Lyons Boards Tackle Short-Term Rentals, Sundance Lodging, and $80K Streetlight Plan
Lyons officials had a packed two weeks of meetings covering short-term rental rules, a new lodging license tied to the Sundance Film Festival, and an estimated $80,000 LED streetlight conversion. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.
Short-Term Rental Regulations Under Review
The Planning and Community Development Commission scheduled a June 22 public hearing on Resolution 2026-5, which proposes amendments to Chapter 16, Article 10 — the section of municipal code governing short-term rentals in Lyons. The Board of Trustees then set a June 29 meeting to hold public hearings and a second reading on Ordinance 1222, covering short-term rental regulation amendments, and Ordinance 1223, updating International Building Code Appendix J regarding grading permits. The Board also planned mayoral appointments to the Board of Adjustments, Planning & Community Development Commission, and Utilities & Engineering Board, plus an executive session on a legal complaint involving 0 Stickney Avenue.
Sundance Film Festival Task Force
A task force met June 24 to review a draft Special Event Lodging License (SELL) ordinance aimed at managing temporary housing during the Sundance Film Festival. Agenda items included a proposed 29-day limit per calendar year or per approved event for such licenses, exclusion of RV licenses in the historic downtown corridor, and a strategy for recruiting outdoor media and adventure filmmakers. The task force also reviewed a local lodging and venue tracking spreadsheet.
An upcoming July 6 task force agenda references adoption of Ordinance 1222 creating the SELL program, with RV lodging restricted to Town-owned or non-residential private property. Transit coordination with Bustang/RTD and Estes Park Shuttle is also listed, along with a communication plan involving Redstone Review articles and HOA outreach.
LED Streetlight Conversion Estimated at $80,000
The Utilities & Engineering Board met July 1 to discuss and finalize the scope of converting all non-LED streetlights to LED. The project is estimated at $80,000, split between the electric and general funds. Agenda items included dimming via Bluetooth, Dark Skies compliance, possible removal or addition of lights near fire hydrants for safety, and inclusion of Dark Skies coordinator Julia Herz in discussions. The board also planned to review its project update for a Board of Trustees presentation on July 6.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission scheduled June 23 to approve May meeting minutes and review progress on a $2,500 History Colorado grant for marketing historic designation materials. Other agenda items included the Ute Trail Marker commemorative event status, upcoming meeting dates and staff availability, and a tabled Lyons Town Hall designation application.
Coming Up
- **July 6 — Board of Trustees (workshop):** Pavement Management Plan review and Utilities and Engineering orientation.
- **July 6 — Board of Trustees (regular meeting):** Public hearing on Ordinance 1221 revising the board appointment process; discussion of the Stantec area-wide plan and town hall remediation; fee waiver request from LEAF and LCF for the Hootenanny event at Bohn Park on August 6, 2026; appointment of Steve Simms to the Ecology Advisory Board; and a legal representation agreement with Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson and Carberry.
- **July 6 — Sundance Film Festival Task Force:** Review of the adopted SELL ordinance, transit coordination, and lodging inventory planning.
Note: All recent meeting details are drawn from published agendas. Minutes have not been posted, so no votes or final decisions can be confirmed at this time.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Lyons Advances $80K LED Streetlight Plan, Short-Term Rental Rules Under Review
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