Roseville council orders feasibility study of Aldine Street right‑of‑way after months of debate

The Roseville City Council voted unanimously Monday to move forward with a consultant-led feasibility study of the Aldine Street right‑of‑way to evaluate whether a non‑traditional pathway can be built there.

The council accepted the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation that staff engage a consultant "to conduct a feasibility study for a non traditional pathway through the right away evaluating pathway alignment options and specific tree impacts," and directed staff to solicit proposals. Councilmember Julie Strahan moved the motion; Councilmember Graf seconded. The motion passed 4–0.

Why it matters: neighbors and regular users of the corridor offered sharply different views during public comment, raising technical concerns—drainage, grading and impacts to tree roots—alongside appeals for continued public access and safer walking routes to Brimhall Elementary School. The council said it needs the consultant’s report to decide whether to proceed with a path, to pursue a…