A request to allow adult entertainment shops in Peabody brought 40 residents to voice their concerns at Monday’s city council meeting.
Mayor Larry Larsen laid out presentation rules that set the tone for the meeting.
After preliminary actions, Peabody resident Terry Tucker, who owns an online adult entertainment referral service, addressed the council asking if someone acting as an escort would need to have a license and if the city had any restrictions on this type of business.
County attorney Rob Lane said no license is necessary, and at this time, there is no ordinance that specifically addresses the issue.
On completion of her inquiry, community members asked many questions regarding the nature of the businesses she was proposing to bring to their town.
Tucker said shops she was proposing to bring to Peabody would include adult entertainment, escort services, topless dancing and a pop bar — which is a bar that does not serve alcohol and features nude dancing.
Army combat veteran and Newton police sergeant Michael Stinger said he has much experience dealing with these types of businesses and many objections.
They included the possibility of additional police services needed, human trafficking, and identity theft.
(Read more: HILLSBORO Star-Journal)