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Viability/Drainage: Noted that a storm sewer with beehive catch basins runs through the corridor to prevent basement flooding in nearby homes. He expressed concern that grading for a trail could disrupt drainage, introduce sediment into the receiving lake, raise the water table, and potentially cause basement flooding to return. ADA Compliance:Questioned how the steep grade could be maintained,to support the existing irrigation system,while also meeting ADA pathway requirements. Access/Safety:Expressed concern about pedestrian access from Roselawn Avenue, citing high traffic volumes (approximately 3,000 trips per day per MnDOT). He stated that children walking in the parking lane during rush hour poses safety risks and may require special crossing treatments. Brown concluded by noting he has additional concerns and hopes adjacent property owners will have the opportunity to share them. D. Wiswell, 1731 Shryer Ave. W. Has lived in the neighborhood since 2016, stated that she frequently used the path to walk her dog and expressed concern about the loss of safe access for children in and out of the Mid Oaks neighborhood. She shared the following points: Neighborhood Access:Stated it is disheartening that children can no longer easily reach friends’ houses, Evergreen Park, or schools using the path. Community Transition: Noted that the neighborhood is transitioning to younger families and that she values accessibility for children to move safely between neighborhoods. Established Feature: Emphasized that the Aldine St. right of way path has been a longstanding feature of the neighborhood and should be preserved. Equity for Children:Felt that discontinuing the path would be a disservice to children who rely on it to reach friends and schools safely. Safety: Stated that use of the Aldine St. right of way along Roselawn is safer than requiring children to walk farther along Roselawn to access other neighborhoods. She concluded by expressing a desire to find a collaborative solution that would preserve the established path while fostering cooperation among neighbors. Commissioner Donaldson asked staff to explain the difference between parks and trails. Staff relayed that the Pathway- Master Plan is managed by Public Works. The Master Plan is driven by Public Works, with input from the Parks and Recreation Department to determine the creation of pathways. The Parks and Recreation Department handles any trail within a park as well as providing maintenance to any trail within Roseville. The Commission discussed how existing pathways in the City were originally established and considered the precedent for creating new pathways. 6