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number of established trees. Alternatively, a non-traditional pathway may be feasible and less <br />impactful on existing vegetation, though it would still need to meet ADA requirements, <br />including a minimum width of four feet, slope adjustments, and appropriate curb cuts. <br />To date, community feedback has reflected a range of perspectives. Many neighbors have asked <br />the City Council to preserve some form of access from Roselawn Avenue to Aldine Street. <br />Adjacent property owners have petitioned the City Council to vacate the right-of-way. <br />Additional themes from community input include a desire to preserve as many existing trees as <br />possible, interest in finding a harmonious solution, and a willingness from residents to participate <br />in developing potential options. <br /> <br />As part of its exploration of the Aldine right-of-way, the City Council requested the <br />Commission’s input on the following questions: <br /> Would a non-traditional pathway or park in this location be valuable to the Parks and <br />Recreation system? <br /> Is a non-traditional pathway viable in this location? <br /> What impact would this have on existing trees and vegetation? <br /> What are the estimated installation costs? <br /> How would such a pathway be maintained? <br />Staff reiterated that the Parks and Recreation Commission is not the final governing body and <br />will not make the ultimate decision regarding the Aldine right-of-way. The Commission has been <br />tasked with providing input to the City Council on the questions outlined above. Staff also noted <br />that Commissioners will not be asked to weigh in on matters beyond the scope of these <br />questions. <br /> <br />Staff outlined the following planned actions: <br /> Conduct a topographical survey including tree locations <br /> Analyze grades and potential impacts on vegetation <br /> Evaluate the usefulness of the right-of-way for the Parks and Recreation system <br /> Return to the City Council with findings for a decision <br /> <br />Commissioner Harris acknowledged that she lives near the property in question. She stated that <br />she did not feel it was necessary to recuse herself, as she believes she can respond to the <br />questions posed to the Commission without personal bias. <br />Vice-Chair Beckmann asked how existing encroachments within the right-of-way would be <br />addressed. Staff responded that, at this time, they anticipate any encroachments would be <br />removed. <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />