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Mr. James Arakaki, Chairman <br /> May 26, 2004 <br /> Page 2 <br /> mornings. With events scheduled on Sundays and the closing of the surrounding roadways, it is <br /> next to impossible for many of the parishioners to get to their place of worship in the downtown <br /> area. <br /> The Church has been willing to work with event organizers in the past so that the <br /> Kona community is enriched by the cultural and sporting activities that can occur in Kona. It is <br /> willing to continue to assist the event organizers to make sure that their events are cultural, <br /> financial or political successes. However, these event are becoming more and more <br /> commonplace in Kona and many more are utilizing Sunday as their event day. <br /> The Church survives on its operations on the universal day of worship, Sunday. <br /> In order to be successful, it must ensure that its membership is able to seek the sanctity and peace <br /> associated with this worship. The Church would like to request that the County Council give <br /> serious consideration about approving roadway closures for any future "Sunday Events" that will <br /> close down a portion of Alii Drive for their individual benefit. The number of events that require <br /> the closure of Alii Drive is proliferating to the point that, the County Council must set clear rules <br /> and regulations regarding the sporting events and other functions which attempt to close down a <br /> portion of Alii Drive for their individual benefit. The County Council must ensure the tranquility <br /> of the town and ensure that the things that have contributed to the quality of life in Kona are not <br /> lost. There are many other areas on the island that these event could utilize without affecting the <br /> operations of the merchants of Kailua-Kona as well as the access of the church goers. The road <br /> closures for these events on a "Sunday" should not be allowed to utilize county roadways to the <br /> detriment of the rest of the local community. <br /> Thank you for your attention to this matter. A response would e appreciated. <br /> V ry t yours <br /> o~ <br /> Robert D. Triant <br /> RDT./wta <br /> <br /> 4834-7292-2880.1.051664-000OI <br /> <br />