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Austin Infrastructure & Community Issues

Thursday, January 21, 1988 regular
  • Major Infrastructure Push:

    The council advanced several significant road projects by authorizing land acquisition (eminent domain) for improvements along routes like US 183, US 290/SH 71, North Lamar Boulevard, and Burleson Road. They also approved substantial funding and agreements for expanding water and wastewater systems, notably in the North Travis County MUDs.
  • Community Engagement & Future Policy:

    Citizens communicated concerns on various topics, including converting solid waste to compost, the South Texas Nuclear Project, and establishing task forces for electric utility planning. A public hearing was also scheduled for a new Private Sewage Facilities Ordinance.
  • Local Development & Health Services:

    Key approvals included the annexation of 64 acres to the Block House Creek Municipal Utility District and consenting to revenue bonds to help finance a health facility located within Austin.
  • Challenger Commemoration:

    The meeting began with a poignant commemoration of the second anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, featuring a video and art print presentations.

Full Transcript

TY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 183 Austin City Council MINUTES For January 21, 1988 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: : Councilmember Urdy called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell, who were all at meetings in another state. SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER VIDEO Mr. George Butler showed a video to Council about the Space Shuttle Challenger accident. Mr. James E. Touchstone presented art print-posters of the Space Shuttle Challenger event of January 28, 1986 in commemoration of the second anniversary of the Challenger disaster, to all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of January 14, 1988 and special meeting of January 12, 1988. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. David Haynes presented a proposal to Council concerning the conversion of solid waste refuse and sludge to compost. Mr. Tom Smith and Mr. T. Paul Robbins discussed the South Texas Nuclear Project. Mr. Dan Harrison did not speak. Ms. Mary Aleshire discussed the use of grant monies for incest treatment in the community. Mr. B.J. Combs discussed establishing a citizen task force to work with the Electric Department in developing a long term transmission plan. Mr. Tracy Cluck discussed establishing a citizen task force to work with the Electric Department in developing a long term transmission plan. ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, passed through second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro i Council Memo 2 1/21/88 Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (1) KINLEY-NELSON COMPANY 9616 North IH-35 By Arvco Realty C14-87-169 From Tr. 1A "LO" to "GR" Tr. 1B "MF-3" to "GR" Tr. 2 "CS" to "CS-1" First reading on December 10, 1987, (5-0). Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman out of the room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on the site plan and conditional overlay attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely is consideration of authorizing the filing of Eminent Domain proceedings to acquire two permanent water transmission main easements from P. Frank Lake, Trustee for the East Austin Water Transmission Main, Phase III Project. INSURANCE CONTRACT The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution approving a sixty day extension to a contract with Washington National Insurance Company for the Group Life Insurance & Medical/Dental Stop-Loss Insurance in the estimated amount of $294,398.00. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) SERVICE AREA, WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITIES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through first reading only, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 870827-1, which amends the service area for the Water and Wastewater Utilities of the City of Austin to include MAB V, to correct a field notes error. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Capital Improvements Program Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorzied the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire the following: Council Memo a. b. c. d. e. 3 1/21/88 598.14 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple out of Lot 22, Block B, Murray Place, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Floyd W. Schkade and Mary Ann Schkade for the North Lamar Boulevard TSM Improvements. 860 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple out of and a part of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 18, Travis County, Texas, owned by the Waugh Development Corporation, Inc. for the U.S. 183 Improvement Project. 14,984.64 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple out of and a part of Lot 2, Balcones Commercial Section Two, a subdivision situated in the James C. Irvine Survey No. 122, Abstract No. 334, Williamson County, Texas owned by John C. Meinrath, T. Allen Herrington and others for the U.S. 183 Improvement Project. 8,780 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple out of the J. D. Goode Survey, No. 30 owned by the Dav-Cam Corporation for the U.S. Highway 183 Improvement Project. 20,930 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple out of and a part of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 18, Travis County, Texas, owned by Humble Oil and Refining Company for the U.S. Highway 183 Improvement Project. f. 2,213 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple and a lateral support easement out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Grant No. 24, Travis County, Texas, owned by H. E. "Gene" g. h. 1. Thornton for the Burleson Road Improvement Project. 163 square feet of right-of-way in fee simple and a temporary construction easement out of Lot "D" of the Byron Addition, Section Two, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, owned by Richard D. Frazier for the Burleson Road Improvement Project. 3,809 square feet (0.087 acre) of land in fee simple out of Lot 2, Block B of Acres West, a subdivision in the William Frampton Survey, Abstract No. 230 in Williamson County, Texas from John S. Green and James D. Coker for the U.S. Highway 183 Improvement Project. 1.027 acres (44,747 square feet) of land in fee simple out of Block 7 of Fort View Addition according to the plat of record in Vol. Z., Page 606 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas and also being a portion of Lots 3-A and 3-B of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, V.M. Carothers Subdivision according to the plat of record in Vol. 19, Page 72 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas from South Ben White, Ltd. for the U.S. 290 West/SH 71 Expansion Project. Council Memo Capital Improvements Program 4 - Joint Use Agreement 1/21/88 Approved for the City of Austin to enter into a Joint Use Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the relocation of water and wastewater utilities along U.S. 183, from Loop 1 (Mopac) to east of the Southern Pacific Railroad. C.I.P. Nos. 83/22-05 and 83/23-05. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION 12200 Northwest Fwy., Ste. 200 Houston, Texas b. GENERAL MEDICAL P.O. Box 19259 Austin, Texas c. CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO. 3901 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas - 480 Volt Load Center for New Diesel Generator at Decker Power Plant, Electric Utility Department Total $51,191.00 88-0018-0M - Chest Drains, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve Month Supply Agreement Total $49,632.00 BS8-090 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of McNeil Drive at the 3M site, Transportation and Public Services Department. Total $135,406.25 C.I.P. No. 85/62-64 Wastewater System Approved an agreement regarding the construction of improvements to the City of Austin's Wastewater System in the North Lake Creek Parkway Area. Approach Mains Approved the following approach mains: NOTE: The amount of LUE'S approved for wastewater commitment does not a. guarantee services in the event that the flows to affected treatment plants exceed legally permitted flows, and does not imply commitment for land use. (Water and Wastewater Commission recommends approval) 1274 Lake Creek Parkway 24" Water Line Water (estimated City cost reimbursement of $500,000.00) b. 1275 Rollinfields - Wastewater (estimated City cost participation of $18,900.00) Restrictive Covenant Rescinded Approved the termination of Restrictive Covenant for zoning case C14-85-078, 1141 Shady Lane. Council Memo Public Hearing Set 5 1/21/88 Set a public hearing on Private Sewage Facilities Ordinance for February 11, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. ITEMS POSTPONED - An item introduced by Mayor Cooksey to consider an ordinance waiving fees for a banner for the National Housing Forum (January 25, 1988 February 7, 1988) was postponed to January 26 and 28, 1988 agendas. An item introduced by Mayor Cooksey to reconsider conditions related to Restrictive Covenant volunteered by applicant and agreed to by neighborhood for Zoning Case No. C14-86-320, was postponed to February 4, 1988. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the following contract: (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) INDUSTRIAL INTERNATIONAL INC. 5106 Commercial Park Austin, Texas - NORTH TRAVIS COUNTY MUDS 1,2 AND 3 Quazite Water Meter Boxes, Water and Wastewater Department Twelve Month Supply Agreement Items 1-4 $42,076.00 88-0029-RD The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution approving City Cost Participation in the amount of $456,350.00 for the oversizing of water and wastewater improvements within the North Travis County MUDS 1,2 and 3. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) ZALE-KRUGER WASTEWATER SYSTEM The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Zale-Kruger Wastewater System Agreement. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) BELL COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the use of revenue bonds issued by the Bell County Health Facilities Development Corporation to finance a Health Facility located within the City of Austin, Texas; requesting that Bell County Health Facilities Development Corporation loan certain proceeds of its revenue bonds to the Heartway Corporation; and consenting to acquisition of certain facilities by the Corporation Council Memo 6 1/21/88 and the proceeds of such loan. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution to enter into an inter-local agreement with Travis County for the purpose of relocating an electric transmission tower. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to the January 26 and 28, 1988 agendas is consideration of approval of an Escrow Agreement between the City of Austin and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation providing for water utility relocation construction associated with the Loop 1 South (Hwy. 290 Southwest to Slaughter Lane) Improvements. CITY MANAGER REPORTS ALREADY PRESENTED The City Manager reports on Fire Department Technical Services, Legislation Issues and Shelter for the Homeless were presented on January 19, 1988. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 3:40 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:45 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF REVENUE BONDS Councilmember Urdy opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on approval and consent to the sale of revenue bonds by Wharton County Health Facility Development Corporation. Richard Suttle appeared to discuss. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, closed the public hearing and approved of and consented to the sale of revenue bonds by Wharton County Health Facility Development Corporation. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) PUBLIC HEARING - ΑΝΝΕΧATION Councilmember Urdy opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. on consent to an annexation of 64 acres to Block House Creek MUD. Richard Suttle appeared representing the MUD. Council Memo 7 1/21/88 Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing and approved, per staff recommendation, an annexation of 64 acres to Block House Creek MUD, with no waiver of fee. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) HEARING POSTPONED INDEFINITELY Postponed indefinitely is a public hearing on an appeal of Mr. Donovan Davis regarding the issuance of Site Development Permit No. 8199 (replacing Permit No. 87-08-2756) for The Club at Wells Branch Wells Branch Parkway at Wellsport Drive, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. - ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:26 P.M. Council did not hold an executive session, nor did they take any action on Gilbane Update or City Manager Search.