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Commissioner Iwashita mentioned something in Portland. You know, I just want to mention Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado, even Fort Street Mall in Honolulu, you know, it all started off, it got developed, you know. And it is an exciting time for Hilo because, you know, we have a possibility to develop Hilo. And, you know, I’m very happy there’s a lot of people involved, seems like there are lot of people involved. There’s the Vision Keepers. You know, Downtown Hilo is huge, property owners. So, you know, it is an exciting time; and I look forward to see what’s going to happen because it will happen in my lifetime. ISHIBASHI: Well, thank you so much for bringing that to light because that was my concern on notifying the landowners over there. To be inclusive is the key when we start planning the future development of a cherished area like Hilo town, and the landowners should be part of that. Now we got a McDonalds going to come in where potentially we could have one, probably one bigger building. And housing and all of those things, we’re kind of missing the boat on that. But if you excuse yourself from the discussion, that’s some problem. You should be in there all the way to the end and protect your interest, instead of depending on us to make the changes that probably we can try and make. But you’ve got to be part of the solution. You’ve got to be part of the discussion. You’re got to be part of the involvement in your ideas, and protect the ideas to the very end before you come to us. To excuse yourself from the discussion is not helping. Cause I understand the height limitation that we’re trying to put into the plan or any changes to the plan. I think we should continue to be part of it. So I’m happy that the notices did go out. And if you choose not to participate, that’s your choice. To build in a tidal wave area and the tidal wave comes and take your building, you as a landowner, that’s your choice. If you get that money to spend, then so be it. But to take away that right from you, I can understand that argument. And this is going to be continued next time, two months from now. So let’s continue that discussion and see. But get involved, let us hear more about your concerns on these restrictions. Thank you. Thank you so much. WOODWARD: All right, thank you. Any further questions? Mr. Rees, did you want to testify on this? REES: Very briefly on something another testifier brought up related to this subject. WOODWARD: Okay. If I can -. REES: It’s important. WOODWARD: Swear you in since this is a new meeting. REES: Okay. WOODWARD: Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth today before the Windward Planning Commission? REES: Yes, sir. I do. WOODWARD: Okay. Name and address and then you may begin. 21 EXHIBIT C