E TY OF AUSTI POUNDID 1034 Austin City Council MINUTES For January 26, 1989 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street. Austin, Texas Memorandum To: i Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmembers Urdy, Carl-Mitchell, and Humphrey, who he said would enter the Council Chamber momentarily. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, approved minutes for regular meetings of January 10 and 19, 1989 and special meetings of January 10 and 13, 1989 and January 17 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 1989. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy, Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Mary Ann Magee was not present. Ms. Pauline Gamble, Mr. Rory Derrick, Mr. Mark Weaver and Mr. Lee Cramer discussed AIDS in Travis County. Mr. Daniel Llanes discussed citizen participation in government and city staff. Ms. Sylvia Orozco discussed cultural facility policy. Mr. Rick McCulley discussed progress on airport project to date. Mr. Carl Daywood talked about transient problems on East 6th Street, Mr. Roy Mann talked about Congress Avenue Bridge. LANDMARK COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Rick Meyer showed a video presentation prepared by the Historic Landmark Commission. EMMETT SHELTON BRIDGE The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving the naming of the low water bridge on Redbud Trail below the Tom Miller Dam the "Emmett Shelton Bridge." (7-0 Vote) OLD BUSINESS - 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) Council Memo 2 1/26/89 (1) RICHARD BURATTI By Buratti & Company 1510 San Antonio Street From "GO" To "GO-MU" C14-88-0062 First reading on September 29, 1988, (4-0). Councilmembers Dr. Charles Urdy and Michael "Max" Nofziger out of the room at roll call, Councilmember George Humphrey absent. No conditions to be met. (2) M TRIPLE M JOINT VENTURE By Mathias Company C14-88-0082 7500 IB-35 South From "SF-2" To "GR"-CO" First reading on September 29, 1988, (6-0). Councilmember George Humphrey absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. (3) R.A.D. INVESTMENTS, INC. Donna Kristaponis C14-88-0040 8605-8821 Cullen From "DR" Lane To "CS-CO" 8530 South Congress Avenue 1315 Vest Slaughter Lane First reading on July 28, 1988, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. The right-of-way dedication requirement has been satisfied. ZONING POSTPONED Postponed to February 2, 1989 is consideration of second/third readings of the following: Davenport Ltd. Land Strategies, Inc. Loop 360 and Westlake Drive From "LA" "SF-2" and "I-RR" Paul Linehan To "PUD" C814-88-0001 CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Council Memo Financial Plan Amendment 3 Amended the 1988-89 Financial Plan to: 1/26/89 a. Amend the Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department by: b. (1) Decreasing base revenues by $10,069,396.00 (2) Decreasing fuel revenue by $4,000,000.00 (3) Decreasing department O&M by $1,120,892.00 (4) Decreasing joint project O&M by $900,000.00 (5) Decreasing fuel expenses by $4,000,000.00 (6) Decreasing bad debt expenses by $217,000.00 (7) Decreasing the transfer of current revenue to the Capital Improvements Program by $4,690,744.00 (8) Decreasing debt service requirements by $3,165,750.00 Appropriate $195,000.00 from the Liability Reserve Fund and authorizing the settlement of litigation (Guerrero, et al vs. City of Austin, et al ). Electric Utility Capital Budget Approved an amendment to decrease the FY 1988-89 Electric Utility Capital Budget by $4,690,744.00 resulting in an Electric Utility 1988-89 Capital Budget of $40,298,000.00. Electric Utility CIP Approved an amendment to decrease the 1988-94 Electric Utility Capital Improvements Plan by $3,341,000.00 resulting in the 1988-94 Electric Utility Capital Improvements Plan totaling $286,027,000.00. Policy Planning Process Ordinance Amended the Policy Planning Process Ordinance. Speed Zones Amended the Austin City Code to modify the following speed zones: Section 11-2-100(8) 35 mph Add: Todd Lane from the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks south of Burleson Road to East St. Elmo Road Section 11-2-100(b) 40 mph : Delete: Jollyville Road from Great Hills Trail to Research Boulevard (U.S. 183) Section 11-2-100(c) 45 mph Council Memo 4 1/26/89 Add: Jollyville Road from Great Hills Trail to U.S. 183/ Barrington Vay Section 11-2-100(b) 40 mph : Add: South Industrial Drive from Ben White Boulevard East, St. Elmo Road East (Total cost to purchase signs $460.00 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Release of Easements .. Approved release of the following easements: b. 1.3 square feet more or less out of Lot 61, Block A, Davenport Ranch, Phase 1, Section 1, as recorded in Volume 81, Pages 179-182 of the Travis County Plat Records, locally known as 5908 Carry Back Lane. (Request submitted by D. E. Bird on behalf of David B. Wheller) A ten (10) foot vide 1,700 sq. ft. Electric and Telephone Easement (Volume 2058, Page 205) on Old Villa Capri site. North of East 23rd, East of Red River, West of IH-35. (Request submitted by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System) c. Three tracts of land, same being ten (10) foot Sidewalk and Curb Setback Easements described in Volume 2145, Page 411 and Volume 1885, Page 400, on Old Villa Capri tract between East 23 1/2 Street and East 26th Street. Easements to be released front on Red River Street and East 24th Street. (Request submitted by Board of Regents of the University of Texas System) d. Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 2128, Page 170 of the Travis County Real Property Records on proposed Sematech Tract. Contract Approved Approved the following contract: a. ARROW INDUSTRIES, INC. 2625 Beltline Road Carrollton, Texas - Plastic Trash Liners, General Services Department Twelve Month Supply Agreement Items 1-4 - $151,717.00 88-0280-DC C Council Memo Public Hearings Set 5 Set public hearings on the following: 1/26/89 a. To amend Chapter 13-2 of the Interim Land Development Code to create a new use entitled Carriage Stable: February 16, 1989 at 5:00 Ρ.Μ. b. Taking action on an agreement between City and UT regarding future development of Brackenridge Tract and legislation related thereto: January 31, 1989 at 3:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers. ITEM ALREADY APPROVED Approved on January 24, 1989 was an agreement with Houston Lighting and Power Co. for the repayment of energy pursuant to the terminated STP Settlement Agreement to be paid by HL & P in cash rather than through in-kind energy exchange. (Estimated fuel savings $3,000,000.00) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to February 2, 1989 is consideration of authorizing purchase of 149.9783 acres of land (Tract A-2) and acceptance of a donation of 64.0232 acres of land (Tract A-1) for a Nature Preserve located adjacent to the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, TREE PLANTING 1 The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved establishing a tree planting fund from voluntary contributions and instructed the City Manager to instruct staff to put a program together. (7-0 Vote) CULTURAL ARTS FACILITIES POLICY Council referred to the Arts Commission for review amendments to the Cultural Facilities Policy. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to February 16, 1987 is consideration of authorizing and approving the selection of professional engineering services for the Circle Drive (Southwest B) Reservoir and Transmission Main. C.I.P. No. 87/22-33 (Cost-$220,000.00) TOWING FEES : The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally Council Memo 6 1/26/89 passed an ordinance amending Article V, Chapter 8-7 of the Austin City Code to establish the following fees for: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room.) a. b. Towing business permits, tow truck certificates, tow truck operator licenses, collision request and rotation listings, and tow truck inspections. Maximum fees which may be charged for Towing Business Permit Holders. VEHICLES FOR HIRE The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance adopting a revision to Article V of Chapter 8-7.. of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981, relating to vehicles for hire, tow trucks; providing for regulation of tow truck drivers, defining prohibited conduct, providing for post-denial and post-revocation procedures; providing for severability. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember CarlMitchell out of the room.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooke announced Council would go into executive session, pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Annotated, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and for personnel matters. No final action, decision or vote by the City Council will be taken on any subject or matter inless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. 1. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e (a) City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power (b) (c) (d) (e) Docket #8480 - Petition Sharen Schranz, et al for relief from electric utility rates set by the City of Austin. Potential litigation regarding electricity supply agreement Sierra Club vs. FAA #88-1820 Item F.2 Consider approval for acquisition of a 0.7441 acre tract (32,411 square feet) owned by Jack Holford, Trustee, for the purpose of completing the right-of-way land acquisition for the Braker Lane Street Improvements Project. 2. Personnel Matters - Section 2, Paragraph g : (a) City Manager Search (b) Appointment of Municipal Court Clerk RECESS Council recessed from 3:15 to 4:34 P.M. for executive session. Mayor Cooke announced at 4:34 p.m. that executive session had been recessed and would continue later in the meeting. Council Memo ZONING HEARINGS 7 1/26/89 Mayor Cooke announced Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for 4:00 Ρ.Μ. Council heard, closed the public hearings, passed ordinances where applicable, and postponed if necessary. position of cases follows each listing. Dis- * 0096 (1)-88 SHELLBERG TRACT JOINT VENTURE By Minter, Joseph and Thornhill 12800 to 13000 Bullick Hollow Rd. From "DR" Valid Petition To Tr. 1 & 2 "MF-2" Tr. 3 "SF-6" NOT RECOMMENDED DENIED RECOMMENDED "SF-6-CO" on approximately 191 acres and "P-CO" on approximately 300 acres, subject to the following conditions to. be implemented by restrictive covenants, as well as by the Conditional Overlay District wherever possible: 1) Areas designated as parkland shall be dedicated and restricted as parkland or wildlife preserve, and transferred to an appropriate public or nonprofit entity for management; 2) Areas designated SF-6 to be restricted to a maximum of 720 single-family, duplex, townhouse, or condominium units; 3) Impervious cover, including roadways shall not exceed 37 percent on the area designated SF-6. 4) Development limitations in the Critical Water Quality and Water Quality Buffer Zones (see minutes); 5) Design criteria for lift stations (see minutes); 6) A permanent 20' conservation easement along slopebreaks above Bullick Hollow Road and FM 2769. Structures which exceed height of tree canopy must be set back 35 feet from slopebreaks; 7) No driveway access and only one roadway connection to Bullick Hollow Road. No vehicular access onto Bullick Hollow from Vilson Parke Boulevard until subdivision infrastructure complete and accepted by City or County; 13-15-287, relating to sedimentation/filtration basins, 8) Development on the tract shall comply with Sec. 9) Spoil disposal sites shall only be allowed in areas designated as SF-6, or in approved off-site areas; 10) Clearing for survey site lines shall be limited to ten feet in width; 11) A detailed biological and hydrogeological survey of McDonald Cave and the contributing drainage area of the cave shall be completed prior to preliminary plan approval. The cave site and the contributing drainage area shall be surveyed and restricted as a permanent buffer, with no development allowed and natural vegetation left intact; Council Memo 8 1/26/89 (1) -88 0096 SHELLBERG TRACT (continued) JOINT VENTURE 12) The policy on lawn maintenance chemicals developed by the Department of Environmental Protection for the Parkstone PUD shall be incorporated into a restrictive covenant; 13) The owners shall allow inspection by designated Northwest Neighborhood Group representatives during surveying and construction activities, under specified conditions; 14) The Applicant shall work with the City legal staff prior to final ordinance reading to devise a way to limit the ability of future owners to request full purpose annexation or disannexation; In addition, the applicant has agreed to consider installation of a water quality monitoring program, and has agreed to the donation of $5,000 and a fire station site to the Volente Volunteer Fire Department, and phasing development of the northernmost ridge. (On Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy and Mayor Cooke voted No.) (2) -88 SETTLEMENT CLUB 1600 Peyton Gin 0122 By Sheri Gallo Road From "SF-3", "SF-3-H" To "GO-CO", "GO-H-CO", "SF-3" CONTINUED TO MARCH 23, 19894 Ρ.Μ. RECOMMENDED subject to (1) deleting the right-of-way requirement (2) congregate living restricted for 18 & under (3) recommended that Council consider special fees for c.u.p.'s for human service providers (4) applicant make effort to meet with neighborhood association on any proposed site plans. (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone and Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) (3) -85 CITY OF AUSTIN 243 By Planning Department 11101-11215 Cameron Road 10802-11118 Vandering Vay 11100-11216 Hidden Bluff Drive 11101-11215 Hidden Bluff Drive All of Vista Ridge Cove From "I-SF-2" To Tr. 1 "SF-1" Tr. 2 "SF-2", "SF-1" & "p" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE ப Council Memo 9 All of Brushy Glen Dr. All of Bluff Canyon Dr. All of Terrace Bluff Drive All of Creek Hollow All of Brushy View Cove All of Echo Bluff Cove All of Kisty Cove 1/26/89 (On Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) (4) -88 OAK HILL JOINT 0070 VENTURE CRE, Inc. 5500 U.S. 290 West From "DR" To Τr. 1 "GR-CO" Tr. 2 "MF-3-CO" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED "GR-CO" allowing the range of "LR" uses permitted in the "GR" district except for fast food restaurants and convenience retail and limiting "GR" uses to outdoor recreation. Other conditions include a maximum FAR of .017 (3200 sq. ft.) as long as access is limited to Road Runner Lane and a maximum FAR of .026 (5000 sq. ft.) when improvements to US 290 are complete and direct access to US 290 is available, and a rollback to "LR" upon cessation of the outdoor recreation use. Back 6.6 acres: To grant "MF-3-CO" allowing a maximum of 151 units and prohibiting multi-family development until after completion of improvements to US 290. Other conditions include up to 35 ft. of right-of-way from the center line of Road Runner Lane and 25 ft. curve radius at Road Runner/US 290 Intersection. (5) -88 GRIESBACH 7608 F.M. 969 Road 0134 PROPERTIES, INC. Jerry Griesbach From "SF-2" Το "SF-3" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED subject to 75 ft. of right-of-way dedication from centerline of FM 969. (6) -88 TEXACO, USA 11300 N. IH 35 0138 By Carson Planners Service Road SB From "LR" Το "GR-CO" (Applicant requests emergency passage of ordinance) EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE RECOMMENDED "LR" uses and site development regulations with exception of "GR" setbacks. (As recommended by staff.) ( Council Memo 10 1/26/89 (7)-88 DOC HOLLIDAYS 0139 Kris Havkins 6210 U.S. HWY. 290 From "DR" To "GR-CO" POSTPONE TO FEBRUARY 2, 1989 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. RECOMMENDED "GR-CO" limited to pawn shop as the only "GR" use, and permitted "LR" uses; signs to be permanent pole signs or signs attached to the building. (8)-88 P-VB JT VENTURE/ 0097 PEROT GRP. By Minter, Joseph & Thornhill 7200 ΤΟ 7500 N. F.M. From "DR" & "SF-2" 620 Road To "PUD" (As Amended) POSTPONE TO MARCH 9, 1989 @.4 Ρ.Μ. a. Request for six-month extension: (1) -88 TEXAS COMMERCE 0051 BANK By Henry S. Miller Company 10700 Jollyville Rd. From "GR" & "PUD" To. Tr. 1 "GR" Tr. 2 "LO" Tr. 3 "LR" Tr. 4 "GO" APPROVED SIX-MONTH EXTENSION (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - ΑΝΝΕΧATION Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 5:00P.M. on full purpose annexation of 22.43 acres of the Hermosa Office Park P.U.D. (C7a-89-001) Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) This will be posted for action in three weeks. APPEAL WITHDRAWN : The 6:00 public hearing on an appeal of Mr. Scott Morse of the Planning Commission's decision to deny an appeal of a site plan for Lone Star Gas Company, Case No. SP-88-0271d was not held. applicant withdrew his appeal. The Council Memo 11 PUBLIC HEARING - STREET VACATIONS 1/26/89 Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing, set for 6:30 P.M. on street vacations. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion (915 sq.ft.) of William Cannon Drive West right-of-way. (Request submitted by Lichliter/Jameson and Associates, Inc.) (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of the East Stassny Lane right-of-way near IH 35, proposed Koura Drive. (Request submitted by George L. Sanders on behalf of the property owners, Oryx Development Corporation of Austin). (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - DAY CARE SERVICE REGULATIONS Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 7:00P.M. on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the Table of Use Regulations. (Sec. 13-2-221) (Day Care Services) Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to amend the Table of Use Reguations (Sec. 13-2-221) (Day Care Services) deleting the "MH" category. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN LAKE PARK PLAN Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing, set for 7:30 P.M. on amendments to the Interim Land Development Code as it relates to the Town Lake Park Plan. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Humphrey to close the public hearing, waive the requirement for Council Memo 12 1/26/89 three readings and finally pass an ordinance amending the Interim Land Development Code as it relates to the Town Lake Park Plan. Amendment to Motion - FAILED Councilmember Humphrey offered an amendment to the motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger, to delete Section F2, parking garage, from the Town Lake Park Plan. The amendment to the motion FAILED by a vote of 3-4 with Mayor Cooke, Councilmembers Barnstone, Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voting No. Roll Call on Motion 7-0 MASTER PLAN FOR PALMER The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution instructing the Acting City Manager to begin planning for a strúcture and a master plan at Palmer Auditorium as follows: (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey voted No.) 1. The Parks and Recreation Department, in association with the Public Events Facilities Department and Transportation and Public Services Department, shall conduct a feasibility study and return to the City Council its recommendations, including but not limited to: a. Assessment and updating of prior planning, to offer a wide range of possible actions b. Estimation of the scope and cost of projected improvements c. Preliminary refinement of design plans for park features d. Identification of funding sources, including work which can be accomplished in-house or by volunary contribution e. Schedule for implementation of a proposed work plan. 2. The City shall coordinate with Capital Metro for the planning, funding, and phased construction of a joint-use parking facility at Palmer Auditorium. The facility will collect and accommodate existing surface parking into a landscaped structure and will remove and replace most of the existing asphalt surface parking with uses deemed appropriate by the Town Lake Park Master Plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooke announced the executive session, which had been recessed at 4:34 p.m. would be continued at this time. Council Memo RECESS 13 1/26/89 Council recessed its meeting for executive session from 9:05 p.m. to 9:55 p.ш. CITY INTERVENTION Mayor Cooke announced that as a result of discussion during executive session, a motion would be made concerning pending litigation. Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shipman to intervene in the Sierra Club vs. FAA #88-1820 lawsuit. Motion passed by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember Barnstone voting No. BRAKER LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, adopted a resolution approving for acquisition a 0.7441 acre tract (32,411 square feet) owned by Jack Holford, Trustee, for the purpose of completing the right-of-way land acquisition for the Braker Lane Street Improvements Project. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room) "I want to point out Mayor Pro Tem Shipman stated for the record: to the public and to our media that this is another case of the City having to pay a large amount of money for desperately needed right-ofway and we are getting taken to the cleaners. Taxpayers get angry about where their money is going, values that are assessed at more than their appraised value and I want that on the record." Mayor Cooke agreed, but he said he feared if this went to a jury trial as so many of the condemnations are, "We will get taken by an even larger sum". ITEMS POSTPONED Mayor Cooke announced the following items would be postponed until next week's agenda, February 2, 1989. - - - - Consider requests for, disannexation, pursuant to the provisions of SB 962, of certain properties annexed for limited purposes. Consider approving assumptions for use in preparing the Five Year Financial Forecast. : Consider approval of a preliminary plan for subdivision of Davenport Ranch (C814-88-0001). Discussion of Affirmative Action compliance. : Council Memo PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS 14 1/26/89 Councilmember Urdy introduced an item to Council to consider City of Austin/Capital Metro participation in the funding of Hwy. 183/ Springdale Road pedestrian overpass. Assistant City Manager Jim Smith discussed the cost and said "Right now this project is not in the C.I.P. so it has not been previously authorized so there is no appropriation nor cash for this project right now." Councilmember Urdy said that if Council truly believes this is a needed project, he does not want to just let it be. He said Capital Metro should be asked to help. Councilmember Urdy said if they do ask Capital Metro he wants to the City is in dire straits. that, but ask them to help by Mayor Cooke said he would be glad to do that.and appear before the Capital Metro Board to make a formal request if that is the desire of the Council. tell them their help is asked because He said they cannot tell Capital Metro coming up with the remaining $150,000.00. Mayor Cooke said, if it is the desire of the Council, he will be happy "to communicate to the Highway Commission, our district engineer, verifying that we still want the half-million they have put into the project and also appear before the Capital Metro Board and express a desire that they assist us in this time of need with additional funding. They have already committed to one-fourth of the funding. Ask them to be the match with the State on the full half funding and that we will do everything in our power to expedite the process in such a way that we will not unduly cause additional fees by the City on trying to get this built. I will also formally communicate that to Representative Delco." Councilmember Urdy said he approved of what Mayor Cooke suggested and if there is anything else staffjor anyone else can do then "we could try to do that as well". Mayor Cooke said that since it is the will of the Council, he will proceed. CITY MANAGER REPORT PRESENTED TUESDAY The City Manager Report, Economists' Roundtable, was presented at the January 24, 1989 special Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 10:08 Ρ.Μ. :