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<br /> <br />Mr. Kraft noted everyone should be allowed to speak before the question is called. <br /> <br />Mr. Price asked the Mayor what call for the question meant. Mayor Welsch said it had to be <br />seconded, there would be no further discussion and it had to get five votes. <br /> <br />Dr. Carr seconded the motion to call for the question. <br /> <br />Roll Call vote <br />AYES: Mr. Glickert, Mr. Price, Dr. Carr, Mr. Crow <br />NAYES: Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Kraft, Mayor Welsch <br /> <br />The motion to call for the question failed. <br /> <br />Mr. Kraft said he would vote for resolution on face value as it does not change anything as it is <br />the law. He said it is like the cynical resolutions that the State of Missouri legislators pass. He <br />is not against this resolution but did not like it when he was not allowed to speak in support of <br />it. <br /> <br />Mr. Sharpe noted that when looking at this, he noted, everything that glitters is not gold. He <br />has no problem with not wanting to live in a hostile environment or fear threat of reprisal for <br />their political affiliation. He said you have to be careful of what you are voting for when it <br />states permissible campaign, conduct for filing grievances, or for being a whistle-blower. He <br />stated he has problems with that portion and will vote no. <br /> <br />Mr. Kraft said in order to get more votes, he asked if being a whistle-blower was removed if <br />that would get more votes. <br /> <br />Mr. Glickert asked Council to postpone resolution until the next meeting allowing some of <br />these issues to be cleaned up. <br /> <br />Mr. Glickert moved to postpone Resolution 2014 – 13 until May 27, 2014, Council meeting, <br />seconded by Mr. Sharpe. <br /> <br />Mr. Crow said Council probably set a record on motions to permanently delay or delay until <br />the next meeting. He said it was odd that one member said it was mom and apple pie and the <br />other said it is controversial. The motion is to defer and Council will probably never see it <br />again. <br /> <br />Mr. Price stated this is one of the reasons he is leaving as he was on Council previously when <br />it was productive. He said to support what this city was founded on and then you need two <br />weeks to think about it. Mr. Price spoke on experiences he had while on Council. He said he <br />did not have to think about voting for this and would not delay it. Mr. Price said Council is <br />playing games while the city is experiencing population loss and a shrinking school district <br />population. He said he believes in this town, its rich tradition, diversity, acceptance and <br />tolerance. Mr. Price asked what they were planning on scratching out. <br /> <br />Dr. Carr noted she participated in writing this resolution and this was basically taken from the <br />Human Relations Commission charge. She did not understand what the problem was. Dr. <br />Carr said she likes the inclusiveness of the city and what she hears now is exclusiveness. <br />She said diverse opinions must be treated respectfully. Dr. Carr stated this resolution is for <br />inclusiveness so that people are not penalized for coming to the meeting and standing up. <br />She noted this resolution is nothing more than a reaffirmation of who we are. <br /> <br />Mr. Sharpe said he has been a University City resident for quite some time. He noted that he <br />has no problem with the first part but the last sentence in the resolution; he has trouble with <br />13 <br /> <br /> <br />