: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 364 29 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 25, 1971 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Church. Absent: Mayor LaRue Councilman Atkison The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND JAMES MAHON, First Presbyterian INTRODUCTION Mr. Hoyle Osborn, formerly of the CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL, introduced Mr. Richard Bean, the new executive director of the CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL, to the City Council. ZONING APPLICATION WITHDRAWN Councilman Gage moved that the Council grant the request by Austex Development Company, Ltd. for permission to withdraw zoning application No. C14-71-044. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison REQUEST FOR HEARING Councilman Gage moved that the Council set a hearing on April 8, 1971, 9:30 A.M., to hear an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission granting Special Permit No. CP-14-71-004 to Mr. Ray Littlefield covering the property locally known as 3508-3510 Red River Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: March 25, 1971 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison URBAN RENEWAL ANNUAL REPORT Councilman Gage moved that the Council officially note receipt of the Urban Renewal Annual Report as presented by Mr. Leon Lurie, Executive Director, Urban Renewal Agency. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison کھائی ANNEXATION ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue broughtoup 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 197.31 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES M. MITCHELL SURVEY AND THE JAMES COLEMAN SURVEY, ALL BEING LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 0.87 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY NO. 58 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. ! March 25, 1971 366 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Noes: Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison REQUEST GRANTED Councilman Gage moved that the Council grant permission to the South Austin Lions Club to use Ben Howell Memorial Trailoon April 17-18, subject to proper provisions being made in the City Manager's office. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison REFUND CONTRACT Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance: i AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN LAND INVESTMENT, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. Beconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison 367 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CORRECTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue introduced the followinggordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 710218-D BY CORRECTING MISTAKES IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7508-7642 CAMERON ROAD: ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison March 25, 1971 368 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RELEASE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: Lot 26, Block H, and Lot 5, Block F, COLONY NORTH, SECTION THREE The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison TRAFFIC SAFETY CONTROL DEVICES Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing a contract with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for the revision of the traffic safety control devices at Anderson Lane, not to exceed $2,300.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: WORTHINGTON CORPORATION Item I, Contract 432A, Fuel Oil Service Pumps for Holly Unit #4 $15,226.00. (Capital Improvement Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison March 25, 1971 369 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: DEXTER L. SIMONS COMPANY For the installation of approximately 170 linear feet of 16-inch cast iron water main, 127 linear feet of 12-inch cast iron water main and 3,014 linear feet of 12-inch cast iron or asbestos cement water main and appurtenances in Middle Fiskville Road - $33,726.40 (75 working days; City's estimate $42,535.25) (Capital Improvement Program) The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: FORNEY ENGINEERING COMPANY Repair parts for Decker Creek Station #1 - $6,940.30. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: NEWELL SALVAGE COMPANY - Sale of Scrap Copper Alloy "Admiralty" Metal Tubes $8,486.80 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison March 25, 1971 370 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of Surplus Equipment in accordance with bids opened March 8, 1971 as follows: a. BILL LYNAS EQUIPMENT CO. Items 21 and 40 $ 75.54 b. BEN GRAY Item 23 306.00 c. JOHN H. CLAYTON Item 24 165.00 d. WILLIAM LA FRANCE Items 26, 27 and 28 2,303.00 e, NAGEL MFG. AND SUPPLY Item 32 710.00 f. B & L MAINTENANCE Items 35, 36 and 38 845.97 8. WILTON T. SHUGART Item 39 108.00 h. D.S. BUTANE & PLUMBING CO. 1. NORMAN FUESSEL Items 8, 100, 160 and 161 Items 11, 101, 102, 103, 109, 176.00 110, 128, 135, 162 and 163 21.35 J. R.W. HOHERTZ Item 12 51.00 k. OAK HILL SALES Items 15 and 54 338.56 1. D.U. 'S AUTO SALES Items 16, 19, 22, 37, and 46 1,786.00 m. HENSLEE AUTO PARTS Items 17, 18, 75, 76 and 77 1,460.00 n. JOE W. GAULT Items 41, 137, 164, 165 and 166 438.73 0. DOUG SLAUSON Item 42 234.56 P. BRADSHEAR USED CARS Items 43, 44, 52, 56 and 57 3,630.00 q. ABEL S. CRUZ Items 58 and 59 3,000.00 r. DON NELSON Item 60 585.99 s. DAVID H. BROWNING Item 62 51.15 t. TED ATTAL Items 1, 88, 90, 92, 106, 107, 111, 127, 136, 138, 139, 154, 155, 156 and 157 335.57 u. J.L. HANKEY Items 2, 89 and 95 123.00 v. A-1 TRUCK SALES Items 3, 20, 25, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 45, 48, 50, 51, 53, 55, 74 5,563.00 w. FAIRWAY ESTATES Item 4 250.00 x. 2. af. MARVIN ROLFF SILVER CREEK VILLAGE y. CAMPUS COLONY JIMMY SMITH MOTORS aa. AL TSCHOERNER ab. FRANK L. HARRISON ac. ERWIN FUESSEL ad. RONALD TOBIN ae. BUDDY VOIGHT CONSTRUCTION ag. HALAMICEK AUTO SUPPLY ah. AUSTIN MOTORCYCLE CO. ai. BOB LOWDEN CONSTRUCTION aj. STANLEY D. PERRY ak. LEO O. MUELLER al. DOCHEN JUNK AND PARTS am. CHARLES WOEFEL an. MARION ROLFF Item 143 Items 149 and 150 Item 152 Item 159 Item 5 74.30 Items 6 and 61 202.00 Items 7, 9, 10, 49, 132, 145, and 158 207.50 Item 87 33.00 Items 91, 93, 96, 98, 131, 133, 141, 148 and 153 31.57 Items 94 and 170 18.10 Items 118 and 146 5.02 Items 97, 105 and 108 47.00 Item 99 1.50 Items 63, 129, 130, 144 and 169 Items 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 53.00 71, 72, and 73 3,135.00 Items 79 and 125 18.00 Item 124 5.05 21.00 120.00 30.00 8.04 March 25, 1971 371 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (continued) ao. BERT ROSS Item 193 238.00 ap. BOBBY ZENKNER Items 171, 173, 175, 176 and 177 66.19 aq. RICHARD B. DABNEY Items 172, 174, 178, 179, 180, and 181 66.00 TOTAL $26,938.69 The Council rejected the bids on the following items: Items 13, 14, 104, 147, 167, 168, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191 and 192. N The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison DEMOLITION SERVICES Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution accepting bid of VINCENT FERRER in the amount of $325.25 for the demolition of the following: a. Garages and concrete slabs located at the rear of 4524 and 4532 Highland Terrace. b. Concrete slab only located at the rear of 4528 Highland Terrace. c. Concrete, rubble and trash to be cleared at the location of 1711-13 Northwood Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing contracts with SOUTHWEST SOCIOMETRICS INSTITUTE for the provision of data needed for Model Cities evaluation and planning proposal - Total cost - $9,511.00 Model Cities share - $6,500 Planning Department share - $3,011. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue : March 25, 1971 372 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison SIDEWALK ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the proposed sidewalk ordinances. Mr. Don Butler, City Attorney, explained the ordinances to the Council; the first would prohibit the storage of merchandise on streets or sidewalks for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, and the second would prohibit the selling of merchandise on streets or sidewalks. The Council discussed the effects of the two ordinances. Tom Wattson, a member of the University Cooperative Society presented a petition to the Council signed by 76 employees of the University Co-Op which supports the retention of the street vendors. Mr. Robert Wise, an engineer spoke in favor of the street vendors, stating that they were an attraction to the Austin community. Terry Roberts, ex-vice president of Travis Security System spoke in favor of the street vendors stating that they are fine upstanding citizens and are not drug-pushers. He also noted that the buildings from 19th Street to 24th Street on the west side of Guadalupe stand on four feet of City property and wondered what the City Council would do about this in light of the ordinances. Cliff Sugarman, past president of Sugarman International Enterprises, and a student at the University of Texas spoke on the fine character of the people who were selling their wares on Guadalupe, being honest, hard working, and loyal. Ms. Page Allen, an artist and sculpturist, appeared to ask the Council how the ordinances would effect her livelyhood of selling at art shows held in the city. Mrs. Quick, a homemaker spoke in favor of the street vendors. Landon Bailey, a vendor appeared before the Council questioning the regulations of the two ordinances. Gerald Barnett appeared to speak in favor of licensing the vendors. Ron, the Beadman, a street vendor, read a poem to the Council that he had written concerning the proposed ordinance. Paulina VanMabel, an art student at the University of Texas spoke against the ordinance. Raymond Mueller, a flower seller told the Council of his experiences of having obstacles thrown at him while selling. Bob Wilson told the Council that the street vendors had become a tourist attraction for Austin. Phil Hewitt, a university student, asked the Council why ice cream vendors would be allowed to sell from the streets but the drag vendors would not. Tim Curtis stated that the public hearing had shown that the general public desired the use of sidewalks for vending purposes which was apparent because no one had appeared to support the ordinance. Tim Coultry stated that the issue at hand was whether or not the sidewalks are being obstructed, not the type of people doing the selling and their life-style. Bob Bryan appeared before the Council to say that the situation did not yet warrant the passage of an ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 313 i Raymond Donley, candidate for mayor, asked that the Council allow the vendors to remain in business until a market place is built. Samuel Henson, broom vendor, appeared to ask the Council how his business would be affected. Bill Smith told the Council that a problem did not exist and that the passage of an ordinance at this time would be a hasty action. Ronald Pearson asked that the Council consider the effects of licensing the vendors. Mayor LaRue asked that the Council take this subject up again at the aftersoon session. Councilman Gage moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison COUNCIL RECESSED 1:30 Ρ.Μ. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for this time. Mr. Richard Lillie, Planning Director, presented to the Council a draft of the ordinance proposed, Amendments to the Subdivision Zoning Ordinance, which has been recommended by the Planning Commission, and a set of informal guidelines that the staff and Planning Commission would be using in review of Planned Unit Development project proposals. Mr. Lillie stated that the Planned Unit Development concept was in keeping with the master plan for the City, while at the same time authorizing departure from the subdivision and zoning requirements insofar as use, setback, height, minimum dot size, etc. It is also intended to permit a more creative approach to the utilization of all taxable land, including residential, commercial and industrial. both inside and outside of the Cigy within the five mile jurisdiction. It will allow enhancement of the appearance and utility of land to the preservation of natural features and historic sites. It is intended to allow more open space and green belts. It is intended to preserve flood ways and slope areas for trees. is also intended to provide and opportunity for more desirable neighborhood environment which is not possible now in the City of Austin under the existing codes and ordinances. It is also intended to allow a more efficient use of land and less costly streets and utilities; that is, there should be fewer needs for linear streets and utilities, which in turn will hopefully lower housing costs and the cost of continuing City service. It March 25, 1971 374 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: The amendment to the subdivision zoning ordinance would establish definitions of Planned Unit Development; require subdivision plats approval and recording and a special permit approval; establish a fee schedule; identify the information required on the site plan; authorize under certain circumstances departure from the existing subdivision and the zoning ordinance requirement; provide for the expiration of special permits after two years with the ability of the City to review the progress made under the special permits and the ability also of the developer to get a year's extension if progress has been made; and provides that the Planned Unit Development regulations are applicable both within the City and with the City's five mile jurisdiction. Final approval of the subdivision plat rests with the Planning Commission. Final approval of the special permit rests with the Planning Commission and the City Council. In addition to the ordinance amendment, the Planning Commission has adopted a set of guidelines which will be used as a basis for their review on each application. Under this proposal, the guidelines are being adopted as a sort of policy statement by the Planning Commission, not as a part of the ordinance. It is felt that the changes can be accomplished without formal ordinance amendment. Questions were asked concerning a change in zoning laws, taxation policies of the City, the legal relationship of the unit to the City, and possible effects of raciallexclusion. Councilman Gage moved to close the public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson,, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 41 AND CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A DEFINITIONOTHEREOF; PROVIDING PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR FINAL APPROVAL THEREOF BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 375 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following annexations: 187.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant including a portion of Burleson Road. Mr. David Barrow, Jr., landowner, appeared before the Council to object to the annexation. Mr. Woodrow Slash, representing the school district, spoke in favor of the annexation. Richard Lillie, Planning Director, stated that it was necessary to get Burleson Road within the corporate limits of the City because of the traffic problem and the traffic jurisdiction and to get land around the school into the City limits for its development. Councilman Gage moved that the Council accept the recommendation of Mr. Lillie and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex that portion of land immediately south of the school site and from there north. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson Absent: Councilman Atkison CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 376 344.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant An architect representing the owners of 344.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant appeared before the Council to ask that the land not be annexed. Councilman Price moved that the land be left outside of the City limits. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison 95.7 acres of unplatted land out of the Isaac Decker League, including a portion of Shelby Lane A property owner of approximately half of the 95.7 acres of unplatted land out of the Isaac Decker League appeared before the Council to request that the land not be annexed. Councilman Janes moved that the land not be annexed at this time. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison -------- 623.5 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant Mr. Kent Riter, representing Mr. and Mrs. Fagan Dickson, appeared before the Council concerning 623.5 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant. Mr. Riter stated that Mr. and Mrs. Dickson were out of the country and that they had asked that annexation be held in abeyance until they had an opportunity to return and represent themselves in the Council Chamber. Councilman Gage moved that the Council postpone action on the 623.5 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Atkison _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 377 13.3 acres of land out of the James Trammel Survey: Sunset Valley, Section 2 Flournoy Acres, Section 2 A portion of Jones Road Mr. Lynn Andrews, City Manager, asked that the Council defer action on the 13.3 acres of land out of the James Trammel Survey. Councilman Gage moved that the Council accept the City Manager's recommendation and postpone action on the 13.3 acres of land out of the James Trammel Survey. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Mohnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Atkison ------- Due to the fact that there were no other people in the Council Chambers to speak on the annexation hearing, the Council postponed action on the following parcels of land: a. 50.0 acres of unplatted land out of the John Applegait Survey b. 39.5 acres of unplatted land and a portion of Jones Road c. 9.8 acres of unplatted land out of the Henry P. Hill League d. 67.3 acres of unplatted land out of the Henry P. Hill League e. 32.4 acres of unplatted land out of the George W. Davis Survey, including a portion of Rutland Drive f. 254.0 acres of unplatted land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant Including portions of Levander Loop and Gardner Road SIDEWALK ORDINANCE FIRST READING Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-4, CHAPTER 31, AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, PROHIBITING THE PLACING OR DISPLAYING OF ITEMS UPON PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC BY-WAYS; PROHIBITING THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE AND WARES PLACED OR DISPLAYED THEREON; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 378 Councilman Janes cited the report of the Grand Jury Association, stating that he did not feel the proposed ordinance would solve the problem. He also felt that it would prohibit many activities which were not offensive to the general populus. Councilman Johnson felt that the ordinance would impose the same public right of way requirements on the general public as were already imposed upon the business community. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Janes Absent: Councilman Atkison Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage ENGINEERING TESTING SERVICES SELECTED Councilman Janes moved the Council select SNOWDEN AND MEYER as the Soils Engineering Services for engineering testing services for the bridge on Springdale Road over Boggy Creek and the three bridges on South First Street at the three crossings of Williamson Creek. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage APPLICATION AUTHORIZED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for Public Transportation Study in the amount of $93,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Atkison Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage SALE APPROVED Councilman Price moved the Council approve the sale of parcel in Glen Oaks Project, Tex. R-70, as follows: Parcel R-2 Darrell Cummings $2,500.00 - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- March 25, 1971 379 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing affiliation agreement between City of Austin Health Department and University of Texas School of Nursing. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison ANIMAL SHELTER AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing agreement between the Humane Society and the City of Austin Health Department for operation of Animal Shelter. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison SIDEWALK PROGRAM APPROVED Councilman Price moved the Council approve the School Sidewalk Construction Program, as recommended by the City Manager, out of the Capital Improvement Program budget. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Out of Room at Roll Call: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Atkison REPORT SUBMITTED City Manager Andrews stated that a report had been submitted to the Council at the request of Councilman Johnson, concerning the inspection and maintenance of grease-traps to prevent the pollution of streams and drainage facilities in Austin. March 25, 1971 380 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- TAX APPEALS HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the hearing scheduled for 2:00 P.M. to hear the following Tax Appeals: H.J. MAYΤΟΝ LAMAR VILLAGE Full Value by the Tax By George Mayton Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner 3800 Blk, LAND $2,837 $12,764 $9,570 $2,130 Assessed Value Fixed by Board No Appeal Medical IMPS 0 0 0 0 Parkway South 44.67 TOTAL $2,837 $12,764 $9,570 $2,130 feet Lot 2, Block 2, H.B. Seiders Parcel No. 2-2102-1103 3800 Blk. LAND $2,032 $11,430 $8,570 Medical IMPS 0 0 0 $1,520 0 No Appeal Parkway Center 40 TOTAL $2,032 $11,430 $8,570 $1,520 feet Lot 2, Block 2, H.B. Seiders Parcel No. 2-2102-1104 3800 Blk. LAND $2,985 $13,430 $10,070 $2,240 No Appeal Medical IMPS 0 0 0 0 Parkway North 8.17 TOTAL $2,985 $13,430 $10,070 $2,240 feet of Lot 2, & South 38.83 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, H.B. Seiders Subd. Parcel No. 2-2102-1105 3808-3830 LAND $52,359 $105,845 North Lamar IMPS 64,319 75,404 $79,380 56,550 $39,270 48,240 No Appeal Lots 4, 5, and 6, TOTAL $116,678 $181,249 $135,930 $87,510 Block 2, H.B. Seiders Subd. Parcel No. 2-2102-1115 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 381 H.J. MAYTΟΝ LAMAR VILLAGE By George Mayton (continued) Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner 3800 LAND $25,634 $54,804 $41,100 North Lamar IMPS 29.106 31,420 23,570 $19,230 21,830 Assessed Value Fixed by Board No Appeal Lot 1, E. Seiders TOTAL $54,740 $86,224 $64,670 $41,060 Subdivision Parcel No. 2-2102-1116 3807-3809 LAND $ 25,265 $73,625 $55,220 Medical Pky.IMPS 97,570 106,004 79,500 $18,950 73,180 No Appeal Lot 1, Block 2, TOTAL $122,835 $179,629 $134,720 $92,130 H.B. Seiders and Lot 2, E. Seiders Parcel No. 2-2102-1117 Mr. Mayton objected to the sharp increase in land value assessments since 1969, which he said was 2 1/2 times the assessment in 1969. He stated that there had been a 35% increase in taxes from 1969 to 1960. Mr. Klitgaard stated that area sales were used to value the subject property. All of Mr. Mayton's property averaged $2.45 per square foot. He saw no evidence in the market of property selling less than that figure. After a lengthy discussion among the Council, Councilman Price moved the Council set the land value at $2.00 per square foot. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Price, Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Gage moved the Council set the land value at $2.25 per square foot. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Janes moved the Council uphold the recommendations of the Equalization Board as follows: H.J. MAYTΤΟΝ Assessed LAMAR VILLAGE Value Fixed By George Mayton by Board Council Action 3800 Block Medical LAND $9,570 Parkway IMPS 0 $9,570 0 South 44.67 feet Lot 2, Block 2, H.B. Seiders TOTAL $9,570 $9,570 Parcel No. 2-2102-1103 ت H.J. MAYΤΟΝ LAMAR VILLAGE By George Mayton (continued) March 25, 1971 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- 382 Assessed Value Fixed By Board Council Action 3800 Block LAND $8,570 $8,570 Medical Parkway IMPS 0 0 Center 40 feet Lot 2, Block 2 H.B. Seiders TOTAL $8,570 $8,570 Parcel No. 2-2102-1104 3800 Block LAND $10,070. $10,070 Medical Parkway North 8.17 feet IMPS 0 0 of Lot 2 & South 38.83 feet TOTAL $10,070 $10,070 of Lot 3, Block 2 H.B. Seiders Subd. Parcel No. 2-2102-1105 3808-3830 N. Lamar LAND Lots 4, 5, and 6, IMPS $ 79,380 56,550 $ 79,380 56,550 Block 2, H.B. Seiders Subd. TOTAL $135,930 $135,930 Parcel No. 2-2102-1115 3800 North Lamar LAND $41,100 $41,100 Lot 1, IMPS E. Seiders Sub. TOTAL 23,570 $64,670 23,570 $64,670 Parcel No. 2-2102-1116 3807-3809 LAND $ 55,220 $ 55,220 Medical Parkway IMPS 79,500 79,500 Lot 1, Block 2, H.B. Seiders and TOTAL $134,720 $134,720 Lot 2, E. Seiders Parcel No. 2-2102-1117 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, Price Absent: Councilman Atkison : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 383 Councilman Price moved the Council set the land value at $2.15 per square foot. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, Price Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Councilman Atkison At this point, a ruling was requested from the City Attorney with regard to Mr. Mayton's tax status, since the Council was deadlocked. The City Attorney stated that the assessed valuation placed on the subject property by the Tax Department was final unless changed by the Council. In this instance, the assessment remained as set by the Tax Department. ALLAN H. LEISTICO By Mrs. Allan Leistico Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1669 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 919 East 37th ت St. South LAND 151.75 feet IMPS $2,301 3,917 $4,108 4,024 $3,080 3,020 Not Signed No Appeal Lot 2, Block 2, TOTAL $6,218 $8,132 $6,100 Outlot 21, : Div., C, Plainview Heights Resub. Parcel No. 2-1508-0410 East 38 1/2 LAND $5,638 $7,765 $5,820 Not Signed No Appeal & Harmon IMPS 0 0 0. Lot 8, Block A, TOTAL $5,638 $7,765 $5,820 Outlot 20 and 21, Division C, Resubdivision of Block 4, Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0601 1016 East 38th St. Lot 10, LAND $ 3,664 $ 3,664 Block A, IMPS 6,339 7,189 $2,750 5,390 Not Signed No Appeal Outlot 20 and 21, TOTAL $10,003 $10,853 $8,140 Division C, Resubdivision of Block 4, Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0608 ALLAN H. LEISTICO By Mrs. Allan Leistico (continued) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 384 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value. by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 1014 East 38th Lot 9, LAND $ 4,588 Block A, IMPS 7,337 $ 4,937 8,334 $3,700 6,250 Not Signed No Appeal Outlot 20 and 21, TOTAL $11,925 $13,271 $9,950 Division C, Resubdivision of Block 4, Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0609 3800 Interregional West 20 LAND $26,398 $40,090 feet of IMPS 37,045 34,655 $30,070 25,990 Not Signed No Appeal Lots 1 and 2, Block 4 TOTAL $63,443 $74,745 $56,060 and all of Lots 11 and 12, Block A, Outlot 20 and 21, Division C, Resubdivision of Block 4, Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0610 3808 East Ave. South 26 x LAND $6,375 $ 9,563 150 feet IMPS 3,010 2,707 $7,170 2,030 Not Signed No Appeal Lots 3-7, Block A, TOTAL $9,385 $12,270 $9,200 Outlot 20 and 21, Division C, Resub. of Block 4, Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0613 1017 East 38 1/2 St. West 47 feet LAND $3,673 $48897 $3,670 Not Signed No Appeal of Lot 7, IMPS 0 0 0 Block A, TOTAL $3,673 573 $4,897 $3,680 Outlots 20 and 21, Div. C, Resub. of Block 4, Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0614 ALLAN H. LEISTICO By Mrs. Allan Leistico (continued) March 25, 1971 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 385 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner 1006 East LAND $2,066 $2,754 $2,070 Assessed Value Fixed by Board Not Signed No Appeal 39th St. IMPS 5,370 5,675 4,260 Center 52.28 feet of TOTAL $7,436 $8,429 $6,330 South 207.2 feet Lot 1, Block 9, Outlot 20 and 21 Division C Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1709-0817 NATHAN HENRY LEISTICO By Mrs. Allan Leistico Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. 3709 Robinson Lot 11, LAND $1,250 $1,750 $1,310 Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board Not Signed No Appeal Block 4, IMPS 0 0 0 Outlot 29, Division C, TOTAL $1,250 $1,750 $1,310 University Park Subdivision Parcel No. 2-1509-0411 ROSALIA LEISTICO By Mrs. Allan Leistico 3503 Harmon LAND $ 1,680 $10,500 50 x 140 IMPS 26,293 29,274 $ 7,880 21,960 Not Signed $ 2,700 21,960 feet, ر Block 3, TOTAL $27,973 $39,774 $29,840 $24,660 Outlot 21, Division C Plainview Heights Parcel No. 2-1508-0820 ROSALIA LEISTICO By Mrs. Allan Leistico (continued) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 386 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 3709 East Avenue East 110.32 LAND $ 8,025 feet IMPS 2,921 $13,375 2,958 $10,030 2,220 Not Signed $10,030 2,220 Lot 11, Block 2, TOTAL $10,946 $16,333 $12,250 $12,250 Outlot 29, Div. C, University Park Subd. Parcel No. 2-1509-0211 This appeal was not heard by the Board of Equalization, but was being appealed directly to the City Council. Mrs. Leistico appeared before the Council to protest the tax assessment. Mr. Klitgaard stated that the valuations were based on sales in the area. After a brief discussion, Councilman Janes moved the Council accept the appraisal of the Tax Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, Price Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Price moved the Council set the valuation at $225 per front foot. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gages, Johnsonklerideyor LaRue Noes: Nouncilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkison Since Since the Council remained deadlocked, the assessment remained as set by the Tax Department. Mrs. Leistico protested the tax assessment on the land located at 3800 Interregional and at 3808 Interregional. Mr. Klitgaard reviewed land values in the area and pointed out that they were comparable to the subject property. After some discussion, Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council uphold the assessed valuation of the Tax Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Price Absent: Councilman Atkison - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 387 EDWARD TABORSKY Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 4503 Parkwood Rd. Lot 1, LAND Block L, IMPS $ 3,581 11,079 $ 5,304 13,302 $ 3,980 9,980 Not Signed $ 3,980 9,980 Delwood Section 2 TOTAL $14,660 $18,606 $13,960 $13,960 Parcel No. 2-1912-0601 Mr. Taborsky stated that the property was located among small houses and was near the airport, which would depreciate the value of the property, due to jet noise. The house was near an apartment house which created problems, plus the area was going more and more Black, which he felt lowered the value of the property. Mr. Klitgaard stated that he felt the facts collected by the assessor would support the valuation. After further discussion by the Council, Councilman Gage moved the Council leave the tax value the same as in 1969, at $14,660. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Price Noes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkisen Councilman Janes moved the Council accept the valuation placed by the Tax Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: appear. Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Price Absent: Councilman Atkison The following Tax Appeal was rescheduled because the appellant did not JOHN C.+& DORIS E. FullTValue Assessed Full Value WHITT by the Tax 204 Prairie Dell Dept. 1969 Lot 32, LAND $1,517 Block B, IMPS 880095 by the Tax Dept. 1970 $ 3,034 11,762 Assessed Value by Value Rendered Tax Dept. $ 2,280 by Owner Holiday Hills Section 1 TOTAL $9,612 $14,796 8,820 $11,100 Not Signed Value Fixed by Board $ 2,280 8,240 $10,520 Parcel No. 2-3313-0811 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 388 The following Tax Appeal was postponed. S. WAYNE WOOD Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 3803 Avenue B Center 48 LAND $1,100 $2,750 $2,060 $830 $2,060 feet of IMPS 0 0 0 0 0 East 125 feet Lot 3, TOTAL $1,100 $2,850 $2,060 $830 $2,060 Outlot 78, Division D, Lee Subdivision Parcel No. 2-1905-0601 312 West 38th St. 65 x LAND $2,237 $ 7,455 110 feet of IMPS 2,749 2,819 $55590 2,110 $1,680 2,060 $5,590 2,110 Lot 3, Outlot 78, Division D, TOTAL $4,986 Lee Subdivision Parcel No. 2-1905-0614 $10,274 $7,700 $3,740 $7,700 4801 Burnet Road Lot 2, LAND $6,382 $12,764 $ 9,570 Sam R. IMPS 3,308 17,086 12,810 $ 9,570 12,810 Wood Subdivision Parcel No. 2-2403-0222 TOTAL $9,690 $29,850 $22,380 $9,630 $22,380 5707 Avenue G Lot 163, LAND $1,464 $2,329 Sky View IMPS 4,568 5,061 $1,750 3,800 $1,100 3,430 $1,750 3,800 Section 3 Parcel No. 2-2610-0619 TOTAL $6,032 $7,390 $5,550 $4,530 $5,550 -CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: March 25, 1971 389 The Council then heard the following Tax Appeal: EDWIN W. BROWN (SAGE) By Rogan Giles Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 6501 Airport Blvd. 10 acres LAND $116,770 $326,700 $245,030 James P. IMPS 477,964 572,608 429,460 $ 87,580 358,470 $245,030 429,460 Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-2911-0801 TOTAL $594,734 $899,308 $674,490 $446,050 $674,490 Mr. Giles, representing Sage, Inc., wwas appealing both land and buildings. He felt that his client was being discriminated against because the jadjoining Highland Mall Shopping Center was valued at a considerably lower figure for tax purposes. Mr. Klitgaard defended the valuation placed on Highland Mall and on the Sage property. He stated that it was comparable with other discount houses. The larger Highland Mall tract was justifiably valued at a lower figure than the smaller Sage tract. The Council, Mr. Klitgaard and Mr. Giles discussed the subject property at length. Councilman Price moved the Council accept the valuation of the improvements as is and set the land valuation at 60ç per square foot. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, Price Noes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Atkison Councilman Janes moved the Council uphold the Recommendations of the Board of Equalization as follows: EDWIN W. BROWN (SAGE, INC.) Assessed Council By Rogan Giles Value Fixed By Board Action $501 Airport Blvd. LAND $245,030 $245,030 10 acres James P. IMPS 429,460 429,460 Wallace Survey Parcel No. 2-2911-0801 TOTAL $674,490 $674,490 March 25, 1971 390 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Price Absent: Councilman Atkison The Mayor announced that due to the Council deadlock, the Board of Equalization's recommendations had been sustained. AT THIS POINT, COUNCILMAN GAGE LEFT THE MEETING. J.R. & MYRA K. SLOVER By Sam R. Perry Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board 4719 Harmon LAND Lot 10, IMPS Block V, $ 13,005 224,592 TOTAL $237,597 $ 43,350 233,947 $277,297 $ 32,510 175,460 $207,970 $ 9,750 168,440 $178,190 $ 32,510 175,460 $207,970 Ridgetop Fourth Addition Parcel No. 2-2011-0911 Mer.Perryyddseusseddtheeproximity of the property to the airport and how a recent plane crash had caused people to move from the neighborhood, thereby creating vacancies in the apartment house and reducing rental income. Mr. Perry questioned why his client's property with wimprovements was valued at $1.00 per square foot while the adjoining vacant lot was valued at 75¢ per square foot. Mr. Klitgaard stated that his Department was reluctant to raise the valuation on vacant property until its highest and best use was established. He referred to comparable area apartments where land values were over $1.00 per square foot. Councilmanndañes moved the Council set the land valuation at 75¢ per square foot and leave the improvements the same. MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Atkisen, Gage The following Tax Appeal was withdrawn: MARCELITE K. WHISENHUNT CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 391 March 25, 1971 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board Not Signed $5,170 3,140 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 3410 Speedway Lot 11, LAND $3,449 $ 6,897 Block 1, IMPS 3,660 4,187 $5,170 3,140 Outlot 77, Division D, TOTAL $7,109 C.J. Boes Resubdivision of $11,084 $8,310 Buddington Subdivision Parcel No. 2-1804-0903 The following Tax Appeal was postponed: JOHN L. WILDER Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1969 Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. 1907 Northridge Lot 8, LAND Block C, IMPS $ 2,110 15,451 $ 3,375 18,185 $ 2,530 13,460] Delwood 4, East Section 1 Parcel No. 2-2217-1008 TOTAL $17,561 $21,560 $15,990 $8,310 Value Rendered by Owner Assessed Value Fixed by Board Not Signed $ 2,530 13,460 The following appellant did not appear before the Council: JUANITA V. THOMPSON WILLEFORD $15,990 Full Value by the Tax Dept, 1969. Full Value by the Tax Dept. 1970 Assessed Value by Tax Dept. Value Rendered Assessed Value Fixed by Owner by Board 2402 Shoalmont Lot 4, LAND $2,256 Block C, IMPS Shoalmont TOTAL $9,674 Addition Section 4 7,418 $ 3,158 8,328 $11,486 $2,370 6,250 $1,690 $2,370 5,560 6,250 $8,620 $7,250 $8,620 Parcel No. 2-3002-0119 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS March 25, 1971 392 Mr. Klitgaard stated that there were approximately 22 more appeals to be heard. The Council agreed to hear more Tax Appeals at 2:00P.M., April 8, 1971. BUS SERVICE DISCUSSED City Manager Andrews reported that an inquiry was under way to determine if State funds were available for the Senior Citizens Bus Service and if the funds could be used to contract with the Austin Transit Company for this service. GOLF COURSE CONSULTANTS SCHEDULED City Manager Andrews reported that consultants for the golf course would appear before the Council on April 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCED Mayor LaRue announced that the Council would go into Executive Session at this time to appoint several Judges for the Council Election. ELECTION OFFICIALS APPOINTED Following the Executive Session, the Council resumed business in open session. The Council then appointed Election Officials in the following precincts for the upcoming Municipal Election to be held April 3, 1971: Precincts 134, 137, 130/141, 239, 243, 320/331, 321, 323, 326, 329, 333 and 420 PARADE PERMIT NOT ISSUED The Council did not take up the matter of a parade permit for the Roundup Committee of the University of Texas since it was decided not to hold the parade. ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor