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Growing Austin: Land, Roads, and Resident Issues

Thursday, April 22, 1971 regular
  • Major Land Use Changes:

    The city made significant moves to expand, rezoning multiple residential areas for commercial and retail development across Austin. Several annexations were also approved, formally adding substantial new acreage to the city's boundaries.
  • Key Infrastructure Investments:

    New contracts were awarded for essential public works projects, including a concrete culvert for Little Walnut Creek, and extensions for water and sewer mains. An ordinance was passed for street paving, with costs partially assessed to adjacent property owners.
  • Community Events and Citizen Feedback:

    Temporary street closures were approved for community events, such as a portion of Stratford Drive through Zilker Park. A citizen's complaint about utility rate changes prompted city staff to recommend better public notification practices.
  • Urban Redevelopment Efforts:

    The council approved the sale of structures and explored further land sales within the Brackenridge and University East Urban Renewal Areas, indicating ongoing efforts to revitalize and redevelop specific city zones.

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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 22, 1971 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Janes The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND DONALD S. HAUCK, Presbyterian Ministers' Fund, 454 REQUEST TO WITHDRAW ZONING CASES Mr. W. H. Bullard requested the withdrawal of Zoning File Numbers C14-69-254 and C14-70-33, 2001, 2003 Airport Boulevard. Councilman Gage moved that the Council grant the request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes REQUEST FOR RENTAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY Mr. Robert Bond appeared before the Council to request rental of a portion of City-owned property on West Lynn. Mr. Bond proposed to paye a portion of the property at his own expense. The Council delayed action on this request, in order to determine whether or not the property should be put up for sale. CLOSING PORTION OF STRATFORD DRIVE The Austin Natural Science Center requested permission to close a portion of Stratford Drive extending through Zilker Park for a period of time on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 1971, Councilman Price moved that the request be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 455 REQUEST TO BLOCK PORTION OF BRACKENRIDGE STREET Christ Lutheran Church requested permission to block 200 feet of Brackenridge Street from the corner of East Monroe north for a certain period of time May 2, 1971. Councilman Price moved that the request be granted. The motion seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON PUBLIC HEARING Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on the following annexation. No one appeared to participate. Councilman Johnson moved the Council close the hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 10.07 acres of land out of the James Rogers Surveyproposed MESA PARK, SECTION THREE The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman Janes REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH THE FOUR SEASONS, INCORPORATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson 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: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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: Noes: CoCouncilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 456 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD;; 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue broughtcup 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 20.35 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL LEAGUE 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 April 22, 1971 457 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson 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: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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 Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DRDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 1.28 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR 1900-1920 HEARTHSTONE DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle 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, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle, moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its shird reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 458 Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1-2, 17-24, BLOCK 27, HIGHLANDS ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5301 MARTIN AVENUE; 800-806 EAST 53RD STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price 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: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ? CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 459 Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1A: A 1,727 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18 LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2701-2809 U. S. HWY. 183; 8809-8920 McCANN, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; TRACT LB: A 7.396 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18 LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2804-2814 THRUSHWOOD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price 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, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 19, DOLORES SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2005 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle 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: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 460 Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes 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 Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. し Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, FREDERICKSBURG ROAD ACRES, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2015-2021 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its sthird reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- April 22, 1971 461 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 5, BANNISTER HEIGHTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 14181420 FORT VIEW ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price 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: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: 462 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, BLOCK D, NORTHWEST HILLS, SECTION 9-C, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3571-3593 FAR WEST BOULEVARD AND 7053-7077 VILLAGE CENTER, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price 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, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 1.71 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1306-1404 WHELESS LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson 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, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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: i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 463 ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its second 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 6.60 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the firend time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rulerbecsuspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 464 CORRECT ING ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue broughtcup the following ordinance for its third reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 690925-D ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1969, BY CORRECTING INCORRECT FIELD NOTES. 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. PAVING ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THAT CERTAIN STREET 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 STREET 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 STREET 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, = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREET 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. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes; None Present But Not Voting: Councilman Gage Absent: Councilman Janes 465 PAYMENT OF COST DIFFERENCE Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing payment of cost difference of 12"/8" C.I. water main and 18"/8" concrete sewer main in Cherry Creek, Phase 2, Section 1 & 2, and Cherry Creek, Section 6, to Austex Development Company, Ltd. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen MacCorkle, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Out of Room at Roll Call: Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman Janes ANNEXATION HEARING SET Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing at 9:30 A.M., May 6, 1971 to consider annexing the following: 7.08 acres of land out of the Henry P. Hill Leagueportion of Austin Independent School District tract of land 19 acres of land, more or less, out of the John Applegait SurveyNorth Lamar Park Annex, Austin Independent School District tracts of land, portions of Lamar Boulevard, West Rundberg Lane, and Glen Lane, and unplatted land. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 466 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Johnson moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following eastments: Electric easement out of 6.852 acre tract of land out of the John Applegait Survey. A portion of a public utilities easement out of Lot 4, Block D, Battle Bend Springs, Section One-A. A pedestrian easement out of Lot 6, Block F, Resubdivision of Blocks A, D, F and a portion of Blocks B and E of Shoalmont Addition, Section 3. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue TELEPHONE EASEMENTS The Council considered a request from the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for telephone easements at the Hancock Drive overpass. The Council decided to postpone this item until more information could be brought before the Council concerning the property. SALE OF STRUCTURES Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution approving the sale of structures as follows: Brackenridge Urban Renewal Area, Tex. A-11-1. Parcel 9-7 C & W Demolition $388.00 University East Urban Renewal Project, Tex. R-103: Parcel 18-2 Cullen & Cox $200.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Jages CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 447 CITIZENS COMPLAINT Mrs. Betty Easton appeared before the Council to discuss a rate change in her garbage collection and electric service. Mr. Dan Davidson, Deputy City Manager, noticed that the rate changes were inaaccord with the commercial use and the residential use of the facilities, Councilman Gage suggested that the staff send a type of notification prior to the time of a rate change to the persons involved. CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: ED H. PAGE For a reinforced concrete multiple box culvert at Little Walnut Creek and Peyton Gin Road, Contract No. 71-Cb- 107 - $33,901.30 (Capital Improvement Program; City's estimate $43,890.00) The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO. 113,000 feet cable, 2 conductor, #12, 7 strand copper $11,216.85 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes Councilman Johnson moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: WATSON DISTRIBUTING CO. Two (2) each Riding Greens Mowers $5,218.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 468 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: AUSTIN PAPER CO. LONE STAR PAPER CO. FINE RAPERS BANCROFT PAPER CO. Twelve (12) month supply for towels, toilet tissue, plates, plastic forks and sanitary napkins - $17,179.16 Twelve (12) month supply of sanitary seat covers - $377.60 Twelve (12) month supply of poly bag liners - $423.76 Twelve (12) month supply cups, wrap- ping paper, bags and protector seat covers - $4,048.83 Reject all bids received for 1000 sheet per roll toilet tissue, 13" x 4" x 18" poly bag liners and 23" x 10" x 40" poly bag liners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: > Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: DELTA MACHINE CO. Repair parts for Fairbanks-Morse, 400 HP, 1200 GPM Pumps $15,803.20 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: CARIOTIS CONCESSIONS Mobile Concession Rights for twelve (12) months - 35% of gross receipts. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes 469 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 LICENSE AGREEMENT Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with the following: Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to install a 24-inch concrete steel cylinder water main beneath the Missouri Pacific Bergstrom Spur, 256 feet west of the centerline of the Interstate Highway 35 right of way, south of Austin - $100 fee. Southern Pacific Transportation Company to install a 12-inch water pipeline to cross Railroad's property and under its Llano Branch main track at Engineer's Station 447+00 (Mile Post 9.89), near Austin $50.00 Standard License Fee. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkké, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes INSTALLING DOCK LEVELER Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution granting the request to install a dock leveler at the American Statesman Building located at Guadalupe and West 4th Street, including an agreement with the American Statesman that they would hold the City harmless in case of an accident involving the dock leveler. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes RENEWAL OF LEASE Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing renewal of lease between the City of Austin and the Federal Aviation Administration for space in the terminal building occupied by the Control Tower, Flight Service Station and Airway Facilities Sector for a period of one year commencing July 1, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution authorizing renewal of lease between the City of Austin and the Federal Aviation Administration for the Remote Receiver Site for a period of one year commencing July 1, 1971. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 22, 1971 Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Janes 470 SALE OF LAND Councilman Gage moved the Council adopt a resolution to consider sale of ten tracts of land located with the Brackenrdige Urban Renewal Project to Urban Renewal Agency. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Hor Absent: Councilman Janes None Present But Not Voting: Mayor LaRue APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN Councilman Price moved the Council adopt a resolution giving final approval of site plan for the proposed State Highway Department Building. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Gage, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes RECOGNITION OF COUNCILMAN ELECT The Council recognized Councilman-elect Lowell Lebermann who was in the Council Chambers, ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor