The Lyon County Parks Department is assessing current and future needs while establishing AIS specific program development and implementation. Understanding the extent of nearby threats and collecting relevant background information is crucial to broadening prevention efforts. This information reveals water access points, property managers, lake characteristics, etc.  Identifying water bodies currently infested with AIS and understanding pathways of introduction enables the increase of awareness and prevention. Installing vehicle counters at various launch sites across the county will benefit our understanding of boat launch activity by hour and day. This will allow the county to measure use at the various water bodies. 

Table 1. Summary of Assessments

Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program

Lyon County is accepting applications for the position of full-time Correctional Officer; females are encouraged to apply.  Minimum Qualifications Include: high school diploma and valid driver’s license. The current range of hourly pay is $18.43-$25.79, with two pay increases in the first year of employment, and full county benefits. Correctional Officers work a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, holidays, as well as day & overnight shifts with opportunities for overtime pay.  Application forms and a full job description are available at the Lyon County Administrators Office located at 607 West Main Street in Marshall, MN 56258 or http://www.lyonco.org/employment. Fax: 507-537-4073, and email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. submissions are also accepted. This position will be posted until filled. Lyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Correctional Officer - Ad	107 kB
Correctional Officer - Position Description	75 kB

On Tuesday, October 1 the Lyon County Board of Commissioners passed motions that will allow Curbside Recycling to continue WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. Southwest Sanitation will continue to pick up curbside recycling on the same schedule for the month of October while the County Board works out a new agreement to start November 1, 2019. This page will be updated as details are finalized.

Changes Coming for Recycling in Lyon County

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Starting November 1, curbside recycling will be collected Every-Other-Week. Please see the image below for schedule details for the remainder of 2019. Simply put, all Lyon County residents with curbside recycling will be collected the same week; (the "ON" week), with NO curbside recycling collection occurring during the "OFF" week. A direct mailing with the calendar below was sent ot all County postal mail addresses. Please call our office if you need another copy.

PAY ATTENTION TO PLASTIC

Just because its plastic does not mean its recyclable in Lyon County. Food and Beverage containers with a "resin code" symbol are acceptable. Other plastic containers such as shampoo and detergent bottles are acceptable. If the plastic container did not come from your kitchen or bathroom it likely cannot be recycled.We have seen everything from dart boards to keyboards to kid toys or garden pots in the recycling containers. THOSE ITEMS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE.

ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE EMPTY AND RINSED ! (FYI; peanut butter is not recyclable... use a spatula to clean it out). It does not have to be spotless; quick rinse of a cleaned out container is acceptable.

Garage fluid containers (oil, antifreeze, seafoam, etc.) are NOT recyclable.

NO BAGS

Plastic bags have become an enormous problem for recycling processing facilities. Plastic bags CANNOT be used to contain other recyclables.

NO STYROFOAM

Styrofoam CANNOT be put in recycling containers. This includes carts and community recycling drop-off containers.

Lyon County is in the process of implementing a styrofoam recycling program, however, styrofoam to be recycled MUST BE DELIVERED TO LYON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS. Styrofoam will NOT be allowed in recycling carts, or at community drop sites. Please call our office for details.

NO SHREDDED PAPER

Shredded paper CANNOT be disposed in recycling containers. Lyon County has a partnership with Advance Opportunities to recycle shredded paper. Please call the Environmental Department, or Advance Opportunities for details.

COMMUNITY DROP SITES

Lyon County has maintained 14 Community Recycling Collection Sites for many years. (LOCATIONS INFORMATION HERE). Some locations have sheds, but most locations had large closed dumpsters with side doors. These large containers and some sheds will be replaced in the coming months. These sheds and collection sites are to be used by RESIDENTS ONLY !!!  NO recycling from Businesses, Churches, Schools, or other non-residential sources.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.

2020 Census Jobs website

Duration
This policy is in effect from October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022, and may be modified or rescinded at any time by the Lyon County Board of Commissioners.

Eligible Participants                                                                                                                                      

Any person or entity who constructs a new commercial building or a building addition that meets all criteria, is granted a tax abatement by the applicable city or township, and who files a complete application to seek formal approval from Lyon County between October 1, 2019, and December 31, 2022, may be eligible to receive a tax abatement of the County’s share of increased real estate taxes as a result of the building construction and/or addition, for a period of four (4) years provided all of the above and the following additional criteria are met:

1. Property is located within Lyon County and zoned and permitted properly for the proposed development project.
2. The applicant has not and will not receive other local public financial assistance (tax increment financing/TIF, Workforce Housing, Small Cities Development Program), however, this program will coordinate with other local government tax abatement programs.
3. Project is built to building codes adopted at the time building permit is obtained.
4. Property taxes are current and paid on time and in full.
5. Program approval is obtained for construction beginning after January 2, 2019.

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Commercial Industrial Abatement Application.pdf

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Lyon County is accepting applications for the full-time Emergency Manager. The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and directing the county’s emergency management program in compliance with federal and state guidelines, and to ensure emergency preparedness in Lyon County as listed below. The Emergency Management Director may be required to assist the Sheriff in other divisions as the Sheriff deems necessary. Qualifications are: Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field and two (2) years’ experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, planning, business or public administration; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. Position is hourly at $20.81- $29.14 DOE. Application packet and full position description can be downloaded at www.lyonco.org. Position is open until filled. Send signed Lyon County application and resume to: Lyon County Administration
607 W. Main St.
Marshall, MN 56258
EOE

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Emergency Management Coordinator - Ad	62 kB
Emergency Managment Coordinator - Position Description	80 kB

Lyon County is accepting applications for the position of IT Technician. This position assists in all communications and technology information functions in Lyon County, such as the diagnosing, repairs, upgrades, or replacing of hardware and software. The IT Technician’s primary responsibilities include help desk support and assisting with PC setups and installations. Work is performed under the supervision of the IT Director. Qualifications are: Associates/Technical degree with coursework in Information Technology, or related field. Six months’ experience working in a help desk environment; proficiency in computer hardware support and Microsoft office products, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position is hourly at $21.23- $29.72 DOE. Application packet and full position description can be downloaded at www.lyonco.org.  Position is open until filled. Send signed Lyon County application and resume to: Lyon County Administration
607 W. Main St.
Marshall, MN 56258 EOE

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IT Technician - Ad	5 kB
IT Technician - Position Description	25 kB