04/08/96 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Session 1662, Minutes April 8, 1996 Page 6 THIS ORDINANCE; AND CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE." The bill was assigned No. 8269 and given its first reading. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mrs. Schuman said there were still some tickets left for the dance on Saturday, April 13 at the Commun- ity Center to raise funds to restore the "Rain Man" sculpture at Epstein Plaza. She said the Oliver Sain Revue will entertain, and colorful hand decorated umbrellas will be sold. Mr. Wagner commended the mayoral candidates on a hard fought, energetic campaign. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER COTTON Councilmember Cotton congratulated Mayor Adams on winning the mayoral election; he also congratu- lated Kwame Thompson on a well-run and vigorous campaign. Mr. Cotton said he has served University City in various capacities for the past 11 years and enjoyed it very much, however, his personal and professional responsibilities require more attention than he can give and still continue to serve on the City Council. Therefore, he has decided to tender his resignation as councilmember of the Third Ward. He asked that Council accept his resignation as of the conclusion of this meeting. He tlmnked the Council for its warm welcome when he was elected two years ago, and said he has enjoyed working with every member. Mr. Wagner said he has known Mr. Cotton for a long time and cherished his friendship; as an articulate leader of the community and a wonderful representative of his constituents, he will be missed. Mrs. Schuman said when Mr. Cotton left the School Board, she gave him a soapstone sculpture of a sleeping lion with the message that he probably would not be sleeping very long. Of course, he became a councilmember, and she felt the message still holds true--he undoubtedly will be involved in civic activities before too long in his new location. Mr. Schoomer said h, and Mr. Cotton agreed most of the time, and serving with him was a lot of fun even when they disagreed. He thanked Mr. Cotton for his efforts, and said the citizens of the Third Ward and the City have been well served. Mrs. Thompson commended Mr. Cotton for the hope, dreams, and aspirations he has shown to all Third Ward residents, and the support he has given her. She said he will be greatly missed. Mayor Adams said he first met Mr. Cotton when he served as Youth Specialist, working with 4-H clubs, for the University of Missouri. Mayor Adams said as a representative of the Extension Council of the University Of Missouri, he learned that 4-H plays a big part in urban areas. He said he would miss Mr.