Lyons Recovery Planning Exchange

Agenda

PART I: UPDATE – WHERE WE ARE, WHERE WE ARE HEADED• Welcome – 5 min

Kirk Udovich, Lyons Mayor Pro Tem • Summary of the Planning Process - 10 min.

Michelle Allen, Chair, Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission • Recovery Working Group (RWG) Progress: Proposed Solutions – 45 min.

Victoria Simonsen, Lyons Town Administrator

PART II: RWG BREAKOUT SESSIONS• Questions, Answers and Comments – 1 Hour

Welcome

Kirk UdovichLyons Mayor Pro Tem

Summary of Planning Process

Michelle AllenChair, Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission

Opportunities for Input• Tonight – Comment Sheets,• Attend next Recovery Working Group meeting,• PCDC and SFC public hearings, and• Board of Trustees hearing.

Comment Sheets

• Turn them in tonight.• Fill one out on the web site.• www.LyonsRecovery.com• Drop off at Town Hall.• Comments due by this Friday, 2/21/14.

Plan Adoption

• March 17th released for Public review.– www.LyonsRecovery.com– www.TownOfLyons.com– Eblast from Town.

• March 24th PCDC and SFC hearing.– Public Comments.– Recommendation:

• Adopt;• Adopt with Amendments or Deletions; or,• Deny.

Adoption

• March 31st, 2014 Board of Trustee hearing.– PCDC & SFC public hearing comments.– PCDC & SFC recommendation.– Board of Trustee action:

• Amend the Comprehensive Plan;• Adopt the Recovery Plan;• Adopt with Amendments or Deletions; or,• Deny.

Infrastructure RWG

GOAL #1Improve the Town’s wastewater collection system and potable water distribution system to meet existing and future development needs.

OBJECTIVEDevelop plans and implement improvements identified for the wastewater collection system and the potable water distribution system.

ACTION ITEM• Seek/secure funding to hire a consultant team to study and identify improvements

and prepare cost estimates associated with the Town’s wastewater collection and potable water distribution systems.

• Seek/secure funding for construction of identified improvements to the Town’s wastewater collection system.

• Develop plans and construct an alternate water storage facility in close proximity to Town, and other improvements to the system.

Infrastructure RWG

GOAL #2Expand the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan to address all potential hazards ensuring there is an adequate disaster emergency warning and communication system.

OBJECTIVEWork with the Lyons FPD and Develop an All Hazard Mitigation Plan, including emergency communication kiosks, cisterns, and state-of-the-art emergency siren and communications systems.

ACTION ITEM• Seek and secure financial assistance for the implementation of elements of the

plan.

Infrastructure RWG

GOAL #3Improve the Town’s Stormwater Management System’s capacity and pre-treatment level.

OBJECTIVEUpdate the Town’s current Stormwater Master Plan to reflect post-disaster conditions, provide resiliency for future flood events. Include restoration of ponds for stormwater retention and recreational use, and drafting for fire protection.

ACTION ITEM• Seek and secure funding to hire outside expertise to update the Town’s existing

Stormwater Master Plan for completion in.• Seek and secure funding sources to implement identified improvements to the

Town’s stormwater management system.

Public Facilities RWG

GOAL #1Ensure that the process for constructing the public works facility at a new location is done in compliance with the guiding principles established in this recovery action plan and future natural disasters of this type.

OBJECTIVEIf the new construction incorporates offices into a Public Works facility, they should adhere to design guidelines that incorporate resiliency and sustainability.

ACTION ITEM• Seek/secure funding for the design and reconstruction/new construction, in

accordance with the above objective, of the public works facility.

Public Facilities RWG

GOAL #2Determine feasibility of a new Multi-Use Community Center.

OBJECTIVEDetermine whether a Multi-Use Community Center is a viable option for Lyons, with possible components to include a new town hall, performance center, library, recreation center, art space and other features desired by the public.

ACTION ITEM• Seek/secure funding for feasibility study of new Community Center, including

possible site or sites and funding sources, taking into consideration disaster resiliency.

Public Facilities RWG

GOAL #3Enhance the Library facility as a community resource and as a strategic hot spot to support businesses, residents and students.

OBJECTIVELocate and build a new Library/Community Resource Center facility to meet the needs of current and future residents and visitors.

ACTION ITEM• Determine which Town-owned properties will be made available to the Lyons

Regional Library District (LRLD) and on what terms.• Negotiate Intergovernmental Agreement with LRLD, Boulder County and Larimer

County regarding transfer of operations, funding and library assets to LRLD.

Stream Recovery RWG

GOAL #1Protect the natural and built environment from flood events along the St. Vrain.

OBJECTIVETo reinforce hazard mitigation techniques to accommodate increased water flow from flooding and run-off.

ACTION ITEM• Develop upstream detention/retention on the South Vrain Creek to Boulder

County Open Space as a means of flood mitigation and conduct the necessary studies and regional agreements.

Stream Recovery RWG

GOAL #2Create a vibrant and healthy river corridor that provides an optimal blend of environmental, recreational, economic and flood mitigation benefits.

OBJECTIVEReintroduce ponds and wetlands in order to slow flows, provide natural filtration to enhance water quality and create enhanced recreation and wildlife zones.

ACTION ITEM• Restore and improve the McConnell Ponds and surrounding wetlands to attract

wildlife, encourage recreation and mitigate flooding.

Stream Recovery RWG

GOAL #3Integrate strategies to maximize opportunities to restore and conserve natural resources, such as wildlife habitat, fisheries and native plant species.

OBJECTIVERestore and enhance the ecology and biodiversity of the St Vrain River Corridor as a natural, recreational and economic asset for Lyons.

ACTION ITEM• Replant native riparian vegetation along the streams, with stream banks shaped

and planted to allow for future flood events and heavy spring runoff. Minimize the slope of the river banks to decrease sedimentation so harmful to both fish and downstream communities, and add bioswales to improve water quality.

Parks & Recreation Recovery RWG

GOAL #1Provide safe places for recreation.

OBJECTIVERestore and enhance Meadow Park and Bohn Park.

ACTION ITEM• Secure funding commitments.• Work with professionals to design the following improvements consistent with the

floodplain regulations: safe access to water, camping area, ice rink, loop trail, playground, athletic fields, picnic areas, rethink parking needs, ADA accessibility and keep stream area natural;

• Identify ways to engage volunteers and in-kind donations in park restoration;• Complete bidding and award construction contract; and,• Hold community event to celebrate park opening.

Parks & Recreation Recovery RWGGOAL #2Increase recreation access to river corridor.

OBJECTIVERestore and enhance Lyons Valley Park/the Ponds and recreation access to river corridor in general.

ACTION ITEM• Work with professionals to design the following improvements consistent with

floodplain regulations:– Enhance access to the ponds but NOT a path all the way around, so that wildlife has

a place to go;– Have safe put-in and take-out spots for tubing, kayaking, etc. along the entire river

corridor (consider shuttle to take tubers up the river for drop-off);– Spectator/staging areas in some holes (i.e. for watching kayaking events);– Create parking areas at various spots along the river; and,– Design safe/quiet areas for fishing.

Parks & Recreation Recovery RWG

GOAL #3Increase trail connectivity and enhance trails along the river corridor.

OBJECTIVERestore and enhance the trail system.

ACTION ITEM• Add interpretive signage along trails (i.e. local ecology/natural features, flood

history, etc.);• Make trail connections between parks (including Meadow Park);• Make connections to regional trail network;• Make trail/path connections throughout town (i.e. west toward Eagle

Canyon/Groover Street with sidewalk/path along the highway).

Housing RWG

GOAL #1Provide guidance in how the Town should grow/change/respond.

OBJECTIVEDevelop a vision for the community.

ACTION ITEM• Develop a housing vision for the Town that’s a model for sustainable development

that meets the following: – Increase in overall housing stock;– No net loss of parks and open space;– Provision of a variety of housing options such as ADUs;– Meet housing needs through public/private partnerships; and,– Appropriate design keeping in character with the Town.

Housing RWG

GOAL #2Provide opportunities for those displaced by the September floods to return to Lyons.

OBJECTIVEEncourage/facilitate peoples return to Lyons by identifying temporary housing sites, and encouraging affordable replacement housing.

ACTION ITEM• Locate developable land parcels to build or relocate housing for those who can’t

afford market-rate housing.• Provide a variety of housing options: single family, multifamily, senior, duplexes,

apartments, and townhomes affordable for renters and owners.• Locate an RV park for people who are repairing/rebuilding their homes, but don’t

have the space or facilities to park on their own land.

Housing RWG

GOAL #3Maintain the quantity and quality of existing housing stock.

OBJECTIVEEncourage public/private investment where possible, and provide information on risks.

ACTION ITEM• Develop mixed income and architecturally diverse housing, multiple housing types,

single family and multi unit housing.• Higher density, smaller houses that can sell in the market for the same value of the

houses that were lost.• Incorporate sustainable, micro housing with affordable land ownership.

Health & Human Services RWG

GOAL #1Lyons will appoint a health and human services commission.

OBJECTIVEProvide recommendations to the Board of Trustees and represent the community on all health and human services issues undertaken by the Commission.

ACTION ITEM• Adopt a mission statement;• Be a liaison to the community partners; and,• Facilitate flood recovery case management with the Long Term Flood Recovery

Group (LTFRG).

Health & Human Services RWG

GOAL #2Enhance communications regarding available resources.

OBJECTIVEEnsure that citizens are well-informed to access health and human services.

ACTION ITEM• Expand the delivery of information about health and human services:

– Utilize diverse media outlets; and,– Contact displaced populations (i.e. individuals, families, bilingual community

members, especially seniors and youth).• Create a community resource center to house and coordinate services and

resource information.

Health & Human Services RWG

GOAL #3To provide direct Human Services delivery in Town.

OBJECTIVEAddress and provide resources for mental health and physical wellness issues.

ACTION ITEM• Interface with Boulder County Division of Health and Human Services;• Boulder County provides staff on a specific day and time in Lyons; and,• Boulder County provides services to include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Program (SNAP), Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation RWG

GOAL #1Promote Lyons as a town with thriving art and music scenes as well as a rich and interesting history, all worthy of bringing people to town.

OBJECTIVEWork on a creative way to brand and promote our town on an international level using a myriad of avenues like social media, print media, video, and advertising. Done right, all efforts should result in higher tourism for the town of Lyons.

ACTION ITEM• Market and attract experts to Lyons to promote the community as a creative hub.

Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation RWG

GOAL #2To have a large and engaged community of young people in the Town of Lyons learning and experiencing art, music, and other cultural elements.

OBJECTIVETo create opportunities and potentially a gathering place for young people and to bridge the gap between the arts in the schools and the arts in town.

ACTION ITEM• Create a standalone music and arts school; and,• Create a standalone performing and visual arts center.

Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation RWG

GOAL #3For all participants in the arts to have enough opportunities within the town of Lyons to thrive, create and exercise their creative gifts and make a living wage while doing so.

OBJECTIVETo create opportunities and outlets where our participants in the arts can generate income such as concerts and concert venues, art galleries, poetry gatherings etc. Educational outlets such as a music school would create jobs.

ACTION ITEM• Develop lodging access for participants in the arts to have a place to sleep; and,• Incorporate lodging access into a mixed use development project that allows for

the creation of and retail space to sell art.

Economic/Business Recovery RWG

GOAL #1Increase customer base, schedule more year round events.

OBJECTIVETo hold more events with an events manager to attract more people to Lyons.

ACTION ITEM• Attractive weekly, winter and shoulder season festivals and events.• Events on High St. and Main St. with appropriate regulatory support.• Create overall event coordination and marketing plan, and include opportunities to

fundraise.

Economic/Business Recovery RWG

GOAL #2To support local businesses, develop programs to attract volume and increase local commercial traffic.

OBJECTIVECreate opportunities for local businesses to thrive in Town, “Keep Locals Local.”

ACTION ITEM• Library/Community Center.• Shop local programs such as discount cards.• Resiliency programs.• High-speed internet (fiber).

Economic/Business Recovery RWG

GOAL #3Increase lodging in the immediate Lyons area and streamline regulations to do so.

OBJECTIVEReplace lodging units lost in September flood plus additional lodging units.

ACTION ITEM• Hotel/conference center/event center.• Temporary, affordable accommodations for artists, musicians and outdoor

enthusiasts.• To identify target markets dependent on local accommodations such as weddings,

business conferences, and music and sporting events.

Breakout

• Questions and Comments can be submitted to Comment Boxes;

• Location of Recovery Working Group stations.

• PLEASE NOTE! Individual Assistance available in the Lobby.

Important Dates

Important Planning Process Dates: • Week of February 24 – Last Recovery Working Group (RWG) Meetings• Project Development Guides (PDG’s) due on March 5• March 17 – Draft Recovery Action Plan is disseminated through a

Town of Lyons E-blast• March 24 – Public Hearing of the Draft Recovery Action Plan by the

Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission and the Lyons Sustainable Futures Commission. Location TBD

• March 31 - Board Action on Recovery Action Plan by Lyons Board of Trustees

Please Note: The Lyons Recovery Action Plan will be a living document and will evolve over time as resources and new information is available