CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 14, 1968 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND KEITH FOX of Hope Lutheran PUBLIC EXHIBITION FACILITY The Council discussed a possible feasibility study for a Public Exhibition Facility. The Council agreed that a new Coliseum where there would be adequate exhibition space would greatly benefit Austin citizens. Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary contract with the Bureau of Business Research for the Feasibility Study, the cost not to exceed $4,500. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None HUMAN OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION Mr. William Hilgers, representing the Human Opportunities Corporation, appeared before the Council to report on the 1967 amendments of the Economic Opportunities Act and to review the activities of the Human Opportunities Corporation. Mr. Hilgers noted that the Human Opportunities Corporation was responsible for administering a program which included Head Start, Day Care Centers, Legal Aid, Family Planning, Dental Clinic, Information Referral Centers, and various other programs. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 14, 1968 Councilman Long moved the Council grant approval of the group's activities and urge the Human Opportunities Corporation's continuance as an organization. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 1967 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Councilman LaRue moved the Council note the receipt of the 1967 Annual Fire Department Report. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following annexation: 89.7 acres of land out of the George W. Davis Survey proposed SHADOW PARK to be developed a section at a time for apartment house complexes and a city tract, unplatted. 5.24 acres of land out of the James Mitchell Survey BALCONES SUMMIT. proposed 5.37 acres of land out of the James Mitchell Survey BALCONES WEST, SECTION 3. proposed 5.54 acres of land out of the James Mitchell Survey proposed BALCONES HILLSIDE Councilman Long moved the Council close the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 89.70 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, 5.24 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES MITCHELL SURVEY, 5.37 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES M. MITCHELL SURVEY, 5.54 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES M. MITCHELL SURVEY, ALL BEING LOCATED 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. March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Mayor Akin 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 7.80 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF 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 Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING CASE SET FOR REHEARING Councilman LaRue moved the Council set the zoning case of Mr. Robert Brown for rehearing on April 4, 1968. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 20 AND 21, OAKWOOD ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 912-914 WEST 30TH STREET, 3001-3005 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, AND 909-911 WEST 30-1/2 STREET, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin 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. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN EXPRESSING INTEREST AND SUPPORT AND URGING CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS. WHEREAS, the City Council of Austin, Texas, firmly believes in the present precepts and benefits to be derived from strong and viable local government, and WHEREAS, the citizens and tax payers of all jurisdictions are benefited as the various units of local government work in close conjunction and cooperation with each other, and =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 14, 1968 WHEREAS, the responsibilities and burdens upon local government are increasing and changing at an accelerating rate with significant increases in urban areas throughout the entire country, including particularly anticipated rapid growth in the Central Texas area, and WHEREAS, a Regional Planning Commission for the Travis County and Austin area has previously been established and is actively investigating the feasibility and desirability of the establishment of a Council of Governments in the Central Texas area, and WHEREAS, units of local government acting through a Council of Governments can more capably and effectively serve their respective citizens, tax payers, and voters by acting in concert and cooperation with each other, particularly in dealing with the state and federal units of government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That the establishment of a Council of Governments in Central Texas is regarded with favor and is encouraged by the City of Austin consistent with the current and anticipated budget of the Regional Planning Commission and the scope of activities or program of a Council of Governments as it may be determined; 2. That the representatives of the Regional Planning Commission are further encouraged in their contacting of other units of local government throughout Central Texas; 3. That the representatives of the Regional Planning Commission are requested to suggest By Laws and Agreements which could establish a Council of Governments to succeed the Regional Planning Commission and such documents to this City Council and provide such documents to this City Council and other units of local government in this area for review and consideration. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None ANNEXATION ORDINANCE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 10.36 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS 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. March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on March 28, 1968 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING SET Councilman Long moved the Council set a public hearing on March 22, 1968 at 10:30 A.M. to consider the following: 1. "One-Way Street" on Colorado, direction northbound, from West 13th St. north one-half block to an east-west alley. 2. "One-Way Street" on alley running east and west and lying north of West 13th St., direction westbound, from Colorado St. to Lavaca St. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None RELOCATION OF RAILROAD UTILITIES Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the relocation of railroad utilities at Hancock Drive and MoPac Boulevard. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENTS 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 Lots 16 and 17, Block G, Cameron Park, Section Two, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Cameron Park, Section Two, of record in Book 20 at Page 46 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portions of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easement are not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portions of said public utility easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each being five (5.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Block G. Cameron Park, Section Two, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Cameron Park, Section Two, of record in Book 20 at Page 46 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lot 16, said Block G, Cameron Park, Section Two, and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 17, said Block G, Cameron Park, Section Two; each of the said two (2) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of the east one hundred and ten (110.00) feet of said Lot 16, Block G, Cameron Park, Section Two. NUMBER TWO, BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of the east one hundred and ten (110.00) feet of said Lot 17, Block G, Cameron Park, Section Two. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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 two (2) strips of land; Number One being out of and a part of Lot 6, Block A, Eubank Acres, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the J. C. Harrelson Survey in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Eubank Acres, Section 1, of record in Book 7 at Page 146 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 6-A of the Resubdivision of Lot 6, Block A, and 1.97 acre tract, Eubank Acres, Section 1, a subdivision of record in Book 16 at Page 100 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portions of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easement are not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portions of said public utility easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each being five (5.00) feet in width; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of and a part of Lot 6, Block A, Eubank Acres, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the J. C. Harrelson Survey in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Eubank Acres, Section 1, of record in Book 7 at Page 146 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 6-A of the resubdivision of Lot 6, Block A, and 1.97 acre tract, Eubank Acres, Section 1, a subdivision of record in Book 16, at Page 100 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the said two (2) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 6, Block A, Eubank Acres, Section 1. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at an iron pin on the north line of said Lot 6-A, of the Resubdivision of Lot 6, Block A, and 1.97 acre tract, Eubank Acres, Section 1, which point of beginning is the original northwest corner of said Lot 6, Block A, Eubank Acres, Section 1, same being the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the original west line of said Lot 6, S 19° 51' W 237.18 feet to an iron pin on the south line of said Lot 6-A, which point is the original southwest corner of said Lot 6 and the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of Lot 6-A, N 72° 42′ W to a point in a line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the said original west line of Lot 6, and which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line five (5.00) feet west of and parallel to the original west line of Lot 6, N 19° 51' E to a point in the aforesaid north line of Lot 6-A, and which point is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; March 14, 1968 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, with the said north line of Lot 6-A, S 60° 43' E to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None 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 and drainage purposes in, upon and across a part of Lots 40 and 41, Ridgewood Village, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Ridgewood Village, Section 1, of record in Book 6 at Page 59 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have 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 is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility and drainage easement, to-wit: A strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lots 40 and 41, Ridgewood Village, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Ridgewood Village, Section 1, of record in Book 6 at Page 59 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas said strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the curving west line of Brady Lane and a line seven and one-half (7.50) feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 40, same being the north line of said Lot 41, and which point of beginning is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said curving west line of Brady Lane, in a southerly direction to a point in a line seven and one-half (7.50) feet south of and parallel to the said north line of Lot 41, and which point is the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- March 14, 1968 THENCE, with the said line seven and one-half (7.50) feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 41, in a westerly direction to a point in the east line of another public utilities and drainage easement fifteen (15.00) feet in width, same being a line fifteen (15.00) feet east of and parallel to the west lines of said Lots 40 and 41, and which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said east line of a public utilities and drainage easement fifteen (15.00) feet in width, in a northerly direction to a point in the aforesaid line seven and one-half (7.50) feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lot 40, and which point is the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line seven and one-half (7.50) feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lot 40, in an easterly direction to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for sanitary sewer and drainage purposes in, upon and across a part of Lot 52, Walnut Forest, a subdivision of a portion of the J. C. Harrelson Survey in Travis County, Texas, according to a map of plat of said Walnut Forest of record in Book 6 at Page 27 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 is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said sanitary sewer and drainage easement, to-wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 52, Walnut Forest, a subdivision of a portion of the J. C. Harrelson Survey in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Walnut Forest of March 14, 1968 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS record in Book 6 at Page 27 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the east line of White Wing Avenue and a line fifteen (15.00) feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Lot 52; THENCE, with the said line fifteen (15.00) feet north of and parallel to the south line of Lot 52, S 71° 32' E 115 feet, more or less, to point of termination in the east or northeast line of said sanitary sewer and drainage easement. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain easements were granted to the City of Austin for electric and public utility purposes in, upon and across a part of Block A, Cameron Park, Section One, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Cameron Park, Section One, of record in Book 34 at Page 47 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 portions of said easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easements are not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portions of said public utility and electric easements, to-wit: Eleven (11) strips of land, each being five (5.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of Block A, Cameron Park, Section One, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Cameron Park, Section One, of record in Book 34 at Page 47 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 1 being out of and a March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS part of Lot 6, said Block A; the strips of land hereinafter described as Number 2 and Number 3 being out of and a part of Lot 5, said Block A, the strips of land hereinafter described as Number 5 and Number 9 being out of and a part of Lot 4, said Block A; the strips of land hereinafter described as Number 4 and Number 8 being out of and a part of Lot 3, said Block A; the strips of land hereinafter described as Number 6 and Number 10 being out of and a part of Lot 2, said Block A; and the strips of land hereinafter described as Number 7 and Number 11 being out of and a part of Lot 1, said Block A, Cameron Park, Section One; which strips Number 1 through Number 5, inclusive, are to be released from the electric easement provided on said map or plat of Cameron Park, Section One, and which strips Number 6 through Number 11, inclusive, are to be released from the public utilities easement provided on said map or plat of Cameron Park, Section One; each of the eleven (11) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER 1, BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 6, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 2, BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 5, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 3, BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 5, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 4, BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 5, BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 4, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 6, BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 2, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 7, BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 1, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 8, BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 3, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 9, BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 4, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 10, BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 2, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. NUMBER 11, BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 1, Block A, Cameron Park, Section One. March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None STREET VACATION Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF PAMPA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. TOWN LAKE SKI SHOW Councilman Long moved the Council grant the request of the Austin Water Ski Club to have the availability of Town Lake for the Annual Spring International Water Ski Tournament on the 4th and 5th of May and to have access of the lake beginning the weekend prior to the tournament for preparation of the event. motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The March 14, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- TOWN HOUSE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE HEARING Councilman Nichols moved the Council set a hearing for 10:30 A.M., April 11, 1968 for amendments to Zoning Code and other ordinances providing for Town House Development. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None TELEPHONE DUCT LINES Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the application of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, of Austin, Texas, to construct and maintain the hereinafter described underground improvements: (1) An underground telephone duct line in North Loop Boulevard, from a point 12 feet east of the west property line of Woodrow Avenue, westerly to a point 10 feet west of the west property line of Jeff Davis Avenue; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 14.5 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said North Loop Boulevard. (2) An underground telephone duct line in Burnet Road, from a point of intersection of a line 24 feet west of and parallel to the west property line of Jeff Davis Avenue and a line 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of North Loop Boulevard, northerly, to the point of intersection of a line 36 feet north of and parallel to the north property line of said North Loop Boulevard and a line 12 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Burnet Road. (3) An underground telephone duct line in Burnet Road, from a point 36 feet north of the westerly prolongation of the north property line of North Loop Boulevard, northerly to the point of intersection with an underground telephone duct line 16.5 feet north of and March 14, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS parallel to the south property line of Northland Drive and a line 12 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Burnet Road; the centerline of which underground telephone duct line shall be 12 feet east of and parallel to the east property line of said Burnet Road. be and the same is hereby granted and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such improvements, said grant and permit to be subject to the following conditions: (1) The improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulation as the City of Austin, now existing or hereafter adopted. (3) The repair or relocation of any and all utilities in the vicinity necessitated by the laying of these improvements shall be done at the expense of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of Austin, Texas. (4) The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of Austin, Texas, will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against said City growing out of or connected with the construction or maintenance of said improvements. (5) That all backfill under street surfaces between existing or future proposed curbs and under driveways and alleys, shall be tamped with mechanical tampers in six (6) inch layers. Each layer shall be compacted to not less than 90 per cent of maximum density as determined by the Standard Method of Test for Compaction and Density of Soils, A.A.S.H.O. Designation T99-49. (6) The City of Austin may revoke such permit for good cause after notice to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, in Austin, and hearing thereon, and upon such revocation the owner of such improvements will remove the same and pay all costs and expenses attendant therewith. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None UTILITY EASEMENT Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS March 14, 1968 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the construction of a water main adjacent to the City of Austin and in the vicinity of Armadillo Road, to provide for the distribution of potable water to properties in and around the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of an easement ten (10.00) feet in width across the hereinafter described tract of land for right-of-way to permit the construction of the aforesaid water main; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value of such easementB3B Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire the hereinafter described easement for water main purposes across the hereinafter described tract of land: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of a 58.59 acre tract of land out of and a part of the William Cannon League in Travis County, Texas which said 58.59 acre tract of land was conveyed to Wesley Pearson by Warranty Deed dated May 22, 1957, of record in Volume 1819 at Page 108 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the east line of said 58.59 acre tract of land, the same being a point in the west line of that certain 4.7 acre tract of land conveyed to Bonnie J. Walmeth by warranty deed dated February 14, 1967, of record in Volume 3247 at Page 82 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of said 4.7 acre tract bears N 30° 15' E 20.00 feet; THENCE, N 59° 45' W 1123.21 feet to a point; THENCE, N 80° 49' W 20.92 feet to a point of termination in the west line of said 58.59 acre tract of land the same being a point in the east right of way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. AND IN ADDITION thereto, a temporary working space easement twenty (20.00) feet in width to cover the period of original installation is to be retained adjacent and parallel to the north and south lines of the above described easement. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 14, 1968 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ILLUMINATION SYSTEM Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 14, 1968 BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY ILLUMINATION PROJECT AT FROM LOOP 360 ΤΟ NEAR I. H. 35, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated March 14, 1968, between the State of Texas and the City of Austin for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of certain highway illumination located on U. S. 290 from Loop 360 to near I. H. 35, in the City of Austin, be, and the same is, hereby approved; and that Charles V. Hill, Associate City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Austin, and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None BALCONES DRIVE PROJECT The Council briefly discussed the approval of force account work for joint The City-County project on Balcones Drive from Northland Drive to Highway 183. Mayor announced that the matter would be held over and investigated further. BEN WHITE BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin by Resolution dated September 12, 1957, authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract for the acquisition of right-of-way for the highway known as Ben White Boulevard and designated by the Texas Highway Department as Highway No. 293, between the west city limits of the City of Austin near U. S. Highway No. 290 and the city limits of the City of Austin east of Congress Avenue; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 14, 1968 WHEREAS, acting in compliance with the terms of this contract, the City of Austin has taken the fee simple title by Final Judgment to that certain tract of land described in a condemnation cause of action Number 239, styled City of Austin v. Charles M. Goodnight, et al, in the County Court of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, it is now necessary to convey the fee simple title to the above referenced tract of land to the State of Texas pursuant to said contract; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the fee simple title to the following described tract of land to the State of Texas in compliance with the above described contract: All of Lot No. 3, Block "C" of Ford Place No. 1, 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 Ford Place No. 1 of record in Book 4 at Page 265 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to Charles M. Goodnight by Warranty Deed dated July 29, 1957, of record in Volume 1843 at Page 347 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 23, 1968, for the purchase of six (6) Rate of Flow Control Valves with Valve operators for replacement of obsolete equipment at Water Treatment Plant No. 2; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Infilco, in the sum of $5,946.00, 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 Infilco, in the sum of $5,946.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Infilco. ✓ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS March 14, 1968 The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 27, 1968, for trucks for use by various departments of the City; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Henna Chevrolet, in the sum of $7,292.22 for two two-ton dump trucks, in the sum of $3,645.48 for one van-type truck, in the sum of $6,293.51 for three van-type trucks, in the sum of $3,359.95 for one 3 cubic yard dump truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $3,404.01 for one van-type truck, in the sum of $1,643.88 for one one-half ton pick-up truck, in the sum of $2,278.88 for one carry-all type truck and one trade-in, and in the sum of $3,519.70 for one two ton dump truck; the bids of International Harvester, in the sum of $6,840.00 for three carry-all type trucks and three trade-ins, in the sum of $10,200.00 for one 5 to 6 cubic yard dump truck with front end loader and one trade-in, in the sum of $9,150.00 for two 3 to 4 cubic yard dump trucks with hoist and two trade-ins, in the sum of $5,300.00 for one 2-1/2 ton cab and chassis truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $3,720.00 for one 2-1/2 to 3 ton cab and chassis truck and one trade-in, and $15,678.00 for five 3 cubic yard dump trucks and four trade-ins; the bids of Armstrong-Johnson, in the sum of $3,694.00 for two one ton flat-bed trucks and two trade-ins, in the sum of $3,166.00 for one two ton cab and chassis truck, in the sum of $5,248.00 for four one-half ton pick-up trucks and four trade-ins, in the sum of $4,965.00 for three one-half ton pick-up trucks and two trade-ins, in the sum of $1,509.00 for one one-half ton pick-up truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $5,581.00 for one three ton cab and chassis truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $3,542.00 for one one ton pick-up truck with crane and one trade-in, in the sum of $2,230.00 for one one-half ton pick-up truck, in the sum of $2,172.00 for one 1-1/2 ton pick-up truck, in the sum of $5,496.00 for four one-half ton pick-up trucks and two trade-ins, in the sum of $2,276.00 for one one ton flat-bed truck, in the sum of $1,670.00 for one one-half ton pick-up truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $3,178.00 for two one-half ton pick-up trucks, in the sum of $3,887.00 for one two ton flat-bed truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $5,856.00 for four 3/4 ton cab and chassis trucks and four trade-ins, in the sum of $2,089.00 for one 1-1/2 ton cab and chassis truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $7,750.00 for five one ton cab and chassis trucks and five trade-ins, and in the sum of $3,847.00 for one two ton dump truck and one trade-in; and the bids of Dependable Motors, in the sum of $2,821.00 for one two ton cab and chassis truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $9,606.00 for three 3 to 4 cubic yard dump trucks and three trade-ins, in the sum of $3,546.00 for one two ton flat-bed truck and one trade-in, in the sum of $1,860.00 for one 3/4 ton pick-up truck with hoist and one trade-in, and in the sum of $1,832.00 for one 3/4 ton pick-up truck and one trade-in, were the lowest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager3 Now, Therefore, March 14, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of Henna Chevrolet, International Harvester, ArmstrongJohnson, and Dependable Motors, as above set out, be and the same are hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts, on behalf of the City, with said parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL RETARDATION CONTRACT Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Administrator of Brackenridge Hospital be and he is hereby authorized to execute that certain inter-agency agreement for services between Brackenridge Hospital and the Austin-Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. (See original Resolution for attachment) The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PROPERTY PURCHASED Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Sylvia Josephine Sadler (MoPac Blvd.) 680201.73 1506 Newfield Lane BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $11,250.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate. purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot No. Seventy-eight (78), Enfield "F", an addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 194-195, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 14, 1968 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Caroline Realty Co., et al (MoPac Blvd.) 680201.122 U.S. 183 & MoPac RR. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $20,440.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: 2,044 acres of land, same being out of and a part of Tract 6A of the subdivision of the Mrs. A. B. Payton Estate, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 18 in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said resubdivision of the Mrs. A. B. Payton Estate of record in Book 3 at Page 258 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Tract 6A was conveyed, together with other property, to E. W. Jackson, et al by warranty deed dated July 24, 1953, of record in Volume 1357 at Page 242 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said 2.044 acres of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the south right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 183 and the east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which point of beginning is the northwest corner of the said Jackson, et al, tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 183, in an easterly direction 102.26 feet to a point in a line one hundred (100.00) feet east of and parallel to the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and which point is the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said line one hundred (100.00) feet east of and parallel to the east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in a southerly direction 879.98 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with a line normal to the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in a westerly direction 100.00 feet to a point in the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which point is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 14, 1968 THENCE, with the said east right-of-way line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, in a northerly direction 901.33 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) Floy S. Bleker, a feme sole (MoPac Blvd.) 680201.62 3107-3109 Hancock Dr. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $39,500.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block "A", Highland Park Court, an addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the recorded plat or map thereof, recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 11, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SALE OF PROPERTIES Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on March 5, 1968, the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin adopted Resolution Number 45-68, by which the Board accepted the bid of International Cooperative, Inc. for the purchase of parcels R-30, R-17(3), R-28, R-29 and R-49, tracts of land situated in the Kealing Urban Renewal Project, No. Tex. R-20 and more particularly described in said Resolution; and, WHEREAS, said Resolution Number 45-68, as an official action of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, is a public record on file in the office of said Agency at 614 West 6th Street, and said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and, March 14, 1968 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, an executed copy of said Resolution was forwarded to the City Council on the 6th day of March, 1968 by the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin for approval of the price and conditions of the proposed sale of said property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds nothing objectionable concerning the price and conditions of said bid as submitted, and the recommendation of said Urban Renewal Agency Board as contained in said Resolution Number 45-68; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUST IN That the price and conditions set forth in the Bid of International Cooperative, Inc. for the purchase of parcels No. R-30, R-17(3), R-28, R-29 and R-49 in the Kealing Urban Renewal Project No. Tex. R-20 are hereby approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None INSURANCE AMENDMENTS Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the plan of recommended amendments to group insurance coverage for City employees. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None KAPPA ALPHA THETA Councilman LaRue moved the Council grant the request of the President of Kappa Alpha Theta for the closing of Pearl Street between 24th and 25th Street from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on March 22 for a kite flying event. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SIGNS CHANGED Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the University Roundup Committee to hang cardboard signs saying "Roundup Trail" over the permanent signs of Guadalupe Street from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00P.M. on March 29. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None March 14, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS PARADE PERMIT Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity a parade permit subject to departmental approval. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None GOVALLE AREA The Council heard Mr. Jorge D. Guerra and other citizens speaking on the Govalle area problems, in particular the unpaved streets. Mr. Leon Lurie, Director of Urban Renewal, informed Mr. Guerra that the particular area might receive federal funds for urban renewal. The Mayor informed Mr. Guerra and citizens that the City Manager and his staff were investigating and evaluating the situation in that area and would have a final report within the next two weeks of the immediate possible improvements that could be made. BALCONES AREA The Council returned to the discussion of certain improvements in the Balcones area. Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the necessary work involved within the budget of $9,426.30. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman Long RIVERSIDE DRIVE PROPERTY City Manager Tinstman noted that the property adjacent to Riverside Drive would be needed for future construction of Riverside Boulevard. The property owners had agreed to sell the land with an additional amount of right of way at 50 cents a square foot plus 3-1/4 per cent interest. The purchase would require no down payment except the utility work. Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement involving the purchase of the property for the Riverside construction. ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. Grace Monive ATTEST: Asst. City Clerk APPROVED: Vary Chin Mayer Math