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Austin Invests in Parks, Libraries & Health

Thursday, October 26, 1972 regular

Here's what was decided at Austin's October 26, 1972 meeting:

  • Expanding City Limits & Planning for the Future:

    Austin began annexation proceedings for over 100 acres of land and approved the vacation of several streets, including East 13th Street. Public hearings were scheduled to address changes to the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan and amendments to the city's zoning ordinance.
  • Significant Investments in Community Facilities:

    The city applied for over $200,000 in federal grants to fund a new Library/Learning Resources Center in the Model Cities area, a Tennis Center, and a swimming pool in Northwest Hills. Discussions regarding the site for a new Central Library were postponed to allow for further expert consultation.
  • Addressing Public Health & Quality of Life:

    Mayor Butler initiated a meeting with surrounding county officials to discuss solutions for the ongoing health care challenges facing Austin residents. The city also authorized legal action against owners of substandard properties that had failed to meet repair or demolition requirements.
  • Minor Actions & Upcoming Discussions:

    The city approved a temporary street closure for a school carnival and a banner request from the Austin Peace Action Committee. A new speed limit was established on Parker Lane, and several surplus properties were sold. A large slate of future zoning changes was set for public hearing.

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! =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 26, 1972 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. Roll Call: Church. Present: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Handcox, (out of City), Friedman The Invocation was delivered by DR. JAMES L. STONER, Central Christian 1034 MINUTES APPROVED Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 5, 1972. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Noes: Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Handcox, and Friedman None PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Butler read a proclamation designating October 30 through November 4 as "HUSTON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE WEEK IN AUSTIN", and presented the document to Mr. Henry Williams, Director of College Development; and Ms. Coventry Royster, Director of College Public Relations. The Mayor read the document proclaiming Tuesday, October 31, as "UNICEF DAY" in Austin, and presented it to Ms. Margaret Hofmann, commending this worthy organization. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 10:35 EXPENDITURE FOR CHANGE ORDER Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing an expenditure for a change order in the amount of $10,300.00 to the original contract for MoPac Boulevard - Enfield to Bull Creek Water Main authorized by Council on July 6, 1972, in the amount of $170,290.30, warded to Austin Engineering. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following Vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Noes: Councilman Dryden None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council accept the recommendations from the Building Standards Commission thatthe Law Department take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which hade not been repaired or demolished within the required time: 3005 Jack Cook Drive 2107 Comal W. H. Bullard, Trustee Fannie Murray Estate The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox EASEMENT RELEASED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: A portion of a drainage and public utility easement out of Lot 13, Block E, NORTHWEST HILLS, MESA OAKS, PHASE FOUR-A. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox LICENSE AGREEMENTS Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the granting of a license agreement for use of the following: REX SHIELDS - proposed encroachment of private water lines across Scenic Drive approximately 510 feet north of Matthews Drive. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1036 i Ayes: Noes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with the Missouri-Pacific Railroad Company to install a 12-inch water line beneath the Missouri-Pacific's right-ofway at a location 5046.62 feet south of Mile Post 174 in Austin, Texas. Cost to the City of Austin: $100.00 for license. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox APPLICATION FOR GRANT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing application for a $50,000 grant under Title II, Library Services and Construction Act to be used toward construction of a Library/Learning Resources Center to be located in Austin's Model Cities area near East First and Waller Streets. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox ENGINEERING TESTING SERVICES Councilman Nichols moved the Council select Snowden & Meyer for Engineering Testing Services in connection with the Southwest Fire Station - Capital Improvements Program Project No. 8302. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS Councilman Nichols moved the Council select the following Professional Consultants to provide: Engineering services in connecting with the following 1973 Capital Improvements Program Projects: FORREST & COTTON.+ Pleasant Valley Road Ball Field Complex, - Project No. 8643 0. Drill Tower and Fire Training Area Project No. 8304. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: October 26, 1972 1037 Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council select the following Professional Consultant to provide: Recreational facilities design services in connection with the following 1973 Capital Improvements Program Project: S.A. GARZA. Walnut Creek Park Ball Field Comples - Project No. 8644.0. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CASH SETTLEMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing a 25/75% cash settlement with ROBERT L. OGDEN, Owner of Creek Bend, Section 4, to purchase the wastewater approach mains serving subject subdivision - Owner's share @ 25% is $1,090.69; City's share @ 75% is $3,272.06. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox STANDARD UTILITY AGREEMENT Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Standard Utility Agreement with the Texas Highway Department to install water and wastewater mains within or adjacent to the proposed right-of-way of Interstate 35 between Reinli Street and East 46th Street. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love,carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWED Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing renewal of a lease agreement for Model Cities Nutrition Program office facility. motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1038 ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council close the public hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 49.68 acres of land out of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57LOISEAU ADDITION and an unplatted tract. (initiated by City of Austin) The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET VACATION At 10:00 Α.M. Mayor Butler opened the hearings on vacating various streets. Everyone who desired, was given an opportunity to be heard. Discussion was held on cases of vacating some streets at the instigation of the City as to the handling of the $100 filing fee, perhaps recommending dispensing the fee. City Manager Davidson stated the Council policy was clear, but if the City initiated requests, these specific cases would be brought to the Council and the Council could waive the fee. Councilman Dryden stated the East 13th Street from Sabine to I.H. 35, had never been a street. There being no one to be heard, Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the following streets be vacated and that the City Manager be instructed to fulfill the request in terms of $100 application fees--when requested by the citizen, but in the mean time if the City requests vacating, those cases will be returned to the Council. INLAND GREENS east of Quail Valley Drive. SHADOW PARK DRIVE south of Greystone Drive EAST 13TH STREET from Sabine to I. H. 35. Relocation of the right-of-way of the HALSEY AVENUE Cul-de-sac. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1039 PUBLIC HEARINGS SET City Manager Davidson reported that the portion of Sabine Street included in the Urban Renewal Plan would be before the Council at its hearing on November 30th. Councilman Dryden asked that Sabine Street from 12th Street north be added in this hearing. City Manager Davidson stated that on the 30th of November at the hearing, they would have the wording of a motion that would have that section of the street inserted in the plan. Councilman Dryden emphasized the inclusion of 12th Street north to the Hospital (12th Street to 14th north). Councilman Nichols moved the Council set public hearings as follows: November 16, 1972, at 10:00 A.M., to amend Section 45-14(b) of the Zoning Ordinance. November 30, 1972, at 10:00 A.M., on changes to the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY'S REQUEST After assurance that the increase of $593.76 is still the low bid and would not affect the order of the bids in which they were received, and since this is the recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution upholding the recommendation of the City Manager in approving the increase of Bid Item 24.1 by $593.76, a total of $7,901.15. (The Resolution adopted June 1, 1972) The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CONTRACTS AWARDED Regarding bids, Councilman Dryden and Mayor Pro Tem Love emphasized consideration, when possible, of keeping Austin money in Austin, and Texas money in Texas. The Librarian, Earl Holt pointed out the importance of having a local or near by area distribution point. Service is a factor in this particular bid as to location. They do considerable corresponding and have many long distance telephone calls. In this case Mr. Holt stated he was recommending the low bid. Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution awarding the following contracts: Annual estimated requirements for library (1) BAKER and TAYLOR COMPANY (Clarksville, Texas) (2) INGRAM BOOK COMPANY (Nashville, Tennessee - books for Library Department: Items 1 and 2 - $111,000.00 Items 3 and 4 - $14,000.00 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1040 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution awarding the following contract: BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY (Clarksville, Texas) - Annual estimated requirement for Juvenile Books for City Library - $32,000.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution awarding the following contract: DISCOUNT RECORDS (Austin, Texas Annual estimated requirement for musical records for City Libraries $7,500.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox PROPOSED CENTRAL LIBRARY SITE Councilman Nichols noted there were no Library Feasibility Study consultants from Austin. City Manager Davidson pointed out this is an unusual type of consulting service. The Planning Commission recommended a special survey with different opinions as to where Austin Central Library should be located. Mr. Holt, Librarian, recommended that one consultant be selected who was a non-librarian, and that one librarian from another area be chosen, and those two consultants sit with him on this special committee to study the alternatives and make a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Holt had three librarians and with their background, credentials, one of which is the Librarian of the Houston Public library and has done a number of studies for large metropolitan libraries. Mayor Butler wanted to be certain that any consultant, preferably an out of town expert, would not have close contact with any one in Austin who had a preconceived notion of selection of a site. City Manager Davidson recommended that the group not select a particular site but recommend that the Central Library be located in a particular part of Austin and not specify any individual parcel. He recommended at this time that Mr. Holt, Mr. Eldridge, and he develop guidelines for the study that would set out the perimeters. Mayor Pro Tem Love was of the opinion this expertise could be found in the Austin Market. After discussion, the Council deferred this matter for one week. October 26, 1972 1041 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS HUD OPEN SPACE FUNDS Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for $150,000 in HUD Open Space Funds for construction of a Tennis Center. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Mayor Pro Tem Love was pleased with this action in view of the effort that has been going on. City Manager Davidson reported he would submit a report to the Council for the purpose of consideration of various sites on which this center could be located. BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNDS Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the The motion, seconded City Manager to apply for $55,000 in Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds for construction of a swimming pool in the Northwest Hills area. by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox REQUEST FOR ZONING CASE DISMISSAL Mr. David L. Maddox asked for Council reconsideration of action taken on September 28th, in dismissing his zoning case. Mr. Maddox, due to illness and death of his mother, was unable to represent himself before the Council on September 28th on a pending zoning case (C14-69-114) He had obtained a loan based on the change of zoning, and was ready to comply with any conditions. He had retained LUNDGREN & MAURER to pland and develop and they are a almost finished with the primary work. City Attorney Don Butler stated the Council had disposed of the case and he was leery of reopening the case. The Planning Director, Mr. Dick Lillie, reviewed the case dating back to June, 1969. A special permit is pending, and it would take about 60 days before that could be resolved and should Mr. Maddox refile and go through the process, the zoning could be accomplished by December, a difference of six days. As to any law suit, Mr. Maddox stated he would escrow $2,000. After discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council vote to rescind the action of September 28. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- October 26, 1972 1042 AUSTIN PEACE ACTION COMMITTEE Councilman Nichols moved the Council grant the request by Mr. Robert Glasser, Austin Peace Action Committee, to put up a banner on 19th Street west of Guadalupe, from November 6-18. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CODE SECTION AMENDED Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-41 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 SO AS TO SET THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED ALONG PARKER LAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ON Parker Lane ADDITIONS TO SCHOOL SPEED ZONES 20 М.Р.Н. WHEN FLASHING FROM 200 Feet South of Glen Springs Drive TO 100 Feet North of Glenn Springs Drive The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Nichols moved the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox The Mayor announced the ordinance had pass through its first reading only. REFUND CONTRACTS Mayor Butler brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACTS WITH C. DARRELL HOPKINS AND ROBERT L. OGDEN; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: None Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Noes: The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1043 ZONING ORDINANCES 1ST READINGS Mayor Butler brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: (1) A 3.6 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2426-2434 BLUEBONNET LAND; 2500-2512 DEL CURTO ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND, (2) LOT 2 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1, BANISTER ACRES, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4322-4324 GILLIS STREET; 1400-1404 CASEY STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ΤΟ "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Jesse J. Brady C14-72-035) (Lawson Boothe C14-72-195) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Noes: Councilman Dryden None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through the first reading only. Mayor Butler brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: 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 5: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, LORRAINE HEIGHTS, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "А" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 6: LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22 AND 23, BLOCK A, ROSEWOOD VILLAGE, SECTION 8, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 7: LOT 21, GLEN OAKS SUBDIVISION, OUTLOTS 11 AND 63, DIVISION B, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; PROPERTY BEING LOCATED ON WEBBERVILLE ROAD, PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD AND NILE STREET; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin C14-72-199) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Councilman Dryden None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972. 1044 THANKSGIVING WEEK MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council vote to hold the Council Meeting on November 21st, rather than Thursday, November 23rd, Thanksgiving Day. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox PRESS RELEASE Mayor Butler made an announcement to the Press that, with the Council's approval, he had called a meeting with the surrounding County Judges and County Commissioners to meet with the City Council of Austin next Tuesday, October 31st, at 11:00 A.M. at Brackenridge Hospital to discuss the continuing problem of Health Care for our Austin citizens. The City of Austin will have to determine its future priorities very soon in this regard, and the response received from these individuals and officials will certainly chart the course and assist the City in its long range plan, so the meeting will be called and held next Tuesday. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Manager Davidson for thr record and as discussed with some of the Council members, stated he and the City Attorney request that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter. The Council discussed holding this Session after the meeting at Brackenridge. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Mayor Butler, on behalf of the Council, presented awards to former Councilman Les Gage, and Mrs. Mary Nell Garrison, who were the Chairment of the most successful and largest bond issue in the history of Austin, with 10 out of 11 propositions being approved by the voters. The Award of Appreciation read "For inspiring leadership and faithful service as Co-Chairman Citizens Bond Information Committee 1972. To both, these plaques show appreciation and gratitude for a job very well done." DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AND APPOINTMENTS Mayor Butler and members of the Council presented a Distinguished Service Award from the City of Austin to MR. FRED EPPINGER for his service on the Human Relations Commission. The Council would have been most happy to have reappointed Mr. Eppinger, but he felt he had served in that capacity long enough. The Mayor announced the reappointment of Mrs. Ed Wroe, Jr., and presented a certificate of appointment. Mr. F. R. Rice was also reappointed as a member of the Human Relations Commission, as was Mrs. Geneva Connolly. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1045 Mayor Butler announced Mr. Bill McMorris had been named to the Human Relations Commission; and this morning, the Mayor announced the appointment of Mr. Sam Winters to this Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Love recognized Mr. Bill Stewart, Director of the Human Relations Commission, and stated Mr. Stewart had over 300 parachute jumps in his record while he was a paratrooper. Mayor Pro Tem Love commended Mr. Earl Holt, Chairman of the United Fund Campaign of the City of Austin employees, and came up with $76,825, an increase of $10,000. He commended Mr. Holt and all employees for their outstanding efforts. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE - 1ST READING Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance for its first 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 32.48 ACRES OF LAND AND 28.59 ACRES OF LAND, BOTH BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Nichols moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox The Mayor announced that the ordinance had passed through its first reading only. CASWELL TENNIS CENTER Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the parking recommendation of the City Manager for Caswell Tennis Center. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Noes: Absent; Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox ITEM DELAYED At the telephoned request of Mr. Lurie, Director of Urban Renewal, and the applicant, the item of the appearance of Mr. Ralph H. Daugherty, General Partner Gateway Properties, Ltd., seeking reconsideration of application for the vacation of Sabine Street between East 10th Street and East 11th Street was postponed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- October 26, 1972 1046 ALLEY TEMPORARILY CLOSED Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the Council grant the request from St. Austin's School to temporarily close the Alley between 19th and 20th and San Antonio and Guadalupe on Friday, October 27, between the hours of 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. for a School Carnival. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY The Council had before it the sale of surplus real property as a result of public sealed bids opened October 16, 1972. City Manager Davidson pointed out to the Council that Mr. Morahan, Land Division, had submitted an addendum to his recommendation; and after considering all factors, he was of the opinion the Council would be justified in selling that property also. Mayor Butler noted the letter from Mr. Evan Marquardt, 2326 Hartford Road, asking that this lot at 2601 Windsor Road and 2328 Hartford not be offered for sale as the lot is small and restrictions and dimensions limit the construction of a building in shape and size to one of questionable value. He mentioned the traffic at the intersection of Windsor Road and Hartford. It was pointed out a single family residence or a duplex could be constructed on this one tract (Parcel 308). Mr. Morhan reported the Planning Commission placed as extra condition on this tract in that this lot be restricted only to uses permitted in "A" Residence. Members of the Council had made an on-site inspection of this lot. Mr. Peter Taylor was interested in Items 1062, 1063. His bid was $11,200.00 which was 30% under the appraised value. Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing sale of the following property: No. 308 R. P. Taylor 2324 Hartford Road $8,002.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing sale of the following surplus property: No. 320 MRS. JOHN C. WHITE 4502 Highland Ter. $16,701.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1047 Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 489 MRS. ELLA MAE CAMPBELL 924 St. Johns $130.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1054 W. P. WATTS 3012 Perry Lane $18,761.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1058 MRS. JOHN C. WHITE 4522 Highland Ter. $13,201.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1059 BRUCE C. CHAPMAN 6524 Highland Ter. $11,650.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1048 Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1060 TERRELL-LYNCH ENT. 4528 Highland Ter. $13,275.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adoptra Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1061 TERRELL-LYNCH ENT. 4532 Highland Ter. $12,475.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1062 R. P. TAYLOR 4600 Highland Ter. $10,322.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1065 ROBERT M. PEOPLES 27 Margranita Cir. $18,129.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1066 JOSIE ELLEN CHAMPION 3300 Funston $11,502.51 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1049 Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopta Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. 1067 W. C. PALMER 3302 Funston $12,127.50 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, earried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. S-126 W. P. WATTS 2410 Hartford Road $15,555.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. S-128 TERRELL-LYNCH ENT. 4518 Highland Ter. $12,000.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox Councilman Nichols moved the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of the following surplus property: No. S-129 R. P. TAYLOR 4530 Highland Ter. $11,002.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols None Absent: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1050 Councilman Nichols moved the Council reject sale of the following surplus property: No. 1048-49 No. 1052 No. 1063 No. 1064 1909-2005 Redwood 1155 Springdale 2516 Hartford Road 2516 Hartford Road The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Dryden, Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox ZONINGS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 7, 1972 The City Manager reported that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and had been set for public hearing on December 7, 1972. THE SALVATION ARMY Major R. Chambless By Harold Legge C14-71-310 RICKER, BROWN, & HASSELL By Nat H. Ricker T. C. STEINER By Richard C. Baker C14-72-239 RUTH TYSON C14-72-240 KASH-KARRY, INC. By John H. Akin C14-72-243 EUGENE E. NAUMANN & HENRY WENDLANDT, JR. C14-72-244 2700-2712 So. 1st St. at Cumberland Road From "A" Residence To (as amended) "B" Residence 919-923 St. Johns Ave. 7106-7108 Bennett Ave. E. Riverside Dr. and Pleasant Valley Road 1310-1412 Stassney Ln. Rear of 6206-6212 Manchaca Road 1146-1148 Springdale Road From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From Interim "A" Residence, First Height and Area Το Trs. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, & 9 "C" Commercial, First Height and Area Trs. 3, 6, 7 & 10 - "B" Residence, Second Height and Area From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "B" Residence, Second Height and Area Το "LR" Local Retail, First Height and Area - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1051 i ARCHIE E. TIEMAN By Harris Properties C14-72-245 BART J. DILLON & EDGAR O. GAYLOR By Edward Jennings C14-72-246 O. H. HAVEMAN By Nuel Childs C14-72-247 MRS. DONNIE B. GARY & MRS. GLADYS COX C14-72-248 HORACE L. SILVERSTEIN By T. L. Julian C14-72-249 EARL C. & NORA IVES By Robert J. Ives C14-72-250 RAYMOND C. PILLACK C14-72-251 PHIL MOCKFORD, TRUSTEE C14-72-252 JOHN JOSEPH & JESSE J. BARTLETT By John H. Akin C14-72-253 LOUIS HERRERA C14-72-254 ALTON E. DAVIS By Teddy Henderson C14-72-255 DAVID MCCONNELL By Teddy Henderson C14-74-256 4701-4703 Duval St. 400-502 Ε. 47th St. 1203 W. 40th St. 3913-3921 Bailey Ln. 1210 W. 39 St. 1406 Hether St. 3401-3403 Banton Rd. 2948-2956 Manor Rd. 613-615 W. 28th St. 2719 Rio Grande St. 9006-9010 East Dr. Southeast end of Shirley Street 5200-5234 & 5201-5235 Thunder Creek Road 11521-11751 Angus Rd. 5200-5230 & 5201-5245 Wind River Road Rear of 1318-1412 E. 51st Street 1414 Ε. 51st St. Rear of 1416-1418 E. 51st Street 2806 Oak Springs Dr. 2810-2812 Oak Springs 5606 Jim Hogg Ave. 701-703 Ε. 53rd St. 5209-5211 Martin Ave. From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "B" Residence, Second Height and Area From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "LR" Local Retail To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence Το "MH" Mobil Home From "A" Residence to "B" Residence From Interim "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "C" Commercial, First Height and Area From "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "B" Residence, Second Height and Area From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "O" Office and "LR" Local Retail To "C-2" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1052 CLEAR CREEK PROPERTIES, INC. By Carl B. Morris C14-72-258 MRS. ETHYL C. WILLIAMS By John Lewis C14-72-259 DR. & MRS. RODGER BOLTON By John Lewis C14-72-260 DOROTHY C. HAMBY By Bob Wilson C14-72-261 DR. & MRS. RODGER BOLTON By John Lewis C14-72-262 BILLIE J. LYNAS C14-72-263 6700-7002 Pleasant Valley Road 1408 Stassney Ln. 2301-2303 Anderson Ln. 7100 Guadalupe St. 3601-3603 Manchaca Rd. From Interim "A" Residence, First Height and Area Το "MH" Mobile Home, First Height and Area From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence and "GR" General Retail To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence 3504-3506 Fleetwood Dr. From "A" Residence To "B" Residence Rear of 3504, 3506-3610 Rear of 3512-2514 & 3528-2538 Darby St. 6219-6309 Wilcab Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To FRANK A. W. JANAK C14-72-264 RONALD E. TYNES, ET AL by Robert C. Sneed C14-72-265 DAISY NISBET By Martin Booser, Jr. C14-72-266 DAVID B. BARROW & E. R. BARROW By Bryant-Curington, Inc. C14-72-267 JAGGER ASSOCIATES, INC. By Robert Davis C14-72-268 7510 Paxton St. 701 Morrow St. 1800-1940 Rutland Dr. 4108-4112 8o. 1st St. 3544-3624 Far West Blvd. Proposed Timberline Dr. east of Barton Skyway "0" Office From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail & "B" Residence From "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "C" Commercial, Sixth Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence, First Height and Area & "LR" Local Retail, First Height and Area To "GR" General Retail, First Height and Area From "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "BB" Residence, Second Height And Area CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 26, 1972 1053 CAMERON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST By Dale Ossip Johnson and Bill Burnette C14-72-269 ROBERT L. OGDEN By G. Frank Jordan C14-72-270 POINT VISTA LINK, INC. By Lawrence E. Clark C814-72-010 CLYDE COPUS C814-72-013 Rear of 6012-6102 Cameron Road Northwest corner of North Bluff Drive & Nuckles Crossing Road. Rundberg Lane (west of Cameron Rd.), Teasdale Terrace & Cloud Dr. Coronado Hills Dr. (north of U. S. Hwy. 290) & Holmes Dr. (roposed) From "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "0" Office, Second Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence, First Height and Area To "GR" General Retail, First Height And Area 248 Cluster Homes and 136 Duplex Units called "POINT VISTA" PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT A Condominium Project con- sisting of 14 buildings with 4 units each, plus a park Area called "CORONADO VILLAS" PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REPORT RECEIVED Councilman Nichols moved the Council receive the report from the City Manager on the H.O.C. Transition, and commend him on doing a good job. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler, Councilman Dryden None Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox The Council then adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk ADJOURNMENT APPROVED: Rey Bretla Mayor