Riley County panel names private lane 'Anderson Lane' after 9-1-1 addressing hearing
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The Riley County Commission voted May 28 to name a private driveway off Anderson Avenue “Anderson Lane” and to reassign property numbers so the segment will integrate with the county’s NextGen 9-1-1 addressing grid.
The decision followed a public hearing in which Amanda Webb, representing the NextGen 9-1-1 committee, told commissioners the renaming and renumbering are intended to eliminate mapping confusion that can slow emergency response. “These are still issues for emergency services,” Webb said during her introduction to the hearing.
Tyler Seaphees, communications center manager, showed dispatch maps and told the board that when a road segment is not a recognized roadway in the county’s computer-aided dispatch system, responders can lose time. “My main focus as the dispatch manager has to be, public safety and the efficiency of response of emergency services,” Seaphees said, urging the change to make address data consistent for dispatch and in-vehicle mapping.
Deputy Chief Doug Russell of the Riley County Fire District described operational problems when a roadway is not present in CAD maps, noting that responders have had to use ad-hoc radio direction at incident scenes. “Worst case scenario, respiratory, cardiac arrest, structure fire,” Russell said, explaining the potential life-safety consequences of unclear mapping.
Several residents told the commission they had not experienced response delays and urged the board to avoid forcing a renumbering that would require multiple administrative updates. Nathan Mead, a nearby resident, said he and his neighbors have clear physical signs and that commercial delivery services and Google Maps already show their addresses. Joyce Troyer said a recent medical emergency was handled without delay: “Last year, I had a medical emergency, and my husband called 911. They got there in less than 5 minutes.”
Planning and GIS staff explained that the county’s addressing grid assigns road orientation and number parity (odd/even) and that the existing parcel numbers do not fit the grid logic if the roadway is renamed without readdressing. Staff also noted the NextGen 9-1-1 system requires consistent road-segment IDs for reliable geocoding.
Commissioners asked about practical implications for residents, including mail, voter registration, and other agency records. Staff said the county would publish the resolution, send final letters to affected property owners, and coordinate with the U.S. Postal Service and other offices; residents were reminded they would need to update personal records (driver’s license, voter registration) within typical postal and administrative timelines.
After public comment and discussion, the board moved and approved a resolution to name the private drive Anderson Lane and readdress the affected properties to conform to the county addressing grid. Commissioners and staff said they will circulate implementation details and coordinate with the post office to reduce disruption.
The meeting record shows the board voted on the measure by voice and carried the motion.
The decision followed a public hearing in which Amanda Webb, representing the NextGen 9-1-1 committee, told commissioners the renaming and renumbering are intended to eliminate mapping confusion that can slow emergency response. “These are still issues for emergency services,” Webb said during her introduction to the hearing.
Tyler Seaphees, communications center manager, showed dispatch maps and told the board that when a road segment is not a recognized roadway in the county’s computer-aided dispatch system, responders can lose time. “My main focus as the dispatch manager has to be, public safety and the efficiency of response of emergency services,” Seaphees said, urging the change to make address data consistent for dispatch and in-vehicle mapping.
Deputy Chief Doug Russell of the Riley County Fire District described operational problems when a roadway is not present in CAD maps, noting that responders have had to use ad-hoc radio direction at incident scenes. “Worst case scenario, respiratory, cardiac arrest, structure fire,” Russell said, explaining the potential life-safety consequences of unclear mapping.
Several residents told the commission they had not experienced response delays and urged the board to avoid forcing a renumbering that would require multiple administrative updates. Nathan Mead, a nearby resident, said he and his neighbors have clear physical signs and that commercial delivery services and Google Maps already show their addresses. Joyce Troyer said a recent medical emergency was handled without delay: “Last year, I had a medical emergency, and my husband called 911. They got there in less than 5 minutes.”
Planning and GIS staff explained that the county’s addressing grid assigns road orientation and number parity (odd/even) and that the existing parcel numbers do not fit the grid logic if the roadway is renamed without readdressing. Staff also noted the NextGen 9-1-1 system requires consistent road-segment IDs for reliable geocoding.
Commissioners asked about practical implications for residents, including mail, voter registration, and other agency records. Staff said the county would publish the resolution, send final letters to affected property owners, and coordinate with the U.S. Postal Service and other offices; residents were reminded they would need to update personal records (driver’s license, voter registration) within typical postal and administrative timelines.
After public comment and discussion, the board moved and approved a resolution to name the private drive Anderson Lane and readdress the affected properties to conform to the county addressing grid. Commissioners and staff said they will circulate implementation details and coordinate with the post office to reduce disruption.
The meeting record shows the board voted on the measure by voice and carried the motion.
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