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     CITY OF LYONS

          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 1,130.  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.

WELCOME TO OUR TOWN!

 Lyons City Council
Monthly Public Meetings
 Lyons Planning Commission
Contact Telephone Numbers
Lyons Public Library


LYONS CITY COUNCIL

          MAYOR
Melford (Mike) D. Rolow       
Finance & Parks
Commissioner              
2 Year Term
01-01-09 -
12-31-10

COUNCILORS

Delbert Jeffrey (Jeff) Branch
Building Commissioner
4 Year Term  01-01-07 -
12-31-10
Clarence Patrick (Pat) Bowe
Cemetery Commissioner
2 Year Term 01-01-09 -
12-31-10
Dennis Michael (Mike) Lucas

Police Commissioner
2 Year Term 01-01-09 -
12-31-10
Danny Burroughs
(Mayor Pro-Tem)
Street Commissioner
4 Year Term 01-01-09 -
12-31-12

CITY MANAGER

Mary M. Mitchell

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

Audrey McNerney
 

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MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETINGS

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4th Thursday (except November which will be held on the 3rd Thursday because of Thanksgiving) 6:00 p.m. 
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
279 8th St.

2nd Monday 7:00 p.m.
FIRE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
2nd Monday
7:00 p.m.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
March, June, Sept., and Dec.
279 8th St
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2nd Monday
4:00 p.m.
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY
279 8th St.
1st and 3rd Wednesday  10:00 a.m..
GARDEN CLUB - FIRE HALL
(503-859-2563 Secretary)
2nd Wednesday
1 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 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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LYONS PLANNING COMMISSION

       COMMISSIONERS

Steven Baldwin Position # 1 1 Year Term Exp.  12-31-09
Lon Conner Position # 2 2 Year Term Exp.  12-31-10
Vacant Position # 3  2 Year Term Exp.  12-31-09
Edward Jones Position # 4  3 Year Term Exp.  12-31-10
Clastine Ritchie Position # 5 3 Year Term Exp.  12-31-10

CITY MANAGER

Mary M. Mitchell

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

Audrey McNerney
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CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

FIRE DISTRICT               
503-859-2410
LIBRARY 503-859-2366
WATER DISTRICT 503-859-2367
SANTIAM VALLEY GRANGE
(YVONNE PYEAT)
503-859-2708
MARI-LINN SCHOOL 
503-859-2154
NORTH SANTIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 
503-769-6924

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E-Mail
marym@wvi.com

Last Updated 06/19/2009