449 5TH ST.
LYONS, OREGON 97358
503-859-2167
503-859-5167 (Fax)
Lyons is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. In 1880, Captain James C. Lyons and Henry Lyons, two Irish brothers, founded Lyons in the scenic North Santiam Canyon, 23 miles east of Salem. Other settlers soon followed from Scotland, Kansas and the Plains.
In the early years the timber industry and
the railroad played an important role in Lyon's economy. The timber
industry is still strong and in recent years the North Santiam River, which
rushes along the northern side of town, has become well known for its fishing
and white water recreational activities.
Lyons incorporated in 1958 with a population
of 400; it has now grown to 1,090. John Neal Memorial Park, on the banks
of the North Santiam, was dedicated in 1963. The Lyons Memorial Park, next
to City Hall, was dedicated in 1972. A children's playground, by generous
donations, was added to the park in 1996. Freres City Park is located
on 13th Street by the Beaver Ponds.
Mari-Linn Grade School, the Library, the Santiam Valley Grange, various churches, clubs and retail businesses are all vital parts of our community.
Lyons
City Council
Monthly
Public Meetings
Lyons
Planning Commission
Contact Telephone Numbers
Lyons
Public Library
LYONS CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR| Medford (Mike) D. Rolow | Finance
& Cemetery Commissioner |
2 Year Term | 12-31-06 to 12-31-08 |
COUNCILORS
| Delbert Jeffrey (Jeff) Branch | Building Commissioner | 4 Year Term | 12-31-06 to 12-31-10 |
| Thomas Basey | Street Commissioner | 4 Year Term | 12-31-04 to 12-31-08 |
| Dennis Michael (Mike) Lucas (Mayor Pro-Tem) |
Police Commissioner | 2 Year Term | 12-31-06 to 12-31-08 |
| Edward Jones | Parks Commissioner | 2 Year Term | 12-31-06 to 12-31-08 |
CITY MANAGER
| Mary M. Mitchell |
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
| Audrey McNerney |
MONTHLY
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Lyons City Hall
| PLANNING COMMISSION - As needed - | 2nd Tuesday | 6:00 p.m |
| WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Mehama Fire Hall | 2nd Wednesday | 7:00 p.m. |
| NORTH SANTIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING |
3rd Thursday | 7:00 p.m. |
| LIBRARY BOARD MEETING City Hall | 1st Monday | 7:00 p.m. |
| FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING | 2nd Monday | 7:00 p.m. |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY March, June, Sept., and Dec. - City Hall | 2nd Monday | 4:00 p.m. |
| STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY | 1st Wednesday | 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| GARDEN CLUB - FIRE HALL (503-859-2563 Secretary) | 2nd Wednesday | 12:30 p.m. |
| SENIOR MEETING - SCHOOL CAFETERIA (503-859-2402 Marcel Hermans) | 3rd Saturday | |
| NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - MEHAMA COMMUNITY CHURCH March, June, Sept., and Dec. |
3rd Monday | 7:00 p.m. |
Meetings that fall on a legal holiday will be held on the next working day or rescheduled to a future date.
All meetings are subject to date and time change due to unforeseen circumstances. Changes will be posted at City Hall 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
City Hall is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS
Chester Archer Position #1 1 Year Term Exp. 12-07 Kim Basl - Planning Chair Position #2 2 Year Term Exp. 12-08 Pat Bowe Position #3 2 Year Term Exp. 12-07 Glenn Slowey Position #4 3 Year Term Exp. 12-07 Mary Ann Behrens Position #5 3 Year Term Exp. 12-07 CITY MANAGER
Mary M. Mitchell ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Audrey McNerney
| FIRE
DISTRICT www.wvi.com/~lyonsfire/ 503-859-2410 |
| LIBRARY 503-859-2366 |
| WATER DISTRICT
503-859-2367 |
| SANTIAM VALLEY GRANGE (503-859-2708 YVONNE PYEAT) |
| MARI-LINN
SCHOOL
503-859-2154 |
| NORTH SANTIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
503-769-6924 |
Last Updated 02/18/08