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Sterling discusses shared animal control facility as Lyons revises plans
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Sterling City Commission discussed continuing participation in a shared animal control facility with the City of Lyons after Lyons presented three new facility options whose reported costs exceed Sterling’s previously agreed not-to-exceed contribution of $15,000.
City Manager Ian Hutcheson briefed the Sterling City Commission on Feb. 2 about an interlocal agreement with the City of Lyons for a shared animal control facility, noting Lyons has presented new alternatives that exceed the contribution Sterling agreed to in 2025.
Hutcheson said Sterling previously committed to purchase the facility structure and that the City’s portion had been estimated at $11,000 with a not-to-exceed contribution of $15,000 when the interlocal agreement was approved June 16, 2025. Lyons Assistant City Administrator Elizabeth Fuller attended the meeting to explain why Lyons is relocating the facility and to describe three new structure options Lyons presented to its council on Jan. 20, 2026.
The minutes record different cost figures for the three alternatives: one line lists $63,350, another $16,814, and elsewhere $27,510. Commissioners and staff said those reported figures exceed Sterling’s $15,000 not-to-exceed commitment and noted the discrepancy in the meeting record. Hutcheson said there was no recommendation for action at the Feb. 2 meeting.
Commissioners asked whether Sterling could reserve kennel space commensurate with its investment and discussed whether the city should consider increasing its contribution. Hutcheson said he will work with Fuller and Lyons staff to draft a revised interlocal agreement that reflects the new options and costs; any proposed agreement will be brought back to the Commission for review. No vote or formal action was taken at the meeting.
