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Attachment 3 <br />40 5.BUSINESS ITEMS <br />41 41 a)DDISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE ALDINE ISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE ALDINE <br />42 STREET RIGHT OF WAYSTREET RIGHT OF WAY <br />43 Staff provided background information on the Commission’s initial discussion of the Aldine <br />44 Street right-of-way(ROW), which took place at the August 7, 2025 Parks and Recreation <br />45 meeting. Since that time, the following actions have been completed: <br />46 Several commissioners toured the site. <br />47 Staff prepared site inventories of trees and topography. <br />48 Staff researched accessibility requirements and tree preservation. <br />49 <br />50 Staff emphasized that the Commission’s goal is to work toward an eventual recommendation for <br />51 the City Council. <br />52 <br />53 The Commission reviewed the list of questions provided by the City Council, noting that not all <br />54 questions need to (or can) be answered immediately. These questions include: <br />55 Should the ROW become a park trail? <br />56 Does it provide recreational value? <br />57 How many trees impacted/removed? <br />58 Detailed impacts on vegetation and trees? <br />59 Neighborhood engagement process? <br />60 Use Park Dedication funds? <br />61 Does a 30-foot-wide park make sense in Roseville? <br />62 <br />63 Staff presented the results of the site analysis, which included the following findings: <br />64 57 inventoried trees, including 24 with a trunk diameter greater than 10” DBH (Diameter <br />65 at Breast Height, the standard measurement). <br />66 7 large oaks measuring over 20” DBH. <br />67 8 invasive green ash trees (estimated removal cost: $3,000–$5,000). <br />68 Ground cover primarily consists of invasive buckthorn. <br />69 Encroachments reduce overall accessibility. <br />70 The right-of-way is located near several homes, with one as close as 18 feet. <br />71 Preliminary Analysis:Informal trail routes appear possible with limited impact. <br />72 <br />73 Because the right-of-way would serve as a community connective trail, it must comply with <br />74 PROWAG (Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines) standards, which include: <br />75 A firm and stable surface. <br />76 Maximum slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%. <br />77 Minimum width of 48 inches, with designated passing spaces. <br />78 Required curb cuts and ramps. <br />79 Use of a non-bituminous path is possible. <br />2 <br />Qbhf!28!pg!354 <br /> <br />