Transcript Lyons Recovery Planning Exchange Agenda PART I: UPDATE – WHERE WE ARE, WHERE WE ARE HEADED • Welcome – 5 min Kirk Udovich,

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 Udovich
Lyons Mayor Pro Tem
Summary of Planning Process
Michelle Allen
Chair, Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission
Opportunities for Input
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Tonight – Comment Sheets,
Attend next Recovery Working Group meeting,
PCDC and SFC public hearings, and
Board of Trustees hearing.
Comment Sheets
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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 #1
Improve the Town’s wastewater collection system and potable water distribution
system to meet existing and future development needs.
OBJECTIVE
Develop plans and implement improvements identified for the wastewater collection
system and the potable water distribution system.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #2
Expand the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan to address all potential hazards ensuring
there is an adequate disaster emergency warning and communication system.
OBJECTIVE
Work 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
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Seek and secure financial assistance for the implementation of elements of the
plan.
Infrastructure RWG
GOAL #3
Improve the Town’s Stormwater Management System’s capacity and pre-treatment
level.
OBJECTIVE
Update 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
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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 #1
Ensure 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.
OBJECTIVE
If the new construction incorporates offices into a Public Works facility, they should
adhere to design guidelines that incorporate resiliency and sustainability.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #2
Determine feasibility of a new Multi-Use Community Center.
OBJECTIVE
Determine 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
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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 #3
Enhance the Library facility as a community resource and as a strategic hot spot to
support businesses, residents and students.
OBJECTIVE
Locate and build a new Library/Community Resource Center facility to meet the needs
of current and future residents and visitors.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #1
Protect the natural and built environment from flood events along the St. Vrain.
OBJECTIVE
To reinforce hazard mitigation techniques to accommodate increased water flow from
flooding and run-off.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #2
Create a vibrant and healthy river corridor that provides an optimal blend of
environmental, recreational, economic and flood mitigation benefits.
OBJECTIVE
Reintroduce ponds and wetlands in order to slow flows, provide natural filtration to
enhance water quality and create enhanced recreation and wildlife zones.
ACTION ITEM
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Restore and improve the McConnell Ponds and surrounding wetlands to attract
wildlife, encourage recreation and mitigate flooding.
Stream Recovery RWG
GOAL #3
Integrate strategies to maximize opportunities to restore and conserve natural
resources, such as wildlife habitat, fisheries and native plant species.
OBJECTIVE
Restore and enhance the ecology and biodiversity of the St Vrain River Corridor as a
natural, recreational and economic asset for Lyons.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #1
Provide safe places for recreation.
OBJECTIVE
Restore and enhance Meadow Park and Bohn Park.
ACTION ITEM
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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 RWG
GOAL #2
Increase recreation access to river corridor.
OBJECTIVE
Restore and enhance Lyons Valley Park/the Ponds and recreation access to river
corridor in general.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #3
Increase trail connectivity and enhance trails along the river corridor.
OBJECTIVE
Restore and enhance the trail system.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #1
Provide guidance in how the Town should grow/change/respond.
OBJECTIVE
Develop a vision for the community.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #2
Provide opportunities for those displaced by the September floods to return to Lyons.
OBJECTIVE
Encourage/facilitate peoples return to Lyons by identifying temporary housing sites,
and encouraging affordable replacement housing.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #3
Maintain the quantity and quality of existing housing stock.
OBJECTIVE
Encourage public/private investment where possible, and provide information on
risks.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #1
Lyons will appoint a health and human services commission.
OBJECTIVE
Provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees and represent the community on
all health and human services issues undertaken by the Commission.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #2
Enhance communications regarding available resources.
OBJECTIVE
Ensure that citizens are well-informed to access health and human services.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #3
To provide direct Human Services delivery in Town.
OBJECTIVE
Address and provide resources for mental health and physical wellness issues.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #1
Promote 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.
OBJECTIVE
Work 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
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Market and attract experts to Lyons to promote the community as a creative hub.
Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation RWG
GOAL #2
To have a large and engaged community of young people in the Town of Lyons
learning and experiencing art, music, and other cultural elements.
OBJECTIVE
To 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
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Create a standalone music and arts school; and,
Create a standalone performing and visual arts center.
Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation RWG
GOAL #3
For 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.
OBJECTIVE
To 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
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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 #1
Increase customer base, schedule more year round events.
OBJECTIVE
To hold more events with an events manager to attract more people to Lyons.
ACTION ITEM
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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 #2
To support local businesses, develop programs to attract volume and increase local
commercial traffic.
OBJECTIVE
Create opportunities for local businesses to thrive in Town, “Keep Locals Local.”
ACTION ITEM
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Library/Community Center.
Shop local programs such as discount cards.
Resiliency programs.
High-speed internet (fiber).
Economic/Business Recovery RWG
GOAL #3
Increase lodging in the immediate Lyons area and streamline regulations to do so.
OBJECTIVE
Replace lodging units lost in September flood plus additional lodging units.
ACTION ITEM
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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