Ice Rink Update

Weather Dependent

We are waiting for colder temps, which still are a long way off in order to get the outdoor ice rink ready. While the temperatures have been nice and toasty, they don't help for ice skating.

Currently the 10 day forecast shows warm temperatures.
When we do get temperatures cold enough and long enough to make ice, the parks and public works staff will work to set up the rink.
Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs and Leashes

The Town and the Boulder County Animal Control office remind residents to keep your dog on a leash when walking through town, on public streets and the parks. The off-leash dog park is in Bohn Park. Your dog must also be leashed along the path to the dog park. Thank you!

RV Parking Ordinance

NEW!

Effective January 18, 2022, recreation vehicles, watercraft and trailers in excess of 20 feet in length excluding hitches and tongues, may not be parked on town streets or right-of-way for periods longer than 72 hours.

Summit Affordable Housing

Mobilization Starting

The construction mobilization for the Summit Affordable Housing development begins this week. The land purchase was finalized last month. The contractor will begin preparations, including moving a construction trailer onto their property. They will begin to fence off the social trails in the area as they move equipment into the area.

Holiday Giving Drive

You can help ensure every neighbor enjoys holiday meals and a comfortable season, by donating non-perishable food, toiletries, or funds to the Holiday Giving Drive. The Holiday Giving Drive is a collaboration between the Town of Lyons and the Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF), to provide hope and a spirit of community this holiday season.
Donations of non-perishable food, toiletries and funds can be dropped off in the Cookie Monster Donation Bin, located in the front office of Town Hall, during normal office hours (Mon – Fri, 8AM to 4:30PM). The donations will be collected and distributed by LEAF.
If you’d like to learn more about supporting or seeking assistance from LEAF, visit leaflyons.org.

Boulder County and ARPA

The Boulder County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced next steps for the process of determining how to best invest federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to address the needs of individuals most impacted by COVID-19.

Three working groups will be created to work from January through March 2022 to identify and recommend project, program, and policy solutions that address the three main challenges identified in phase one of the community engagement process: Economic Challenges, Housing Affordability, and Mental Health and Social Resilience.

Working groups will be comprised of community members, nonprofit leaders, policy experts and county leadership and staff with expertise in the focus areas. Community members with expertise in the focus areas who are interested in applying can do so by Dec. 14 at this link.

Help Lyons Thrive!

Why do you like living in Lyons?
How easy is it to get around Lyons?
What would you like to see improved in the near future?

The Town of Lyons is updating the Comprehensive Plan with the help of Clarion Associates. Your input and opinions will help to guide LyonsThrive into the future, as an update to the Lyons Comprehensive Plan.

Visit LyonsThrive.com for information and to share what you would improve, change or what you love about Lyons. Share what you like and what you would improve via your input on the idea map.

Capital Improvement Projects

Continuing/Starting in December

Welch Ct Sewer Line Replacement
The sewer line from the end of Welch Ct to 2nd Ave & Cobblestone Ct will be replaced. This includes replacing a manhole in the middle of 2nd Ave at Cobblestone Ct.

1st Ave Water Line
A new water line is scheduled to be installed at the intersection of 2nd Ave., 1st Ave., and Mountain View. This will allow 1st Ave. to receive higher pressure water flows for fire prevention.

Electric Utility System
The Town is working with an aerial analyst who will have a couple of crews in town using drones to inspect our electric utility system Dec 13th through Jan 17th.

Longmont Waterline Project
The Longmont water line project has been given permission from CDOT to do their work during the day. There should not be a need for any night work.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

As a reminder, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions went into effect on November 30 for unincorporated areas of western Boulder County, which includes Lyons.

April 5 Municipal Election

The Town of Lyons will hold the next regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 to elect six trustee seats and a Mayor to serve on the Board of Trustees. Each term is for two years.

Registered electors 18 years of age or older may be a candidate and hold office if they have resided inside Town limits for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding April 5, 2022. Candidate packets will be available at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall on or after Jan. 4, 2022 and nomination petitions may be circulated beginning the same day. The petition must be signed by at least 10 registered electors who reside inside Town limits. The filing deadline for nomination petitions is Jan. 24, 2022 at 5 p.m.

For individuals who are interested in learning more about becoming a candidate, the Lyons Regional Library and the Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce held a candidate information forum last month. The forum included expectations of time commitment and the role of a Board member. Learn more.

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