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Attachment 1 neighborhood to cut through to go to Brimhall Elementary. Some of these residents, although opposing the vacation, expressed opposition to creating a formal paved path. One of these individuals who testified in opposition to the vacation was Linda Strahan. She is the 1 sister-in-law of Council Member Julie Strahan, and lives at 1988 Wheelerwhich she explained is “just two blocks from the path.” None of the individuals who testified in opposition to the proposed vacation own property abutting the Aldine ROW. Resident Testimony – Supporting Vacation During the public hearing, four individuals testified in favor of vacating the Aldine ROW and provided a letter supporting the vacation signed by all eight property ownersabutting the Aldine ROW. Their testimony expressed frustration about disrespectful dog walkers and excitement at the opportunity to take over the area and to better maintain it and get rid of invasive species. One resident testified that having people walking by on the path felt “intrusive.” These individuals also opposed a formal paved path, explaining concerns over cutting down mature trees, which would also change the character of the Aldine ROW, and expressing safety concerns due to a lack of sidewalks on Roselawn. Finally, they asked the Council to approve the vacation. All of the individuals who testified in favor of the proposed vacation own property abutting the Aldine ROW. Council Member Strahan Comments and Motion After the close of the public hearing, Mr. Freihammer answered some questions from Council Members, and then Council Member Strahan spoke: I also wanted to take the opportunity, I'm Julie Strahan, Roseville City Councilmember. I live at 1260 Shryer, and I would advocate for keeping this pedestrian connection. A previous speaker is my sister-in-law. I live on the other side of Hamline, but we walk quite frequently, quite safely, across Roselawn and use that path to walk over and then walk through Ridgewood Lane to get back home. I think delineating where that path is so that people don't encroach on Miss Brown's property is very important. For a while, it looked like the path was closed, and I reached out and asked why. They said that's not true, but there was some fencing or something at the end and they said, “Oh no that's not changed”. So, being very intentional about knowing that the path was an available spot. There really isn't a point between Fairview and Snelling to head South and so really, if you are on foot, it's a lot longer to Fairview than you think it is in that area. And so, I just think it has been a really lovely resource. I realize whenever we encroach what someone perceives to be their space, it can be challenging. But I do think it has been the footpath for a long time, and I would advocate for keeping it. I have really enjoyed 2 using it for the last 20 years that I've lived in Roseville. 1 1988 Wheeler appears on the Depiction of the Vacated Area attached to this Report and is on the corner or Wheeler Street and Ryan Avenue. 2 Text in italics is a rough transcript transcribed from the April 21, 2025, hearing. The text has been amended for brevity and clarity, but with no intention to alter its meaning. 3 RS160\\27\\1025838.v5 Qbhf!47!pg!385