_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 18, 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 Invocation was delivered by REV. MARSHALL HAMPTON, Associated Pastor, First Methodist Church. The Council received bids for Deaerating Feedwater Heaters for the Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3, as follows: Holly Street Power Station Unit #3 - Contract No. 106 - Deaerating Feedwater Heaters Bid Opening - 18 July, 1963 10:00 Α.Μ. Item #III SEARS ALLIS- Item #1 DFWH-34 Item #2 Lump Sum Item #IV Item #v Spare Items I & Shop Coat Daily Bid Bond Complete Parts II to Item I Per Diem Escalation ALLIGER & $10,000 $27,563 None Rqd. $27,563 $532 *$125/ 5% 10,000 40, 450 None Rqd. 40,450 625 80 Firm CHALMERS GRAVER WATER CONDITIONING 10,000 35,900 $90 35,990 380 100 Firm co. Α.Μ. LOCKETT CO. 10,000 38,900 Incl. 38,900 287 80 Firm CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 * Plus round trip transportation. The Council received bids on Feed Pumps for the new Unit at Holly Street Power Station, as follows: Holly Street Power Station Unit #3 Contract No. 107 Boiler Feed Pumps Bid Opening 18 July, 1963 10:00 Α.Μ. Item #1 Item II Item III Item IV BEP-31 & Spare Parts Bid Bond BEP-32 BEP-31 Spare Parts BEP-32 Less Pumps Motor Drive ALLIS-CHALMERS $100,000 $155,299 $22,370 $12,969 $17,669 BYRON-JACKSON 100,000 166,690 13,450 8,500 12,500 DELAVAL TURBINE, INC. 100,000 162,630 19,000 Incl. 13,700 INGERSOLL-RAND, CO. 100,000 185,955 19,000 10,000 13,306 A. M. LOCKETT CO. 100,000 178,660 17,820 16,500 12,500 PACIFIC PUMPS, INC. 100,000 167,407 18,000 10,250 154,026 170,060 7,500 6,200 Item V ITEM VI Lump Sum Daily Item I, II, III Per Diem Escalation ALLIS-CHALMERS $190,638 $100 Firm BYRON-JACKSON 182,140 80 Firm DELAVAL TURBINE, INC. 181,630 96 Firm INGERSOLL-RAND, CO. 214,955 80 Firm A. M. LOCKETT CO. 212,980 80 Firm PACIFIC PUMPS, INC. Add as 80 Firm Listed for I, II, III The Mayor thanked the bidders, and expressed appreciation for their interest. The bids were then referred to MR. O. E. LUNDELIUS, Chief Electrical Engineer, BROWN & ROOT, INC. for evaluation. Later in the meeting, the Consulting Engineers, Brown & Root, Inc., reported to the Council, with their recommendation, as follows: Plus Travel Expense _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963. "July 18, 1963 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "The Brown & Root, Inc. has examined the bids opened at 10:00 A.M., July 18, 1963, in open council meeting for the Deaerating Contract No. 106, for the Holly Street Station Unit No. 3. Bids were submitted by Cochrane Division Crane Company, represented by Alliger & Sears Company of Houston, the Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Worthington Corporation-represented by A. M. Lockett of Houston and Graver Water Conditioning Company. All bids were in accordance with the specifications. "The Alliger & Sears bid was subject to a maximum of 5% escalation. All other bids were firm. "With maximum excalation (5%) applied the Alliger and Sears bid is still the lowest and best bid. We therefore recommend that the Deaerating Feedwater Heater Contract No. 106 be awarded to Alliger and Sears for items I and IV as specified for the total amount of $28,095.00 subject to maximum price increase of 5%. "Yours very truly, BROWN & ROOT, INC. s/ O. E. Lundelius Chief Elect. Engr. Approved s/ D. C. Kinney Director Electric Utility" The City Manager reported that the Director of Electrical Utilities also recommended this bid, and that he too recommended it. Councilman Shanks moved that the Deaerating Feedwater Heater Contract No. 106 be awarded to ALLIGER AND SEARS in the amount of $28,095.00 subject to maximum price increase of 5%. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None As to the bids for the Feed Pumps for the new Unit at Holly Street Power Station, MR. O. E. LUNDELIUS, Brown & Root, Inc., reported it would take a week or two to evaluate these bids, and he would report back in that time. MR. LUNDELIUS stated the bids received were almost the same price as was paid last year for a heater of one-half the rating. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 The Mayor brought up for consideration the authorization of a community hospital survey. Present in this interest were REV. JOHN BARCLAY, Brackenridge Hospital Board; MR. TOBIAS, Administrator at Brackenridge Hospital; and MR. TOM BROWN, President of the Community Council. Councilman Long stated since last week she had studied this proposition of whether or not the City Council should vote for an appropriation up to $35,000 to go into a complete survey of the City, giving the Community Council the authority to hire the experts and administer the money. She said she was torn on this proposition, as she believed in surveys and studies; however in this particular instance, the scope is very wide and a lot of money is involved. She said she believed the information needed could be obtained for less money, and that a local person or the local agencies could take this study and come up with the right answers. She stated the State Health Department had a lot of information that answered many of the things to be determined in this outline which the Community Council has made of scope. With the information available in the City Departments and the State Health Department, all the information that is needed at this particular time will be on hand to decide whether more hospital beds are needed and where. She said information from the State Department of Public Health revealed thatAustin was short around 857 beds now. She said Brackenridge Hospital should not only expand in the future, but possibly the expansion is late now; that maybe those 200 beds are needed now rather than two years hence. She stated the information available now is enough and necessary to expand, and expand in the proper direction, with the information from the Planning Department, the Hospital, State Health Office, and on the census of the beds in the area and within the city. She said this was an expenditure which was unjustified. She stated she had interviewed many people, some doctors, and the Administrator of the Hospital, as she wanted to get the questions answered. said there may be a possibility of having a great hospital center, and maybe a teaching school, and moving Brackenridge out into an outlying area. She cited the experience in San Antonio, which had experts come in and make a study, and it was decided to put the new hospital near the present one in the down town area. After money was raised to help in an Urban Renewal program and a whole block of land given, other people decided the hospital should be out in a new area, about 14 miles out of town. New planners decided it should be away out, so it is 14 miles out where there are no patients. She said there was a hospital district tax, and this will have to be increased in order that there will be enough to operate two hospitals instead of one. She pointed out another example in Houston where there is friction between the County and City about who is going to pay the bill. She stated here there is a City Administration, doctors at the Hospital, Hospital Administration and Board, and people in the community that will accept the fact that it is necessary to expand, and she said she did not believe there was a need for a $35,000 survey to convince the people, and for that reason she was going to vote against the motion to spend $35,000 to make the study. She said the study would probably slow up the expansion of the Hospital, as it would take time to complete the survey and evaluate it. She said the City should stick to its own business and try to do its obligation and build its hospital beds and not wait for a year to get a survey and bring in a lot of people to see if they were going to agree on it, and get in a big fight like the incidents in San Antonio and Houston. She Councilman LaRue said he had gone into this for some two weeks, and he was ready to vote last week. He was of the opinion this was going to have to be voted on the basis of faith and trust in the individuals who have been decided to handle this such as the Community Council. He said he would like to ask for further delay as he wanted to get some more answers to more questions. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 Councilman Shanks asked the Administrator of Brackenridge Hospital, Mr. Tobias, and Dr. John Barclay, member of the Hospital Board, if they were in favor of the survey, and both answered that they were. Councilman Shanks inquired if Dr. Dryden were in favor of the survey. Dr. Dryden stated under the circumstances he was, as his position was, he was representing the staff and the doctors, and they all realized they could not have any more hospital beds until another bond issue could be voted. If this would give them some needed information on long range expansion, he could state from the staff at Brackenridge Hospital that they are interested in the approval of this survey, although they realized $35,000 was a lot of money, but they were interested in whatever would benefit them. The Mayor asked Dr. Dryden if he would, as of today, without benefit of additional information be able to say whether or not he would recommend to the Citizens of Austin that they should add 200 beds to the Brackenridge Hospital or whether there should be a long range look at this, and would he be in favor of adding to it to the present Brackenridge Hospital? Dr. Dryden stated he hardly knew how to answer this; that it would be necessary to keep in mind 10-15 years hence; that to go into something without the future in mind, would be a bad mistake. The Mayor said everyone here and in the City can recognize without a survey that there is a hospital bed shortage. He said what he was concerned about was the community health survey, and this encompasses the questions of nursing training programs, and many things in the way of education; many things that are affecting the hospitals today by hospital insurance; there are a lot of things that have effect on the hospitals by the Kerr-Mills; and the effects these matters are having on the community needs were the things he would like to know before he went before the public and asked them to vote a bond issue of this size. He emphasized what he was talking about was a long-range community health study. He stated he would like to know whether it is better to add to the hospital now or to be considering a site that would serve on a longer term; also he wanted to know just exactly where the City fitted in in meeting this requirement--how much will be borne by the other hospitals and how much should the City and taxpayers have to bear. MR. AMOS HEROLD stated the physicians and the Travis County Medical Association had been working on this for six years. He stated this Council should vote enough bonds to make a survey to determine what the immediate needs arewhat construction should be done at once--and as far as the future goes, more time could be taken. His suggestion was that the Council vote for an immmediate survey of what is needed now, with the middle of October as a deadline for the report. Councilman Long stated a good reporter could take the available information that is on hand in the State and the City; and within two and a half months tell exactly what the needs are and how to go about it and give a fine projection. She stated she could do it and come up with answers that would be sufficient for the City to make this decision on. She said she would have to bring in reports from experts, and it would not be her opinion. It would be a reporting job gathering the information from the sources that the experts would get it, and then making a projection. Dr. Barclay stated this $35,000 was being spoken of in too large a term, as that much is spent every three and a half days to keep the Hospital open. If the City wants the right kind of survey, it will have to pay the market price. He stated these consultants were highly trained to do a specific job. Dr. Barclay recalled the experience the City, St. Davids, Seton and Holy Cross had when they all started expanding at the same time. He stated it was very important to coordinate all the efforts, and all the hospitals have a Council and the administrators get together and coordinate their work and future plans. He stated to have a person come in who could do the job right and have expert knowledge of the hospitals and buildings would not be too much. Mayor Palmer stated he would like to grant Councilman LaRue's request for a little more time to gather additional information, and that this matter would be placed on next week's agenda. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: WALTER R. CARRINGTON By Richard Baker 2709-2945 Loyola Lane From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area 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 "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. R. G. MUELLER, JR. 3512 Jefferson Street No opposition appeared. From "A" Residence Το "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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. KELLY DEBUSK, JR. By Marvin Turner Engineers 3602-3632 & 3605-3635 Catalina Drive and 2210-2412 Ben White Boulevard From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. 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: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 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 & Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. R.G. WEST ESTATE By Frank C. Erwin, Jr. 501-515 West 7th Street 609-11 Nueces Street 610-18 San Antonio Street Additional Area 517-21 West 7th Street 613-19 Nueces Street From "0" Office 2nd Height & Area and "C" Commercial 4th Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. 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. L. T. STEWART 4209 Alice Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. 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 change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 MRS. EVA SEIDERS ESTATE Part 1 1200-1208 West 38th St. By Rhea B. Merritt Part 2 1201-1209 West 38th St. From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "O" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman LaRue moved that the change to "LR" Local Retail for 1200-1208 West 38th Street and the change to "0" Office for 1201-1209 West 38th Street 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 "LR" Local Retail for Part 1 and to "O" Office for Part 2 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. J. E. PATTERSON & CONWAY TAYLOR 1803-1805 West 35th Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman LaRue moved that the change to "BB" Residence be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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 "BB" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. BEN & ADA BLUMBERG By Robert C. Sneed 907-909 East 41st Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman Long moved that the change to "GR" General Retail be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. M. W. LAIRD By Bradley Bourland 705-707 West 15th St. 1407-11 West Avenue No opposition appeared. Office be granted. following vote: From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "0" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ED WIGINTON, TRUSTEE, By Eugene Wukasch 4100-4112 Jackson Avenue From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Planning Director pointed out two items concerning this tract, one being alternate plans for ingress and egress between Jackson Avenue and the Missouri Pacific Boulevard across the southern portion of this property. The other item was the inclusion in the application of property which is considered by the City to be the Missouri Pacific right of way. It was pointed out by a representative of the applicant that this portion was excepted, and they were agreeable. Councilman LaRue said the ingress and egress would not present a problem as there were other alternates. The applicant stated the Church was intending to change its site plans where there would be no need for a variance. The City Attorney suggested that the Council might want to see the revised plans. After discussion, Councilman LaRue moved to change the zoning to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area on all except the 50' right of way. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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 2nd Height and Area on all except the 50' right of way and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 ELLA & CLINT WILLIAMS By T.W.Kincheon 1815 Cedar Avenue & 2601-03 East 19th St. From "A" Residence To"0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. T. W. Kincheon represented the applicant, stating the dwelling was delapidated. The doctor who is purchasing this property wants to construct an office. Three ladies appeared questioning the wording of the notice and inquiring of the type of use to be placed on the property. They did not object to an office. Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "O" Office be granted. 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 change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EMMA WENDLANDT SAVAGE By Walter Wendlandt 5430-5436 Burnet Road From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission As amended Mr. Wendlandt represented the applicant stating the application was made in error, in that it was his intention to request zoning only on the Commercially zoned lot. MR. GORDON WALSER, 5421 Montview, inquired about the extension of the zoning into the residential area. MR. WENDLANDT explained he amended the application and that only 140' would be changed to "C-2". Mr. Walser, after being as- sured the zoning would not extend into the residential section, said he had no objection. Councilman Shanks moved that the zoning as amended be granted to "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height and Area as recommended by the Planning Commission. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The The Mayor announced that the change had been granted as amended and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. J. D. LUKE 1111-1115 Enfield Road 1403-1407 Windsor Road From "B" Residence lst Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963... The Mr. Vandygriff pointed out the area was surveyed out to show 11,845.54 square feet instead of 8,714, and stated it was at the corner of Enfield Road and Windsor Road, in an area rapidly developing into an apartment area. apartment hotel proposed by Mr. Luke will have ll efficiency units and 14 offstreet parking spaces. Mr. Vandygriff displayed a sketch showing the plans of the building and the 14 off-street parking spaces. MR. and MRS. E. R. BREAKER, 1406 Windsor, objected because Windsor Road carried all the traffic it could; and if 14 more units were added, the traffic situation would become impossible. Opposition was expressed by MRS. CHARLES BAILEY, stating this particular area was hazardous, and there were many wrecks, and people came to their home to call night and day. She did not see why the problem should be compounded by adding another 14 units. MR. VICTOR GLECKLER said the traffic was serious. MR. H. P. ALLEN pointed out why this was such a bad traffic location in that Enfield Road is lower than Windsor Road, and any extension in building would obscure the approaching vehicles from the other directions. The Director of Planning said the Planning Commission considered this to be a spot zoning. Mr. Vandygriff said if there ever was an opportunity to take away this blighted area, this was it. He stated, from the number of the people interested, only two had a single residence units, the rest having multiple units. He was providing off-street parking, whereas some of those do not have off street parking. He urged the Council to grant this request for change of zoning. The Council wanted to make an on site inspection of the area. The Council deferred action until the following week. TOM A. FAIREY 2801 Rogge Lane From "GR" General Retail To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission MR. FAIREY represented himself. He outlined the early development of this area and his being asked to hold up on development until the Master Plan was finished. With the development of the Master Plan, it was shown that this street would be a heavily congested corner, and he planned toward that end; and five years ago he obtained a "GR" General Retail zoning on his land. He was abandoning his plans for a community center, and decided to develop this one portion into a commercial zone for a "Stop and Go Store" with the sale of beer for off-street consumption. MR. FRANCIS MALONEY described the area, stating the value of his home was around $30,000. The main objection to a "Stop and Gö" or "Minute Mart", is the lighting and the late hours. Mr. Maloney had an architect draw up a plan which would be similar to a Stop and Go Store and which would do away with the lighting. He displayed a drawing of a proposed building, which would cost only $2400 more to construct. He would not object to the "Stop and Go" if this type of building were constructed, and this structure would mesh and mold.. in with the $20-$25,000 homes and their value would not be destroyed. The representative of the "Stop and Go" said he had not yet had the opportunity to present these plans to his Company but he would speak for them. MR. RICHARD GROTE, 5603 Exeter, objected to the "C-1" zoning, as the hours of opening would extend until 11:00 P.M., and he hated to see "C-1" encroach into a residential neighborhood. MR. IRA MASON objected as he had just been granted a "C-1" zoning; and if this application goes through his deal will not go through. Mr. Fairey explained Mr. Mason had a contract with "Minute Mart" which provided that if Mr. Fairey's property were - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 zoned "C-1", "Minute Mart" would not have to go through with their proposition. MR. HUB BECHTOL, representing the "Stop and Go", stated they would be happy to cooperate with the neighborhood, but to say they would build this store according to those plans, he could not commit those people to do that. He said they would work with them on this matter, and come up with a structure as nearly as possible to this. An Associate of Mr. Raymond Campi clarified the matter of the lease of Mr. Ira Mason. MR. BENNETT, representative of "Stop and Go", stated they had been talking with Mr. Maloney and would like to work with the neighborhood. Mayor Palmer suggested that action be delayed on this to see if the neigh- borhood and "Stop and Go" firm can reach a compromise. Councilman Long moved that this hearing be continued until next week. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CAPITOL CITY OIL 521 Sacramento Drive COMPANY JAMES E. OLSON, Pres. From "IR" Local Retail To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Olson represented the applicant, stating they will have a grocery store, which would face on South 1st Street. MR. LAWLIN R. WARD expressed opposition to this "C-l" Commercial zoning so near Molly Dawson School, as in reality it was only 160' from the school, even though it was 312' to the building. He was opposed to the store's facing on South 1st Street, as his property would back up to it, and his house would be only 7' from the property line. He asked if there would be any screening. Mr. Olson stated he was going to build 10-20' from the property line, and he would be happy to put a screen or fence. MRS. WARE opposed a store of this type, as they usually are not kept clean, and they are noisy. Mrs. Ward made specific complaint of the store on South 1st and Ben White Boulevard. The City Attorney stated these conditions should be reported to the Health Department. The Council postponed action until it could make an on site inspection of the property. FRANCES BENOIT By Jay B. Wilkins 1504 West 6th Street From "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "O" Office 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission A citizen inquired as to the effect this change of zoning would have on increasing her taxes, if this change of zoning would give a neighbor the right to start construction, and she asked for some information concerning zoning. She was interested in some personal legal questions concerning her property and the excavation that will take place in this development, asking how she could protect her property. The City Attorney answered all of her questions, and she was to obtain zoning information from the Planning Department. The Director of Planning stated the applicant wanted to put in a beauty parlor in the basement of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 building. The Council postponed decision as it wanted to look at the area. The Mayor announced that MR. WILL G.KNOX, attorney representing JOE ALLEN HORTON, had requested the withdrawal of his zoning application. Councilman Long moved that the withdrawal be permitted of the following zoning application: JOE ALLEN HORTON 4709 Delores Avenue From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council recessed until 3:00 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING At 3:00 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. MR. DON HILL, National Safety Council, gave the annual traffic report as it concerned Austin, covering in detail the items of Accident Records, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Supervision, Traffic Courts, Overall Government Agencies, School Traffic Safety, and Public Traffic Safety Education. The program as a whole made substantial gains over the year preceding, and the Government Operations section was substantially out ahead of the education phases. After re- viewing the report and recommendations, MR. HILL presented National Safety Council awards on Traffic Engineering and Maintenance of Accident Records. Present from the Austin Traffic Safety Council were MR. FOREST PEARSON, MR. ED ST. JOHN, MRS HOMER GARRISON, MR. FRANK MORENO, and MR. GEORGE SAEGERT, and members from the Austin Police Department, Lt. McDavid, Captain Fann, Sgt. Wilson, Major Biggerstaff, Major Rosen, and Chief Miles. Chief Miles thanked the City Council and City Manager, stating they were faced with the problem of financing an organization that took a third of the tax dollars and did not show a profit in dollars and cents; and with all the demands made on the Council and Administration for funds in every field, there has been a real substantial contribution to Traffic Safety in the recognition that has been given to the Police Department. He commended the City Council in its selection of the Corporation Court Judge, Judge Tom McFarling. The Mayor thanked Mr. Pearson and the Citizens Committee for its work along these traffic safety lines. Approval of the Minutes was deferred until the following week. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY CORRECTING THE FIELD NOTES CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 630103-B SO THAT SAID FIELD NOTES SHALL HEREAFTER READ AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 58.15 FEET OF THE NORTH 196.59 FEET - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 OF LOT 4, RIDGETOP GARDENS, SAME BEING A PORTION OF TWO (2) LOTS FRONTING 120.77 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST 52ND STREET, BEGINNING AT A POINT 285.7 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LANCASTER COURT, AND HAVING A DEPTH OF 196.59 FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1207-1209 EAST 52ND 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 LaRue 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 LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS ON TRUCKS - STREET & BRIDGE DIVISION Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. July 12, 1963 Tabulated by: O. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent Bid No. Description Quan. Capitol Inter- Dependable Chevrolet Co. Armstrong- Johnson national Motors Harvester 0574 10-12 cu.yd. Tandem Dump Truck Includ- 1 ea. $ 8,899.95 $ 8,684.00 $ 7,489.00 No Bid ing 2 Trade-ins 0575 3-4 cu.yd. Dump 4 ea. 13,855.16 11,760.00 10,984.00 $11,720.00 Truck Including 4 Trade-ins 0576 Truck Chassis 1 ea. 3,900.30 3,366.00 3,180.00 3,553.00 per City Specs No trade-in =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1963 Bid No. Description Quan. Capitol Armstrong- Inter- Dependable Chevrolet Johnson Co. national Motors Harvester 0577 3-4 cu.yd. Dump lea. Truck per Spec. $ 4,473.21 $ 3,944.00 $ 3,633.00 $ 3,675.00 No Trade-in 0578 Truck Tractor per Spec. Incl- uding 4 Trade- 4 ea. 21,829.22 22,546.00 18,183.00 21,312.00 ins "These trucks are for replacement of trucks on which maintenance has become prohibitive. Total low bid price $43,469.00, which is $6,431.00 under estimated amount by Street & Bridge Division of $49,900.00. International Harvester Company meets all City specifications. "RECOMMENDATION: Recommend order be awarded International Harvester as lowest and best bid. "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 July 12, 1963, for the purchase of 11 trucks to be used by the Street & Bridge Division of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bids of International Harvester Company in the sum of $7,489.00 and two trade-ins for one 10-12 cu.yd. Tandem Dump Truck; in the sum of $10,984.00 and four trade-ins for four 3-4 cu.yd. Dump Truck; in the sum of $3,180.00 for one Truck Chassis; in the sum of $3,633.00 for one 3-4 cu.yd. Dump Truck; and in the sum of $18,183.00 and four trade-ins for four Truck Tractors were the lowest and best bids therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of International Harvester Company in the sums of $7,489.00, $10,984.00, $3,180.00, $3,633.00 and $18,183.00 be, and the same are hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City with International Harvester Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 The Council deferred approval of transfer of contract from JOHN G. CAMPBELL to T. V. CABLE OF AUSTIN, INC. until the following week in order to obtain further information. The Mayor read a letter received from Mr. Ersell Duke, President, Greater Austin Presbyterian Church U.S. Development Board, as follows: "Honorable Lester E. Palmer, Mayor and Honorable Members City Council City of Austin 100 Municipal Bldg Austin, Travis County, Texas - "Dear Councilwoman Long and Gentlemen: "4433 Crestway Drive Austin 31, Texas July 18, 1963 "Thank you for your untiring efforts as Council Members working in the interest of our wonderful Friendly City of Austin, and I am most grateful for your consideration of my expressed purpose for the GREATER AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH U.S. DEVELOPMENT BOARD representing nine congregations of 3,870 communicants. During the past several months I have presented to you good folks the facts as I found them to be appropriate for the cause that I, as President of said Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee am now negotiating for a Church site for Covenant Presbyterian Church. "Again I refer to our proposal in writing presented to you Thursday July 11, 1963 by which we hope, in the spirit of fellow-citizens, and with the avowed intention to compromise in our negotiations for an exchange of properties, thus bringing to a close a trade that is mutually beneficial, and will permit Covenant Presbyterian Church to commence construction of its future sanctuary and church facil- ities on the Cemetery Tract south side of Northland Drive. "While it is our considered opinion, and other eminently qualified to judge the merits so agree, that a fair and reasonable exchange is proposed, after long negotiations, although inflated values are profferred. Authorities support our contention that the Bullard Tract on Balcones Drive that we own comprising 3.268 acres alleged interest has a present value of not less than $12,000.00 per acre, and in addition we are entitled to an additional credit of our one-half interest in that certain Escrow Fund of $4,500.00. "Will you telephone me GR-76587 for any additional information that we can provide as time is at hand to obtain a meeting of minds. "Sincerely yours, s/ Ersell C. Duke Ersell C. Duke, President Greater Austin Presbyterian Church US Development Board "ce Mr. J. Chrys Dougherty Mr. Frank W. Denius XXX XXX Attorneys and Members GRPCUSDB =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 Councilman LaRue stated he felt anyone would support the Council's position when a comparison of the two tracts of land was made, even though the best use of the land for cemetery purposes was not considered. He stated the City was making a good offer in good faith. The City Attorney stated Mr. Duke selected the appraisor. He pointed out there were some advantages offered that are not found in the value of the property established. The whole purpose was to find a church site for the Covenant Church congregation, and he had met with the Covenant group and worked out a proposition which he submitted to the Council. Mr. Duke told him whatever he worked out with the Covenant Church was satisfactory to the Board. Then he received the letter that the City trade even by July 20th. discussion, Councilman Long moved that the City Attorney be instructed to contact Mr. Duke and explain that the Council reviewed his more recent letter of July 18th and that it would appreciate an opportunity to meet with him and the two to whom he sent carbon copies of the letter, and see if something can be resolved; and it is the feeling of the Council that the proposal which the Council had offered was fair. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None After Councilman LaRue stated he had something to bring up that he was quite concerned about. He stated in regard to the delegation from South Austin that came before the Council last week, it was his feeling there was a lack of understanding, and he had stated he was sure that no former Councilman had done anything other than work for the best interests for north, south, east and west Austin, and there was no question in his mind about that. To inform himself he had gathered a little bit of information which he was sure was used as a basis in the 1960 bond issue. He had some information that pertains to the population north and south of the River, the percentage of the population north and south of the River, district parks and neighborhood or junior pools north and south, and total pools north and south of the River. There is a very good indication that the situation needed explaining to the people. He read the following: Population 1960 1963 (Est.) North of River South of River 150,000 30,000 169,000 34,000 Percentage of Population North of River 83% 83% South of River 17% 17% District Park Pools 4 Neighborhood or Junior Pools 16 5 16 Total 20 Pools North of River: Neighborhood or Junior 14 District Park 14 3 14 4 South of River: Neighborhood or Junior 2 2 District Park 1 1 _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1963 In 1960, South Austin had 16.37% of the population. Taking a total of 16 junior pools, that would indicate South Austin should be entitled to 2.6 neighborhood or junior pools; they had two. This shows a 6 shortage of junior pools. In 1963, South Austin had 16.96% of the population; they should have a 2.7%, and still have the same two. In 1960 with the same percentage of population of 16.37% in South Austin, out of four district pools they should have had .6548 pools; they had one, an overage of almost a half in 1960 for district pools. In 1963 with a population of 16.96% and an increase in district pools of one (giving a total of 5), South Austin should have had .3480 of all the district pools. They had one, again showing an overage of district pools in 1963. Of the total of 20 pools in Austin in 1960, South Austin with 16.37% population should have 3.27 pools, but had 3. Of the total of 21 pools in Austin in 1963, South Austin with a percentage of population of 16.96% should have had 3.56 pools; they had 3. This total breakdown shows there is a slight shortage of neighborhood or junior pools in an overall percentage for South Austin, and the district pools, a total of five, divided into the total population gives about 40,000 people for a district pool. South Austin has an estimate of 34,000 people in 1963. For the entire City, the district pools would have to show about 40,000 people. This points out a shortage of neighborhood or junior pools for South Austin. On the drawing board at this time is a junior or neighborhood pool for South Austin which would be ready late this year or next year in the Montopolis Area (Allison School site). They have a shortage, at this point, of 56 pools, and this will put them over the average of little pools. In the immediate area they were discussing last week, there probably would be a figure of 14,000 people in that immediate area for a district pool. Dividing our five pools into 200,000 people shows each of the district pools now taking care of 40,000 people. Once that pool is built out there, in probably another two years, there probably would not be 20,000 people. The City Manager stated the criteria used generally for these district pools is 25,000 people. Councilman Long stated Barton Springs was not a district pool, but a state wide, city wide, and University pool. Councilman Shanks stated the people in South Austin, at the time the bond issue was planned, were not neglected; no one wanted to deprive a growing community of what they were looking for. Evidenced by that, a tract of land has already been purchased with the intention of building a district park on it, and it will be the best. It was brought out this would be an all year-round pool. Councilman LaRue stated the projection showed there would not be a need for a district pool until probably 1965, and the estimated population of 4,000 increase since 1960 bears out whoever made the projection in 1959. ز = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: July 18, 1963 The Council discussed the widening and paving of East 382 Street from Red River to Harmon Avenue. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the assessment date of July 29th be advanced two weeks to August 12th. The motion, second- ed by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager stated he had a contract involving the purchase of land by the City in connection with Town Lake Plaza, the contract being signed by the Executive Vice-President of the corporation, for 9.04 acres. He explained the contract had a provision that the City would not resell the property for ten years, and a provision as to the City's use of the tract. The contract deeded part of the tract to the City and dedicated a part for the boulevard and provided for their paving the boulevard. The City Attorney stated the Southwest Industrial Properties, Inc., requested that they be permitted to pave on the south side instead of the center of the 120' right of way, and he recommended that be done. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to execute a contract with SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, INC. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager called attention to the fact that the terms of three members of the Urban Renewal Commission expired July 23rd. He said the Mayor had indicated he would like to enlarge the Board and that letters from the Fort Worth office of the Urban Renewal had been received stating that could be done only every two years. MAYOR PALMER stated he wanted a Resolution drawn that it was the Council's intent that next July 23rd (1964) to enlarge this Board to eight or nine members. Councilman Long moved that the City Council state its intent in the next fiscal year to appoint nine members of the Urban Renewal Agency and that the Housing and Home Finance Agency be so informed. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The motion, Regarding the appointment to the Urban Renewal Agency, the Mayor stated he would like to reappoint the members since the program was just getting started, and he would check with them to see if they would be able to serve again. Mayor Palmer stated the Council should appoint the Citizens Advisory Committee next Thursday. Mayor Palmer asked that the Council have a progress report from the Urban Renewal Agency. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963. The City Manager had a letter from the Director of Urban Renewal indicating before a contract was signed or before the Agency can get the approval of its loan and grant for the Kealing Project, there must be a contract in writing for the sale of the clear land that will go into the school site. This is one of the matters which the laison member of the Council might talk to Mr. Carruth and the School Board about. He asked if it were agreeable to the Council for Councilman Shanks and him to meet with the School Superintendent and the Board and see what could be worked out. The Council informally approved this recommendation. The City Manager submitted a letter addressed to the Director of Aviation from the Texas Sign Corporation asking permission to put up some highway display signs on Airport property on the east side of Airport Boulevard. The Director of Aviation recommended against this. Councilman Shanks moved that the recommendation of the Director of Aviation be sustained. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager stated it would be his recommendation that portions of the streets which would be involved in the sports car races August 11th during the AQUA FESTIVAL be vacated. He pointed out the course and named the streets involved. He stated the ordinance would be brought in next week. The City Manager presented the request of the AQUA FESTIVAL to use the Auditorium foyer for two days for display of about 2000 small model cars without payment to the City. The Mayor stated he had told the Aqua Festival Committee this could not be done, and that the $35.00 per day would have to be paid. Councilman Long moved that the PAN AMERICAN CENTER be granted permission to conduct a dance on Sunday, September ist in the Coliseum. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Chief of Police reported the Pan American group engages patrolmen to be on hand. He reported in regard to off-duty pay, the men had voted that the overtime rate would be $4.00 per hour. He reported also on the policy of arranging for patrolmen on over-time basis, and the arrangement is working out nicely. The Mayor read a request from the SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY to place an additional duct in West 24th Street and Guadalupe Street. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be instructed to process this. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman LaRue _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 The City Manager referred to the JIMMY FARRELL lease of City property for certain uses, and stated now Mr. Farrell does not want the lease restricted. He wants to put in a putting type of golf course. After brief discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council withdraw its offer of the former lease with Mr. Farrell. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None !! Councilman LaRue moved that the request of MR. CHARLES R. LUCAS for a franchise to operate a wheel chair patient transfer service in the City be referred to the City Manager for referral to the proper department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer announced that MR. TOGIE BAYLOR had resigned from the Board of Adjustment. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council accept his resignation with regrets and Mr. Baylor be commended for his services. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White moved that MR. JACK ANDREWATHA be appointed to the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Togie Baylor who resigned. (Term extends to December 31, 1963) The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor read a copy of a letter from MR. JOHN T. SIMPSON to the State Highway Department regarding a traffic hazard in the 4200 block of the Interregional Highway where the railroad crosses. The City Manager reported that the Highway Department had been studying this and working on plans and specifications. The City Attorney stated an offer from MRS. NETA BARRON had been received on a tract of land on Airport Boulevard and Anchor Lane. He stated it was zoned "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area, and three years ago Mr. Frank Barron applied for a building permit for a 45-50 unit apartment structure. At one time, the acquisition of this property had been considered. Mrs. Barron offered the property at $60,000. The City Manager stated he would not recommend paying $60,000. Councilman Shanks, after discussion, stated Mrs. Barron should be told at the present time the City was not interested in purchasing this property. Councilman Long suggested that anytime a building permit should be asked for, and it was thought there was some question, it should be brought to the attention of the Council. The City Manager stated he had asked the Building Inspector to let him _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 know. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be so instructed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The letter from MR. JOE T. STEADHAM, pointing out a hazardous condition on the north side of Enfield Road between Hartford Road and Wetherfield Road and stating that a sidewalk is badly needed at this location, was referred to the Director of Public Works and Traffic Engineer. The Mayor read the following letter from COLONEL R. I. LANGFORD, Commander) Bergstrom Air Force Base: "10 July 1963 "The Honorable Lester Palmer Mayor, City of Austin Post Office Box 1160 Austin, Texas Dear Mayor Palmer "I find it necessary to officially announce my reassignment from Bergstrom to Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, on or about 27 July 1963. It is with considerable reluctance that my family and I must leave Austin and its wonderful people. We have been treated extremely kind and I have been amazed at the excellent relationship Bergstrom and its people enjoy in the Austin community. "The City Council at all times has endeavored to assist Bergstrom in every way possible and has undoubtedly contributed to this excellent relationship. The efficiency of your Council, plus the fine city management provided by Bill Williams and his staff has been so impressive that approximately ninety percent of the personnel retiring at Bergstrom remain in Austin. "As you know, Mary Ann and I have purchased a home on Balcones Drive, with the sincere intention of returning to Austin as our permanent home in a few years. "Please pay my respects to all members of the City Council, thank them for participating and cooperating with Bergstrom so generously, and extend my utmost regard to Bill Williams and all city employees. "Yours very truly s/ Bob Langford R. I. LANGFORD Colonel USAF Commander" CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 18, 1963 Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the personnel of Bergstrom Air Force Base stand among the finest of all who provide security to the free world against threats of destruction by our enemies; and, WHEREAS, the reponsibility for maintaining combat forces prepared for instant action, within the framework, and with the continuing cooperative support of the general citizenship, rests heavily upon the shoulders of the Commanding Officer of the 4130th Combat Support Group serving as Base Commander of Bergstrom Air Force Base; and, WHEREAS, Colonel Robert I. Langford, U. S. Air Force, has superbly fulfilled these responsibilities with extraordinary leadership and skill; and, WHEREAS, Colonel Langford exemplifies the most desirable qualities of those to whom the proud motto: "Peace is our Profession" is more than a mere phrase, but is in fact, a way of life; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That a page be set apart in the official minutes of the City Council upon which shall be spread this Resolution, and that these expressions of lasting gratitude and best wishes from the people of the City of Austin for a job well done be presented to Colonel Robert I. Langford, U. S. Air Force. 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 July 18, 1963 Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by virtue of an order of sale issued out of the District Court of Travis County, Texas in Cause No. 20,420, styled the City of Austin vs. Julia Allen, the hereinafter described property was sold for taxes by the Sheriff of Travis County, Texas, to the City of Austin on the 4th day of August, 1903, said deed being of record in Volume 564, page 300 of the Deed Records of Travis County Texas; and, WHEREAS, the description in said deed is considered insufficient and the Tax Assessor has back assessed the property hereinafter described back to the year 1919; and, WHEREAS, George Hill, Jr., successor in title to Julia Allen has paid unto the City of Austin all of said back taxes; and, WHEREAS, the said George Hill, Jr., successor in title to Julia Allen has requested a quitclaim deed from the City of Austin to remove the cloud from his title which has arisen by virtue of said deed; 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 execute a quitclaim deed, on behalf of the City of Austin, quitclaiming to George Hill, Jr., his heirs, assigns and successors in title, all right, title and interest acquired by the City of Austin by the above described deed in and to the following described property, to-wit: 46 x 150 feet of Outlot 62, Division B of the Government Outlots adjacent to the Original City of Austin, and bearing City of Austin Tax Parcel Number 2-0610-02-05. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Attorney discussed the acquisition of the KARL SCHMIDT 14 acre tract of land adjacent to the Terminal Building. He listed the appraisal made by Mr. Ted Wendlandt, and the price at which Mr. Schmidt wanted to start negotiating. He said the property was now for sale, and it might be well to look into this. It might also be wise to postpone buying it. The City Manager stated there was a need for the back part when the north-south runway is redeveloped. The arrangement of the house on the ground is such that the back door is in front of the Terminal Building. The Mayor recommended acquiring the whole tract and going all the way to Manor Road. Councilman Shanks moved that if this property can be purchased at Mr. Ted Wendlandt's appraised value, that it be purchased. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 18, 1963 The City Attorney inquired if they should proceed with getting appraisals of the ROY MILLER property. The Mayor stated it would be highly desirable to square that out to Anchor Lane. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to have this tract appraised. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Attorney pointed out a triangular tract on the north side of Westover Road adjacent to the Missouri Pacific Boulevard and stated the owner was taking bids on the improvement of the house. The Cotton Plan calls for an exit off of the Missouri Pacific Boulevard on this property. It is debatable whether or not there will have to be an exit at this point. The Council wanted to look at this site when it had the Westover Underpass Ceremonies. The City Attorney reported that Mr. Platt did not think he was going to be able to get the people to sign up for the right of way on KOERNER LANE. There being no further business, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 7:05 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor