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Attachment 3 <br />121 If the ROW were vacated, ownership would transfer to adjacent neighbors, and the City <br />122 would no longer have control. <br />123 A potential crosswalk at Roselawn would require review and approval by both the City <br />124 and Falcon Heights. <br />125 <br />126 Staff reviewed the next potential steps, possible recommendations, and additional considerations <br />127 withthe Commission: <br />128 Joint meeting with the City Council scheduled for September 15, 2025. <br />129 At that meeting, the Commission could: <br />130 o Provide an update on progress. <br />131 o Share recommendations (if ready). <br />132 o Propose next steps. <br />133 o Seek clarification from the Council. <br />134 <br />135 Possible Recommendations: Recommendation One <br />136 o Does ROW provide parks and recreation value? <br />137 Yes move to Recommendation Two <br />138 No Option 1: Vacate <br />139 No Option 2: Retain without change <br />140 Possible Recommendations: Recommendation Two <br />141 o If the parcel has Parks and Recreation value, what should happen next? <br />142 1.Study alignment/tree impacts <br />143 2.Begin non-traditional trail planning <br />144 3.Begin hardscape path planning <br />145 4.No trail; vacate ROW <br />146 5.Take no action now, but preserve ROW for future <br />147 <br />148 Additional Considerations <br />149 o Convert ROW to parkland (pending legal review)? <br />150 o Use Park Dedication funds? <br />151 o Does the Commission have feedback on an implementation method? <br />152 <br />153 The Commission discussed whether there is a precedent for right-of-way land being used as a <br />154 park or trail. Staff noted that precedent does exist: some ROW segments have been used to <br />155 provide access to parks, and natural spaces are also part of the City’s Park System. However, this <br />156 parcel would be unique as it would be the smallest in the system and the only one to potentially <br />157 combine both uses. <br />158 <br />159 Vice-Chair Beckmann asked if there was an estimated cost for an arborist to assess the trees. <br />160 Staff responded that they anticipated the cost would range from $500 to $2,000, depending on <br />161 the level of detail required in the assessment. <br />162 <br />163 Commissioner Donaldson asked how the trail would be maintained in the winter. Staff <br />164 acknowledged that it could be difficult to plow an unpaved, winding trail during winter months. <br />4 <br />Qbhf!2:!pg!354 <br /> <br />