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S. Aschenbrenner,2016 Herschel St. Aschenbrenner noted that she enjoyed using the Alding St. right of way and appreciated the extensive tree cover, emphasizing the importance of preserving the trees. She shared that short walks have become much longer and more difficult since she has not been able to use the pathway. She expressed excitement about the possibility of a parks solution and stated that she believes many neighbors would be willing to come together to create a solution that, while it may not satisfy everyone, would provide an important opportunity for community. C. Gallaher, 2009 Herschel St. Gallaher stated that she has used the Aldine St. right-of-way for 36 years and finds it to be a safer alternative to walking along Snelling Avenue, where she feels the sidewalk is not wide enough for pedestrian safety. She expressed gratitude for the path that was added along Fairview Avenue and asked the Commission to consider the potential benefits of maintaining a connecting path, including supporting property values and fostering a stronger sense of community. D. Gault, 2021 Herschel St. Gault shared that he has lived in Roseville for 32 years and has walked on the path more than 3,300 times. He stated that the Aldine St. right of way has become a divisive issue within the neighborhood and expressed his belief that now is the time for healing. He noted that he would not use the Aldine St. right of way unless all neighbors could come to a mutual agreement and emphasized the importance of finding common solutions together. He explained that he stopped walking the Aldine St. right of way after realizing that adjacent property owners were unhappy with its use and concluded that his relationships with neighbors are more important to him than continued access to the path. A. Lottie, 90 Mid Oaks Ln. Spoke on behalf of her three school-age children, noting that the Aldine St. right of way provides them with a safe route to friends’ houses and as a walking route to school. She emphasized that in a world with limited independence for children, the Aldine St. right of way offers them an important opportunity for independence, as their family feels comfortable allowing the children to walk alone on the path because they are familiar with the neighbors along the route. She expressed hope that a creative solution can be found to preserve the path. T. Brown, 93 Mid Oaks Ln. Is a civil engineer and adjacent property owner, he stated that the Aldine St. right of way provides valuable privacy for his home and open space for wildlife. Additionally, he raised several concerns in response to the City Council’s questions for the Parks and Recreation Commission: Value/Connectivity: Asked what parks or neighborhoods the proposed trail would connect. 5