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r Envisage if you will, eventually, a handsome, trce lined boulevard stretching from the commercial cerrter along this corridor to the entrance of the campus, perhaps along the whole exte~ of the allocated parcel, along its makai boundary. The question becomes: what is a fair contribution to the commuaityT How much of this might Palamanui reasonably offer to build, in the near future, so the University can start its own campus developmem sooner, rather than later and, at a place which is of value to its long term build out? Is that a tenth of a mile? Two tenths? Three temhs would be an equivalent stretch to the recer?t Kukui plantings at the mauka boundary of Makalei Estates. (Landscaped five or six years now and already notable along the Mamalahoa Highway.) It's a personal flashback, but years ago we remember when CCECS had free accommodation down at Keauhou Beach Hotel, then moved to rented accommodation, about 600 s.f. in Kainaliu, then to the present location in Kealakekua. We certainly regret that our Education Centre these years later is still paying rent (now 5250,000 round figures) and would like to be sure their next move, in 2007, goes well beyond merely ch~ginq landlords. I wouldn't dwell on that, but it is possible for a skeptic to read their current MoU in that IigM. I think, while we are all really grateful for an opportunity to deliver Educational services at a more central place, on the slopes of Hualalai, we sce significant benefit to thin developer, over time, in having a vibrant University for his first tenant and then his neighbor, and we invite Hiluhilu to give back in the most tangible, practical manner, bringing critical infrastructure into the University's lands. Our support for developing the Palamanui village-commercial concept, therefore, is conditional. We hope, when the.Commission considers granting a change of zoning for Hiluhilu's parcel, this would be made contingent and conditional on building a significant section or `stubb out' of the road and services the University will need, along the north-south arterial called "Mid-Level" or "Main Strcet" on the Keahole to Keauhou plan, at the time the road connection is made to Oueen Ka' ahumanu Higl?way In that way, the West Hawaii communities will receive the benefit of a jump start, when our legislators work to obtain funding for the permanent campus. Finally, we are really pleased to know we have been presented with an exciting opportunity to plan for a permanem university campus in West Hawau. We want to sce that in our lifetimes.