Riley County plans Anderson Lane renumbering to fix NG911 address problems

Planning Director Amanda Webb told the Riley County Commission that staff will rename and renumber an unnamed road to Anderson Lane to resolve long-standing problems emergency services have had locating homes there. "We want emergency services to be able to find you," Webb said, emphasizing public safety as the reason for the change.

Webb said the change follows work started in 2020 and that the committee and residents had previously discussed renaming; this time the commission will proceed with a package that includes new numbers to fit the county grid. "Those letters are gonna go out next week," she said, and the county will provide about 30 days' notice before scheduling a public hearing.

Why it matters: county staff said the current unnamed road serves multiple properties that NG911 responders have had documented difficulty finding, increasing response time risks for medical emergencies. Webb acknowledged that renumbering can be inconvenient for residents — "it will be a pain" — but said the public-safety benefit outweighs the inconvenience.

The commission asked staff to proceed; Webb said she will follow up with mailed notices, a public hearing and outreach to help residents understand timelines and next steps. The county will administer the renumbering and provide guidance for affected property owners on necessary updates to mailing and service records.

What's next: look for county letters, a public hearing date, and additional details about the exact address changes and any assistance the county will offer residents during the transition.