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73 74 Economic Development 75 Marnie noted that the University of Hawaii project associated with Palamanui is out to bid 76 and the current bids exceed the funds available at this time. 77 78 Marnie mentioned agricultural commercial nodes are something to consider especially in the 79 agricultural belt in and about Kealakekua and Captain Cook. This is an agricultural corridor and 80 we need to take advantage of the marketing of local products. Discussion on water distribution. 81 Also a Community Health Center (Hospital) is being considered for Kailua-Kona and is on the 82 drawing boards. The challenge is primary care. Setting up the process for patient care outside of 83 the hospitals is of primary importance. 84 85 TOD Sub-Committee 86 87 Ken Melrose discussed talking with QLT and The Kailua Village Business Improvement District 88 about Chapter 25 and how the positive process is starting to work. 89 Also, at a meeting of the Nation Parks and their presentation at the Water Round Table, 90 hydrologists representing Koloko Honokolau National Park there was hope for collaboration and 91 not obstruction in sharing data on water quality. 92 93 Land Use, Environmental & Cultural Resources 94 Bob Ward discussed several items on his current list of 65 items which also included 5 future 95 discussion items. Discussion on the Matsuyama Development Co. proposal which will open 96 opportunities towards mixed use. 97 98 Ken Melrose discussed a side yard variance request sent to the Action Committee, for comment 99 from the Planning Department, and it was decided that this was not the type of review the Action 100 Committee would review. The Action Committee will be involved with comments and 101 recommendations for all projects that require the review of the Design Center. A memo will be 102 issued to the Planning Director noting this decision. 103 3