LYONS – The next big issue looming on the Board of Trustee’s agenda is the renegotiation of our Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Boulder County. The IGA is a legal agreement that sets the framework for cooperation between Lyons and Boulder County in terms of land use issues and a range of other areas of common objectives. It also defines how far Lyons will be able to expand its town limits over the next decade and it stipulates what both parties can do in the land that surrounds Lyons, defined as the Lyons Planning Area or LPA.

LYONS – Every once in a while, a book that you are reading seems to be a perfect fit for what you are experiencing. This month the book club I belong to is reading Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner, which recounts one man’s journey through the most happy and least happy places on our planet in search of the answer: what are the elements that make for a happy place?

LYONS – One of the challenges to a small town is how to tap into resources, both technical and financial, beyond our borders. I’ve had my eyes opened in the meeting I attend at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, DRCOG, for example. DRCOG is the main conduit for federal transportation monies. This comes in the form of grants, usually 80 percent with the rest as local match. Millions and millions of infrastructure dollars for roads, pedestrian walkways, bike paths and transit programs get handed out each year.

LYONS – Coming to the Lyons Board of Trustee meetings is a good way to stay current on town issues, at least until we can figure out a way to webcast our meetings so you can listen from the comfort of your home. Board of Trustee meetings are the first and third Monday of every month. As of Monday, June 21 we are changing the meeting time back to 7 p.m. (from 7:30 p.m.) to allow staff, the board and the public to adjourn by a more reasonable time.

LYONS – Main Street was hopping last Saturday as Celebrate Lyons unfolded in the downtown. It’s incredible what can be achieved when everyone pulls in the same direction. Town hall has worked hard over the past years to improve the business climate, enhance the attractiveness of Main Street and upgrade the basic infrastructure.

LYONS – Six candidates turned in their packets to run for the Lyons Town Board and one candidate turned in a packet to run for mayor of Lyons. There are exactly enough candidates to fill the existing seats on the board.