Austin 1969: Land Use, Lake Fun, and Power
Massive Rezoning for Development:
Numerous residential properties across Austin were approved for rezoning to commercial, retail, office, or multi-family uses, reflecting significant growth and development pressures. Several of these decisions involved overriding or adjusting recommendations from the Planning Commission.Brush Square Preservation Fight:
Citizen groups, including the Heritage Society, strongly opposed plans to pave Brush Square, advocating instead for its permanent preservation as a public park. The City Manager will discuss plans with concerned parties.Major Power Plant Investment:
A substantial contract, nearly $4.8 million, was awarded to General Electric for a new turbine generator at the Holly power plant, following a competitive bidding process.Lake Recreation and Revenue Debates:
The council postponed decisions on lake safety regulations, skiing activities, and concession contracts for sailboats on Town Lake and Barton Creek, citing concerns over the city's revenue share from the concessions.City Growth and Infrastructure:
The council finalized the annexation of almost 19 acres of land, set a public hearing for further annexations, and approved key infrastructure projects like a MOPAC aerial power line, a new water pumping station, and a $34,000 detour for the Hancock Overpass.
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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 03, 1969 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND RICHARD MCCABE, Catholic Charities Headquarters. PRESERVATION OF BRUSH SQUARE Mrs. Glen Tooke and Messrs. Bob Shannon and Rodger Hanks, of the Heritage Society, appeared before the Council to express opposition to the paving of Brush Square. They proposed that the block be made a park. After some discussion, it was decided that City Manager Robert Tinstman would meet with the Heritage Society members and with the Traffic and Transportation Department to explain plans for the square. Councilman Gage moved the acceptance of a letter from the Society. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue RECEIVE ACOUSTICAL ANALYSIS ON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Councilman Price moved the Council note the receipt of the Acoustical Analysis for the Municipal Auditorium. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Councilman Janes moved the Council receive the Monthly Financial Report for the seven months ending May 31, 1969. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue 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 18.95 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE; 0.11 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT; 0.18 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE; AND 0.079 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE; 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON HEARING SET Mayor LaRue 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 0.52 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, AND 18.82 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE, 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 Councilman Johnson 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 July 17, 1969 at 9:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Gage 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, over and across a part of West Park Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 7 at Page 44 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; SAVE AND EXCEPT, however, an aerial overhang easement is to be retained over and across each of the two (2) strips of land two (2.00) feet in width described below 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 utility easement, to-wit: Two (2) strips of land, each being two (2.00) feet in width and each being out of and a part of West Park Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 7 at Page 44 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 119, said West Park Addition and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of and a part of Lot 120, said West Park Addition, the centerline of each of the said two (2) strips of land two (2.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at the intersection of the north line of Westrock Drive and a line four (4.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Lot 119, West Park Addition; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 THENCE, with the said line four (4.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Lot 119, N 51° 13' E 120.00 feet to point of termination in the south line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at the intersection of the south line of Westoak Drive and a line four (4.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Lot 120, West Park Addition; THENCE, with the said line four (4.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of Lot 120, S 51° 13' W 120.00 feet to point of termination in the north line of an existing public utilities easement ten (10.00) feet in width. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain electric easement was granted to the City of Austin by instrument of record in Volume 529 at Page 528 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said easement being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block 1, Graybar Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 45 at Page 37 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 electric easement, to-wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block 1, Graybar Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 45 at Page 37 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 south line of Banyon Street and a line one hundred and forty (140.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of Lamar Boulevard; _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 THENCE, with the said line one hundred and forty (140.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of Lamar Boulevard, S 28° 59' W to point of termination in the north line of an existing public utilities easement five (5.00) feet in width. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None STREET VACATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF AVENUE H, 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 MacCorkle 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: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle 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 Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Johnson Noes: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MOPAC AERIAL POWER LINE AGREEMENT Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assistant to the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an aerial power line agreement on behalf of the City of Austin, with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, for the installation of a distribution line which will intersect the Missouri Pacific track and McNeil Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain license agreement exhibited to the City Council; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said Agreement in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None NAVIGATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS POSTPONED The Council postponed action for one week on the recommendations from the Navigation Board concerning lake safety, skiing, activity adjacent to City Park, and jurisdiction on Decker Lake. PAVING ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS_ July 3, 1969 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor LaRue announced that it was 9:30 A.M. and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for public hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: MR. & MRS. R. E. GOUTY by Sterling Sasser, Sr. C14-69-131 1512-1514 Summit St. 1500-1502 Taylor Gaines 1513-1515 So. Inter- regional Highway From "A" Residence to "O" Office 5th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to the streets being made adequate. Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "0" Office, 5th Height and Area subject to the streets being made adequate, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office, 5th Height and Area subject to the streets being made adequate and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. H. EUGENE WASSELL 1505 So. Interregional by Sterling Sasser, Sr. 1504 Summit St. C14-69-132 From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "0" Office, 5th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ July 3, 1969 Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "O" Office, 5th Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office, 5th Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. PAUL J. WILHOITE C14-69-138 206 Bonnett St. From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 5' right- of-way Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial subject to 5' right-of-way, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial subject to 5' right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ROBERT C. SNEED, ET AL C14-69-143 8735-8863 Research Blvd. (U.S. 183) 1822-1840 Peyton Gin Rd. From "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail and "B" Residence (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended subject to extension of streets and 10' right-of-way for Peyton Gin Rd. Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail and "B" Residence, as amended, subject to extension of streets and 10' right-of-way for Peyton Gin Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None July 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and "B" Residence, as amended, subject to extension of streets and 10' right-ofway for Peyton Gin Road and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CHARLES E. MCBRIDE by Ras Redwine C14-69-148 3537-3541 Manor Rd. From "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "GR" General Retail, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WALTER W. JOHNSON 3600-3610 by Russell Rowland C14-69-149 Manchaca Road From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ALFRED LEHTONEN by George Shepherd C14-69-150 1008-1010 West Ave. 801-805 West 11th St. From "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office, 2nd Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover, JAMES E. HAMILTON & 208-214 Montopolis Dr. W. G. HUNT 211-215 Kemp St. From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial by Sidney Purser 6201-6215 Clovis St. C14-69-156 RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CONTINENTAL OIL CO. by Raymond Ramsey C14-69-134 1809 East First St. 91-99 North Interregional Highway From "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by Planning Commission for south 10' of property as amended Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area for south 10' of property as amended, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 3rd Height and Area for south 10' of property as amended and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 C. L. REEVES by Isom H. Hale and Associates C14-69-135 2301-2369 Burleson Rd. 2233 Parker Lane From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended subject to 5' right-of-way for Burleson Rd, 10' for Parker Lane, subject to provision for extension of Oltorf St. as it effects subject tract. Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, as amended subject to 5' right-of-way for Burleson Road, 10' for Parker Lane, subject to provision for extension of Oltorf Street as it effects subject tract, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, as amended, subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GEORGE B. SHEPHERD, JR. 7825-8231 Ben White Blvd. C14-69-136 1800 U.S. Highway 183 7800-8106 Riverside Dr. 2100-2118 Dalton Lane From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to Dalton Lane being made adequate if necessary Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: LaRue None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 ROLLINS R. MARTIN C14-69-137 1161-E Springdale Rd. From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 20' of right-of-way for Springdale Road Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, subject to 20' of right-of-way for Springdale Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOHN W. WILLIAMS C14-69-140 8327-8339 U.S. Highway 183 1411-1423 Clearfield Dr. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 5' of right- of-way for Clearfield Dr. Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area, subject to 5' of right-of-way for Clearfield Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, subject to right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. H. E. PADGETT C14-69-146 6613-6701 Berkman Dr. From "0" Office, 2nd Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, Ist Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the change from "O" Office, 2nd Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, lst Height and Area, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 3, 1969 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. BONNIE SMITH C14-69-147 715-719 Henderson St. From "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 5' of right- of-way Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area, subject to 5' of right-of-way, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 2nd Height and Area subject to 5' of right-of-way and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. KENNETH WEDEIKES & 1713 Bluebonnet Ln. From "A" Residence to "B" DAVID McCULLOCH by Sidney Purser C14-69-155 Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "BB" Residence Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. WESTCREST by Richard Baker C14-69-157 Tract 1 6914-7014 Manchaca Rd. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission
July 3, 1969 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS WESTCREST (cont.) Tract 2 Rear of 6914-7014 Manchaca Road From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "BB" Residence, Ist Height and Area Subject to final approval of Wispering Oaks, Sec. 1, dedicat- ing William Cannon Drive Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1 and from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area on Tract 2 subject to final approval of Wispering Oaks, Section 1, dedicating William Cannon Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission. motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area for Tract 1 and "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area for Tract 2, subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MORRIS K. GULLY, JR. C14-69-133 1801-1807 Newton St. 207-211 West Annie St. From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 2nd Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area subject to 5' right-of-way for West Annie St. Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area, subject to 5' of rightof-way for West Annie Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, Ist Height and Area subject to 5' of right-of-way for West Annie Street and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 WALTER CARRINGTON by Richard Baker C14-69-158 700-728 Stassney Ln. 4420-5546 South First St. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to review of a revised preliminary plan pro- viding for the extension of the streets by the Subdivision Committee Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area subject to review of a revised preliminary plan providing for the extension of the streets by the Subdivision Committee, as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to right of way. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Atkison, Price The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JOHN J. MCKAY TRUSTEE C14-69-145 4600-4616 F.M. Road 969 From "A" Residence to "C" (East 19th Street) Commercial 4301-4501 Springdale Rd. NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the change from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial conditional upon a written agreement reflecting either setback or depreciation on a segment of the property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial conditional upon a written agreement reflecting either setback or depreciation on a segment of the property and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DOROTHY H. MARROW & C. S. HARRISON by Robert C. Sneed C14-69-142 ZONING HEARING POSTPONED 3400-3410 So. 1st St. 601-615 Cardinal Lane From "A" Residence to "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 It was recommended that the applicant request "LR" Local Retail for the large portion of the property and also request "C" Commercial for a section of the land which would be used for storage, with the stipulation that the "C" Commercial zoning would revert to "LR" Local Retail after the facilities were in complete operation. Mayor LaRue announced that the matter would be held in abeyance until the next week, so that the owners could make the amended request. HOLLY NO. 4 TURBINE GENERATOR CONTRACT AWARDED After much discussion by consultants from Brown and Root, representatives from Westinghouse and General Electric, and staff of the City, Councilman Janes moved the Council accept the bid of $4,711,789.00 by Westinghouse for the Holly No. 4 Turbine Generator. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Johnson then moved the Council award the contract to General Electric for $4,769,876.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle Noes: RECESS ZONING HEARINGS 2:30 P.M. Mr. Wallace Mayfield and Mr. Bob O'Donnell appeared before the Council to elaborate on their plans for a subdivision next to Westover Hills. Appearing in opposition to the proposed zoning change were Messrs. Harold Estes, Pat Carlisle, Jim Templeton, Mrs. Phillips of the Northwest Austin Civic Association, and Delores Whitwer. W. L. MAYFIELD by Thomas B. Watts C14-69-159 Tract 1 4100-4122 Spicewood Springs 4140-4148 Spicewood Springs Rear of 4124-4138 Spicewood Springs Rd. Tract 2 4200-4324 Spicewood Springs Rd. From Interim "A" Residence, Ist Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to provision of Mesa Drive, Steck Avenue and Spicewood Springs Road as they effect the tract From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to the densities =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 W. L. MAYFIELD (cont.) submitted by the applicant in Westover Hills Master Plan at 12 units per acre and subject to the provision for the extension and improvement of Steck Avenue and Spicewood Springs Road as they effect the subject tract Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area subject to conditions for Tract 1 and from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area subject to conditons on Tract 2, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to W. L. MAYFIELD by Thomas B. Watts C14-69-160 8200-8526 Balcones Tr. 3501-3625 Cima Serena Dr. cover. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to the densities submitted by the appli cants in the Westover Hills Master Plan at 12 units per acre subject to the provision for Mo- Pac and extension and improvement of Steck Avenue and Cima Serena Drive as they effect the tract Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, Ist Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Gage The Mayor aknounced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence, subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. PARKINSON ESTATES, INC. by Robert C. Sneed C14-69-144 Tract 1 1313-1327 Reagan Terrace 1418-1608 S. Inter- regional Highway From "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area, "A" Residence, 5th Height and Area and "O" Office 5th Height and Area to "LR" Local Retail, 5th Height and Area (as amended) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 PARKINSON ESTATES, INC. (cont.) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended for Tract 1 & major portion of Tract 2; "LR" Local Retail, 1st Height and Area for 75' strip along west boundary of Tract 2 down to northern line of residential property abutting Parkinson Dr.; "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area for 5' strip adjoining the west right-of-way line of Park- inson Drive where Tr. 2 abuts same, and "B" Residence, 5th Height and Area for 10x270'strip adjoining Parkinson Place Subd., extending northerly from Reagan Terrace Mr. Robert Sneed appeared before the Council to explain the plans for a hotel/motel to be built by Parkinson Estates, Inc. He stressed that the proposed structures would be designed to fit in with the residential nature of the neighborhood. Mr. S. M. Hensee and Mrs. Harriet Buckkemper spoke against the zoning change, stating that the intrusion of an "LR" Local Retail enterprise in the middle of an "A" Residential area was unsatisfactory to them. Councilman Janes moved the Council grant the zoning change as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage The Mayor announced that the change had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. C. R. THOMSON C14-69-151 1913-1927 State High- way 71 1403 Pringle Circle From "A" Residence, "BB" Residence & "GR" General Retail to "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with exception of portion zoned "A" Residence, which should be retained, subject to 25' setback line and a 6 foot solid fence The Council decided to postpone action on this zoning request until such time as the Council could go and see the site. July 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WENDLANDT ESTATE by W. R. Coleman and Associates C14-69-121 3100-3102 Warren St. 3101-3103 Warren St. 3304-3308 Maywood Ave. 3303-3309 Maywood Ave. 3305-3417 Pecos From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended subject to conditions Councilman Gage moved the Council deny the request for a zoning change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the change had been denied. WALTER CARRINGTON by Richard Baker C14-69-154 508-610 Stassney Ln. 5511-5545 So. 1st St. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 25' setback line and 6 foot solid fence along the north property line and sub- ject to Stassney Lane being made adequate Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CLYDE E. MORDICA by Edwin M. Stanton C14-69-152 1202 Carrizo Terrace From "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Gage moved the Council deny the change from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been denied. July 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ROBERT L. OGDEN C14-69-141 501-509 Eberhart Ln. 6400 Gillum Circle From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, MacCorkle Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Johnson moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area. The motion seconded by Councilman Janes, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the motion failed to receive the necessary six votes to override the Planning Commission, and therefore FAILED. LUMBERMEN'S INVESTMENT CORPORATION by Richard Baker C14-69-153 Tract 1 7321-7341 U.S. High- way 290 7414-7432 Geneva Dr. Tract 2 7401-7525 U.S. High- way 290 7500-7514 Charlton Dr. 7417-7431 Geneva Dr. Tract 3 7531-7738 U.S. High- way 290 7501-7515 Charlton Dr. From Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 25' setback and 6 foot solid fence along the southern boundary, & subject to private driveway easement not less than 30' wide connecting Geneva Drive & Charlton Drive across Tract 2 Councilman Price moved the Council grant the change from Interim "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General, 1st Height and Area subject to conditions and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- July 3, 1969 SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS Councilman Gage moved the Council approve the recommendations from the Building Standards Commission and authorize the Legal Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: Mr. Tom Lemond, 5211 Delores Mr. George Wesley Smith, 5202 Delores Mr. Joaquin G. Reyes, 605 Tillery (Rear) Mr. Joaquin G. Reyes, 605 Tillery (Front) The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Janes moved the Council allow Mrs. George Roberts six months to either sell or repair her condemned house at 3807 Garden Villa. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman MacCorkle DETOUR AT HANCOCK OVERPASS After some discussion, Councilman Janes moved the Council reconsider authorizing the City Manager to contract for an on-site detour on the Hancock Drive detour, not to exceed $34,000.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Johnson then moved the Council authorize the City Manager to proceed in contracting for an on-site detour not to exceed the cost of $34,000.00, including the contractor's amount as well as the cost of signal relocation. motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Atkison, MacCorkle, Price The NAVIGATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS POSTPONED The Council decided to hold up action on the recommendations of the Navigation Board as to lake safety, skiing activity adjacent to City Park, and jurisdiction on Decker Lake. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 27, 1969, for the construction of a building for a water pumping station to be located at the site of the Spicewood Springs Reservoir (North West Booster Station Building); and WHEREAS, the bid of A. W. Bryant Construction Company, in the sum of $133,987.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of A. W. Bryant Construction Company, in the sum of $133,987.00, 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 A. W. Bryant Construction Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Janes, Johnson, Price Noes: BOAT DOCK AND CABANA PERMIT APPROVED Councilman Janes moved the Council grant a permit to Mr. John Byram for the construction of a boat dock and a cabana on Lake Austin, subject to a sewer being constructed or otherwise satisfying the Health Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None TOWN LAKE AND BARTON CREEK SAILBOAT CONCESSIONS CONTRACTS POSTPONED Because the Council thought 10% was too small a return for the City, and for various other reasons, Councilman Gage moved the Council hold the matter of the sailboat concessions on Town Lake and Barton Creek in abeyance for three weeks The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None July 3, 1969 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 24, 1969 for the sale of City-owned capital assets; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Kenneth Bowley in the sum of $2,011.00 for the house located at 2203 Winsted Lane, in the sum of $1,811.00 for the house located at 3306 Funston Street, in the sum of $2,411.00 for the house located at 3304 Funston Street and in the sum of $3,111.00 for the house located at No. 8 Happy Hollow; and the bid of J. A. Miller in the sum of $5.00 for the house located at 610 East 8th Street, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Director of Public Works 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 Kenneth Bowley and J. A. Miller, 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 Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None REFUND CONTRACT Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH FAIRWAY ESTATES, INCORPORATED, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CONCESSION CONTRACT AWARDED Councilman Janes moved the Council award the contract to Neelley Vending Company for the vending services concession at swimming pools and the Morris Williams Golf Course. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None ACTION ON ZONING POLICY POSTPONED The Council decided to postpone for one week discussion on the Council's policy for public hearings on zoning cases and related procedures. MOPAC ACQUISITION Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 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 $31,500.00 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: Being all of Lot 1, Block 34, Pemberton Heights, Section 10, a subdivision of record in Book 926 at Page 131 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which said Lot 1 was conveyed to H. A. Butcher by Warranty Deed dated December 3, 1958, of record in Volume 1976 at Page 386 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 3, 1969 Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. APPROVED: R ATTEST: Grace Monise Mayor Asst. City Clerk