Official Communications from the Town of Lyons
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board


Wildfire Resiliency Meeting
Thursday, Oct 30 at 7 pm


The Board of Trustees invites residents of Lyons to a town hall style open house at the Lyons Regional Library on Thursday, October 30 from 7-8 pm, regarding the State and local Wildfire Resiliency Code updates, along with community input to help encourage a more resilient wildfire community for homeowners and residents of Lyons. The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code is a draft document detailing regulations for construction and property maintenance in wildland-urban interface areas (such as Lyons), aiming to safeguard life and property from wildfires. Its core purpose is to mitigate the risks associated with wildland fires, specifically by preventing fire from spreading into structures and preventing structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels. Bring your input and ideas for the BOT to consider.
Construction at LMJ Park

Streambank Improvements
at LaVern M Johnson Park 

During the month of October

In spring 2023, the North St. Vrain saw its highest runoff flows since the 2013 flood. While the creek held up well overall, several sections of the streambank inside of LaVern M Johnson Park need repair to ensure visitor safety and prevent further erosion. Beginning in mid-October, crews will reinforce those banks with stacked Lyons sandstone boulders and restore any areas disturbed during construction.
 
The sandstone itself comes with a unique story—boulders excavated from the Lyons Valley Townhomes housing development were donated to the Town and will now be repurposed for this project. They are currently stored at the Public Works facility on Ute Highway.
 
Work is expected to last into November. During this time, some areas of the park will be closed to the public for safety. We appreciate your patience as we make these important improvements to protect both the riverbank, the park and its visitors.
Prescribed Burn

Prescribed Burns for the fall and winter on Boulder County Open Space land


Boulder County Parks & Open Space and the Sheriff’s Office Fire Management Program plan to conduct burns as conditions allow this winter. The window for operations will be open until April 15.

Burn projects depend on ideal weather conditions, including relative humidity, fuel moisture, and wind. Projects will only proceed when conditions are suitable. Fire managers will monitor all projects until they are called out. Forest burn planned location in Lyons inlcude

  • Hall Ranch - west of Lyons. Burn window is open through Dec. 20.
  • For additional information, updates, and to sign up for email or text notifications, please visit boco.org/PrescribedBurns.

Level 3 Fast Charging Station

Work continues through October

Utilizing funding from a federal energy grant, the Town is working with a contractor to install a level 3- fast charging station near the corner of 3rd and Railroad Ave. A typical Level 3 charger can add 60–200+ miles of range in 20–30 minutes, depending on the car and charger.

Utility work has already begun along Railroad Ave along the southern edge of Sandstone Park. There will be small road closures along Railroad Ave as the equipment arrives for placement. 
Yard Waste Drop Off Event Nov 8

Yard Waste Drop off Event  

Saturday, November 8 from 8 am - noon
4687 Ute Highway
 

To help with increased opportunities to divert organic waste from the landfill, the Town of Lyons, the Sustainable Futures Commission and Boulder County Zero Waste is excited to host a FREE Yard Waste Drop off Event on Saturday, November 8 from 8 am - noon at the public works facility at 4687 Ute Highway
Perfect for post-Halloween pumpkins and fall cleanup.

Accepted items:
Pumpkins (no decorations or candles)
Leaves (bagged or loose)
Grass clippings
Branches and twigs
Other organic yard waste (eg: garden clean up)

Not Accepted:
Plastic bags
Rocks or dirt
Lumber or fencing
Non-organic materials

Drop off Details:
Open to Lyons residents or unincorporated Boulder County residents. 
Material can be loose, bagged, or in a bucket. Empty your bags and/or buckets and take them back with you.
Leaves, yard waste and pumpkins will all be accepted.
Arrive anytime from 8 a.m. - noon. Do not arrive earlier than event start time. 
Help keep our community clean and green!

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