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improvements on the east side may be limited, but suggested that a potential <br />connection between Langton Park and Oasis Park could be considered. <br />Mr. Freihammer explained that this would involve a short connection through <br />a primarily residential area near Fairview Avenue, where parks are located on <br />either side. He noted that this concept aligns with what had previously been <br />identified as a constellation link. However, it was not labeled separately because <br />the broader C2 corridor was already included in the pathway master plan. <br />Member Luongo expressed uncertainty about the need for a separate pathway <br />in that area, noting that it is a low -volume, contained residential corridor and <br />may not justify the investment. She indicated openness to including it if there <br />has been resident interest, but did not strongly support it. <br />Chair Ficek noted that the connection appearing in multiple planning <br />documents created some uncertainty. He expressed hesitation about prioritizing <br />a pathway in this case, explaining that the corridor is a low -volume local road <br />where pedestrians can already walk safely without additional infrastructure. <br />Mr. Freihammer noted that the area consists of very low -volume streets serving <br />small, isolated neighborhoods. He explained that there is no through traffic and <br />that vehicles in the area are typically limited to residents accessing their homes <br />or visitors traveling to the nearby parks. <br />Chair Ficek indicated he could support either option for the segment, noting <br />that it would likely be a low priority regardless. <br />Chair Ficek and Mr. Freihammer noted that the connection between Langton <br />Park and Oasis Park would likely be a low construction priority and would most <br />realistically be completed in coordination with another project rather than as a <br />standalone improvement. It was noted that while it could score well on planning <br />metrics due to its proximity to Fairview Avenue and its park connectivity, it <br />would likely be an opportunistic project. <br />Mr. Freihammer indicated that if included, the segment should be clarified as a <br />general pathway connection between the two parks, without pursuing additional <br />expansion beyond that scope. The Commission agreed to retain the segment in <br />a limited, flexible form. <br />Mr. Freihammer then introduced the next segment, a Trunk Highway 51 <br />connection to Old Snelling. He recommended removing it since MnDOT is <br />constructing the pathway on the west side this year, completing the connection <br />with prior improvements by Arden Hills. <br />Page 21 of 28 <br />