Council adds sexual orientation to civil rights ordinance

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- November 02, 2004

The City Council of Bettendorf, Iowa met in regular session on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Council Members Present: Douglas, Voelliger, Stecker, Gordy, Koos, Brown, LaMar

Presiding: Mayor Michael Freemire

Mayor Freemire opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Father Tim Sheedy of Lourdes Catholic Church offered the invocation.

Public Requests of Council

Mayor Freemire opened the Public Requests of Council Session. Those addressing the Council were:

Greg Gutsell, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Dave Huber, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Gary Fincher, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Jim Tully, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Donald Mott, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Phil Holland, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Guy Stephenson, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Jerry Walla, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Susan Chesley, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Dennis Shannon, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Brad Daehn, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Kathleen Westlen, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Kim Shannon, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Katherine Mulhern, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Chris Clemons, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Tim Lafoone, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Tom McGovern, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Kathy Zabel, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Bob Travis, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Deb Chambers, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

David Pouch, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Mike Findley, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Michael Swartz, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Dennis Bland, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Gary Hintermeister, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Kim Gibson, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Briana (no last name given), Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Edwin Brintenol, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Henry Karp, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Greg Moore, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Susan Connolly-Travis, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Tom Benge, Supports Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Jerrard Gregg, Opposed to Sexual Orientation Ordinance

There being no one else wishing to address the Council, the Public Requests of Council Session was closed.

Ordinance

Council Member Douglas presented the third and final reading of an ordinance adding "Sexual Orientation" to the Human Rights Code and made a motion to approve the ordinance at second reading. Council Member LaMar seconded the motion.

Council Members Stecker, Douglas, Voelliger, LaMar, and Koos spoke of their positions regarding the issue.

Mayor Freemire then shared his comments on the proposed ordinance, stating his opposition and the veto procedure. He also stated that he felt that this issue had not diminished the unity and closeness of our Community or our Council.

Roll call vote then indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (nay), Stecker (nay), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried 5-2.

Public Hearing

Mayor Freemire verified that the Notice of Public Hearing had been published and that no written correspondence had been received on the matter of the 2005 Sealcoating Project. He then opened the Public Hearing on the matter.

No one rose to address the Council and the Public Hearing was closed.

Resolution

Council Member Voelliger presented a resolution approving plans, specifications and form of contract for 2005 Sealcoating Project and made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Council Member Stecker seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Ordinance

Council Member Gordy presented the first reading of an ordinance adopting Article 7 to

Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code restricting solicitations on public right-of-way and made a motion to approve the ordinance at first reading. Council Member Koos seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Ordinance

Council Member Stecker presented the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by repealing full stop intersections at Devils Glen Road and 53rd Avenue and made a motion to approve the ordinance at second reading. Council Member Koos seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Ordinance

Council Member Brown presented the third and final reading of an ordinance amending

Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by adding a stop intersection in Schaefer Farms 11th Addition and made a motion to approve the ordinance at third and final reading. Council Member Voelliger seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Ordinance

Council Member Koos presented the third and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code entitled" Motor Vehicles and Traffic by adding a stop intersection in Villas at Walnut Grove Addition and made a motion to approve the ordinance at third and final reading. Council Member Gordy seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Ordinance

Council Member Stecker presented the third and final reading of an ordinance amending

Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by adding a stop intersection in Century Heights 14th Addition and made a motion to approve the ordinance at third and final reading. Council Member Koos seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Council Member Voelliger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as revised. Council Member Brown seconded the motion. Council Member Brown seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Douglas (aye), Voelliger (aye), Stecker (aye), Gordy (aye), Koos (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye). The motion carried.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Council, Council Member Koos made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Voelliger seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned.

CONSENT AGENDA-November 02, 2004

ALL ITEMS APPEARING BELOW ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SHALL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISCUSSED SEPARATELY

A. Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for Tanglefoot Lane, west of Utica Ridge Road. (Approve and Adopt)

B. Resolution approving contract with Missman-Stanley and Associates for Public Works Engineer. (Approve and Adopt)

C. Resolution adopting Vision, Mission and Core Belief Statements. (Approve and Adopt)

D. Resolution addressing the operation of voice over internet protocol customers by enhanced 911 Centers operated by the Public Safety answering points of the City of Bettendorf, City of Davenport, Scott County, and Medic. (Approve and Adopt)

E. Resolution setting date for public hearing for rezoning of property located north of Belmont Road, east of Quail Ridge Pointe Addition, A-2 to C-5, submitted by Belmont Place, L.L.C. (Case 04-111) (Approve and Adopt)

F. Resolution setting date for public hearing for the proposed sale of city-owned property described as Lots 2-12 in Block 9 of the Bettendorf Improvement Company's First Addition (former Lindquist showroom property) in the downtown redevelopment are. (Approve and Adopt)

G. Resolution authorizing the payment of moving expenses regarding Ford Motor Company's leaseholder's interests in a city-owned building in the downtown redevelopment area. (Approve and Adopt)

H. Resolution setting date for public hearing for land use amendment for property located south of Forest Grove Drive, north of the Legends of Hopewell Creek, 2nd Addition, Office Transitional to Transitional to Traditional Residential, submitted by Beaver Builders, Inc. (Case 04-113). (Approve and Adopt)

I. Resolution setting date for public hearing for rezoning of 3346 Towne Pointe Drive, C-2 to C-3, submitted by Doug Belha, Super Wash, Inc. (Case 04-035) (Approve and Adopt)

J. Resolution setting public hearing date on proposed ordinance amending Sections 15.23 of Special Uses. (Approve and Adopt)

K. Resolution setting date for public hearing for rezoning of 3403, 3451, and 3539 Devils Glen Road and 3414 Towne Pointe Drive, C-2 to PUD with underlying C-2 zoning, submitted by Belmont Place, L.L.C. (Case 04-112) (Approve and Adopt)

L. Resolution approving the final plat of Pius Place First Addition, submitted by Trademark Homes, Tim Ulloa. (Case 04-108) (Approve and Adopt)

M. Minutes of October 19, 2004 City Council Meeting. (Approve and Adopt)

N. Bills. (Approve as Submitted and Direct City Clerk to Issue Checks in Respective Amounts.)

O. Resolution approving renewal of liquor license for Casey's General Store # 2429, 3902 State Street. (Approve and Adopt)

P. Resolution setting date for public hearing for a temporary traffic signal light on Belmont Road at Pleasant Valley High School. (Approve and Adopt)