- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 22, 1964 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Shanks 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 TED MCELROY, Hyde Park Christian Mayor Palmer noted in the life of every city certain citizens and individuals, through their personalities, talents and efforts make the city a better place in which to live and to get an education. The Mayor read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 1918, Arno (Shorty Nowotny) enrolled in The University of Texas to begin 46 years of dedicated service to his Alma Mater; and WHEREAS, Shorty Nowotny as head yell leader, a responsibility he still carries, in 1924 lead students in the fund drive to build Memorial Stadium; and WHEREAS, Shorty Nowotny's concern for students of The University of Texas has included everything from writing letters during World Wall II to boost the morale of the boys in the Pacific, in Italy, England and North Africa to finding jobs and homes for needy students who come to The University even to taking them in to share his home; and WHEREAS, Shorty Nowotny has contributed to the community life of Austin during all his years as one of its citizens serving on numerous committees which purpose it was to better condi- tions of home, school and church; and October 22, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, Shorty Nowotny was the spark behind the Fund Drive to build the new Alumni Center of The Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas; and WHEREAS, Shorty Nowotny has endeared himself forever to the hearts of all with whom he has come into contact; NOW THEREFORE, I, Lester E. Palmer, Mayor of the City of Austin, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 31, 1964, as "SHORTY NOWOTNY DAY" and invite all interested parties to participate in the festivities due this noble man. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set by hand and caused the Seal of the City of Austin to be affixed. Done at the City of Austin this 22nd day of October in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-four Councilman LaRue moved that the Council endorse the Proclamation. The motion, carried by a unanimous standing vote. MR. MCGUIRE, Ex Students Council, and others from the University of Texas were present for the occasion. Mayor Palmer recognized MR. OTTO EILERS, a loyal City employee who had given 41 years of dedicated service to the community in the operation of the City Power Plant. He read a resume of Mr. Eilers' tenure with the City, pointing out when the Texas Power & Light attempted to buy the City Power & Light, Mr. Eilers helped in the test, the results of which proved the City should keep possession of the Power Plant. Mr. Eilers was Unit Foreman over 5 of the 7 turbines that supplied the peak City load during the past summer, and he has trained dozens and dozens of operators for the Power Plant. Mayor Palmer in behalf of the Council and citizens of Austin congratulated Mr. Eilers and publicly recognized him for the many years of service in the operation of the Power Plant and wished him happiness in his retirement. Councilman LaRue moved that the Minutes of October 8, 1964, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH CLARENCE MCCULLOUGHRAY SAUNDERS 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks 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: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin, for public utility purposes, in, upon and across a part of Lot 35, Block N, Park Forest Section Seven, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Park Forest Section Seven of record in Book 9 at Page 105 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement should be released; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of a certain public utility easement, to wit: 60 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 35, Block N, Park Forest Section Seven, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Park Forest Section Seven of record in Book 9 at Page 105 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said 60 square feet of land being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of said public utility easement, same being the south line of said Lot 35 and the north line of Lot 36, Block N, in said Park Forest Section Seven, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, and from which point of beginning the southeast corner of said Lot 35 bears South 53° 07' East 32.00 feet; THENCE, North 36° 53' East 5.00 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the north line of said public utility easement; THENCE, with said north line of said public utility easement, South 53° 07' East 12.00 feet to the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being the northeast corner of said public utility easement; THENCE, with the east line of said public utility easement, South 36° 53' West 5.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the south line of said Lot 35; THENCE, with said south line of Lot 35, North 53° 07′ West 12.00 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks A group from the University area appeared requesting that the tower light on 19th Street be left in the vicinity. MRS. ROONEY ROGERS ECKHART filed a petition with over 100 names representing Sororities, Fraternities, Business Houses and individuals. Mrs. Hope Yeager, 1907 Whitis, suggested if the light had to be removed that it be left in the general University area. Mrs. Eckhart pointed out the protection the lights afforded to the students in the University neighborhood at nights as they attended classes. In answer to Councilman Long's inquiry, Mrs. Eckhart said she would have no objections to the light's being located at 20th and Whitis, and there had been no protests heard from residents in that area, as many of them signed the petition. MR. ED SCHOEN said the location of the tower at 20th and Whitis would be an excellent place. Mayor Palmer stated many things were being studied from the engineering standpoint, and that suggestions had been received that it be located on Mt. Bonell or in Pease Park. He said this would be studied carefully and the Council would consider all aspects. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 Councilman Long moved that the Council refer a petition for fogging the 1600 block of Sunnyvale to the Health Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager reminded the Council of the dedication ceremonies and open house of the Austin Garden Center on Sunday, October 25th, at 2:30 P.M. Open house would be from 3:00 to 9:00 Ρ.Μ. The City Attorney had a request from the Alford Advertising Company for installing billboards on City property, requesting leases at the northwest corner of Lamar and Koenig Lane, Duval and 45th Street; 6th and Shoal Creek; Cameron Road and East 51st Street; 1809 East 7th Street (corner of Chicon and 7th); Guadalupe at 38th Street; Lake Austin Boulevard and 1st Street; and East side of Fast Avenue on East Service Road at the Airport. For the total of eight leases for signs, he offered $600 rental annually. Councilman Long moved that the Council deny the request and to set a policy to this effect. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman LaRue moved that the Council grant the request that a Motorcade be permitted Saturday for SENATOR BARRY GOLDWATER. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Counc ilman Shanks Mayor Palmer stated the Travis Rebels and McCallum Knights would be play- ing in the next week or two, and the Rebels would like to place a sign at the south end of the bridge "Welcome to South Austin Travis Rebels". They understand it will cost $35.00 to erect the banner. Councilman White moved that the Council grant their request at the usual fee. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long stated the Council expected the rival teams to respect the sign and that no attempt be made to tear it down. Mayor Palmer stated it was real ized the paintings on the underpasses were done in a spirit of good nature and competition; but he asked that the students consider the beauty and cleanliness of Austin before they paint any signs on the underpasses that are within the City limits. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 Councilman White moved that the Regular Council Meeting date falling on Thanksgiving Day be set for Wednesday, November 25th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long moved that the Regular Council Meeting falling in the Christmas Week be set for Tuesday, December 22, 1964. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long moved that the Regular Council Meeting on December 31st, New Year's Eve be set for Tuesday, December 29th. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks In this connection, the Director of Public Works stated there would be no garbage pick-up on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; however, the regular pickup service would be made on November 11th and January 1st. Councilman Long moved that the tax appeals scheduled for 9:00 A.Μ., November 4th, be reset for 2:30 P.M., and unless there is a request by the people to be heard on a different day, that could be moved up to November 10th, and that they be notified today. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Attorney stated south of the American Legion Building between the building and the river, there is an open space of three acres. The American Legion has received numerous offers from private developers for purchasing this property, but it prefers to sell the property to the City with restrictions on constructing improvements that would obstruct the view from the Legion property to the river, and it would sell the property for a great deal less than it had been offered. He listed the amounts of two offers the Legion had received with no restrictions upon the use. The Recreation Board and Department had considered, in connection with the Natural Science Center and the Swimming Pool, etc., at Deep Eddy, there would be a greater need for the open space and other improvements could be placed at other locations; and this three acre tract could be used for roadways, picnic areas, and parking. Mrs. Fagan Dickson stated it would be important to have a continuous drive from dam to dam. Discussion covered restric- tions on the property, supporting appraisals, roadway between Deep Eddy and the parking lot; quarry and rock wall; and dedication by the Legion of a part of their property for ingress and egress. The Director of Public Works displayed an aerial CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 22, 1964 photograph of the area showing it would not be necessary to excavate into the property. The Council, wanted to go look at this property once again. Later in the afternoon meeting, Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the American Legion property at no more than the discussed price, up to the cable on the rock garden with qualifications such as easements and some discussion about access and probability of small umbrellas or cabanas where they would not bother the view. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager discussed the purchase of property south of West 10th Street between West Avenue and Lamar. Three parcels are still needed to straighten 10th Street and make it a part of the one-way traffic pattern. The City has acquired through the years as the property became available various parcels for the widening of West 10th Street. The owner of this property now lives in Fort Worth and wants to sell this property. The City Attorney listed the average appraisal. After discussion, Councilman LaRue moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the property not to exceed the appraisal as quoted. (Lot 7, Outlot 3, Division E, Bahns' Subdivision 813 West 10th Street) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Attorney reviewed the negotiations for right of way and exchange of land with MR. M. H. CROCKETT, JR. in 1962. The Council discussed the transaction generally and expressed desire to explore with Mr. Crockett means of preser- ving right of way for a hike and bike trail along Waller Creek. The Mayor announced the Council would hear from the Town Lake Study Committee at this time. MR. DAVID BARROW, Chairman, stated the Council recently had assigned the duties of considering and recommending to the Council on developments on public land and leaving the Town Lake Committee with the consideration of private land. He raised the question of what were the duties now of the Town Lake Committee, and listed a few of the questions arising: 1. Adopting the suggested policies as recommended by the Committee and Professional Planners, or a modified policy for future control of the lake. 2. Consideration of the river itself--water rights. He suggested the Council and Committee should meet and discuss the different things to be clarified. Mayor Palmer stated there was a definite need and function that the Town Lake Committee can perform for the City, and he would like to review the suggested policies both with the Town Lake Committee and Parks and Recreation Board, and come up with some type of policy agreement. Councilman Long ) _CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 stated since the Town Lake Committee was such a cross section of the City's and people's representation, in taking the privately owned development under its supervision and recommendation, it would be working so closely with the City and its public domain and its plans that the Committee would not find itself working at odds under the separation of the Town Lake Committee's private properties and the Parks and Recreation group working with the public property. MRS. DICKSON discussed the ultimate best use of park land and adjacent subdivisions. The private and public land plans will have to be coordinated. She saw no difference in this Town Lake and Zilker or any other park as how they would be in conflict with public and private interest. She believed the Town Lake Committee could do a great service to continue to work in the private development. Councilman LaRue stated with the two wonderful Boards, there would be no reason why there would not be cooperation and coordination. The Town Lake has been pretty well laid out, and he did not know how it would conflict with private development. DR. D. K. BRACE said he was convinced the development of all park property and planning of new park land ought to be coordinated under the Parks and Recreation Department, and that would apply on Town Lake where there is park property. The Town Lake Committee has been valuable as a matter of public relations; and with its representation it could be valuable in cases of lack of conformance of private development with park properties. Councilman Long asked that the City Manager furnish the Council Members with another copy of the proposed Town Lake policies so they could restudy them and come to some decision. Mayor Palmer stated the Town Lake Committee had certainly been a valuable help to the Council in making many decisions. He pointed out there would be different ideas, suggestions, and feelings of what uses would be made of the water. He stated the Council could work up some set of policies according to the recommendations that will coordinate the planning. There will be many requests that will need careful studying by a well informed committee and this serves a very definite purpose for the City. MR. C. O. SMITH, Superintendent of Parks, displayed the detailed plan of development around the Auditorium, showing new drives, tree areas, fountain areas immediately around the Auditorium Building; the terraced sections north of the Auditorium which will have retaining walls and landscaping, the amphitheater site, future musical fountain site; a proposed floating garden; additional parking spaces and hike and bike trail that would extend through Zilker Park. The Recreation Director stated much inter-departmental work was to be done regarding the plan as to the drives and traffic pattern; Auditorium needs; earth moving and estimates of cost. When the estimates of a sprinkling system, top soil and terracing is determined, a definite recommendation could be made. Mayor Palmer stated grading, planting and installation of a watering system would have priority. Councilman LaRue made inquiry about the financing, and stressed planting to be started now. Mrs. Dickson reported the Parks and Recreation Board approved this outlined plan. As to financing, the City Manager stated when property definitely needed and recommended in the Master Plan of the Lake Development, was about to be used for some other purpose, money should be spent for that rather than improvement. He was not proposing this was all that could be done about development; but shaping, grading, sodding, planting and contributions of trees would make a very _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 definite showing. It was stated that some persons might even donate some of the fountains. After discussion the Mayor stated he would like to see the Council officially approve this detailed drawing. Councilman Long moved that the Council accept this detailed plan and urge that it be hastened along as fast as the means could be secured to do so. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor stated this plan was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board and the Town Lake Study Committee. Councilman Long inquired as to the timing of this grading work. The Director of Public Works stated when the Engineer gave him the grades, he would be ready in two weeks to start. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council recess until 2:30 P.M., The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks RECESSED MEETING At 2:30 P.M., the Council resumed its business. - 2:30 Ρ.Μ. Councilman Long moved that the Council authorize the purchase of the Fred Adams Property. (2401-03 Lake Austin Boulevard Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Johnson's River Addition) The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long moved that the Council refer the request from the First English Lutheran Church, that the alley now running from 31st Street to 30th Street, be turned east to Cedar, to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation back to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Mayor Palmer announced the hearing on the Plumbing Code would be opened. MR. BILL MILSTEAD, Chairman, introduced the members of the Committee who were present, MR. BILL BRYDSON, MR. JIMMIE MIDDLETON, MR. TOM BRADFIELD, and MR. WALTER LINGO; and named those on the Committee who were unable to be present at this time. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 MR. MILSTEAD reported unanimous agreement on the recommendation which was before the Council, stating this was the first portion covering the 21 out of 23 Chapters of the proposed Plumbing Ordinance. In answer to Councilman Long's questions, Mr. Milstead stated the primary changes were in the format; and the use of a wider range of materials and different sizes of materials had been allowed. Other than this, basically the present ordinance had been updated. Although some additions had been added, the reduction of costs resulting from the different use of materials and smaller sizes would keep the plumbing expenses about the same. As to the lawn-sprinkling section, it was stated the installation of the anti-syphon devices would be more expensive than those that are now being used, but they were not being required. It was pointed out there would be a $1.00 fee for inspection of the valve. Councilman Long inquired if the Code had been changed pertaining to allowing a person to do his own work in his home or rent property. It was explained a person could do his own plumbing in his homestead and provision for this falls under the State Plumbing Law which is followed in the City Ordinance. On Councilman Long's inquiry, a comparison of fees for permits now and under the new code was made. The Building Official stated the fees were about the same--gas openings had been included that had not been before, to cover structures without central heating; fees on commercial washers had been lowered; and fees on water sprinklers, and in water districts had been added. In the water districts the fees are based on five mile distances, ranging from $5.00 for the first five miles to $12.50 for a 20 mile trip. In the City, the inspection fee is the same with the exception of the sprinkling system. Councilman Long inquired about the acid wastes. Mr. Brydson stated the ordinance defined the wastes, and they are diverted to a dissolution, where it would not be harmful to a sewer. Driveway drains go into storm sewers; detergents and drains from car washing services were not covered under the plumbing ordinance, as they are under the storm sewer regulations. Councilman Long stated something had to be figured out to get rid of putting industrial wastes into open ditches and causing a great number of people discomfort. It was stated if this type of waste went into the sanitary sewer system, the system would have to be doubled. Councilman Long asked if there were any departures from the old Code except adding new materials. Mr. Milstead said there were no radical changes at all. The Mayor asked if the Code had been weakened in any way affecting public health, safety and welfare. Mr. Milstead announced all the people they knew of that might be interested in the ordinance were notified that the Committee had completed its work on the semi-final draft, and were invited to come by and get a copy, study it, and give any recommendations they might have. Councilman LaRue inquired of the Building Inspector, if this ordinance was designed to take care of the expenses as far as his Department was concerned. The Building Official stated they might be low on the charges in the Water Districts, and he may have to come back later about these. The City Manager stated it had been quite some time since there had been a new plumbing code, and a new one was certainly needed. The Committee has used a new format to make it easier to compare the new Code with those of other cities. One of the principal values of this ordinance is that recognition has been given to certain new materials, techniques and types of piping, which will reduce the overall cost; and that recognition had been given to smaller pipe sizes. In some instances in the interest of the public, the ordinance was made more restrictive. By providing more protection at a little more cost, and reducing requirements in other situations, the overall cost of plumbing has been left about the same, and he thought this Committee had done an excellent job. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 Councilman Long asked what recognition had been given to plastic pipe and connections. Mr. Milstead stated this had been approved up to the house, but no internal plumbing of plastic has been approved. Councilman White moved that the Council approve this part of the plumbing code. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Mayor Palmer thanked the Committee for the many hours they spent on this Plumbing Code, stating the Committee was a well represented committee to give the overall effect of all phases of the Plumbing Ordinance. Mr. Lingo stated he thought they had a good ordinance here, and he believed all would be very well satisfied with this updated ordinance. Mr. Brydson said this brought the Austin Code up to date with other cities. Councilman Long stated MR. LEO G. CARONA, 1129-D Berger Street, installed a water line from Ledesma Drive down to his house at a cost of $450 plus his $50.00 tap fee. Two houses already have joined on, and there will be some more. She asked if there were some way that a refund contract could be worked out where Mr. Carona would not have to take full cost of this line. The City Manager stated this was an expenditure of $1270, instead of $450, and Mr. Carona was offered a refund contract for the $1270 or a cash settlement by which he would pay $450; and he accepted the $450 route rather than the refund contract. Councilman Long stated it looked as though the other people between him and Ledesma should pay him part of the cost of the $450. The Director of Water Utilities explained the project in detail, and stated in order to make an arrangement like this, it had to be anticipated there would be other customers. The City Manager explained a more or less formula of figuring the amount, and stated when Councilman Long talked to Mr. Carona that she explained the City paid $820 for part of the line the neighbors are tying into. The Council examined the plans of the Fire Marshal's Office on Town Lake. The City Manager described the details of the site, and the interior design and the auditorium, which could also be used by the general public, Aqua Festival and others. The plans had been approved by the Parks and Recreation Board, and had been reviewed by Mr. Taniguchi. The City Manager listed the estimated cost of the building including parking lot, sidewalk, architects' fees. Councilman Long asked that the architects include a little more "eye appeal" on this building. Mayor Palmer suggested a decorator's treatment on the front part. Mr. Heaton, Fire Marshal, stated he would like to have the building rushed up some, as the plans would not be ready before February and completion was scheduled for August. The City Manager stated there would be a question about the zoning of the site. Councilman Long moved that this site be sent to the Planning Commission for a recommendation for a special permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks ) ( ) ) (. ) ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 22, 1964 Mayor Palmer asked that there be a discussion with the Architect to see if he could accelerate his timing, and work on the appearance on the south side and also that it be explained to him that the Aqua Festival is in August, and the Building should be completed by then. The City Manager said if they could get a well, the cooling tower would not be necessary. The Assistant City Manager stated the Austin Sailing Club had asked permission for one safety boat in connection with their Regatta, and for permission to set buoys in the water. The Mayor stated some of these things needed to come as a recommendation through the City Manager and Parks and Recreation Board. The Assistant City Manager stated he had asked the Recreation Director to bring to the attention of the Parks and Recreation Board for recommendation the matter in regard to the sailing regatta. Councilman LaRue moved that permission be granted for this one power motor craft for safety purposes for October 24th and 25th. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Assistant City Manager stated the San Antonio Sail Boat Club wants to bring all of their events to Austin all the time. There being no further business, Councilman White moved that the Council, adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Council adjourned at 7:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk Bleis Worley APPROVED Mayor