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Prescott City Council Combined Study Session/ Regular Voting Meeting — October 14, 2008 Page 3 talk with their design team. He then invited Virginia Turner, Governor Napolitano's Northern Arizona representative, to make a few remarks. Ms. Turner said she was very pleased to join them on behalf of Governor Napolitano, who had asked her to extend her congratulations to ERAU, the City of Prescott, NACOG and the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency for raising the funds to move ERAU Business Technology Park forward. Matthew Crow, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, addressed the audience and thanked the hospitality of the Mayor and Council and thanked everyone for coming. He said that the only way that the country will compete in the 21st century economy is by being competitive, innovative and entrepreneurial and that is why the Commerce Department gave the grant to ERAU. He said that China, India, Malaysia, Russia all have similar structures, but the one thing they lack is the support of the community and the business community in those regions where they have their incubators and tech parks. He said that it is huge credit to the Mayor and Council, citizens, leadership at ERAU, that they receive the grant because the competition for Federal dollars is fierce. After a few more comments he then presented a check to Chancellor Carroll of ERAU. Chancellor Carroll also recognized immediate past Chancellor Pohl who was in the audience. • SUMMARY OF CURRENT OR RECENT EVENTS Mr. Norwood reported that they had nearly 500 cars show up for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day at the transfer station last weekend. He said that although he was not present today, he wanted to thank Councilman Roecker for his help. He said this is a very successful program and involves regional cooperation among the area cities. Councilman Luzius reported that he attended Casa Blanca that showed over the weekend at the Elks Theater, and although it was not completely full it was a great afternoon. I. PUBLIC COMMENT (Please limit your comments to five minutes) A. Sam Webb re Boys Scouts of America activities in Prescott. Sam Webb, District Executive of Boy Scouts of American, gave a presentation to the Council and public on their activities in the Prescott area.