mr. Barrow said if it were decided they wanted industrial zoning, the particular land should not be zoned for industrial, but a study of the area should be made. The City Manager said this is the type of industry the City is going to get. Mayor Palmer said he would like to see the area studied and recommended. The Commission and Council pointed out a possible combined area for industrial. Mr. Barrow, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated the Commission would want to examine this on ground and come up with a sufficient area. The Mayor asked the Commission to do that. The Council then discussed thoroughfares outside the City. Two examples were mentioned which were ready for development; but at this time the County is not in a position to participate in rights-of-way for thoroughfares, and the City's policy of acquisition of property in excess of 70' does not apply outside the city limits. Mr. Barrow suggested the Council select representatives from the Administration and Planning Commission to discuss with the County Commission er what could be done on a long range plan about this right-of-way. The Mayor CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963/-4 suggested that the thoroughfare plan be adopted if, as, when, and where the Planning Commission, together with the City Manager, recommends that right-ofway be acquired; he noted all cases would be different and each case would have a different type of problem. The City Manager discussed a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Section 10) regarding off-street parking requirements in the University area under which the Council would approve special permits for off-street parking where at least one-half of the usual parking arrangements would be provided. He described the area to be included in the amendment as follows: That area which would extend northward on Whitis and be extended east along the north boundary of 26th Street to the east boundary of Wichita Street including Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 12, Whitis Addition, east to the alley; down the alley across 26th Street to its south boundary, west on 26th Street to the south prolongation of the east line of Wichita Street, south along that prolongation of the east line of Wichita Street to the north boundary of 24th Street, back to the point where it started. The City Manager stated at this time it was not believed the University would expand in this direction, and there was a pending request for a building permit for a Lutheran Student Center in this area. He said it was necessary for the Council to get a recommendation from the Planning Commission, and this had been referred to the Commission already. The Chairman of the Planning Commission called the Commission to order; and after a unanimous vote of the Commission, on Mr. Kinser's motion, recommending the change, Councilman Shanks moved to sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant this change, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. tion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 moMR. DAVID BARROW, Chairman of the Town Lake Study Committee, read the following recommendation from the Committee: "To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas. "Gentlemen: "The following resommendations are made by your Town Lake Committee on the proposed Aquatic Gardens project on the Lake, based generally on the recommendations of the Consultants: "1. We feel that, in general, the development of this area for an Aquatic Garden can be compatible with the proper development of the Lake. However, any final recommendation will be dependent upon further detailed plans which applicants should submit. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 14, 1963 165 "2. We understand that structures may not be built on the Sand Beach Reserve; and that in this connection no control gate (at entrance) will be permitted as shown in the sketch furnished us. "3. If the applicants are to use the area between the lagoon and the Lake shore, they should be responsible for its beautification and maintenance in conformity with City requirements. "We question the use of this area for parking, and recommend that consideration be given to parking in another or other locations. "We also think that as a general policy, and in this particular location, a substantial area along the shore of the Lake should be preserved to provide continuity of the shore line of the lake. "4. In this case, as in all cases, the planners for Aquatic Gardens project, the Planning Consultants for Town Lake work, and the Town Lake Committee should work in close cooperation to insure that the overall concept of Town Lake will be maintained. "5. We recommend that in this and similar cases of private development concessions on City-owned property fronting on Town Lake, the planning by private parties be done with the assistance and services of professionals. "6. In this case, as in all cases, proposals for development of the use of public land on Town Lake by private promotion should require submission of: (a) preliminary program and plans for review and comment; and (b) final plans and specifications for review and comment to the Town Lake Committee. "Since this is the first proposal of this kind to come before the Town Lake Committee, the Committee has felt that special care was necessary in considering this proposal and making recommendations to your Council. "Respectfully submitted, s/ David B. Barrow, Chairman Town Lake Committee." Mr. Barrow inquired as to the procedure as to the approval of specific plans for beautification around the Auditorium, and what authority does the Committee have or what does the Council want it to do with the detail plans for beautification and landscaping. The Mayor said there was broad representation on this Committee; and this Committee, together with the Consultant, could recommend to the Council. The City Manager stated there are some possible conflicts that would arise from the thinking of the advisory committee and some of the engineering development requirements of the area. There are water lines, sewer lines, electric lines, and all sorts of things to consider other than just beautification. He said he did not know to what extent the Architects had studied those things and to see if what they proposed in the way of beautification might conflict with some necessary utility requirements. Mr. Barrow stated those things would be worked through the City Administration. The Mayor said ultimately every thing like this would have to come to the City Council for approval. The City Manager stated any work that is done, the Council would have to authorize it to be done either by city forces or by contract, and the Council is the one that lets the contracts. The Mayor said the Council was pleased that the development is moving along so fast. February 14, 1963 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 166 MR. BARROW stated the Town Lake Committee made another recommendation that publicity be given that there would be a lot of trees planted on the Lake and invited organizations to donate some of the trees. The Mayor expressed appreciation of the Council to the Commission for taking the time to discuss the various matters. He publicly thanked the Commission for the work it did. MR. JOHN CAMPBELL, TV CABLE OF AUSTIN, displayed an aerial photograph showing a proposed location for the distribution point in Austin, from an antenna in San Marcos where the San Antonio stations will be picked up, and then it will be microwaved to a point in the central Austin area. He explained technical points of the system, and stated it would be a little more expensive and take a little longer time, but they could start "off the air," and they planned to have everything in order from 60 to 90 days. He asked to lease a small plat of property from the City's storage yard on Center for erection of the tower and a building from 20' x 20' to 30' x 40'. Amounts for the lease were discussed. The Mayor suggested he might find something more suitable in the area; but if not, and if this lease were the means of getting the system into operation, the Council did not want to hold up on it. Mr. Campbell stated the contract provided for leasing City properties. Councilman Perry suggested a monthly rate of $100.00. Councilman White moved that MR. TOGIE BAYLOR be appointed as a member of the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of MR. B. W. BURNETTE who resigned. The motion, seconded byCouncilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council discussed very briefly the matter of distribution poles. The Mayor stated Mr. Ferris of the Telephone Company would be back in the City Friday, and asked if the Council would like to hear his recommendation. Brief discussion followed. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 5:50 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED しい Mayor Pa