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Council approves purchase share to widen East Oak Street at German Lane
Summary
Council approved resolution R25-13 to acquire property for the East Oak Street and East German Lane intersection improvement project; the parcel appraised at $448,000, with the city's share stated as $300,000. The vote was 8-0.
Conway City Council on May 13 approved resolution R25-13 authorizing purchase of property needed for the East Oak Street and East German Lane intersection improvement project, voting 8-0 to move forward with the transaction.
Transportation staff explained the project stems from an Oak Street corridor study that identified dedicated right-turn lanes on the East German approach would improve intersection efficiency; staff said the change could increase intersection efficiency by roughly 70 percent. The most challenging element is acquiring the southeast-corner parcel, currently occupied by a flea-market-type building, which staff said must be acquired and removed to create the needed right-of-way.
Staff told the council the parcel was appraised at $448,000 and that the city’s share of the purchase would be $300,000; a private developer agreed to buy the remainder of the parcel after the right-of-way portion is acquired. Council members described the corridor study as comprehensive and said this purchase is an example of implementing part of a larger plan.
Councilmember Keith Hawkins called the item and the council voted to approve resolution R25-13, 8-0. No public opposition was recorded during the council action.
City staff noted a nearby fire station will benefit from improved traffic flow at the intersection; staff also said right-of-way acquisition remains a key implementation step before construction can proceed.
