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Austin: Sidewalks, Water Quality, War Heroes

Thursday, April 3, 1969 regular
  • Sidewalks Hot Topic:

    After extensive public input from developers, homeowners, and PTAs, the city committed to a new policy promoting sidewalks across Austin and began drafting a flexible ordinance for their development.
  • Pollution Allegations:

    A citizen raised concerns about alleged raw sewage dumping into city water by public transit and a city plant, prompting officials to commit to an investigation.
  • Vietnam Heroes Honored:

    Local Naval Reserve members were formally recognized for their distinguished service in the battle areas of Vietnam.
  • Urban Renewal Homes Sold:

    Eleven houses acquired through urban renewal efforts were auctioned off to various bidders, with prices ranging from just $21 to $1,606.
  • Wild West Street Makeover:

    Several downtown streets received temporary Western-themed names like "Judge Roy Bean Street" and "Tumblewood Trail" for "Round-Up Week."

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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 03, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND ALBERT JESSE, St. Paul's Lutheran Church. RECOGNITION OF NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS Lt. Robert Woodman was introduced to the Council by Mayor Akin. He, in turn, introduced Captain Roy Lovelady and Commander H.A. Henry, both Naval Reserve officers. Lt. Woodman commended the Austin men who had fought in Viet Nam and then introduced Reservist Lt. Commander George Sears, who invited the members of the Council to a party at the Balcones Country Club. Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mobile Construction Battalion 22 of the United States Naval Reserve was called to active duty in May of 1968; and, WHEREAS, Mobile Construction Battalion 22 served in the battle areas of the Republic of Viet Nam and members from the Austin area distinguished themselves as outstanding members of the military service and, WHEREAS, these members are a source of great pride to Austin because of their selfless dedication to duty that caused them to devote themselves to serving their country, often in the face of great personal hardship; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASApril 3, 1969. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That we hereby express our appreciation to these patriotic citizens for a job well done. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None JOHNNY JOHNSON ON THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY Mr. Johnny Johnson appeared before the Council to protest several examples of alleged water pollution in area lakes. He and the Mayor discussed the possibility that his presentation advocated a platform plank and that he was advancing a political approach. Mr. Johnson denied this. RECESSED HEARING Council- Mayor Akin announced that a hearing was scheduled for 10:30 A.M. man LaRue moved the Council open and recess the hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTINUATION OF JOHNSON HEARING Mr. Johnson brought up the question of whether raw sewage or effluent was being dumped in to City water by the Austin Transit Company and the Govalle Plant. Councilwoman Long and City Manager Robert Tinstman stated that they intended to investigate the allegations. PRESENTATION FROM DOWNTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB City Manager Tinstman introduced Mr. Jess Manfield, President of the Downtown Optimist Club. Mr. Manfield pledged continuing dedication to the community and state, on the 50th anniversary of the Downtown Optimist Club. RECEIPT OF 1968 INVENTORY OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Councilwoman Long moved the Council accept the report of the 1968 Inventory of Traffic Control Devices. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- April 3, 1969 policy. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED SIDEWALK DEVELOPMENT POLICY Mayor Akin opened the recessed hearing on the proposed sidewalk development Mr. Don West, President of Home Builders, appeared before the Council to say that he felt most subdividers and home owners in those areas are in favor of sidewalks, but that the cost of the sidewalks will considerably raise the construction costs, especially in the low-cost housing subdivision. He also pointed out that subdividers need flexibility in what they can do, one example being whether or not to build sidewalks at the curb or recessed seven feet. Mrs. Margret Hofman spoke in favor of more sidewalks around schools in the City. She presented to the Council a San Antonio project for building sidewalks on school property. Who would be paying for these sidewalks in Austin was also discussed. Mr. Stuart Norris appeared before the Council to state that he was in favor of putting in sidewalks and that he felt the cost to the homeowner or builder should be spread over many years to make the sidewalks possible. He considered sidewalks to be a part of public safety. Mr. Herb Mendieta, with the Cunningham PTA, stressed the need to get on with the project, especially on Manchaca Road. He is in favor of sidewalks set back from the curb. Mr. Thomas J. Shefelman appeared before the Council to express what he considered to be the urgency of the sidewalk situation. Mr. Jesse Mitchell asked for better traffic control during school hours on Guadalupe Street and Airport Boulevard, saying this would do more to protect schoo children than sidewalks. Mr. Ken Zimmerman, with the Austin Association of Home Builders, requested that time and consideration be put into drawing up the ordinance before the Council. Mr. Phillip Perry brought up the question of sidewalk maintenance and was told by the Council that this is already covered by ordinances. Mr. Buford Stuart stated that sidewalks should be compulsory in new subdivisions and that he would provide them in all of his future plans. Mr. Paul Hardy of the Pringle Company said he was willing to go along with the proposed ordinance. Mrs. Carl Burnet presented petitions to the Council asking for a plan which would assess the property owners in school areas 40% of the cost of building sidewalks, with PTA groups raising money to reimburse the owners. April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS After further discussion among the Council and City Manager Tinstman, the Council recessed the hearing until 2:30 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING Mayor Akin called the afternoon session to order. 2:30 Ρ.Μ. The Council then resumed the recessed hearing on the proposed sidewalk development policy. Following a brief discussion as to the content of the proposed sidewalk ordinance, Councilwoman Long moved the Council instruct the City Manager to draw up an ordinance with flexibility and the right of appeal written in to it. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilwoman Long moved the City Council go on record in favor of sidewalks in both old and new areas, and that it ask the City Manager to bring to it a specific recommendation on construction. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ORDINANCE Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the Councilwoman following annexation ordinance. No one appeared to participate. Long moved the Council close the hearing on the following annexation: 17.04 acres of land out of the John Applegate Survey proposed Northcape, Section Two (requested by representative for owner) The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: 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 17.04 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASApril 3, 1969 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilwoman 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 ZONING GRANTED IVY L. KILPATRICK By Bob Porterfield ZONING HEARINGS 505 Swanee Drive From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence, subject to right of way. 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 change had been granted to "BB" Residence, subject to right of way, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ZONING WITHDRAWN SHARON ANDERSON & FRANCES M. BLAKEMORE By Fancher Archer 4205-4207 Duval St. 501-503 Park Blvd. From "B" Residence To "O" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Director of Planning Dick Lilly recommended that the applicant be allowed to withdraw her request in order that she could apply for the special permit for a Councilman Janes moved the Council allow the applicant to withdraw her museum. request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Present But Not Voting: Councilwoman Long April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING POSTPONED PAUL HARDY 906-908 Romeria Drive From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Janes moved the Council postpone consideration of the zoning application until March 10, 1969 at 2:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None AUSTIN LAND INVESTMENTS, INC. By John B. Selman Rear of 3221-3509 Clawson Road From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area To "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended Councilman Janes moved the Council postpone consideration of the zoning application until March 10, 1969 at 2:30 P.M. Nichols, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCES PASSED Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 8, 9, & 10, BLOCK 5, HYDE PARK ADDITION #2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4007-4009, AVENUE C, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols 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 Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, 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. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: LOTS 8-17, BLOCK A, SOUTHERN OAKS, SECTION 7, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2611-2629 JONES ROAD, 5101-5105 WEST GATE BOULEVARD, AND 5100-5104 TAHOE TRAIL. LOTS 1-3, BLOCK B SOUTHERN OAKS, SECTION 7, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 26052609 JONES ROAD AND 5101-5105 TAHOE TRAIL, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; TRACT 2: LOTS 1-7, BLOCK A, SOUTHERN OAKS, SECTION 7, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5201-5203 WEST GATE BOULEVARD AND 52005220 TAHOE TRAIL, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND TRACT 3: LOTS 4-23, BLOCK B, SOUTHERN OAKS, SECTION 7, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5201-5221 TAHOE TRAIL, 5205-5209 WEST GATE BOULEVARD AND 2604-2620 ΕΚTOM DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT: ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- April 3, 1969 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present but Not Voting: Councilman Nichols 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 Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Present but Not Voting: Councilman Nichols The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Mayor Akin None Present but Not Voting: Councilman Nichols The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) LOTS 11-14 OF THE OAKLAND SQUARE SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 103-111 WEST 38 1/2 STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) LOT 2 (SAVE AND EXCEPT THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOT 2) OF ALLANDALE NORTH SECTION 5, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8111-8205 AND 8215-8217 BURNET ROAD AND 2306-2314 TEAKWOOD DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (3) A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1504-1506 WEST 6TH STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (4) A 35,417 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 701-703 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AND THE REAR OF 617-619 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND April 3, 1969 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (5) A 5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 311-501 WONSLEY DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; ALL OF 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 Nichols 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 Nichols moved that The motion, the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, 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. ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONALL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.02 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY 0.69 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18; 1.08 ACRES OF LAND BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE; 56.54 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 13.82 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY; 65.96 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY; 10.42 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY; AND 139.09 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER AND WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUES; ALL OF THE ABOVE LAND BEING LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 3, 1969 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. Councilwoman Long 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 April 17, 1969 at 10:30 Α.Μ. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ITEM WITHDRAWN The following property scheduled for annexation on April 17, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. was withdrawn at the applicant's request: 32.77 acres of land out of the John Applegait Survey unplatted land RIGHT OF WAY HEARING SET Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.95 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE AND WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE, THE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AS NUMBER ONE CONTAINING 6.97 ACRES OF LAND, AND THE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AS NUMBER TWO CONTAINING 2.98 ACRES OF LAND, AND 10.26 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER AND WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUES; ALL OF THE ABOVE LAND 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. Councilwoman Long 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 April 17, 1969 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None April 3, 1969 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for sanitary sewer purposes in a deed of record in Volume 407 at Page 70 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said easement being in, upon and across that certain tract of land out of Outlot 5, Division A, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of 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 Assistant to 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 easement, to-wit: A strip of land out of and a part of that certain tract of land out of Outlot 5, Division A, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; the centerline of said strip of land being more particularly described as follows: BEING a line fifteen (15.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of said certain tract of land described in a deed dated May 18, 1916, of record in Volume 285 at Page 328 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 Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across a part of Lot 1-C, Chevy Chase Center Apartments, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 45 at page 5 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; said easement also being shown on map or plat of Chevy Chase Center/Austin, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 43 at page 32 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 Assistant to 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 utilities easement, to-wit: Three (3) strips of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 1-C, Chevy Chase Center Apartments, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 45, at page 5 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width and the strips of land hereinafter described as Number Two and Number Three being two and one-half (2.50) feet in width; the centerline of each of the said three (3) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of a line seven and one-half (7.50) feet west of and parallel to the most westerly east line of said Lot 1-C, Chevy Chase Center Apartments, and a line 3.75 feet north of and parallel to the most easterly south line of said Lot 1-C, which point of beginning is in the west line of an existing public utilities easement and from which point of beginning an iron pipe at an interior ell corner of said Lot 1-C bears S 33° 09' E 8.42 feet; THENCE, with the said line 3.75 feet north of and parallel to the most easterly south line of Lot 1-C, and its westerly prolongation, N 59° 36' W 561.96 ft. to point of termination in the east line of another existing public utilities easement seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width, from which point of termination an iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 1-C bears N 86° 17' W 8.35 feet and N 29° 50' E 554.97 feet. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at the intersection of the west line of an existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width and a line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the most easterly south line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the most easterly south line of Lot 1-C, N 59° 36' W to a point in a line 6.25 feet west April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS of and parallel to the most southerly east line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet west of and parallel to the most southerly east line of Lot 1-C, S 29° 50' W to a point in a line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the most southerly south line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the most southerly south line of Lot 1-C, N 59° 36' W to a point in a line 6.25 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet east of and parallel to the west line of Lot 1-C, N 29° 50' E to a point in a line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 1-C, S 36° 33' E to point of termination in the curving south line of Chevy Chase Drive. NUMBER THREE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the north line of the aforesaid existing drainage easement ten (10.00) feet in width and a line 6.25 feet west of and parallel to the most easterly east line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet west of and parallel to the most easterly east line of Lot 1-C, N 35° 24' E to a point in a line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 1-C; THENCE, with the said line 6.25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 1-C, N 36° 33' W to point of termination in the curving south line of Chevy Chase Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None TEMPORARY STREET NAME CHANGES Councilman LaRue moved the Council authorize temporary street name changes for the following streets for Round-Up Week: (1) Guadalupe Street from 19th Street to 21st Street to Tumblewood Trail (2) 21st Street from Red River to San Antonio to Judge Roy Bean Street (3) 22nd Street from Guadalupe to San Antonio to Lilly of the West Trail (4) 23rd Street from Guadalupe to San Antonio to Pecos Road (5) 24th Street from Guadalupe to San Antonio to La Grange Range April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 25, 1969, for the construction of Hancock Drive Overpass and appurtenances over the MissouriPacific main line tracks at Hancock Drive, Contract No. 68-C-6; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Larson-Pugh, Inc. in the sum of $487,311.54, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Larson-Pugh, Inc. in the sum of $487,311.54, 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 Larson-Pugh, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY SPACE FOR UTILITIES Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (1) A gas main in SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD, from a point 1308 north of the north property line of Steck Avenue, northerly 2161 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD. (2) A gas main in CROSSCREEK DRIVE, from Shoal Creek Boulevard, easterly 167 feet the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CROSSCREEK DRIVE. (3) A gas main in ASHDALE DRIVE, from the point of intersection of a line 126 feet east of the east property line of Pinedale Cove, and 4.5 feet south of the north property line of said ASHDALE DRIVE, to the point of intersection of a line 369 feet east of the east property line of said Pinedale Cove, and 6.5 feet south of the north property line of said ASHDALE DRIVE. (4) (5) A gas main in EAST 3RD STREET, from the point of intersection of a line on the southerly prolongation of the east property line of San Marcos Street and 8 feet south of the north property line of said EAST 3RD STREET, to the point of intersection of a line 46 feet east of the east property line of Medina Street and 7.5 feet south of the north property line of said EAST 3RD STREET. A gas main in PECOS STREET, from a point 6 feet south of the north property line of Warren Street, southerly 241 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said PECOS STREET. (6) A gas main in WARREN STREET, from a point 7.5 feet west of the east property line of Pecos Street, westerly 135 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WARREN STREET. (7) A gas main in HIGHLAND COURT, from Valley Oak Drive, easterly 238 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said HIGHLAND COURT. (8) (9) A gas main in JACK COOK DRIVE, from Vioitha Drive, easterly 336 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said JACK COOK DRIVE. A gas main in VIOITHA DRIVE, from Jack Cook Drive, northerly 320 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said VIOITHA DRIVE. April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (10) A gas main in VIOITHA DRIVE, from the point of intersection of a line 317.5 feet north of the north property line of Jack Cook Drive and 6.5 feet west of the east property line of said VIOITHA DRIVE, to the point of intersection of a line 380.5 feet north of the north property line of said Jack Cook Drive and 14 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said VIOITHA DRIVE. (11) A gas main in QUAIL WOOD DRIVE, from Quail Park Drive, (12) northerly 435 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said QUAIL WOOD DRIVE. A gas main in QUAIL HILL CIRCLE, from Quail Park Drive, northerly 208 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said QUAIL HILL CIRCLE. (13) A gas main in QUAIL ROCK CIRCLE, from Quail Park Drive, northerly 215 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said QUAIL ROCK CIRCLE. (14) A gas main in QUAIL PARK DRIVE, from a point 122 feet west of the west property line of Quail Wood Drive, easterly 1191 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said QUAIL PARK DRIVE. (15) A gas main in COLLINFIELD DRIVE, from a point 135 feet north of the north property line of Little Elm Park, northerly 219 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COLLINFIELD (16) DRIVE. A gas main in COLLINFIELD DRIVE, from a point 354 feet north of the north property line of Little Elm Park, northerly 460 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COLLINFIELD DRIVE. (17) A gas main in SOUTH CENTER STREET, from a point 166 feet east of the east property line of Birch Street, easterly 238 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 10 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SOUTH CENTER STREET. (18) A gas main in METCALFE ROAD, from a point 106 feet west of the west property line of Catalina Drive, westerly 170 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said METCALFE ROAD. Said gas mains described above and Number 1 through 18 shall have a cover of not less than 2 1/2 feet. April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Southern Union Gas Company of Austin, Texas. (4) The Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone concrete duct lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THAT Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its underground telephone concrete duct lines in and upon the following streets: (1) An underground telephone concrete duct line in ST. JOHNS AVENUE from North Lamar Boulevard easterly 505 feet; the centerline of said underground concrete duct line shall be 12.00 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said ST. JOHN'S AVENUE. (2) An underground telephone concrete duct line in ST. JOHN'S AVENUE from a point 12.00 feet north of the centerline of St. John's Avenue and 505 feet east of the east line of North Lamar Boulevard to a point 10.00 feet north of the centerline of St. John's Avenue and 68.00 feet west of the west line of Marcell Street. (3) An underground telephone concrete duct line in ST. JOHN'S AVENUE from a point 68.00 feet west of the west line of Marcell Street to 22.00 feet east of the east line of Marcell Street, the centerline of said underground concrete duct line shall be 10.00 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said ST. JOHN'S AVENUE. (4) An underground telephone concrete duct line in ST. JOHN'S AVENUE from a point 10.00 feet north of the centerline of St. John's Avenue and 22.00 feet east of the east line of Marcell Street to a point 12.00 feet north of the centerline of ST. JOHN'S AVENUE and 170.00 feet west of the west line of Guadalupe Street (5) An underground telephone concrete duct line in ST. JOHN'S AVENUE from a point 170.00 feet west of the west line of Guadalupe Street to North Interregional Highway, the centerline of said underground concrete duct line shall be 12.00 feet north of and parallel to the centerline of said ST. JOHN'S AVENUE. 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 3, 1969 (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 open ditch shall be back filled and street repairs shall be made continually throughout the construction of this improvement so that the distance of unsurfaced pavement cut shall never be greater than 350 feet behind the open cut. (7) 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 LAND ACQUISITION CONTINUED The Council decided to continue the consideration of the acquisition of property at 1111 East 51st Street, which may involve eminent domain proceedings as necessary. This question will be brought up at the next Council meeting, April 10, 1969. CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 24, 1969, for Eleven (11) window air condition units and Twenty-seven (27) window air condition units for various Fire Stations; and, April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: WHEREAS, the bid of G.M. Bettis, Incorporated, in the sum of $1,835.54 for eleven (11) window air condition units; and, the bid of Thermal Supply in the sum of $5,215.74 for twenty-seven (27) window air condition units, were the lowest and best bids therefor and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of G.M. Bettis, Incorporated, in the sum of $1,835.54, and the bid of Thermal Supply in the sum of $5,215.74, 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 G.M. Bettis, Incorporated and Thermal Supply. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, 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 March 21, 1969, for the purchase of one (1) each 1500 gallon Aircraft Fire Fighting Truck, to be used at the Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Yankee Walter Corporation, in the sum of $66,709.58, 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 Yankee Walter Corporation, in the sum of $66,709.58, 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 Yankee Walter Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None SALE OF STRUCTURES Councilwoman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 31, 1969 for the sale of eleven (11) houses that Urban Renewal had turned over to the City for April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS disposal; and, WHEREAS, the bid of M.K. Kouri in the sum of $401.87 for the house located at 2405 East 12th Street; the bid of A.M. DeBerry in the sum of $1,606.00 for the house located at 1180(F) Graham; the bid of Tom A. Hill in the sum of $32.00 for the house located at 1101 Nile; the bid of DeWayne Brown in the sum of $65.00 for the house located at 2903 Kuhlman; the bid of T.E. Wiley Co. in the sum of $1,260.00 for the house located at 1186-A Graham; the bids of August Heyer in the sum of $36.00 for the house located at 1002 Midway and in the sum of $21.10 for the house located at 1161 Singleton; and the bids of Booker T. Moore in the sum of $800.00 for the house located at 1190 Graham, in the sum of $605.00 for the house located at 3104 Hargrave, in the sum of $140.00 for the house located at 2901 Conway and in the sum of $111.00 for the house located at 3005 Conway, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Official 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 above enumerated bids of M.K. Kouri, A.M. DeBerry, Tom A. Hill, DeWayne Brown, T.E. Wiley Co., August Heyer and Booker T. Moore, 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 named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH NORTH ACRES CORPORATION, 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 Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilwoman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AIR CONDITIONING INCORPORATED PIKE H. DOBBINS, PRESIDENT, 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 Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilwoman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilwoman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, 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. MRS. CAROL FOWLER COMMENDED Mr. Tinstman asked the Council to recognize Mrs. Carol Fowler on her last official day of City Council coverage. Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) April 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, all levels of government are greatly indebted to the public service performed by the news media, and the reporting of its activities in an era of ever increasing public awareness and participation in the business of government; and, WHEREAS, the quality and fidelity of such reporting must be dependent upon the unbiased and intelligent treatment of the individual journalist who must evaluate, weigh and finally submit to the public a report on which the public must often rely exclusively for its impressions and opinions as to the operation of government; and, WHEREAS, Carol McMurtrey Fowler has during her tenure as a reporter displayed those qualities and traits which have distinguished and made her work a service to the public rather than simply a job to be done; and, WHEREAS, said Carol McMurtrey Fowler is leaving the area of newspaper reporting to employ her abilities for accurate and intelligent writing in another area of endeavor. Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the gratitude of the people of Austin for her quality of reporting to employ her quality of reporting be and same is hereby officially expressed to Carol McMurtrey Fowler as she begins a new phase in her career, and be it further resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin that a copy of this resolution be delivered to the said Carol McMurtrey Fowler, that she might have tangible evidence of the regard and respect which she has earned as a reporter at the City Hall during her career. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None CITIZEN APPEARS Mr. Jerry McCremmen appeared before the Council to ask if a special sticker could be made for the cars of repairmen who are double parked or in a loading zone while doing a job. He was advised that the Council would not take action on his problem because he was involved in a service, not simply loading or unloading. They did not want to make an exception in his case. LETTER FROM NORTHWEST CIVIC ASSOCIATION Mayor Akin read a letter from Mrs. Charles Beishtler, President of the Northwest Civic Association, asking for a restudy and rehearing on the undeveloped April 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- part of the Bradfield-Cummings proposed shopping center. The Council discussed the request and decided to relay to Mrs. Beishtler the information that permits had already been issued under the existing zoning. Therefore, the Council felt that the zoning would stand as it was. ADJOURNMENT Councilman LaRue moved the Council adjourn. Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: Asst. City Clerk Mon APPROVED Hair Mayor Varry her