November 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
The positions of Mayor and two Councilor positions will appear on the November 3rd ballot.
Candidates who have filed for the positions are:
Mayor:
Lloyd Valentine
Councilor Positions:
Michael Wagner
W. Diane Hyde
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE
Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the City Council of the city of Lyons was filed with the City Elections Official on July 28, 2020, for an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The election shall be conducted by mail pursuant to ORS 254.465 and ORS 254.470.
Caption: Proposed Amendments to the City of Lyons Charter
Question: Shall the voters of the City of Lyons approve a revised City Charter?
A complete copy of the ballot title, which includes caption, questions, and summary as well as the text of the measure may be obtained at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons, OR 97358; by contacting the Elections Official at cityoflyons@wavecable.com; or by calling (503) 859-2167. Or is available here: Proposed Charter Info Current Charter
An elector of the city who is dissatisfied with this ballot title may file a petition for review in the Linn County Circuit Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 7th business day after the date the city received the title, with appropriate notification as required by law. The deadline to request a review from Circuit Court will be August 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
A petition for review of the ballot title was not filed therefore, the measure has been filed with the Linn County Elections office to be placed on the November 3, 2020 election ballot.
Coronavirus Information
Governor Brown Orders STAY HOME SAVE LIVES
The City of Lyons is monitoring the situation daily and adjusting our practices as recommended by State and Federal officials.
We recommend to the citizens of Lyons to do the same. Wash your hands, cover your cough, keep your distance, and avoid unnecessary travel. We will get through this! Be safe!
For the safety of the public:
Lyons City Parks and restrooms are open, however, there is NO hand sanitizer or water available for handwashing. Please use your own hand sanitizer. Park equipment is not cleaned regularly. Use at your own risk. Please remember 6 ft social distancing with others in the park! Please limit groups to no more than ten people. Face coverings are recommended if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained.
City Hall is open to the public, face coverings are required and maintain 6 ft distancing when possible.
The Lyons Public Library has curbside pickup available. They are working on procedures to open the library soon.
OR Governor’s Executive Orders
- Small Business Administration Emergency Funds
- Small Business Administration – Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses
- Business Oregon COVID-19 Financial Resources for Businesses
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
- Coronavirus: Guidance for Businesses
- Resource Hub for Employers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Financial Resources for Businesses
- Locable Blog – Marketing Your Small Business or Community in this time of the COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The SANTIAM SERVICE INTERVENTION TEAM MOBILE is available for those who need assistance with things such as basic household items, food, formula, picking up prescriptions. This program is to serve those who have weakened immune systems, elderly, or whose income has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, who live within the Santiam Canyon School District, Cascade School District, and North Santiam School District. 503-409-3652
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday September 22, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on September 22nd.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcOutqz4uE9D3csNcHoBjT2xMrm_4aUNM (copy & paste)
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday August 18, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on August 18th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoce6tqDooHNbyI-KHiR5Q2CsTVdrtQR6S (copy & paste)
As a reminder COVID-19 restrictions apply: 6ft distancing, limit of 10 people inside, wear a face covering.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday July 28, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
As a reminder COVID-19 restrictions apply: wear a face covering, 6ft distancing, limit of 10 people inside
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on July 28th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuduurqDgrGdImZF7kI_9xwsaD3vgw1GJB (copy & paste)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join the meeting.
Lyons Planning Commission Meeting
Public Hearing Notice
When: Wednesday July 15, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St., Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
ZOOM Link Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on July 15th.
AGENDA: Partition Hearing – Peters; Setback Variance Hearing – Waddle
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
w/Budget Hearing and State Revenue Sharing Hearing
When: Tuesday June 23, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Zoom Online Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
In-Person Restrictions: Limited seating – social distancing – face coverings strongly recommended – hand sanitizer available.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to meeting by 1 pm on June 23rd.
Time: 6:30 pm
LB1 Notice Budget 2020-21 BC Approved Res 551-2020 Adopt Budget
Res 550-2020 SRS Election to Receive Res 549-2020 SRS Certifying Eligibility
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!
Brian Ritchie
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday May 26, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda Meeting Packet Ord P10-68-2020 Peters UGB & CP Amend
No public comments will be taken during the meeting. You may submit questions by email: cityoflyons@wavecable.com by 4pm on that day for consideration as an agenda item.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuGtpjwuHtbio5nsLJzv2uv8W-imUMgD (copy & paste)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join the meeting.
MAY 19, 2020 ELECTION BALLOT DROP SITE
The City of Lyons is an official drop site to collect your election ballots. Due to coronavirus restrictions, our office is closed to the public. Our locked mailbox is designated as the collection point for ballots. Please place your ballot in this box – no stamp necessary. Ballots placed here will be picked up by an Election’s representative. This is not a collection box for the US Postal Service. They will not pick up your ballot from this box. If you do not want to place your ballot in our box, you may take it to the post office to mail it.
Our box will be available up until 8:00 pm on election day – May 19th.
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING AND
STATE SHARED REVENUE HEARING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Lyons, Linn County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held electronically from Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St Lyons OR. The meeting will take place on Tuesday May 12, 2019 at 6:30 pm via Zoom online meeting. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyons City Hall is currently closed to the public and meetings are being held electronically. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget and proposed uses of State Shared Revenue funds. Public comment will be taken during the electronic meeting. Written comments received by 4:00 pm on May 12, 2020 will be read during the public comment portion of the meeting. If necessary, an additional budget committee meeting will be held on June 2, 2019 at 6:30 pm electronically. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 5, 2019 online at www.cityoflyons.org or at City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. A copy of this notice is available on our website www.cityoflyons.org.
Lyons City-wide Cleanup Day
Saturday May 9th is CANCELLED
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to hold this event.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday April 28, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda items will be limited to action items only. No public comments will be taken during the meeting. You may submit questions by email: cityoflyons@wavecable.com by 4pm on that day for consideration as an agenda item.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodO6uqjovG9aYg9kLpiWHTyKAQ57rELGf (copy & paste)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join the meeting.
2020 SCHOLARSHIP REMINDER
The City of Lyons will award a scholarship to a 2020 Graduating High School Senior on May 28th.
Requirements: Must live within the city limits of Lyons for the past 5 years, complete a 500 word essay, and submit the application and essay by the April 22nd deadline.
The City Council will award $1,000 to one student or, in the event of a tie, $500 will be awarded to two students.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
for March is CANCELLED
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report February 2020
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday February 25, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
2020 SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Lyons will award a scholarship to a 2020 Graduating High School Senior on May 28th.
Requirements: Must live within the city limits of Lyons for the past 5 years, complete a 500 word essay, and submit the application and essay by the April 22nd deadline.
The City Council will award $1,000 to one student or, in the event of a tie, $500 will be awarded to two students.
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Lyons Planning Commission Vacancy
PC VACANCY NOTICE PC APPLICATION PACKET
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
with PUBLIC HEARING – ADU Amendment Notice Ord P10-67-2020 ADU Ordinance
When: Tuesday January 28, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report December 2019
“DECK THE HOUSE”
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to the PANTOVICH FAMILY!
View their display at 1020 7th Street!
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday December 17, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
“DECK THE HOUSE”
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST RETURNS!!!
No need to enter! JUST LIGHT IT UP!
When the time is right, the Mayor will search high and low, to find the display, that’s all aglow!
So get those lights up and let them shine, to win a prize package, so divine!
Holiday Lighting Contest Flyer
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – Peters Annexation
When: Tuesday November 26, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Public Hearing Information:
PC Staff Report PC Recommendation Draft Ordinance PC 11.14.19 & 11.19.19 Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
When: Thursday, November 14, 2019 CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 19th 6:30pm
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
AGENDA: Annexation & Partition Hearing – Peters Property, Renew Commission Positions
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday October 22, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
September 2019 Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday September 24, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
with Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(i) Employee Performance Evaluation
When: Tuesday August 27, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons
Time: 6:30 pm
SUMMER SUN SALE 2019!!!
It’s the Lyons Annual City-Wide Garage Sales Event of the Year!
Saturday August 17th
List/Map of SALES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
When: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
AGENDA: Partition Application 519 Juniper Street
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday July 23, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons
Time: 6:30 pm
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
Budget Hearing & State Revenue Sharing
Executive Session
When: Tuesday June 25, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons
Time: 6:30 pm
2019-20 Budget as Approved by Budget Committee
Executive Session pursuant ORS 192.660(2)(f) To consider information or records that are exempt from disclosure by law, including written advice from attorney. Continued from May 28th Meeting.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Sean Bodi & Noah Oliver
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
When: Thursday May 30, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda: Santiam Chapel Digital Sign
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting & Ordinance Hearing & Executive Session
When: Tuesday May 28th, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons
Time: 6:30 pm
Ord P10-65-2019 Accessory Dwelling Units
This meeting will include an Executive Session to consider information from our attorney regarding charter review, pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) To consider information or records that are exempt from disclosure by law, including written advice from attorney.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
When: Thursday May 23, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda: Scholarship Review and Selection
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING & State Revenue Sharing Hearing
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Lyons, Linn County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, will be held at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St Lyons OR. The meeting will take place on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget and proposed uses of state revenue sharing funds. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. If necessary, an additional budget committee meeting will be held on June 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm at City Hall. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 14, 2019 at City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday or online at www.cityoflyons.org.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting & Ordinance Hearing & Executive Session
When: Tuesday April 23, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons
Time: 6:30 pm
Ord P10-65-2019 Accessory Dwelling Units –Continued to June 25th Meeting
Executive Session pursuant ORS 192.660(2)(f) To consider information or records that are exempt from disclosure by law, including written advice from attorney. Tabled to May 28th Meeting
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday March 26, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St. Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30pm
Planning Commission Meeting
When: Monday March 25, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Notice of Public Hearing – Accessory Dwelling Units
Zoning Code Ammendment – Accessory Dwelling Units
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
February 2019 Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday February 26, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St. Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30pm
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday January 22, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St. Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Lyons City Council Special Meeting
When: Wednesday January 2, 2019
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St. Lyons, OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda: Oath of Office for newly elected Council Members
PUBLIC NOTICE
CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS & VEGETATION
Residents of the City of Lyons
Between June 1st and September 30th of any year, no owner or person in charge of property shall permit weeds or other noxious vegetation to grow on their property. It shall be the duty of an owner or person in charge of property to cut down or to destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming a fire hazard, unsightly, or in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation from maturing or going to seed. A complete copy of LMC 8.05.030 is available at Lyons City Hall or on our website under the Codes and Permits tab – City Codes – Chapter 8. Health and Safety – 8.05 Hazardous Vegetation.
SEPTIC SYSTEM NEED REPAIR?
DEQ & Craft3 are working together to provide funding assistance to low income property owners.
For more information visit their website at: Craft3
Cougar Sightings
There have been recent sightings of cougars in the John Neal Park area. To learn more about cougars, visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website: Cougar Information
Be Prepared for Inclement Weather
It is that time of year again when the North Santiam School District and First Student Transportation review the process and procedure for inclement weather.
On days where the temperatures have dropped and ice or snow is on the roads, bus routes will be checked starting at 4:00 a.m. A decision will be made by 5:00 a.m. by the Superintendent with input from First Student Transportation and the District’s Director of Health and Safety.
There are three things they will look at as they drive the bus routes:
- Road safety at the high and low elevation levels.
- Current temperatures.
- Forecasts for weather worsening with roads that are already unsafe.
From the data they gather, they will decide to:
- Put buses on snow routes.
- Put schools on a two hour delayed start.
- Or, close school for the day.
This year student households will be called using the School Messenger system, with calls starting at 5:30 a.m. If no one answers the phone and the household has a message system, it will leave a message. If not, other places parents can look for information on school delays or closures include the District website located at www.nsantiam.k12.or.us where it will be posted on the main page, and on local news and radio stations listed in the student handbook.
This year parents can also sign up for email and text messages at http://www.flashalert.net/signup.html regarding school closure. Once on the website, parents are asked to add an organization. To do this:
- Choose Portland/Vanc/Salem.
- Select Marion Co. Schools.
- And finally North Santiam School District (Stayton).
Click on “subscribe” and then enter email addresses or cell phone numbers where you want messages to be sent. There is a validation process that must be completed before messages will actually be sent.
As the weather gets colder, parents should prepare a plan for how they will get their children to and from bus stops if busses are on snow routes, and where their children will need to go if school is delayed or closed. In the meantime, drag out the winter caps and scarves and try to find matches for all those extra socks and gloves, cause old man winter is looking over your shoulder.