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Demorest City Council approves alley closure at Walnut & Ohio St

The council voted to close and abandon a city alley requested by the Carlson family, who own the adjoining parcel.

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May 5, 2026: Alley closure at Walnut & Ohio Street

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The City Council then voted 4-0 that same evening, May 5, to approve the resolution.

The story

The Carlson family, owners of parcel 076 048, asked the city to close the alley at Walnut Avenue and Ohio Street. The request was discussed at a City Council work session on April 7.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 4.7.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdfCity Council Agenda & — 4.7.26 CC RS Agenda.pdfCity Council Agenda — 4.7.26 WS Agenda.pdf

Later that day, the City Council voted 4-0 to approve a resolution on the alley closure.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 4.7.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdfCity Council Agenda — 5.5.26 CC RS Agenda.pdf

At a May 5 work session, council members went over the request again, noting no utilities run through the alley and discussing a value of 1.5 times the assessed value.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 5.5.26 WS MINUTES SIGNED.pdfCity Council Agenda — 5.5.26 WS Agenda.pdf

The City Council then voted 4-0 that same evening, May 5, to approve the resolution.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 5.5.26 CC RS MINTUES SIGNED.pdf

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Alley closure/abandonment at Walnut & Ohio Street

The motion to accept the resolution was unanimously approved (4-0).

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Alley closure at Walnut & Ohio Street

CONSIDERATION OF ALLEY CLOSURE AT WALNUT & OHIO ST

Discussed
discussed

Alley closure at Walnut Avenue & Ohio Street requested by Carlson family

The Carlson family (parcel 076 048) requests closure of the alley at Walnut Avenue and Ohio Street, where no utilities are present.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Alley closure at Walnut & Ohio Street

DISCUSSION OF ALLEY CLOSURE AT WALNUT & OHIO ST MARK/THOMAS TAB

Discussed
discussed

Alley closure/abandonment request at Walnut & Ohio Street (Carlson family)

the Carlson family (parcel 076 048) has requested closure of the alley at this location

Approved
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Alley closure at Walnut & Ohio St

moved to approve the presented resolution, seconded by Councilman Allen. 10|Page The motion to approve the presented resolution was unanimously approved (4-0).

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Alley closure at Walnut & Ohio St

CONSIDERATION OF ALLEY CLOSURE AT WALNUT & OHIO ST TAB 7

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Alley closure at Walnut & Ohio St

DISCUSSION OF ALLEY CLOSURE AT WALNUT & OHIO ST MARK/THOMAS TAB 7

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