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r ~ MOKUAIKAUA CHURCH Minister _ 2 HENRY K. BOSHARD ~ 1 CHURCH OF THE CHIMES B.A., M. Div., D. M[n. ~ Established 1820 329-0655 1„~ P.O. BOX 1447 ~ KAILUA-KONA HAWAII 96 _ Mokuaikaua Nursery School p~ t ~j i_ ^ . ; , ` ` (808) 329-1589 ''7l - ~ t~ ~ '97 APR 22 ti"I 11 12 ~ y . ' April 19, 1997 COUNT`r" ,^.•~.criK - COUNTY Or HAWAII OLDEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN HAWAII Council Members County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Councilors: It has come to our attention that you are considering whether to allow Basil's Pizzaria the use of our public walkway, in front of the Kim Chong Building, or not. We urge you to reject that request, and for reasons stated below: 1- The area has always been a pedestrian walkway. Years ago and with the County Council's approval the Kona Outdoor Circle (and at great expense) beautified the entire frontage (from the southside of the historic Mokuaikaua Church to the old Emma's Store complex). However, when we at Mokuaikaua Church inquired on April 16th, as to whether the Kona Outdoor Circle was notified by the County Council as to what was being discussed the response was that no word had reached this illustrious group in our community. 2- So, secondly we ask, "Where would the local pedestrians (including children) be able to walk, if it be not where the walkway is located? Would you suggest walking on Alii Drive? Would that not create an awful liability upon the taxpaying public?" 3- Furthermore, we are totally against setting any kind of precedent in our village, which would in effect take way our pedestrian rights. Has the Kailua Village Design Commission been approached with Basil's request? We cannot believe that the members of that group would allow such a use of our public walkway. ~a a~g~0.~ ~I® ~a.__._ p~.. zro: W ~ 1?a+~ ~'R 2-~ ~ssa.