Y OF AUSTI FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For September 15, 1988 : 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for special meetings of August 6 & 18, 1988 at 11:30 a.m., August 22, 1988 at 4:00 p.m., August 25 & 30, 1988 at 4:00 p.m. and September 6, 1988. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone out of the room.) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Susan Toomey Frost discussed Travis County Appraisal District Board and Appraisal Review Board. Mark J. Weaver and Mary Ann Magee discussed Aids Services of Austin. Barney Oldham talked about City insurance program. Larry Jackson discussed equal employment opportunity. John 0. Timmons showed slides to illustrate the Little Shoal Creek Restoration Project. Jerome Kroll talked about Section 13-1-407. Charmaine Rhodes withdrew her request to speak. Terrance Lang Irion discussed refund of payment in lieu of parkland acquisition/improvement for Spicewood Estates. Ben R. Brown talked about employee layoffs and City budget. HURRICANE GILBERT Chuck Harrison, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, addressed the City's emergency preparedness plans for Hurricane Gilbert. REVENUE BOND SALE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, waived the requirement for Council Memo 2 9/15/88 three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of "City of Austin, Texas, Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 1988," in the amount of $33,990,000.00 to Dillon Reed at 7.852378%. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone abstained.) The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement with MTrust Corp., National Association in relation to the "City of Austin, Texas, Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 1988." (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone abstained) INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution creating an Intergovernmental Consolidation Committee for Austin and Travis County. (7-0 Vote) OLD BUSINESS - CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (7-0 Vote) (1) RICHARD A. WELLS, JOINT VENTURER, KMW ASSOCIATES C14-85-288.100A 8303-8311 Highway 71 West From "I-RR" to "LR" First reading on October 9, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Urdy out of the room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (2) FRANK SCOFIELD C14-88-0023 13631 North IH-35 From "SF-2" to "GR" First reading on June 23, 1988, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: The right-of-way dedication requirement has been satisfied by street deed. (3) LOUIS HOWARD 12636 Research Boulevard From "LO" By Bruce Jackson C14-88-0084 to "GR-CO" First reading on September 1, 1988, (6-0). Councilmember Urdy out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Council Memo CONSENT ORDINANCES 3 9/15/88 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: Operating Budget Amendments Amended the 1987-88 Annual Operating Budget by: a. b. c. d. (7-0 Vote) Appropriating $38,076.00 from the General Fund ending balance to the Human Resources Department for counseling and training services for employees in positions eliminated from the proposed 1988-89 budget. Increasing the transfer from the General Fund to the Growth Services Fund by $543,133.00 Increasing the amount of revenues expected to be collected by the Construction Inspection Division of the Transportation and Public Services Department in the Growth Services Fund by $40,000.00 Appropriating the $40,000.00 in additional Growth Services Fund revenue to the Construction Inspection Division of the Transportation and Public Services Department.. e. Transferring $130,000.00 in appropriations and funds from Transportation and Public Services--General Fund to Construction Inspection--Growth Services Fund. f. Increasing Brackenridge Hospital's net revenue budget 8. $3,518,780.00 and its expense budget $3,370,644.00 for an increase in net operating income of $148,136.00. Appropriating $35,000.00 from the General Fund ending balance to the Municipal Court for purchase of a phone system. AUSTIN 150 COMMISSION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 870903-A establishing the Austin 150 Commission by adding four members to that commission. (7-0 Vote) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to September 29, 1988 is a status report on rules change of pipe embedment and backfill specifications. : Council Memo ITEM POSTPONED 4 9/15/88 Postponed to September 29, 1988 is consideration of adopting a resolution approving the Official Statement relating to the $5,345,000.00 North Austin Growth Corridor MUD No. 1 Contract Refunding Bonds, Series 1988. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The Brackenridge Hospital Budget Amendment was not discussed because it has been taken care of previously. Council heard the report on Disannexation Request from Mr. Tommy Nowotny, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jim Rudolf and John Houston. Council directed that this be put through the disannexation procedure and set a public hearing for October 27, 1988 at 5:00P.M. CAPITAL METRO REVIEW The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution creating a seven member task force to review Capital Metro. (5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Carl-Mitchell voted No.) OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinances amending the 1987-88 Annual Operating Budget by: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) (1) Accepting a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the amount of $31,069.00 for the Austin Public Library for the period September 1, 1988-August 31, 1989 and appropriating $2,589.00 for the month of September, 1988. (2) Accepting and appropriating a grant from the Texas Library Association for $2,250.00 to purchase the Library of America series of classics for three branch facilities of the Austin Public Library. (3) Accepting a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commisison in the amount of $28,082.00 for the Central Library System operation and appropriating $2,289.00 for the month of September, 1988. (4) Accepting a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the amount of $746,041.00 for the Central Texas Library System operation and appropriating $61,088.00 for the month of September 1988. i Council Memo 5 9/15/88 (5) Appropriating a grant award from the National Council of Senior Citizens to support the Senior Aides Project and amending the Parks and Recreation Department budget in the amount of $64,593.00. (6) Transferring $300,000.00 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Liability Reserve Fund. ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro of Tem Shipman's second, passed through second/third readings ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following change: (6-0 Vote Councilmember Urdy out of the room) OUTER LOOP JOINT VENTURE 13505 RM 620 North From "SF-2" to "GR-CO" C14-86-06000 DELETE CONDITION FOR A SITE PLAN ON SECOND/THIRD READINGS First reading on July 28, 1988, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on the Site Plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. 1988-89 FINANCIAL PLAN Mayor Cooke stated the Council would consider the following items on THIRD READING relating to the 1988-89 Financial Plan: a. Adoption of the 1988-89 Operating Budget b. Adoption of the 1988-89 Capital Budget 2 c. Adoption of the Six-Year Capital Improvements Plan d. Adoption of the Ad Valorem Tax Rate e. Approval of Property Tax Exemptions (Historic, Disabled and f. Approval of Fees, Rates and Charges Mayor Cooke then accepted motions as follows: Elderly) Motion Six-Year CIP Addition The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, added $146,000 to the 1991-92 CIP to expand the quarters of Aid Station #8 on Balcones Drive. (5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Barnstone voted No.) i Council Memo Six-Year CIP Approval 6 Motion 9/15/88 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved on third reading an ordinance adopting, as amended, the Six-Year Capital Improvements Plan. (5-2 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone and Councilmember Humphrey voted No.) 1988-89 Capital Budget Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, approved on third reading the 1988-89 Capital Budget, as amended. (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone voted No.) Historic Property Tax Exemptions Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved on third reading, an ordinance adopting Historic Property Tax Exemptions. (7-0 Vote) Elderly and Disabled Exemptions Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, reaffirmed property tax exemptions of $51,000 per homestead for the elderly and disabled. (7-0 Vote) Fees, Rates and Charges Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, approved on third reading (except electric and water and wastewater rates) an ordinance adopting, as amended, fees, rates and charges. (7-0 Vote) Employees' Retirement System Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, set participation at a 7% contribution for the Employees' Retirement System. (4-3 Vote, Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Barnstone and Councilmember Humphrey voted No.) Police Department Motion - FAILED Councilmember Barnstone moved that the Council restore a police dispatcher, data entry operator, 911 operator, polygraph examiner and two sworn officers to the Police Department budget; restore the Fire Department cadet class at $329,000 and one manpower unit at $316,000; restore the General Fund stability pay beginning with five years of service and a $1,000 cap; and fund the additions with $2.7 million from the Resource Management Department reserve fund. Mayor Cooke seconded the motion. The motion FAILED to carry by a 2-5 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Humphrey, Nofziger and Urdy voted No. Council Memo Capital Equipment Fund 7 Motion 9/15/88 Councilmember Humphrey moved that the Council cut $1 million from the capital equipment fund of the Enterprise Fund and $200,000 from the General Fund, at the City Manager's discretion Motion Restated After further discussion, Councilmember Humphrey moved that the Council cut $800,000 from the capital equipment fund of the Enterprise Fund, excluding Brackenridge Hospital, and $200,000 from the General Fund, at the City Manager's discretion. The motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke, passed by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councimembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voting No. Stability Pay Motion - FAILED Councilmember Carl-Mitchell moved that Council restore stability pay at the five-year level with a $750 cap. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, FAILED to carry by a 3-4 vote, Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Barnstone and Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger voting No. Motion - Withdrawn Councilmember Nofziger moved that the Council restore stability pay at the five-year level with a $500 cap. Councilmember Humphrey seconded the motion. After further discussion the motion was withdrawn and Council said they would come back to the topic of stability pay later in the day. ENTERPRISE FUNDS Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved, on third reading, as amended, the following Enterprise Funds: (7-0 Vote) Aviation Fund Electric Utility Fund General Services Fund Growth Services Fund Hotel/Motel Bed Tax Fund Parks & Recreation Enterprise Funds Tennis Enterprise Fund Golf Enterprise Fund Public Events Facilities Fund Solid Waste Services Fund Water & Wastewater Utility Fund Cultural Arts Fund Employee Benefits Fund General Obligation Debt Service Fund Liability Reserve Fund Revenue Bond Redemption Fund Workers' Compensation Fund Brackenridge Hospital Fund Council Memo 8 9/15/88 Resource Management Department Budget Motion Councilmember Barnstone moved that the Council adopt the City Manager's recommendation of a $4.8 million cut in the Resource Management Department budget. The motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke, FAILED by a vote of 3-4, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Humphrey and Nofziger voted No. Resource Management Fund Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the Resource Management Fund, as amended, on third reading. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone voting No, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room. Cultural Arts Fund Motion Councilmember Nofziger moved that the Council adopt the Arts Commission's recommendations of $718,857, plus $32,532 of additional funding, with a 10% contingency fund. In seconding the motion, Mayor Cooke pointed out that the total allocation to the arts hotel/motel funds would be $887,000. After allowing for a 10% contingency fund, the Arts Commission needed to come back to the Council with recommendations for allocating the balance of approximately $9,000.00. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room at roll call). Recommended funding is as follows: Austin Circle of Theaters Austin Lawyers and Accountants Austin Visual Arts Association Austin Writers League Dance Umbrella La Pena Music Umbrella Academia De Danza Austin Contemporary Dance Austin on Tap Ballet East Dance Theatre Diana Prechter Heloise Gold Kay Braden Ricardo Garcia Sally Jacque Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico Sharir Dance Company $ 17,471 5,135 12,898 10,129 12,056 15,863 (+3,000) = 18,863 7,000 7,955(+2,000) 8,004 6,851 - 9,555 4,371(+ 5,629) - 10,000 1,114 500 1,497 943 500(+1,000) 21,210 19,820 - 1,500 Council Memo 9 9/15/88 Texas National Dance Theatre 4,435 Texas Youth Ballet 2,394 Helene Christopher 1,273 Texas Folklife Resources 5,611 Hedwig Gorski-Garnier 1,200 Texas Fine Literature (AWL) 300 Susan Bright 2,000 Texas Circuit 6,319 Austin Symphony Orchestra 55,514 Ballet Austin 40,014 Capitol City Playhouse Laguna Gloria Art Museum Paramount Theatre Zachary Scott Theatre Center Ingrid Weigand Tim Hamblin/Belinda Casey Austin Film Society Liatris Media (WTW) Austin Children's Museum Black Arts Alliance Discovery Hall Austin Artists Collaborative (64 Beds) ACOT/AVAA/DU Austin Arts Umbrella BAA/La Pena/AVAA LUCHA MEXIC-ARTE Women and Their Work Austin Chamber Music Center Austin Choral Union Austin Civic Chorus Austin Civic Orchestra Austin Federation of Musicians Austin Lyric Opera Austin Symphonic Band Creative Opportunity Orchestra Pinnacle Brass Quintet Texas Music Museum Austin Shakespeare Festival Friends of the Summer Musical Peter Lobdell 18,427 (+5,000) - 23,427 123,014 15,320(+2,000) - 17,320 25,014 43,594 1,505 1,199 2,105 2,205 $ 29,235 0(+2,000) - 2,000 2,600 3,000 3,819 4,000 8,326(+ 1,674) - 10,000 15,001 25,885 (+3,000) - 28,385 27,185 14,000 ($15,000) - 29,000 1,000 7,000 759 3,805 29,000 1,600 5,000 750 1,000 4,605 (+ 1,350) 5,955 3,277 (+1,000) - 4,277 1,115 Mario Lorenz 2,009 Word of Mouth Womens Theater (ACOT) 3,221 Big State Productions 8,281 Different Stages Foundation for the Rememberance 5,542 of the Holocaust (JCC) Live Oak Productions 1,065 6,163 The Shakespeare Encounter Austin Area Quilt Guild AMOR Laurie Ella Gant Jill Robertson 3,998 1,046 3,000 3,100 7,000 Council Memo Felix Maldonado (LUCHA) John Cobb Texas Photographic Society Connie Arismendi 10 9/15/88 2,700 1,000 7,000 750 GRAND TOTAL $750,114 Motion to Reconsider On Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, the Council reconsidered the previous moiton. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) Motion Councilmember Barnstone moved that the Council delete $5,000 from Austin Lawyers and Accountants, add $3,000 to La Pena, increase funding to Ballet East to $10,000, increase funding to Balet Folklorico to $21,210 and increase funding to Friends of the Summer Musical by $1,000. After further discussion, the motion was temporarily withdrawn. Police Department Motion Councimember Nofziger moved that the Council reinstate four police positions as follows: Dispatcher Polygraph Examiner Firearms examiner Firearms instructor $ 19,819 44,156 38,062 20,879 $ 122,916 Friendly Amendment - Accepted Mayor Pro Tem Shipman offered a friendly amendment that the 911 operator be reinstated at an amount of $19,819. Councilmember Nofziger accepted the friendly amendment. The motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke, carried by a 6-0 Vote with Councilmember Humphrey out of the room. Fire Department Motion Mayor Pro Tem Shipman moved that Council reinstate the fire cadet class, the manpower unit and the trainers for a total of $797,947. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Carl-Mitchell, FAILED to carry by a 3-4 Vote, Mayor Cooke and Councilmembers Barnstone, Humphrey and Nofziger voted No. Council Memo Drainage Fee 11 9/15/88 Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell moved that the Council rescind its previous action and reinstate the $1.2 million drainage fee to be used for drainage activities. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, failed to carry by a 3-4 Vote. Mayor Cooke and Councilmembers Barnstone, Humphrey and Nofziger voted No. Library Motion Councilmember Nofziger moved that the Council retain one archivist at the Austin History Center for $30,450, and delete other positions in the amount of $328,892. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Barnstone carried by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. EDIT Motion Councilmember Barnstone moved that the Council delete $40,000 from the Economic Development and International Trade Department's budget. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger carried by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. Art in Public Places Motion Councilmember Humphrey moaved. that the Council reinstate the art in public places position, delete one planner position and cut an additional $4,000 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget. The motion, seconded by Councilmember carl-Mitchell, carried by a 7-0 Vote. Social Services Motion Councilmember Nofziger moved the Council increase the amount allocated to social services by $250,000. Mayor Cooke seconded the motion. Motion to Table Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion to table the previous motion. The Motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, FAILED to carry by a 3-4 Vote, Mayor Cooke and Councilmembers Barnstone, Humphrey and Nofziger voted No. Roll Call on Main Motion 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councimembers Urdy and Carl-Mitchell voted No. Council Memo Fire and Police Departments 12 Motion 9/15/88 Councilmember Humphrey made a motion that Council reinstate 12 firefighters at a cost of $325,000 and two police officers at $52,170 and cut general fund departments, except Fire and Police proportionately to fund the positions. The motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke, carried by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. Recess At 6:10 p.m. the Council recessed its meeting and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Planning and Development Management Motion Councilmember Barnstone moved that Council cut $100,000 from Planning and Development Management Services. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Humphrey, FAILED by a 2-4 Vote, Mayor Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers CarlMitchell and Nofziger voted No, Councilmember Urdy out of the room at roll call. Transfer From Ending Balance Motion Councilmember Nofziger moved that the Council transfer $1,187,376 from the ending balance to the General Fund. The motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke, carried by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. At that point, Mayor Cooke yielded the chair to Mayor Pro Tem Shipman to make the following motion: 4 Motion Mayor Cooke moved that the Council reduce street maintenance by $150,000, to travel by $50,000 and commodities by $250,000. After further discussion Mayor Cooke amended his motion to reduce commodities by $100,000 instead of $250,000. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Barnstone, carried by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. Adoption of Operating Budget - Third Reading Motion Councilmember Humphrey moved the Council adopt the operating budget, as amended, on third reading. Councilmember Barnstone seconded the motion. After further discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Stability Pay Motion Councilmember Nofziger moved that Council include stability pay in the budget for employees with seven years' service and with a $500 cap. The motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke, carried by a 7-0 Vote. Council Memo 13 9/15/88 At that point Mayor Cooke yielded the chair to Mayor Pro Tem Shipman to make the following motion: Reduction of Vacancies General Fund Motion Mayor Cooke moved that the Council amend the operating budget by $340,000 in vacant and filled positions and instruct the Manager to bring that number back to the Council with regard to a change by a reduction by that amount of money. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Humphrey, carried by a 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. Adoption Of Operating Budget - Third Reading Councilmember Humphrey moved that Council adopt the operating budget, as amended, on third reading. Councilmember Nofziger seconded the motion. After furthe discussion, the motion was withdrawn. At that point, Mayor Cooke yielded the chair to Mayor Pro Tem Shipman to make the following motion: Solid Waste Fund Motion Mayor Cooke moved that the Council delete all holiday garbage pick-ups for 1988-89. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger, carried by a 4-3 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. Acting City Manager Ware asked for instructions regarding reductions in other enterprise funds in areas such as furloughs, stability pay and retirement contributions. Mayor Cooke asked Mr. Ware to bring back recommendations on October 6th which would seed reductions within the funds, rather than increase rates in the Electric and Water and Wastewater Departments. Adoption of Operating Budget - Third Reading Motion Councilmember Humphrey moved that the Council adopt the 1988-89 operating budget, as amended, on third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger, carried by a vote of 4-3, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Urdy and Carl-Mitchell voted No. Tax Rate Motion Councilmember Humphrey moved that the Council adopt a tax rate of 53c per $100.00 valuation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger, carried by a 4-8 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted No. i Council Memo PUBLIC HEARING SET - 14 ROOFING ORDINANCE 9/15/88 The Council, on Councimember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, set a public hearing for October 13, 1988 at 6:00 P.M. on an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 880218-H (Roofing Ordinance) (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING SET The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution setting a public hearing on the following: (7-0 Vote) Consider an ordinance repealing Division 2, Article X of Chapter 13-1 relating to the licensing of Roofing and Siding Ordinance contractors: October 13, 1988 at 6:00 Ρ.Μ. ITEM POSTPONED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, postponed to September 29, 1988 at 7:45 P.M. consideration of amending Ordinance No. 861120-J. (7-0 Vote) BRUSHY CREEK WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a $63,657.38 payment to Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey, Barnstone and Nofziger abstained.) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to September 29, 1988 is consideration of affirmation of budget allocation for payment to Edward's Aquifer-Barton Springs Conservation District for fiscal year 1988-89. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:30 Ρ.Μ.