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Attachment 3 257 A.Quinn, 89 Mid Oak 258 A.Quinn, 89 Mid Oaks Lane, emphasized that the situation has changed since he purchased his 259 home. He noted that the size of the right-of-way has decreased over time and that there have 260 been concerns with unwanted activity in the area. He also pointed out that portions of the 261 existing path are located on private property, meaning the path cannot remain in its current 262 location and would need to change. He added that any changes would affect the trees and 263 observed that everyone seems to be in agreement about the importance of preserving them. 264 265 The Commission acknowledged that there are valid points on both sides of the issue. 266 Commissioners emphasized the importance of protecting the privacy of adjacent neighbors while 267 also recognizing the value of maintaining neighborhood connections to parks and trails. 268 269 The Commission discussed and agreed that the ROW provides Parks and Recreation value, 270 noting that this has been acknowledged historically as the Parks and RecreationMaster Plan 271 identified the right-of-way segment as a potential “constellation link.” Commissioners also 272 discussed whether the property would be best classified as a park or as a right-of-way, and how 273 that decision could impact the preservation of trees. In addition, the Commission considered how 274 future property ownership changes could affect both the neighborhood and its natural resources. 275 276 277 Commissioner Donaldson moved to recommend to the City Council that the Parks and 278 Recreation Commission acknowledges that the Aldine right-of-way has value for the 279 Parks and Recreation System. Commissioner Kooistra seconded. 280 281 Roll Call 282 Ayes: Beckman, Botzek, Donaldson, Harris, Kooistra, Matts-Benson, Penny. 283 Nays: None. 284 Abstain:Her. 285 286 The Commission discussed potential options for moving forward with a recommendation to the 287 City Council, emphasizing that tree preservation should remain a top priority. Commissioners 288 agreed that a non-traditional pathway would be the most favorable option, as it would have the 289 least impact on the trees, unless a detailed study determined that the existing trees are not viable. 290 291 Chair Matts-Benson moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that 292 the City Council direct staff to, as expeditiously as possible, engage with a third party to 293 conduct a detailed study of a non-traditional path that includes: 294 1.Pathway alignment options and, 295 2.Specific tree impacts 296 and that a final decision be made immediately following the receipt of the study. Vice- 297 Chair Beckmann seconded. 298 299 300 7 Qbhf!33!pg!354