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<br />, had submitted a suggestion for combining the civil and criminal equal opportunity ordinances into one
<br />ordinance. It would be desirable that all matters of discrimination go to the Human Rights 'Commission
<br />for an attempt at conciliation, and if conciliation was not affected, the whole file would be certified
<br />to the City'Attorney's office, where two courses of action could'be taken. Either the Attorney~s
<br />office would bring a civil suit for a civil penalty of $100, or~ in accordance with certain criteria set
<br />forth in the ordinance, criminal prosecution could be brought to enforce criminal sections of the equal
<br />opportunity ordinance.
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<br />Dr. Norman Pott, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, said the suggestion proposed by Mr. Johnson
<br />and referred to the Commission by.the City Attorney really fulfils the intent of the Human Rights
<br />Commission in recommending criminal as well as civil procedures. It is the philosophy of the ordinance
<br />not to punish but to try to effect a conciliation. Dr. Pott thought the Council could take appropriate
<br />action without sending the Ordinance back to the Commission.
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<br />Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve the single ordinance as outlined by the City Attorney.
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<br />Mr. Charles Potterf, 2685 Floral Hill, read a prepared statement in opposition to the ordinance. He
<br />objected to infringement on his rights as an employer.
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<br />In answer to a question from Dr. Purdy, the City Attorney said if ;an action went ,the civil route, it
<br />could not then be tried in criminal court. If conciliation failed, it coul~ go either way, but not
<br />both.
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<br />Mr. Chester Pietka; 1251 Lincoln, said he has apartment rentals, and feels it would be considered dis~
<br />criminatory that he rents only to elderly couples at one location. It was explained to hi~ by Council
<br />members that he could set certain standards, as long as he did not discriminate on the basis of race,
<br />color, creed or national origin. Standards must be applied to all apa~tments.
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<br />Councilman Mohr explained that this ordinance did not force
<br />promote social justice in the community through education.
<br />through force, but through agreement.
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<br />anyone to do anything, but was meant to
<br />It is hoped to change public behavior, not
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<br />Ann Weste, 770 E. 38th, said she owns four duplexes, and that she could see no problems with the ordin-
<br />ance. She felt it ,was very reasonable, and hoped it would help change discrimination in the community.
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<br />There was a' discussion concerning employment discrimination on the 'basis of sex. ,It was generally
<br />felt it cotild be considered ~iscrimination if the work involved would be suitable for either sex and
<br />yet was limited to just one employer.
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<br />Councilman Teague requested a minor amendment to allow a person, living in a residence, to rent out
<br />rooms to select persons.
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<br />Dr. 'Pott said he thought it would be the ,judgment of the Human Rights Commission a,nd those involved
<br />preparation of the ordinance that color and race should not ~e a factor in that kind of sit~ation.
<br />is the philosophy underlying the ordinance.
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<br />Mrs. Hayward said the Council wants:;'to establish that this' Community is not going to discriminate in
<br />matters of race or national origin.
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<br />Mr. Teague moved that an amendment be written to the ordinance saying that it shall not be unlawful
<br />housing practice to rent or lease a room or rooms to not more than two individuals of single housing
<br />accommodations by owners of such housing accommodations if they or members of their family reside
<br />therein. Motion failed for lack of a second.
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<br />A vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried. Councilman McDonald voted no. Mr~ Wingard
<br />said he had grave reservationi'~ith rega~d to section 8 (b) regarding appointment of the three-memb~~
<br />panel, and that he believed these sho~ld be appointed by the Mayor.,
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<br />Committee meeting of April 9, 1969
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<br />Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Hayward, McDonald, Purdy, Beal, Teague, Gribskov and Mohr;
<br />City Manager and staff; and others.
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<br />1. Items from Mayor and Council
<br />a. Rezoning, Kendall Ford
<br />b. Airport Service, Air West
<br />c. 'Back Yard Burning
<br />d. International Week
<br />e. Air Pollution Legislation
<br />f. Resignation, Fred Brenne
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<br />No action was taken on the foregoing items. See Minutes of April 28, 1969.
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<br />2. Collective Bargaining - Mr. Frank Jackson, Firefighters Local, asked the Council to grant
<br />firefighters collective bargaining as an avenue of advancement and for what they felt was
<br />social justice. He asked to have the matter scheduled for a Monday evening, where a more
<br />detailed discussion could be presented. '
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<br />Mr. Myron Boss, President of the American Federation of State, County and Murncipal Employes,
<br />said he supported what Mr. Jackson had said, and felt they were after the same goals for
<br />basicaily the same reasons.
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<br />In answer to a question regarding the manner of agreement, Mr. Jackson said they were discussing
<br />a legal written contract. He said 100% of the firefighters belong to the union. 50% of the
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