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Redstone Review stands behind the United States Constitution VOLUME 27, NUMBER 6
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AUGUST 14 / SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
B •R •I •E •F •S Lyons Mural Program: Two unique opportunities
LYONS – Thanks to generous grant-supported funding, the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) is pleased to announce TWO calls for artists for public murals. Each project brings community-focused storytelling to our shared spaces. Details and applications can be found on the Town of Lyons website: townof lyons.com/ muralprogram. The deadline to apply is August 5. Contact the Town Hall for information on how to apply. 303-823-6622. Reminder: Lyons does not allow a door-to-door solicitation without a permit
LYONS – The Town of Lyons does not allow door-to-door solicitation without a permit. Under the Lyons Municipal Code, no person may engage in solicitation within the town without first obtaining a solicitation permit, with the exception of school-sponsored fundraising activities, which do not require a permit. This includes roofing companies. Please note that nearly 50 permits have been issued. Residents also have the right to post a sign on their property indicating they do not wish to be disturbed by door-to-door sales. Signs stating “No Trespassing,” “No Solicitors,” or a similar message clearly indicate that door-to-door sales are not authorized and must be respected. Residents may ask any solicitor to show their permit upon request. Thank you for helping keep our community informed. Roofing webinar
LYONS – What to know from the building department. The town has uploaded the roofing webinar that Planning Director Ritchie hosted with SafeBuilt to our YouTube channel. youtube.com/watch?v=cw3AXWXPLb4, Feel free to share this out with any neighbors who may have similar questions. Snacks in Space — Boxed book launch at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio
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Beating the summer heat, kids and adults make a splash tubing the river at LaVern M. Johnson Park in Lyons. PHOTO BY CATHY RIVERS
Town board tackles weed management and passes independent audit By Kay Sparks Redstone Review LYONS – The August 3 Board of Trustees meeting opened with recognition of Barney and Wendy Dreistadt for their service to the Lyons community. During the workshop, Parks and Public Works Director Dave Cosgrove provided an overview of the department, as well as the town’s herbicide and weed management policy. The department maintains approximately 90 acres of parks, more than 100 acres of open space, 11 miles of roads, and 8 miles of trails. Annual revenues include approximately $50,000 in Bohn Park parking, more than $110,000 from parking payments in LaVern Johnson Park, and more than $340,000 in camping revenue. Board priorities include sustainable maintenance funding, capital replacement planning, balancing recreation with conservation, safety and access, pursuing grants, and maintaining strategic partnerships. The town’s herbicide and weed management policy, adopted in 2020, prohibits synthetic herbicide use in parks and other publicly owned properties except for targeted control of state-listed noxious weeds. The policy requires advance public notice, including signage, website information, and a treatment map. Herbicides used by the town or
its contractors must be selective for broadleaf weeds and may not be used solely for cosmetic or nuisance weed control. Administ rator Simonsen reported that the town had received 50 roofing contractor applications following the recent hailstorm. Residents were advised to contact their insurance providers if they suspect damage, obtain multiple written estimates, confirm contractor insurance coverage, and use caution before authorizing repairs. Ordinance 1223, which would have amended Section J of the International Building Code, failed unanimously on second reading. Ordinance 1224, amending general penalties to align with state law, advanced unanimously to second reading. Ordinances 1225 and 1226, concerning annexation and zoning of property at 19617 N. St. Vrain Drive, were continued to the October 5 meeting. The board appointed Dr. Eric Harker to the Housing and Human Services Commission and Matthew Davis to the Ecology Advisory Board. Following discussion of wildfire mitigation strategies, the board directed staff to draft an ordinance addressing wildfire mitigation requirements on property in Lyons and explore grant opportunities for mitigation efforts on residential property. The board decided not to add a mid-roof
inspection requirement. Staff was also directed to continue two Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise grant applications and pursue other funding sources. The board also directed staff to pursue a Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Local Match Assistance grant to provide the required match for the Town’s Safe Streets and Roads for All pedestrian safety grant to add sidewalks along State Highway 7 and US-36 to Eagle Canyon. At the July 20 Board of Trustees meeting, there were no ordinances or public hearings on the agenda. During the workshop, the board reviewed the town’s independent audit and discussed funding options for planned stormwater improvements on Second and Third Avenues. The audit, presented by the Adams Group, found the town to be in essential compliance. One finding recommended that the Finance Director develop a standardized grant reconciliation worksheet for each active grant, including documentation of expenditures that span more than one fiscal year. The estimated year-end fund balance is $740,000, including reserves. The wastewater treatment plant is the town’s only outstanding debt. Engineers have completed a cost estimate for the Second Avenue stormwater project, while an estimate for Third Avenue is
still pending. Staff outlined two potential funding approaches. The first combines several sources, including a $3 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant, which would require a $950,000 town match. A grant award decision is expected by January 2027. The town has also applied for Department of Local Affairs Local Match Assistance and a Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise grant to help cover the match, with decisions anticipated in December 2026. If those match requests are unsuccessful, the town could apply to the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. The second option would be a direct 20- or 30-year loan from that fund for the full project cost. An application could be submitted in January 2027, with a decision expected by March 2027. Town Administrator Victoria Simonsen reported that Boulder County is updating its Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment as part of the 2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Utilities Director Aaron Caplan and Simonsen represent Lyons on the planning committee. Upcoming work includes reviewing local vulnerabilities and hazard rankings, identifying mitigation actions, reviewing the draft risk assessment, and continuing public outreach through a survey, digital open house, interactive hazard map, and mitigation Continue Town Board on Page 14