Boulder County Housing

Today only. One day.

BCHA will begin accepting waitlist applications for Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), several Project-Based Vouchers (located throughout the county), and their newest neighborhood of 73 affordable homes, The Spoke on Coffman (the Spoke) in Longmont, Colorado.

Online applications for all three programs will be accepted on December 14, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Important Information:

• Applications will only be accepted online at www.waitlistcheck.com/CO3024

• The application will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

• Applicants will be placed on the waitlist according to the date and time the application was received.

• Only 1 application is needed to apply for any/all housing opportunities available.

What is needed to apply?

The online application requires basic information.

• Current contact information - complete address, phone number, and email address

• Identifying information for all household members

• Gross monthly household income and source (documentation is not required at time of application - verifications will be collected at a later date) More information here.

Capital Improvement Projects

December Updates

Safe Route to School & 4th Ave Pedestrian Bridge
Construction bids for this project are due tomorrow, Dec 15. Staff expects that the work on the project will begin after the New Year. This project is to replace the pedestrian bridge over the North St Vrain Creek and to safely connect the elementary school students and middle school students, while also providing a stronger pedestrian connection for all in Lyons. This project is funded together with CDOT and Boulder County Collaborative funding.

St Vrain Trail Extension
Design proposals were submitted late last week for the St Vrain Trail Extension which will provide an extension of the trail along the old railroad right of way from McConnell to the US-36/SH-66 intersection. Funding is provided by DRCOG, Town of Lyons and Boulder County.

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. Funding is provided from ARPA federal funds.

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.

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. At this time, the Town still intends to hold the Winter Wonderland Concert series.

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.

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. Any dog related issues should be reported directly to Boulder County Animal Control. Their number is 303.441.4444

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Wonderland Concerts

The Town of Lyons is planning to host 3 winter concerts with live music in LaVern Johnson Park in January and February. The first concert is scheduled for January 8, from 2 - 4 pm. Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate and temperatures will get cold enough soon for the Parks Staff to set up the ice rink.

Thanks for the generous support from the Lyons Community Foundation for the concert series.

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