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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 17, 2010 Page 14 from those using the pathway. Mr. Harris, while having no opposition to a path- way connecting to the U of MN, suggested use of the large, open field belonging to the U of MN Farm Campus. Mr. Harris concluded his comments by opining that it was the primary responsibility of the Mayor and City Council to improve the quality of life of residents of Roseville, but by putting this in place, people in surrounding communities were benefitting at the detriment of adjacent residents, and they should go elsewhere (i.e., Como Park) to enjoy biking and walking. Joan Jacobs, 2690 N Oxford (1 block over) Ms. Jacobs expressed concern with bikers using walkways, not riding with traffic rather than against, and being disruptive or disrespectful to those walking on pathways and not obeying signage. Ms. Jacobs spoke in support of additional bike patrols in the parks to alert walkers to bikers and roller bladders. Ms. Jacobs opined that bikes belonged on the road. Skip Wolverton, 1946 Fairview (3 houses north of Roselawn on east side of street) Mr. Wolverton noted that he was a 30 year resident at that location; and thanked staff for their discussions to -date and most recent review of more developed plans, in addition to Ms. Bloom's on -site visit at his property to address his con- cerns and existing drainage issues. Mr. Wolverton spoke in support of the overall concept that would benefit the entire community and provide more safety for bi- kers and walkers, but that it may have a negative impact on individual property owners, specifically encroachment into his and other property owners' yards. Mr. Wolverton expressed concern with the width of 8' for the pathway, while recog- nizing federally mandated guidelines and funding. Mr. Wolverton noted the dif- ficulty in maintaining boulevards without curb and gutter due to winter salt and sand applications; and people not observing the edge of the road and leaving tire tracks on the boulevard. Mr. Wolverton noted that his biggest concern was that relocation of the catch basin affecting his property, and currently located in the middle of the pathway, sine his sump pump drained into that through an agree- ment with the City when their home was originally constructed. Lucy Hulme, 1720 W Eldridge Ms. Hulme spoke in support of the project, noting that her husband had biked for years between their home and Luther Seminary; stating that she had longed for a place to walk and be connected to Rosedale safely. Ms. Hulme opined that if a bikeway could be accommodated, it was a wonderful thing and should be a "no brainer," and would be a wonderful project and a benefit to the City. Ann Berry, 1059 Woodhill Drive As a forty -nine year resident of the City of Roseville, Ms. Berry advised that she was representing the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Roseville, Maplewood and Falcon Heights, and speaking with the consent of their Board of Directors, and spoke in support of the Northeast Suburban Campus Connector, Non