The first of three public information meetings to gather input on a public parking plan for the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor will be held tomorrow.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation will host a series of three meetings tomorrow, April 16 and April 30. All three meetings will be at the Jefferson Elementary School cafeteria, 324 Kapahulu Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m.

At the meeting, DOBOR will seek suggestions from the public for management options to resolve parking issues at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Maintenance of the harbor parking area is paid for by funds that come from boaters' fees.

Interested parties are invited to present ideas and discuss possible parking scenarios to resolve parking challenges documented for this area. Suggestions for parking scenarios may be presented at the meetings, or may be mailed in advance to:

Clifford Inn

DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation

333 Queen St., Suite 300

Honolulu, HI 96813

Suggestions may also be e-mailed to Clifford.G.Inn@hawaii.gov up until April 15. Results of these meetings will be presented at a future date to the BLNR for consideration and possible adoption. No public parking plan will be implemented without prior consent of the BLNR.

The meeting locations are disability accessible. If special needs are required, i.e., large print, taped materials, sign language interpreter, etc., call Clifford Inn at 587-1972 at least one week prior to the designated date and time of the public information meetings.