) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 23, 1963 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Church. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND P. L. WOODS, Wesley Chapel Methodist MR. J. W. STAYTON, representing SOUTHWEST REPUBLIC CORPORATION, stated this corporation is beginning a UHF TV operation and is proceeding before the F.C.C. for its license. A special permit from the City will be needed for the construction of an antenna tower; and subject to approval of this application, the corporation is interested in leasing about an acre of ground on the City's Reservoir site on Ridge Oak Drive. On this site, a small building for the transmitting facilities and an antenna tower not over 300' in height would be constructed. Mr. Stayton filed a formal application and a proposed lease with the Council for consideration. MR. ALLEN HEARD was present in the interest of this application. The Mayor asked Mr. Stayton to file copies of his papers with each member of the Council, the City Manager, and City Attorney so they could study the requests. Formal application filed is as follows: "May 23, 1963 "The City Council of the City of Austin, Texas Municipal Building Austin, Texas "Dear Sirs: "Southwest Republic Corporation respectfully applies to the City of Austin for a lease upon part of a 3.04-acre tract of land out of the T. J. Chambers 8 League Grant, a part of which tract is now being used by the city as a site for _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 a water reservoir, said tract being more particularly described in an exhibit attached to this letter. Applicant intends to use the property, if it be leased to applicant, as a site for a building to house radio and television broadcast transmitting facilities and a free standing antenna tower, the total height of which will not exceed 300 feet. "Applicant proposes that the lease be upon the following terms and conditions: "(a) That the lease be for a term of twenty-five years, provided, however, that the lease may be terminated by the city in the event it should become necessary for the city to use the leased premises as a water reservoir site, such termination to be upon one year's written notice to applicant. "(b) That the lease rental be fixed at $250.00 per month, payable monthly in advance. "(c) That the twenty-five year term of the lease and applicant's obligation to pay rent thereunder begin on the first day of the month following the month construction of the facilities upon the site have been approved both by : the Federal Communications Commission and by the Federal Aviation Agency, provided, however, that if such approval by both agencies is not secured by appli- cant on or before January 1, 1965, the obligation of the City to lease the property and the applicant's obligation to pay rental thereon shall terminate. These obligations are also contingent upon the City's granting special permit for construction. "(d) That applicant proceed with due diligence to attempt to secure the approval of the two federal agencies. "Applicant respectfully suggests that it will be of great benefit to the City of Austin and surrounding area for the property to be leased to applicant so that it may operate a UHF television facility and AM and FM broadcasting facilities thereon. "A suggested form of lease will be furnished the city by applicant. "Yours very truly, SOUTHWEST REPUBLIC CORPORATION By s/ John R. Kingsbery President" (Proposed lease and field notes on file with original application under PROPERTY - Lease) MR. R. G. MUELLER appeared before the Council regarding a paving assessment on West 5th Street from West Lynn west stating he had 626.94' which was paved in 1948. West 5th Street is being widened now, but the present paving is in fine condition, and he did not believe he should be assessed again for this pavement. He had paid for his paving on a voluntary program. For the 626.94', he had paid $386.16 for paving. The new assessment is far greater. He asked that the Council at least give him credit for the amount he had paid on the present paving and stated his assessment date was Monday, May 27th. The City Mana- ger explained the policies on paving and the City's participation stating on repaving it had been the policy to charge the property owner the same as if the است _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 street had never been paved. He explained that in cases where the base was in good shape, a new surface was added, and the property owners were charged in relation to the cost of the job as they would had it been a complete paving job. In this particular instance, there can be no salvage of the existing base. The City Manager stated at the time the present paving was done, the City had paid the full cost of the base and had charged the property owner for the topping. It was brought out this was a widening project and that Mr. Mueller would have a 44' street whereas he has only a 30' street now. After more discussion, Mr. Mueller stated he would pay the cost under protest until perhaps an adjustment could be made. The City Attorney stated Mr. Mueller should make a notation on his transmittal that he is paying this subject to review of the Council. Mr. Mueller stated his side of the street was going to be widened two feet, and the other side twelve feet. The Mayor asked Mr. Mueller to give the Council time to review his request with the City Manager, City Attorney, and Director of Public Works. Later in the afternoon meeting, the Council again discussed Mr. Mueller's paving problem. The City Manager stated the program under which his present paving was laid was not an assessment program as it was not the permanent type of paving. The Director of Public Works stated in some places there was as little as 2" of base. The City Attorney said many other property owners are in the same position as Mr. Mueller, and they would be entitled to the same relief as Mr. Mueller if it is decided to give him relief. Other property owners had already sent in their money for this paving. At this time the Council made no decision. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WESTERN TRAILS, INCORPORATED, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 1. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 630228-C AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WAYNE BURNS COMPANY; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. (The City Manager explained this ordinance amended an ordinance to add some items omitted.) Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Memorial Day, May 30th, is the day traditionally designated as that day upon which all Americans honor and commemorate those heroes of America's history, be they celebrated or unknown, who have given their lives on the field of battle in defense of our country and all it holds dear; and WHEREAS, no tribute would be more appropriate to honor these fallen warriors than the mass display of the flag which led them into battle and for which they gave the last full measure of devotion; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That on Memorial Day, May 30th, all citizens of the City of Austin are urged to proudly display the American flag as a demonstration of their profound thanks to those men whose sacrifice has enabled this nation to become, and remain the greatest nation on earth. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone conduits in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named and said maps or plans have been considered by the Director of Public Works; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its underground telephone conduits in the following streets: An underground telephone conduit crossing ENFIELD ROAD from the point of intersection of a line 27.94 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said ENFIELD ROAD with a line 3.86 feet east of and parallel to the southerly prolongation of the centerline of that portion of Hartford Road which lies north of said ENFIELD ROAD, southerly, to the point of intersection of a line 17.07 feet south of and parallel to the centerline of said ENFIELD ROAD with a line 5.64 feet west of and parallel to the aforesaid southerly prolongation of the centerline of Hartford Road. THAT the work and construction of said underground telephone conduits, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said underground telephone conduits have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement, five (5.00) feet in width, was granted the City of Austin, for public utility purposes, in, upon and across the south five (5.00) feet of Lot 13, and the south five (5.00) feet of the east twenty (20.00) feet of Lot 14, Enfield E, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3 at Page 180 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 WHEREAS, the owner of said above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described public utility easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has determined that the hereinafter described easement for public utility purposes is not now required and will not be needed in the future; 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 to execute a release of the following described easement for public utility purposes, to-wit: The south five (5.00) feet of Lot 13, and the south five (5.00) feet of the east twenty (20.00) feet of Lot 14, Enfield E, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3, at Page 180 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None After study and after an on-site inspection, Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of S and G Construction Company for Hyman Frankel for a building permit together with a site plan dated May 16, 1963, meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 2518-2522 Guadalupe Street more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of Retail Shops the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is Fifteen (15) parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Fifteen (15) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Hyman Frankel dated May 16, 1963, for use of the premises for the purpose of Retail Shops. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 The City Manager submitted the following: "May 17, 1963 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 10, 1963, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the CONSTRUCTION of a 10INCH and 8-INCH SANITARY SEWER MAIN in BLUNN CREEK, from WOODWARD STREET to BEN WHITE BOULEVARD. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Bland Construction Company $19,330.80 55 Walter W. Schmidt 23,781.55 50 Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated 24,969.70 60 Ford-Wehmeyer, Incorporated 25,230.00 40 Austin Engineering Company 25,310.40 H and M Construction Company 27,005.50 City of Austin (Estimate) 32,124.80 60 75 0 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Bland Construction Company on their low bid of $19,330.80 with 55 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Assistant Director Water and Sewer Department Albert R. Davis Director Water and Sewer Department" ت Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 10, 1963, for the construction of a 10-inch and 8-inch sanitary sewer main in Blunn Creek, from Woodward Street to Ben White Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bland Construction Company, in the sum of $19,330.80, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Bland Construction Company, in the sum of $19,330.80 be CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 23, 1963 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 Bland Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Austin, and to deliver to the Federal Aviation Agency that certain invitation, bid, and award contract consisting of three pages dated May 16, 1963 under the terms of which the City of Austin agrees to furnish lighting fixtures and electrical outlets, certain maintenance, heating and air conditioning, water, restroom and janitorial services, for approximately 3,121 square feet of floor space of Federal Aviation Agency's Airport Traffic Control Tower, Flight Service Station and Systems Maintenance Sector in the Administration Building of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, Austin, Travis County, Texas, at a rate per month of $280.89, effective July 1, 1963, to remain in force until further notice, subject to cancellation by either party upon thirty (30) days' notice in writing; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the said W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City, and to deliver to said Federal Aviation Agency that certain cancellation agreement of contract bearing symbol number FA SW-563 effective as of June 30, 1963 for certain services and facilities to be furnished at Robert Mueller Airport for the sum of $187.26 per month. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin executed Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Lease No. C2ca-5091-A for Federal Aviation Agency Instrument Landing System Middle Marker Station Site at a rental of $112.00 per annum; and, WHEREAS, Federal Aviation Agency has now requested theCity of Austin as the sponsor under said lease No. C2ca-5091-A to furnish said site at a rental of $1.00 per annum; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 23, 1963. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute that certain agreement designated "Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Lease No. C2ca-5091-A" between the City of Austin and the United States of America by the terms of which Lot 15, Grant Park, Austin, Travis County, Texas, is leased to the Government of the United States for an Instrument Landing System Middle Marker Site until June 30, 1977 at a rental of $1.00 per year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 20, 1963 "TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council SUBJECT: Bids for fully hydraulically operated truck-mounted crane Sanitary Sewer Division "The Council rejected all bids received on March 5th and requested new bids be taken. "Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M. May 17, 1963 in the office of the Purchasing Agent for one fully hydraulically operated truck mounted crane. follows: Utility Equipment Company Holan Corporation Girard Mach. & Supply Commercial Body Corpn. $9,732.68 Net $13,258.00 Net $9,901.00 Net $9,678.00 Net $9,947.00 Net $10,455.00 Net These bids are as W/Ford F700 chassis W/GMC chassis W/L-6903-H Chevrolet chassis W/Ford F700 chassis W/Dodge Model D700 chassis W/Dodge Model D700 chassis W/Model 6803H Chevrolet $10,589.00 Net chassis "The low bid taken on March 5th was $9,807.68 by Utility Equipment Co., of Oklahoma City. "RECOMMENDATION: The bids have been reviewed and the bid of Girard Machinery and Supply Company of Austin and San Antonio for $9,678.00 is low using the Ford F700 chassis, and does meet the specifications. The next low bid was from Utility Equipment Company of Oklahoma City for $9,732.68. This bidder bid on the same equipment as Girard Machinery and Supply. Girard Machinery will purchase the chassis locally. Therefore it is recommended that the low bid of $9,678.00 from Girard Machinery and Supply Company be accepted. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 17, 1963 for a fully hydraulically operated truck-mounted crane for the Sanitary Sewer Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Girard Machinery and Supply Company, in the sum of $9,678.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Girard Machinery and Supply Company, in the sum of $9,678.00, be, and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with said Girard Machinery and Supply Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with Robert L. Evans for professional management of Caswell Tennis Center in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract exhibited to the City Council this day; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said contract in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 7.39 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 14.40 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE 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. (Country Air, Section 1) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 9.10 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. A. G. BROOKS SURVEY NUMBER 28, THE WILLIAM WILKS SURVEY NUMBER 29, AND THE PARRICK LUSK SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 The Council had before it a request of JOSEPH F. CHESLEY asking for an appeal to the Council from the decision of the Planning Commission in not approving a short form subdivision of Three Oaks Subdivision. The City Manager explained this subdivision was within the five mile area which the City controls but was outside the area covered by the Master Plan. The Planning Commission thought there was a need for an east-west roadway to be developed in the future, and the right of way needed to be widened. The subdivider had made no provisions for additional right of way. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that a hearing be set on this matter at 10:30, May 30th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council had before it the consideration of a request from MR. FLOYD GIBSON to build over Waller Creek south of East 4th Street. The Director of Public Works displayed a sketch showing the creek and the location of the building to be placed over it, and stated there would be overhead clearance in the open channel sufficient for equipment to move in if necessary to make repairs on the lines in the creek. The Mayor asked that Mr. Gibson sign necessary waivers relieving the City of any responsibility of his obstructing or restricting the flow of the creek, and for any damages he might have due to high waters. Councilman Long suggested that the City require him to make this a pretty thing and to rock the wall in and make it attractive. Later in the afternoon meeting, the Council discussed this request again. Councilman Long again asked that Mr. Gibson be requested to beautify this area. The City Manager stated the City could work with him on beautifying the opening on the south side, but the part underneath would not show any; and it was necessary that there be an adequate flow of the creek. Councilman LaRue moved that Mr. Floyd Gibson be granted permission to span Waller Creek south of East 4th Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the representative of the zoning application of IDA LOUISE LACEY on Red River and Keasbey had asked permission to withdraw the application. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council permit the withdrawal as requested of the following zoning application: IDA LOUISE LACEY 4414-16 Red River Street 814-818 Keasbey Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in the Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: R. L. STRUHALL, JR. 1914 & 1915 Fairlawn 1200-06 Mariposa Drive From "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "B" Residence be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MR. & MRS. J. B. TAYLOR 1509 North Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TOM MOSES ATTAL 6701-61 Airport Boulevard 401-445 Pampa Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ELSIE JANE WINTER _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1010-1012 West 6th Street May 23, 1963 From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. NASH PHILLIPS 1201-03 Westmoor 1218-26 Broadmoor From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, INC., Joe D. Fox, By Isom H. Hale and Associates Tract 1 1744-2000 Riverside Dr. Tract 2 2002-2038 Riverside Dr. 1200-1600 Blocks Tinnin Lane From Interim "A" Resi- dence and Interim 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 1st Height & Area NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED "LR" Local Retail 1st Height & Area by the Planning Commission From Interim "A" Resi- dence and Interim 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "B" Residence 1st Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission except for Lot 1 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963. The Director of Planning stated the Town Lake Study Committee had approved this recommendation also. Councilman LaRue moved that the zoning on Tract 1 be established as "IR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area as recommended by the Planning Commission; and on Tract 2 established as "B" Residence 1st Height and Area except on Lot 1 as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the zoning had been established as "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area for Tract 1 and as "B" Residence 1st Height and Area for Tract 2 except Lot 1 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK 615-19 West 24th Street From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Chester Brooks represented the applicant, stating he had a drive-in grocery there, and wanted to sell beer to go. There is another drive-in grocery within 1/2 block from him that does sell beer off premise. Opposition was expressed by MISS CRAIG stating there was a hamburger place and the beer could be taken to the hamburger stand and consumed. After discussion, and since there was a drive-in within a half block, Councilman White moved that the change to "C-l" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JAMES D. CONNOLLY 1006-1012 Grove Boulevard From Interim "A" Resi- dence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Connolly appeared in his own behalf, stating the Council had just passed on final reading an annexation ordinance covering this property. It was brought out this zoning had been postponed pending the applicant's working out an agreement with the Country Club for access to this property over the Country Club property. Mr. Connolly said he had delivered this instrument to the City Attorney giving the access. The Mayor stated the Council wanted to be sure this property had access in case of fire protection, etc., and the City had the right =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 to go over that property. Councilman Shanks moved that the zoning be established as "B" Residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the zoning had been established as "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ; .: ROBERT KAROTKIN & GARLAND L. FRANCIS 618-22 West 30th Street From "O" Office 1st Height & Area To "O" Office 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Director of Planning listed his reasons for this 2nd Height and Area not being granted, as it would permit doubling the density; 30th Street has only a 50' right-of-way with 30' paving; and Guadalupe has a heavy traffic count and is up to its capacity in that area. The Chairman of the Planning Commission explained the Commission's reason for recommending this change. Mr. Garland Francis explained his proposed development, in that he would be cutting down on the density. Councilman White stated he had received opposition on this change of Zone. Councilman LaRue moved that the change to "0" Office 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. IRA MASON, SR. By Raymond Campi 5700-08 Manor Road 2800-08 Rogge Lane From "O" Office To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Raymond Campi represented the applicant, stating the vote of the Planning Commission was split on this zoning. He asked that he be granted a portion of the property for "C-1" Commercial to permit the drive-in grocery, and that the rest of the property be zoned "LR" Local Retail. Mr. Mason said he had owned the property 14 years; had given 30' on Rogge Lane when the "0" Office zoning was established, although he had not applied for the change of zoning, but his property was included in the zoning originated by a neighbor. Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial on the 125' x 130' (125' on Manor Road) be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change to "C-1" Commercial on the 125' x 130 had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The City Attorney inquired about the rest of the tract, and the Council agreed it was its intent to leave it "0" Office. CITY OF AUSTIN & PERKINS & BEAMAN By Richard Baker 10-32 Canadian Street 11-19 Chicon Street 21-23 Lynn Street 2001-2019 Bogle Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long inquired if this was an area the public would be giving up, and then have to pay to have use of its own sand beach reserve. The City Manager explained this tract is not a part of the sand beach reserve, but was a privately owned tract on which had been a gravel pit. He explained how the City came into possession of this tract, which, after the gravel had been moved and a channel cut through to the tract, now has an inland lake on it. He reviewed the transactions in leasing this property to Mr. Tom Perkins and Mr. Warren Beaman for a botanical garden. The Town Lake Study Committee had reported that this was a proper use of this part of the land area along the lake. MR. RICHARD BAKER, representing Mr. Perkins and Mr. Beaman, explained in detail the plans for the Aquatic Gardens, the lease provisions--term, rental, percentages on concessions, both on merchandise sold, and on admissions and other activities other than the sale of merchandise. MR. DAVID BARROW, Chairman, Town Lake Committee, said it had given this project on the lake long and careful study and both the committee and consultants recommended this to be a proper activity for private enterprise as a concession in view of the large amount of land the city owned on the lake, and this activity would fit in with the beautification plans of the lake. The Mayor stated the Council would look at this and make a decision at the earliest possible time. Later, in the afternoon meeting, Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C" Commercial as applied for and recom- mended be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 R. GRAHAM WILSON 2811 (2809) Salado St. 2808-10 (2806) Rio Grande Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "BB" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Wilson represented himself, stating he proposed to build 26 apartments which is the maximum that could be built on the property with this re- quested zoning. There would be no overcrowding or on-street parking. MR. CLYDE ALWORTH, 2811 Rio Grande, favored the change. MR. GIBSON RANDLE expressed opposition for his clients only on the zoning of the property which runs back through to Salado. The 16 property owners would have no objection to the zoning on Rio Grande if it ended on the back property line, and would not extend through to Salado. He noted this location was across the street from a tract which is now in Court. (The E.M.Chote, Jr. zoning) He stated there had been no change in the neighborhood since the Council turned down the Chote zoning three years ago, and the neighborhood had continued as a respectable, first-class neighborhood with only a few exceptions. This present zoning would help one property owner; but to be good, valid and orderly zoning, it must also be good for the community in which the property is located. Mr. Randle stated Mr. Wilson had the responsibility to show that his application was not only good for his property, but good for the community as a whole. MR. WILSON stated he would be required to build one or two apartments on the 50' lot which ran back to Salado, and his off street parking would be on the Salado Street property. Mr. Randle expressed opposition to increased traffic on Salado, a 40' street with 50' right of way; there was no need for this type of zoning, as there had been a very large area north of 29th Street zoned recently for apartment houses, and there had been very little development in that area. He discussed the zoning law in general, in that health, safety, and welfare of the community should be preserved; that it should be in accord with a comprehensive plan; designed to restrict congestion of streets, to prevent fires, to provide proper density, adequate light and air, and to protect overcrowding of land. Mr. Randle listed those whom he represented. MR. HENRY PHILLIPS, 2811 Salado, expressed opposition to the zoning as the streets were too narrow; that he had lived in this location for a number of years and did not want the area zoned other than it is now. The building would wall him in by the 40' structures. Opposition was expressed by DR. WM. S. BURFORD who said the streets were narrower than the regular streets in Austin, and it was impossible to widen on either side without tearing up the property, and it would be very costly. Dr. Burford reported the traffic situation was bad. Because of the zoning of the Chote property, the neighborhood had to go to great expense to bring its suit. The neighborhood does not want to change the whole area, as it wants the area left as is. It would be impossible to turn this neighborhood into a commercial area without completely tearing it up, destroying trees, moving houses and having large severance damages against the City. The Planning Commission did not approve the change on Salado, but the Council saw fit to override the Commission. He had no objections to zoning Rio Grande, but the zoning on Salado was bitterly opposed. Dr. Burford asked what did the Council consider to be proper improvement of this neighborhood. Mr. Graham Wilson stated the geographic location of this area in its relation to the University, Austin's largest industry, and the University's having gone on record as saying it needed more housing, made this good zoning. MRS. BURFORD stated Mr. Wilson's information was not up-to-date, as two years ago there was a desperate need for housing : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 for girls; but now there is no need for additional housing for the next 15 years for students. She listed the number of housing and apartments now available, and expressed opposition to the zoning which would permit more apartments, stating Salado would carry the traffic from these apartments. Discussion was held on the need of "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area on Salado. Mr. Wilson said there might be one unit-possibly two, and stated he was trying to keep everything on Rio Grande, and use the back part for parking; but there would have to be at least one unit on the back tract. The City Attorney pointed out at the time the Council took action in February concerning property across the Street from this location, the Council did not merely resolve that one application; but on the same date, it directed that a comprehensive study be made of the balance of the area. Discussion was held on the study, the new zoning ordinance, density of a large area between 19th and 24th, and Lamar and the Interregional Highway, and density in this particular area under immediate discussion. The Council wanted to make an on-site inspection of this zoning under consideration today. Later in the afternoon meeting after the Council had made a personal inspection of the area, Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area be granted in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WALTER R. CARRINGTON 2709-2945 Loyola Lane By Richard Baker From Interim "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail Recommended by the Planning Commission that this be postponed pend- ing annexation Councilman White moved that the zoning application be referred back to the Planning Commission pending annexation of the area. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. B. T. BONNER stated a group of people had called him wanting to know the present status of the Kealing Project. The Mayor stated the Council had complied with the public hearing on the Urban Renewal; and any time there was any questions, the Council would be glad to try to answer them, although some of the specific questions might be answered better by the Urban Renewal Director and the Urban Renewal Commission. Mr. Bonner stated a lot of people seemed to have _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 the wrong idea, and they do not understand their legal rights; and some of their fears could be removed publicly. Mayor Palmer asked if he had some specific question, and Mr. Bonner said he just wanted to make sure the project did not get too far ahead of them. The Mayor stated the inconvenience to the people would be the delay in not being able to tell them the answers to their questions. The City Attorney said most of the people would be directed to the Urban Renewal Board instead of the Council, as the Board would be in possession of the details and the facts upon which an answer would be given, whereas the Council would not have this information. Councilman LaRue noted the Kealing Project had been approved, but that did not mean there could not be any changes. The Director of Planning filed with the Council copies of "BASIC DATA, Austin & Travis County, Revised to Include 1962 Data." The Council recessed until 3:00 P.M. RECESSED MEETING At 3:00 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. The Mayor announced that MR. HUB BECHTOL and MR. ED ST.JOHN were present to disucss the Aqua Festival Concession rights in various areas--the Hillside Theater at Barton Springs, the Auditorium Parking Lot, east Sand Beach Reserve for the canoe races; concession rights for the land parade, and all up and down the river for the water races and stock car races. Mr. Bechtol said the Concessionaire controlling some of this area did not feel he was equipped to serve all of the other areas. Mr. Bechtol explained the sports car races would have a crowd of about 50-60,000 for this all-day event. A separate concessionaire would not take the other areas unless he could have this concession also. Mr. Bechtol said the Aqua Festival would like to have the concession rights NOT in the Auditorium, Coliseum or Baseball Field, but those in the other areas. The Mayor explained the agreement with the Concessionaire that he would have the concession rights to any events between Congress and Lamar in close vicinity of the Auditorium or Coliseum. Mr. St. John stated the present Concessionaire was interested only in food and drinks, but not the other concessions. He said eventually the Aqua Festival would be self-sustaining. He asked if there was a pos- sibility of negotiating and seeing what could be developed that the Aqua Festival could have these outside concessions. The City Attorney pointed out two questionswhat would be fair and just to the existing operator, and what the contract with the operator gives him as exclusive concession rights. Mr. Bechtol stated the present concessionaire wanted to keep the Auditorium Building and the area, and the Austin Festival would like to have the area, as that is where the money will be made. If the Concessionaire were unwilling to serve the East Sand Beach, water and land parades, and the Hillside Theater, then the Austin Festival would like to have the Auditorium area to tie in so that a concessionaire would take the whole thing. Mr. Bechtol said seven events were scheduled for inside the Auditorium during this week, which theAuditorium Concessionaire would have. The City Manager pointed out the City received a percentage of gross receipts from concessions in the building or on the grounds; also from the concessionaire at Barton Springs; and he inquired if a different policy were to be established. Mr. St. John stated the Aqua Festival was a community project sponsored by the Recreation Department, Chamber of Commerce, the public and all, and it was = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 different from those sponsored by civic groups. The City Manager said there were other organizations that made this same request; and if granting this would set a precedent, he feared the City would be in trouble as it depended on those gross receipts percentages to sustain the Auditorium. It was pointed out this would not be in competition to anything that was operating now. Mayor Palmer stated this Festival brought people from all over, and last year it was reported this event far exceeded others in other cities. He suggested that other than the area where there might be conflict, discussing this with the present concessionaire of the Auditorium, and the Council might define the area as Congress Avenue, the open area for the sports car races, Hillside Theater space, and east Sand Beach area. Councilman White inquired where the area was that the Austin Aqua Festival wanted around the Auditorium. Mr. Bechtol stated any place outside the Auditorium down to the River and over to Barton Springs Road, except the baseball diamond. Mr. St. John asked also for permission to hold the Model Airplane Contests on the Auditorium Parking Lot on Sunday. After more discussion Councilman White moved to permit the AUSTIN AQUA FESTIVAL concession rights for a nine-day period from August 9-18, working out an agreement with the Austin Aqua Festival providing there is no conflict. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ! The City Manager announced the plans for improvement of the sound system in the Exhibition area in the Auditorium were ready to be advertised for bids. Dr. Paul Boner and the Architect had been working on this for a long time. Plans included the sound reinforcing system, the lowereing of the ceiling in that area, and the accoustical work. He said Dr. Boner had contributed his time in this project. He announced also that during the summer, the Rathskeller would have some improvements made as pertained to the food facilities. The City Manager announced that the Joint Airport Zoning Board hearing on regulations for the Austin Municipal Airport and Bergstrom Air Force Base is set for Friday, May 31st, 7:00P.M. The City Manager reviewed the functions of the Joint Airport Zoning Board. The City Manager submitted the request for the Junior Chamber of Commerce for permission to use the parking lot between the Coliseum and Disch Field, June 8th, for the Safe Drivers Rodeo. He explained this was jointly sponsored by the Police Department which had approved this contest. Councilman Shanks moved that the Jaycees be granted permission to use this area for the Safe Drivers Rodeo. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted a request from the Travis County Water Control District No. 7 for transfer of some of their funds and a part of customers' deposits for the purpose of paying off obligations on water contracts. He stated there was $16,177 in their account, and the district wanted to transfer May 23, 1963 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS $14,000. After brief discussion, and upon the City Manager's recommendation, Councilman Shanks moved that this request be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mr. The The City Manager made a report on a call from MR.IRBY CARRUTH, Austin Public Schools, about the University Junior High School, which will be taken back by the University of Texas, and the studies that are being made by the Schools to determine what to do in locating another Junior High School. No conclusion had been reached although they had looked at a number of areas. Carruth had inquired if it would be possible to use the tract of land that the City owned--the County Vocational School tract east of the Fish Hatchery. City Manager stated there were two little league ball fields on the north side of the property, and the Public Works Department had a temporary material storage yard on the tract. The balance of the property is vacant but is under lease to the Federal Government for construction of an Armory. He explained the provisions of this lease. The tract has 18.6 acres including the ball field. If the Schools decided to use that area, they would want to build two schools instead of one. He made his report as a matter of information at this time. The City Attorney submitted the request of MR. FRANK CULVER to purchase 9375 square feet of land, a triangular tract which the City owns after building the 35th-38th Street cut-off, west of Shoal Creek, offering $375.00. After discussion, Counciitman Long moved this offer be rejected at this particular time. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager asked if the Council was ready to make some decision with reference to the Motheral property (for the Missouri Pacific Boulevard development). After discussion, the Mayor suggested deferring this until the appraisals on the church property are available. The City Manager stated the matter of acquiring the Barnhart property was pending; that the Council had directed that he proceed with condemnation. A new offer of $100 more per acre than the City's price had been received. Councilman White stated it was not worth any more than what the City had paid for the adjoining property. Councilman LaRue stated the Council had agreed it was willing to pay the stated amount, and it would have no other altenative than going on with the condemnation. The members expressed themselves as staying with its stated price; and if it were not acceptable, to proceed with the condemnation. Discussion was held on purchasing land on Old Manor Road and Old 51st Street. It was thought this land would be needed shortly by the City for related uses for the Airport. The Mayor said it would be well for the City Attorney to look into this and get some definite information and see what the land could be acquired for. !! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963. The City Manager stated on several occasions in the last few years, inquiries had been made about whether the City would be interested in substituting a larger sized generator for some of those now located in the Seaholm Plant. At first there were two 20,000 KW units and then two more, and then a 40,000 KW Unit. He said considerable study had been made by some engineers and people interested in acquiring generators of that size as to what could be done about substituting a different generator in the City's system. He said an inquiry had been made about the possibility of taking two of the 20,000 KW units and substituting one 50,000 for them on some kind of a basis that would have to be worked out. This concern making the inquiry would provide the 50,000 KW generator and install it and remove the two 20,000 units. These would be traded in on the other. He said this was just in the nature of an inquiry as of now, and he would not know how much credit would be given on the old ones nor how much difference would have to be paid for the 50,000 KW unit. The City Manager pointed out the advantages of the larger unit. Either a 50,000 or 60,000 unit could be placed on the existing foundation. He stated the present units had about a 13,500 BTU heat rate. A 50 or 60,000 KW unit is a lower heat rate unit between 10,500 and 11,000 BTU. He said there would be a considerable savings in fuel use of about 20 to 25%. Electricity could be generated much cheaper with the larger unit that the same number of kilowatts could be generated with the present equipment. The two units are now 12 years old, and the City would be getting new equipment in this plan. The City Manager stated the City sold one 7500 KW Unit which was installed in 1929 about two or three years ago for almost as much as was paid for it. He explained those who used this type of equipment now were lum ber mills or paper mills and they want to generate their own electricity. This type of concern had fuel materials which they could use other than gas, and they were not concerned about the heat rate. The City Manager stated it was the thinking ultimately to change out all of the 20,000 KW units. The Mayor suggested evaluating the two both from the fuel consumption, the efficiency of operation, capacity, etc, and know what the new one would cost. The City Manager stated there would have to be a firm price. Mayor Palmer said if all of these features could be evaluated it might be well to switch out these two 20's for a 50,000 KW. Councilman Shanks said it would be good if it could be done on a sound basis. Councilman Long wanted to see some figures, advantages and disadvantages. Councilman LaRue said this 20% savings on fuel alone would be a sizable amount. The Mayor suggested that this matter be brought in so that all of these things could be evaluated. The City Manager said he had been working on the water rate proposition, and had done some work on the brush pick-up, but he did not have a complete report yet on either one of them. Councilman Long asked if this would be available! by next week, and the City Manager stated he would have a written report. The City Manager reported that Mayor Palmer, Mr. Barker, Director of Finance, and he would be in New York the next week meeting with Dun & Bradstreet, Standard & Poor, and Moody's Investment, to submit figures and reports and the latest information on the operation of the City. The Council postponed making appointments to the various Boards and Commissions until the following week. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 23, 1963 The Mayor announced that the Council had an invitation to a private tour of the new Austin National Bank, Thursday, June 6, 1963, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. There being no further businesss, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ATTEST: The Council adjourned at 5:20 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. City Clerk APPROVED al Mayor