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Austin: Congress Ave, Lignite, Crime Unit, Zoning

Wednesday, October 21, 1981 regular
  • Approved selecting engineers for the Congress Avenue Improvements Project, with one dissenting vote regarding the original plan.
  • Discussed significant financial options for lignite (coal) leases, with deadlines approaching for multi-million dollar land acquisition for the city's electric utility.
  • Accepted a $292,945 state grant to fund the Greater Austin Area Organized Crime Control Unit and increased funding for family planning services.
  • Passed several zoning changes across the city, allowing properties to shift from residential to condominium, retail, and office uses.

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=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 21, 1981 2:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting, scheduled at 2:00p.m., was called to order at 2:30 p.m., with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy None Absent: RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: A sanitary sewer easement on Stoney Creek Landing and recorded in Volume 7124, Page 1849 of the Travis County Deed Records. (Requested by Billy F. Priest Surveyors, Inc., representing Don R. Mullins Interest, Inc.) The motion, seconded by Council- member Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: October 21, 1981 CONTRACT EXTENDED Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving extension of a contract for the sale of City property #P-78 (a) at 1507 Harrell Lane. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None CONGRESS AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution selecting S.A. Garza Engineers to prepare construction plans for the Congress Avenue Improvements Project. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 75/62-09. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: Mayor McClellan Mayor McClellan voted no and stated at the time of voting she was doing so because she did not vote for the plan for Congress Avenue improvements as passed. CONTRACTS APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: KANETZKY ELECTRIC, INC. 3225 East 1st Street Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Lighting Improvements $21,188.39 C.I.P. No. 79/81-23 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Dunaan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 21, 1981 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: Ι.Β.Μ. 1609 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas Communications Controller, Data Systems Department Sixty (60) Months Lease Plan Item 1 $3,469.00 - The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: Ι.Β.Μ. 1609 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas Disk Storage Units, Data Systems Department Sixty (60) Months Lease Plan Items 1 & 2 $5,588.00/mo. Total $370,527.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: A-1 Turf Irrigation Sales 12818 Hempstead Hwy. Houston, Texas Annual Supply Agreement for furnishing irrigation PVC pipe, Parks and Recreation Department Items 1-100 $9,670.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None October 21, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CHANGE ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following change order: In the amount of $10,000.00 to Stanley & Leal for additional management advisory services to the City of Austin in connection with its CETA financial close-out report. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None TEMPORARY STREET CLOSINGS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing the following streets: Pearl Street from 24th Street to 25th Street on October 30, 1981 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as requested by Mr. Bryan Muecke, representing the Interfraternity Council for a street party. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing the following streets: East 6th Street (partial) from Neches to Brazos on Tuesday, October 27, 1981, from 6:30p.m. to 10:30p.m., as requested by St. Austin, Parish and School for a special fund-raising event. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: October 21, 1981 CONTRACT WITH AISD Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a contract between the City of Austin and Austin Independent School District for assessment and collection of taxes. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACT Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution increasing the Austin-Travis County Health Department's Title XX Family Planning Contract funding from $143,600 to $155,200 during the period of September 1, 1980 through October 31, 1981. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None HOSPITAL FLOOR SPACE Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a contract between the City of Austin Community College for the use of Brackenridge Hospital Floor space. (Recommended by the Hospital Board) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None MEDICAL DIRECTION OF EMS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a contract between the City of Austin and Wesley M. Wallace, M.D. and Ken Marburg, M.D. for medical direction of the Emergency Medical Service Department, effective October 1, 1981 through September 30, 1982 ($54,600) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 21, 1981 ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to Contracts 167a, 168a and 177 from the Texas State Library to include requirements for an Annual Expenditure Report and a designated property manager for equipment purchases with contract funds. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None ORAL SURGERY CONTRACT Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a contract in the amount of $20,000 for Oral Surgery Service with the Austin Oral Surgery Society. (Recommended by the Hospital Board) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING SET Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing on the proposed Special Transit Services Policy Revision for November 19, 1981 at 6:00 p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 21, 1981 CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-1982, BY ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $292,945 FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES TO BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. COMMUNITY ACTION COORDINATOR Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council appropriate $28,573 from the General Fund ending balance to fund the Community Action Coordinator position within the Human Services Department. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 21, 1981 FIELD NOTES Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 631114-C: ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 14, 1963; BY CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF TRACT 6 OF THE PROPERTY ZONED BY SAID ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Noes: None Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. FEE STRUCTURE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR PROVISION OF FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR PARAMEDIC STUDENTS; AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF SUCH FEE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Noes: None Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 21, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ELECTION OFFICIALS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 1981; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Noes: None Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. VOTING PRECINCTS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING ANNEXED AREAS OF THE CITY INTO EXISTING ELECTION PRECINCTS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 21, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor McClellan 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: A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 4.318 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3809 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A-2" CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Jeanette Burkett, The Jack Burkett Trust and Spicewoods Enterprises, Inc. C14-80-082) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 8 Item E-8 Ord. No. 8/10 21-ㅂ- October 21, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan 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: A 9.616 ACRES TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6500-6800 SOUTH IH-35 AND 1600 NORTH BLUFF DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "AA" FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sun View Development of Texas, Inc., Trustee, C14-80-075) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan 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; 314 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WEST 74.25 FEET OF LOT 7, BANNISTER HEIGHTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1602 FORT VIEW ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DELARING AN EMERGENCY. (Freddie C. Verrell, C14-80-116) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Noes: None Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 21, 1981 Mayor McClellan 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 2, CHERRY LAWN CENTER, AND LOT 13, BLOCK D, CHERRY LAWN, SECTION 6, FROM "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6401 MANOR ROAD, 3417 NORTHEAST DRIVE, AND 3404-3406 HYCREEK DRIVE; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-81-134) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan 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: A 5.0495 ACRES TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11028 JOLLYVILLE ROAD FROM INTERIM "AA" FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Mardell E. Ward, C14-81-138) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 21, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan 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: LOTS 9 AND 10, OUTLOT 72, DIVISION D, ROBBINS SUBDIVISION, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2901 SAN GABRIEL, 2903 SAN GABRIEL, AND 912-916 WEST 29TH STREET; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Gregory A. Kozmetsky and Truman Breed, C14-81-148) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency, and finally pass the ordi- nance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. NAME CHANGE FOR AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM Mr. Ron Wood, Director of the Auditorium-Coliseum, appeared before Council to discuss the proposed name change for Auditorium-Coliseum Department. He said it has been suggested to change the name to Department of Public Event Facilities. Mr. Wood said this would better encompass the department. He showed a display of the currently used stationary, brochures, etc. and pointed out they show nothing but the auditorium on them. Mr. Wood then showed a proposed redesign of brochures which incorporates the two buildings. There would be a new logo for letterheads, etc. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council change the name of the Auditorium and Coliseum Department to The Department of Public Event Facilities. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor Noes: McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino None Not in Council Chambers when roll was called: Councilmember Goodman October 21, 1981 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT Dr. Randall, Austin/Travis County Health Department, reported on the Humane Society Contract. He recommended the City Auditor study and recommend the policy form and that the fees be raised. Mr. Muehlenbeck said they will come back next week with an interim contract. Councilmember Mullen asked how this will effect the budget. Dr. Randall said they will collect in excess of amount if annualized. Mayor McClellan wants a review of weekend and after hours procedure. Councilmember Mullen suggested there might be an incorporation of incoming calls to Electric Department, Water and Wastewater and Humane Society. He asked Mr. Muehlenbeck to report on such an idea. SALE OF LAND Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the sale of one parcel of land located at 1702 East 5th Street to the Harrison-Pearson Profit Sharing Tract and authorizing proceedings to "quiet title" to the property. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Deuser Noes: None Not in Council Chambers when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino LIGNITE OPTION Mr. R.L. Hancock, Director of Electric Utility, reported on the Lignite Option. He said a decision is needed by November 20, 1981. He said they are discussing leases not mining, and leases can be sold, traded or mined. There was some discussion. In answer to a question concerning the cost of leases, Mr. Hancock said the cost for Camp Swift leases would be $512,000 for Austin's portion and a rental charge of an additional $60,000 a year. The cost for Valero would be $918,000, and others would be $2-300,000 per year. He said funding authority is not available but funds are available in the Electric Department. The "drop dead" dates are November 10 for Camp Swift and November 20 for Valero. Mr. Peterson, Electric Department, then explained the amounts and how much mineable for the areas. October 21, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following board and commission appointments are due to be made October 29, 1981: Building Code Board of Appeals Ethics Review Commission - 1 - 2 On-Going Goals Assembly Committee 1 and 6 alternates Hospital Board - 5 Plumbing Advisory Board Vending Commission 1 - 2 Downtown Revitalization Task Force - 1 Manpower Advisory Planning Council 7 Historic Landmark Commission 1 Private Industry Council 4 Affirmative Action Plan Advisory Committee 3 ΜΤΑ 10 - Neighborhood Revitalization Commission 11 ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 3:30 Ρ.Μ. ATTEST: Grace Monroe City Clerk APPROVED Mayor 10/19/89 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Emergency Notice is hereby given that a/Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 22ndday of October, 1981, Thursday, at 12:30 p.m., in the First Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 124 West Eighth Street, Austin, Texas, for the following purpose: Publicly announce that during the meeting the Council will convene in a closed or executive session authorized by Section 2, Paragraph (g), of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to interview City Manager candidates. ATTEST: Monroe City Clerk C Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and the place therein named, and for the purpose thereinstated. therotated. ATTEST: Goodman ra Mon City Clerk John Travo om Quan