LYONS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 449 5th St, Lyons OR
SUMMER SUN SALE! 
Lyons Annual City-Wide Garage Sales
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time to turn that junk into treasure $$$
To add your sale to our list, please let the City know: call, email, stop by!
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL UPDATE
We are receiving questions regarding the progress of our project, since it has stalled. The project is expected to resume within the coming week.
Here is a flyer to update you on the latest. Please contact City Hall if you have any questions or concerns.
North Santiam Watershed Council – Paddle & Pull
The North Santiam Watershed Council has been working for the past six years to rid the ponds of the invasive plants Ludwigia and Parrot Feather. This project includes the ponds at John Neal Park, Freres Park, and other nearby private ponds. They are providing an opportunity for the community to volunteer and help with this project.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Meet at John Neal Park, 820 Neal Park Rd, Lyons OR
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Linn County Natural Hazard Mitigation Update
The 2017 plan is currently under review for an update.
For more information here is the link to Linn County website:
Linn County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Budget Committee Information
Are you interested in learning more about your city government? Can you spare 2 to 4 hours a year to assist with approving the City’s budget? No experience is required. You will be presented with the proposed budget. You will be able to ask questions and make comments. When discussion is completed the committee will vote on the proposed budget. If the committee is not ready to vote, the discussion will continue at a future date. That’s it!
The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm, located at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street.
Any person may attend a budget committee meeting. Any person may ask questions or provide comments. Only members may vote. To become a voting member you must be a registered voter living within the city limits of Lyons and cannot be an employee. Currently, there are no vacancies on the committee. When a vacancy does occur, please complete the application and submit it to Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons.
APPLICATION FORM FOR COMMITTEES Positions and Terms
To learn more about the basics of the budgeting process in Oregon, please read the State’s publication:
Local Budgeting in Oregon
There is much more information and learning materials on their website at:
Local Budget Law
PREVENT NOXIOUS WEEDS AND WILDFIRES!!!
Please maintain your property to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and wildfire! Overgrown weeds, bushes, and grasses may spread noxious weeds to surrounding properties. When they dry out, they become a fire hazard not only to your own property but to neighboring property. LMC 8.10.035 Hazardous Vegetation & Trees
“AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.” Benjamin Franklin
The SANTIAM SERVICE INTEGRATION TEAM is available for those who need assistance with things such as basic household items, food, formula, picking up prescriptions. This program serves as a safety net by facilitating resources and information for individuals and families who live within the North Santiam School District, Santiam Canyon School District, and Cascade School District. 503-409-3652 sitmobile@santiamhospital.org
AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
FCC Helping Households Connect
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a discount of up to $30 per month toward your internet service!
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 & Wildlife
There have been sightings of cougars in the John Neal Park area. To learn more about cougars and other wildlife, visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website: Cougar Information Beavers Living With Wildlife