Lyons Primary Planning Area Master Plan

Public Planning Workshops

The Town of Lyons, along with the hired consultant team, will be holding public meetings for the Lyons Primary Planning Area (LPPA) Master Plan. The LPPA includes parcels that are currently outside of Town limits. As part of this planning process, the LPPA has been broken out into three small areas: the Eastern Corridor & Gateway; South St. Vrain River/County Road 69 Area; and Apple Valley.

The first three public workshops will focus on the Eastern Corridor & Gateway. The details are as follows:

Eastern Corrdior & Gateway
Rogers Hall
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, April 28

More on the LPPA & Workshop Details >>

US-36 Lane Closures, Businesses Still Accessible

Beginning Thursday, March 10, portions of the right lane of westbound US-36 will be closed, due to construction work.

Please note that during this time, businesses will remain normal business hours, and the drums and cones layout will provide vehicle access to the businesses at all times.

The Town appreciates your continuous support of local businesses.

Railroad Avenue Closure

Please be advised that Railroad Avenue, between Park Street & 2nd Avenue will be temporary closed, due to construction. Please use other routes accordingly.

Kurt Carlson Skatepark Update

Half-pipe Closure

It was recently discovered that the half-pipe ramp in the Kurt Carlson Skatepark had suffered more water damage than originally estimated, and was no longer sound. After considerable review from a third-party consultant, it was determined that the investment in rebuilding the ramp would be less practical than a new ramp or facility.
Since the consultation, the Town has removed the half-pipe ramp, and reopened the park for use of other structures.

Construction of a new facility is being proposed as part of the Bohn Park planning and construction process, forecast to take place 2016-2018. Town staff hopes that those interested in such a facility will become involved in the public planning process.

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IRS Fraud & Scams

It’s the season of tax returns and tax return identity theft reports. Con artists who claim to be with the IRS often use convincing tactics to lure people into a scam. The IRS offers five warning signs of a scam artist - the IRS does NOT:

Call you to demand immediate payment. They will not call about taxes you owe without first mailing you a bill.
Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the chance to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
Require you to use a certain payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.
Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement to have you arrested for not paying.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, here’s what to do:

If you know you owe taxes or think you might owe, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to talk about payment options. You also may be able to set up a payment plan online at IRS.gov.
If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to TIGTA at 1.800.366.4484 or at www.tigta.gov.
If phone scammers target you, also contact the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov. Use their “FTC Complaint Assistant” to report the scam. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments of your complaint.

For more information on IRS scams, visit www.irs.gov.

Upcoming Community Programs

Native Gardening Class: How to Manage Rain Water with Bio Swales/ Rain Gardens

March 9
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Walt Self Building $30 Fee
This class will instruct attendees on how to create land forms that manage rain water creating protection during floods and resilience through droughts. This class will review how to grade, reinforce, and plant basic rain gardens. We will also spend time looking at advanced methods and how these methods can be utilized on Forestry and Municipal scales. The Instructor is David Bailey. There is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 participants. Deadline to register is March 2nd. To Register Call 303-823-8250, or e-mail llegault@townoflyons.com

Active Adults 50+ Fitness Class

FREE
Every Wednesday Starting March 9
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Walt Self Building
Let’s get together and exercise for fitness and fun. Lori LeGault will be leading a 1 hour and 15 minute total body workout every Wednesday from 10:15 AM-11:30 AM. Starting and ending at the Walt Self Senior Building we will do a 30 minute brisk walk on our back roads, then upon arrival back at Walt Self we will do 30 minutes of strength training using tubing. We will end with 15 minutes of balance and flexibility. You are allowed to join in/or duck out of a section of the class. For example, if you only want to do the strength part, you can join us at 11:15 to finish the class, or if you only want to walk with us, then you can join that part. Please dress appropriately for exercise with layers and bring a water bottle. Call 303-823-8250 for any questions.

Active Adult 50+ Basic Computer Skills Class

FREE
March 31, 10:00-11:00 AM
Lyons Regional Library

The Lyons Parks and Recreation department, in conjunction with the Lyons Library, is pleased to offer a basic computer skills class for Lyon’s Active Adults 50+ at the Lyons Regional Library. This class will go over e-mail, Facebook, and internet skills, and can help you get more connected with all of the most-used Lyons Facebook pages. There is a maximum of 5 participants for this class.
RSVP by March 25, by calling 303-823-8250, or email Lori LeGault at llegault@townoflyons.com. The class will be offered monthly. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!