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5. BUSINESS ITEMS <br />a)DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE ALDINE <br />STREET RIGHT OF WAY <br />Staff provided background information on the Commission’s initial discussion of the Aldine <br />Street right-of-way (ROW), which took place at the August 7, 2025 Parks and Recreation <br />meeting. Since that time, the following actions have been completed: <br />Several commissioners toured the site. <br /> Staff prepared site inventories of trees and topography. <br /> Staff researched accessibility requirements and tree preservation. <br />Staff emphasized that the Commission’s goal is to work toward an eventual recommendation for <br />the City Council. <br /> <br />The Commission reviewed the list of questions provided by the City Council, noting that not all <br />questions need to (or can) be answered immediately. These questions include: <br /> Should the ROW become a park trail? <br /> Does it provide recreational value? <br /> How many trees impacted/removed? <br /> Detailed impacts on vegetation and trees? <br /> Neighborhood engagement process? <br />Use Park Dedication funds? <br /> Does a 30-foot-wide park make sense in Roseville? <br />Staff presented the results of the site analysis, which included the following findings: <br /> 57 inventoried trees, including 24 with a trunk diameter greater than 10” DBH (Diameter <br />at Breast Height, the standard measurement). <br /> 7 large oaks measuring over 20” DBH. <br /> 8 invasive green ash trees (estimated removal cost: $3,000–$5,000). <br /> Ground cover primarily consists of invasive buckthorn. <br /> Encroachments reduce overall accessibility. <br /> The right-of-way is located near several homes, with one as close as 18 feet. <br /> Preliminary Analysis: Informal trail routes appear possible with limited impact. <br /> <br />Because the right-of-way would serve as a community connective trail, it must comply with <br />PROWAG (Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines) standards, which include: <br /> A firm and stable surface. <br /> Maximum slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%. <br /> Minimum width of 48 inches, with designated passing spaces. <br /> Required curb cuts and ramps. <br /> Use of a non-bituminous path is possible. <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />