Sandstone Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

The 2022 series is back! Now on Wednesday evenings through August 10th. Thanks to so many of you who came out to kick off the Sandstone Summer Concerts last week. After checking in with our small, independently owned businesses, the feedback was that Wednesdays is preferred by our local businesses, who continue to establish and grow their roots in Lyons.

We look forward to our partnership with the Lyons Community Foundation which supports this annual 10-week series.

Mark your calendar for Wednesdays this summer and and reconnect with your neighbors or meet new friends. Don't miss it! View the summer line up!

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 23 6:30 pm

CEMEX has applied to Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting to extend its Dowe Flats mining permit for 15 years through December 31, 2037. Boulder County Staff will present how CEMEX’s proposal would impact county open space, if approved.

Staff Presenter: Janis Whisman, Real Estate Division Manager, Boulder County

If you would like to speak at the meeting, please register in advance.
According to Boulder County there is no requirement to pre-register. Residents are also welcome to request permission to comment at the meeting. View the full agenda.

Limb and Branch Drop Off

Saturday, June 25 9 am - 3pm ONLY

The Town of Lyons, Boulder County, and Wildfire Task Force are hosting a Fire Mitigation/Fuels Reduction Drop Off Day. This drop-off service is for residents with property located within the Lyons Fire Protection District boundary, for one day only, Saturday, June 25, from 9 am - 3 pm at the Lyons Public Works Facility.

LOCATION: 4687 Ute Hwy, in front of Town’s public works facility, (east of the tiny house builder)
Branches and limbs ONLY.
NO yard waste, roots, grass, pine needles, pine cones, tree stumps, flood debris, dirt, rocks, construction materials, lumber or trash accepted.

Self- service, you unload your vehicle
Residential Use Only
Volunteers will ensure materials meet the requirements.
No commercial drop-off accepted.

Please note that the town's curbside tree Limb pickup, finished on May 20th. If you have curbside tree limbs, they can be dropped off at the Jun 25th event. It is the responsibility of the property owner.

The drop off effort is to reduce wildfire risk and help with wildfire mitigation.
Learn more.

Performing Theater Coming to Lyons

Free performance, Sunday June 26 4 pm

On Sunday, June 26 the Town of Lyons and The Butterfly Effect Theater of Colorado (BETC) present Dorothy's Dictionary, a powerful, heartwarming and timely new play by E.M. Lewis. A very unique presentation of mobile theater with its own traveling stage, the BETC truck will be parked at River Bend event venue, at 501 West Main Street, with free admission to the play beginning at 4 pm.
The mission of BETC’s new touring theatre truck program brings free professional theatre into local communities, serving people where they live. It is free to all and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. For more Information on the tour, visit: www.betc.org/truck

Lyons Flyer Daily Transit Service

Returns Monday, June 27

Boulder County, in partnership with the Town of Lyons, City of Boulder, Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Via Mobility Services is restoring commuter transit bus service along US 36 between Lyons and Boulder. The service, rebranded as the “Lyons Flyer,” will replace the Y route, formerly operated by RTD. The first day of service will be June 27, 2022.

The transit service will operate twice daily, Monday - Friday for Lyons to/from Boulder. For complete details, visit the updated website. See you soon on the Bus!

Lyons Thrive What’s Next?

Growth Framework Survey is now available!

The Growth Framework defines the types of land uses that are currently present or envisioned for the future in different areas of Lyons and includes an overview of Lyons' planning areas. Each area has a unique vision for the future and this framework will guide land use decisions over the next 10 to 20 years. Take the survey and let us know what you think any time before July 8!

Next Steps
On July 11 we will have a joint update to the Board of Trustees and the Planning and Community Development Commission. Join us to learn more about the Growth Framework and hear more about next steps. A full draft of the LyonsThrive Comprehensive Plan will be available in early September, stay tuned for more input opportunities.

Corona Hill Assessment

In September 2021, the town of Lyons made a request to Boulder County Parks & Open Space to reassess the potential for a trail across Corona Hill connecting the town to the Hall Ranch Open Space trailhead. This trail option was removed from past planning efforts because of natural resource concerns and the difficulty of building a sustainable trail on the steep slopes. However, to document the current conditions and to see if any conditions had significantly changed since previous assessments, Boulder County Parks & Open Space agreed to reassess the resources and trail options. Read more.

Local Sales Tax Remittance

Up 11% year to date

The Board of Trustees asked staff to share current monthly sales tax collections with residents. Each month the town's finance director updates the Board of Trustees with town financial data. Year to date sales tax collections are up 11% over the same period last year.

4th Ave Ped Bridge Update

The new caisson was poured at the end of last week and passed the structural inspection. With this new placement, both staff and the contractor are waiting on updated design from the engineers. The project will be on hold for a few weeks, while the design is updated.

In the meantime, the contractor has completed the sidewalk work up to the bridge approaches along with some trail work. Completion is expected in late summer.

Lyons Park River Ponds Update

Eco Resource Solutions (ERS) submitted the May 2022 water quality results for Lyons Valley River Park Ponds.
According to their reporting, each pond maintains ideal water chemistry with no parameters of concern. As the months continue to get warmer over the summer, ERS will continue to maintain the Moleaer Generators in working order so that previous algae issues do not become a concern. Overall, results demonstrate that the current program continues to be working.

Town Mural Project

Fall 2022

The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) is working with world-renowned, local artist Android Jones to create a mural on the courtyard-facing, exterior stucco wall of Lyons Town Hall.

This creative and engaging mural celebrates all of the wonderful, natural elements that surround Lyons. It will be visible from State Highway 7, giving travelers a glimpse of what makes Lyons unique, also offering residents and guests a striking mural to enjoy while walking to and from our parks and throughout town. Learn more and support public art in Lyons!

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