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to commercial properties. He noted that the trails were reconstructed <br />approximately four to five years ago, having originally been built to a <br />substandard six feet wide, and were widened to eight feet. He added that the <br />trails are well used, particularly by nearby apartment residents, hotel guests, and <br />employees, with many using them to access Langton Park. <br />Mr. Freihammer then introduced the next segment on Rice Street, described as <br />completing an on and off -road pathway from County Road C to the north city <br />boundary. He noted that the portion from County Road C2 to the north <br />boundary has already been constructed, leaving only the segment from County <br />Road C to County Road C2 as the remaining gap. He explained that this area <br />serves primarily residential uses, including a church and a large apartment <br />complex on the west side. <br />Member Luongo expressed concern about safety in the area, noting that people <br />frequently walk in the street, including older adults and individuals using <br />mobility scooters, creating a dangerous situation. <br />Mr. Freihammer indicated that the Rice Street segment description would be <br />modified to reflect the remaining portion from County Road C to County Road <br />C2. He noted that the county has a project planned within the next five to six <br />years and that the city has communicated interest in coordinating improvements <br />with that effort. <br />Mr. Freihammer then introduced the next segment on Hamline Avenue, <br />described as an off -road trail from County Road C to County Road C2, and <br />recommended removing it since the city will be constructing that segment <br />within the next year. <br />Mr. Freihammer then presented the Victoria Street segment north of County <br />Road C, described as developing both on road and off road pathways from <br />County Road C to County Road D. He noted that a portion from County Road <br />C to Woodhill has already been constructed as a sidewalk, while the county is <br />beginning design for afuture project, tentatively scheduled for 2028, which may <br />include a trail instead. He recommended keeping the segment as currently <br />written in the pathway master plan, noting that final decisions on facility type <br />and location would be determined through the county's design process. <br />Member Luongo recommended keeping the segment in the pathway master <br />plan until the project is fully confirmed and constructed. <br />Mr. Freihammer introduced the concept of constellation links, explaining that <br />they are intended to connect parks and represent preferred routes for traveling <br />between park locations. He noted that these links were added to the pathway <br />master plan during a previous update without extensive discussion, which has <br />led to some confusion. <br />Page 16 of 28 <br />