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Chair Vanderwall recognized the frustration; however, he clarified the process <br /> within the PWETC with that of the Parks & Recreation Department and their <br /> priorities in ranking various projects <br /> Mr. Grefenberg further addressed the neighborhood's safety concerns, interest in <br /> recreational opportunities, and access to schools; seeking a sidewalk from on <br /> County Road B to Cleveland Avenue that would provide a link, address safety, <br /> and add cohesion. Mr. Grefenberg referenced letters from neighborhood mothers <br /> and activists addressing their concerns for bicyclers and pedestrians due to the <br /> excessive speed along this stretch, even beyond the 40 mph posted speed. <br /> Mr. Grefenberg opined that this stretch should certainly rank higher than adding a <br /> sidewalk to the west side of Fairview Avenue. After discussing this concern <br /> directly with PWEC Commissioner Felice, Mr. Grefenberg noted her e-mail in <br /> which she reversed her position. Mr. Grefenberg further opined that the PWEC's <br /> ranking of these segments without input from those neighborhoods directly <br /> impacts was a fatal flaw of this update. <br /> Chair Vanderwall, again respected the concerns expressed by Mr. Grefenberg; <br /> however, he explained that the PWETC didn't work the same way as other groups <br /> in reviewing projects. Chair Vanderwall noted that the original Pathway Master <br /> Plan was brought to the body at the charge of the City Council for a review and <br /> update of priorities for recommendation to the City Council, in addition to the <br /> other work of the body. Again, Chair Vanderwall explained the perspective of the <br /> PWETC; with the body hopefully able to compromise and bring a consensus from <br /> their individual viewpoints for a recommendation to the City Council. Chair <br /> Vanderwall agreed that the Parks & Recreation Renewal Project had been vetted <br /> in many ways through the process referenced by Mr. Grefenberg, of which he had <br /> also participated. <br /> Chair Vanderwall stated that he sat through 18 months of hearings, planning <br /> meetings, and other venues; and it was clear during that process that the residents <br /> on County Road B needed and wanted a pathway. At this point, Mr. Grefenberg <br /> noted that he was therefore speaking with some frustration, as he felt the City had <br /> made a commitment to implementing one, whether the funds came from the Parks <br /> Department or the PWETC's funding source. <br /> Chair Vanderwall clarified that the PWETC did not have a funding source. <br /> Mr. Grefenberg opined that the Parks & Recreation Department was clearly not <br /> telling the PWETC what they had told residents on April 11. <br /> With the permission of the C hair, Public Works Director Schwartz clarified that <br /> County Road B remained a Ramsey County roadway, and was not yet under the <br /> City of Roseville's jurisdiction. <br /> Page 13 of 22 <br />