Street Sweeping Rescheduled

Please Do Not Park Vehicles on the Road During Sweeping

Street sweeping has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 3, through Friday, May 6. The sweeper will roughly align with the following schedule:

Streets North of Main St.
Tuesday (5/3)
Wednesday (5/4)

Streets South of Main St.
Thursday (5/5)
Friday (5/6)

Please keep cars off the street when the sweeper is in your neighborhood.
Additionally, due to heavy dust, it is advised to keep windows shut during these times.

New Traffic Control Lights

A message from Sgt. Nick Goldberger

In the very near future, the new traffic control lights will be up and running at the intersection of Ute Highway and McConnell Drive in Lyons. For a few days prior to them functioning normally, they will be flashing yellow and/or red. This intersection is extremely busy especially during the week when the schools are in session, especially at the designated drop off times and also during the weekends.
As a safety reminder, I want to remind everyone what the different flashing colors mean. Flashing yellow indicates that the operator of the vehicle can proceed with caution and continue through the intersection, but should be cognizant of the traffic lanes that they are crossing. Flashing red indicates that the operator of the vehicle should treat the light at the intersection like they would a “stop sign.” The vehicle must come to a complete stop and only proceed through the intersection or conduct a turn when it is safe to do so. It is very important to realize that if traffic coming from the left or right has flashing yellow that they do not stop but proceed through the intersection with caution.

My concern is for the safety of all. With this being a new traffic control light in Town and with many new drivers (students) having to navigate with the new traffic control lights, I want everyone to be aware. Please help foster safe roads in our community by sharing this information among your family and friends.

Thanks,
Nick

DEA Drug Take-Back

Saturday, April 30

On April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Lyons substation, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and the Town of Lyons will be partnering in the DEA Drug Take-Back day.

This will be a drive-thru drop off; just stop out in front of the substation by the tent, roll down your window, and a deputy or representative will take the items from you.

Items NOT allowed are inhalers, needles, chemotherapy drugs and any liquids.

Read More at dea.gov >>

Town to Honor LaVern Johnson

In honor of former Trustee Mrs. LaVern Johnson's lengthy and dedicated service to the Town, the May 2 Board of Trustees meeting agenda includes a resolution to change the name of Meadow Park to LaVern M. Johnson Park.
Mrs. LaVern moved to Lyons when she was six months old. She graduated from Lyons High School, and has since been actively involved in numerous civic endeavors, to maintain and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Lyons. With over 50 years of service in support of Town's parks and recreation functions, more than 13 years served as a Trustee, the founder of the Lyons Historical Society (dba the Lyons Redstone Museum), the Lyons Historic District, & the Red Rock Ramblers Square Dance Club, and an active member and leader of countless community events and celebration committees, Mrs. LaVern has played a significant role in shaping Lyons to the community it is today.
Join the Town celebrate the dedicated work of Mrs. LaVern at the May 2 Board of Trustees meeting!
A reception for Mrs. LaVern will be held following the Proclamation at the Restored Depot, across the Street of Town Hall from 7:30-9:00 p.m. All are invited.

Read Tribute for Mrs. LaVern in Lyons Recorder >>

Lyons Redstone Museum & May History Month

The Lyons Redstone Museum opens this weekend for May History month: Saturday, April 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 1, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and each weekend during May. Following May, it will be open daily through October 2nd.

A reception featuring 50 pieces of art in the museum, and the 12 artists, will be held next Saturday, May 7th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Snacks will be served. The display will be up throughout the season. The Museum is also featuring the 2013 Flood Now Recovery Display and a Quasquicentennial Display.

The Quasquicentennial Envelopes (celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Lyons' Incorporation (4\6\1891-4\6\2016, with Lyons Postmark) are now for sale at various stores in Town, the Visitors' Center, and museum for $5.00 each. A once-in-a-lifetime Lyons Souvenir, with a sketch of old-time Lyons, its history, and several photos. Get yours, as a limited number will be sold!

Upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 2

The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held Monday, May 2. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

View May 2 Meeting Agenda >>

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Lyons Tennis Lessons for Kids

Mondays and Wednesdays, May 2 through May 23

The Town of Lyons is pleased to offer entry-level tennis lessons at the Bohn Park Tennis court twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. Participants need to bring a tennis racquet and water and it’s advisable to wear a hat and sunscreen. To register, call 303-823-8250 or e-mail recreation@townoflyons.com.

Age: 5-8 years, 9-12 years
Fee: $106
Dates: May 2, 4,9,11,16,18,23
Time:
5-8 year-olds, 3:30-4:15 PM
9-12 year-olds, 4:20-5:05 PM
Location: Bohn Park Tennis Court
Instructor: Judi Laursen, USPTA Certified
Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 6

Preparing for Spring Runoff

Via Boulder County

As we head into Spring runoff, Boulder County would like to share preparedness information to residents of the county. Below are links to a short video and a preparedness guide.

View the spring runoff preparedness video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVNQ9HkEOnY
Read the Post-Flood Community Preparedness Guide:http://www.bouldercounty.org/doc/flood/preparednessguide.pdf

A complete guide on Post-Flood Community Preparedness, as well as an updated All-Hazards Preparedness Guide can be found online, at www.BoulderOEM.com.

If you observe a situation that is an imminent threat to public safety please call 911. This will activate an emergency response.

For none emergency issues related to public roads, bridges and culverts, please contact the County Transportation Maintenance Division at 303-441-3962 or use the online "Road Service Request" form at www.BoulderCounty.org/roads to let us know about problem areas and unsafe travel conditions on county roads.

Filled sandbags are available:

NEW location on Fourmile Canyon Drive. The pullout is approximately 0.5 miles below the 3 mile marker and just above 2450 Fourmile Canyon Drive (down a few hundred feet from the Benjamin Open Space Trailhead).
Boulder County Road Maintenance facility at 5201 St. Vrain Road, Longmont.
Lefthand Fire Station at 900 Lefthand Canyon Drive (sandbags will be delivered in a week to this site)

Unfilled sandbags:
Are available for pickup by individuals at Boulder County Road Maintenance facility, Building 5, at 5201 St. Vrain Road, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

There is a limit of 300 unfilled bags for each address, and residents will need to verify their Boulder County addresses with driver's licenses when they pick them up.

For more information about using sandbags, go to tinyurl.com/SandbagGuide.

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