Electric vehicle charging stations may be coming to a new parking lot constructed at the intersection of Fifth Street North and Gault Avenue. Ironically, an old gas station was demolished there and the property modified to improve the turn radius from Alabama 35 to U.S. 11 northbound. At Tuesdayâs Fort Payne City Council meeting, Fort Payne Improvement Authority General Manager Mike Shirey said his office is applying for funding. Shirey said depending on how quickly the state scores applications due March 31, such charging stations could be installed and operational as soon as mid-summer. The proposed location meets requirements set forth in the grant application between it is within five miles of two interchanges of Interstate 59, within walking distance of retail and service establishments, available to access 24/7, adequately lit, and includes amenities such as restrooms.