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5. BUSINESS ITEMS a)INITIAL DISCUSSION OF ALDINE STREET RIGHT OF WAY Staff reviewed maps with the Commission to show the location of the Aldine right-of-way. Staff explained that a right-of-way is a legal designation for City-owned property that allows the public or utilities to access land for public use, typically for transportation or utilities. The City owns and manages numerous acres of right-of-way throughout Roseville. Staff noted that the Public Works Department occasionally identifies right-of-way segments that are no longer needed for future roadway purposes and may propose vacating them to adjacent property owners. This process includes a public hearing to gather community feedback. Staff highlighted that this right-of-way was not identified as a priority route in the City’s Pathway Master Plan, which guides future pathway projects. However, the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan does identify this segment as a potential “constellation link” which is a conceptual connector that would support system-wide recreation access. Staff reviewed Goals 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6 of the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan with the Commission. These goals provide guidance for the future development and management of pathways. On April 21, 2025, Public Works presented a proposal to vacate a one-block segment of Aldine Street between Ryan Avenue and Roselawn Avenue. During the public hearing, several residents provided feedback to the City Council, with opinions both in support of and in opposition to the vacation. Following the hearing, the City Council directed Public Works to explore the feasibility of establishing a formal pathway within the right-of-way and requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider whether a non-traditional pathway could be feasible for this location. The issue was further discussed at the June 16 and July 21 City Council meetings. Concerns were raised regarding the impact a traditional pathway might have on existing vegetation, including the removal of mature trees and the need for significant grading. Staff reported that the Aldine right-of-way is 30 feet wide. The current informal pathway extends beyond the right-of-way and onto private property. Staff noted that multiple neighboring properties have encroached into the right-of-way, resulting in deviations from a direct route. While challenging conditions exist within the right-of-way, staff indicated that these challenges do not appear to be insurmountable. Staff outlined potential pathway options within the right-of-way. A traditional bituminous pathway could be constructed; however, this option would likely require the removal of a 2