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Lake Oswego council directs manager to coordinate safety and access rules for Oswego Lake
Summary
After rejecting an appeal authorization, the council unanimously passed Resolution 25-18 directing the city manager to convene agencies and stakeholders to implement safety, water-quality, and time/place/manner rules for public access at Millennium Plaza, with a near-term schedule for rules and summer reporting.
The Lake Oswego City Council on March 31, 2025 unanimously adopted Resolution 25-18, directing the city manager to lead a coordinated effort with state and local partners to establish safety and access rules for Oswego Lake following a court judgment that the lake’s water is public.
Resolution 25-18 passed 7-0 after the council recessed and returned to consider the separate measure. The motion was made by Councilor Wendland and seconded by Councilor Verdict. Council members, staff and several public speakers emphasized public safety and water-quality protections as the council’s top priorities in implementing any new access.
What the resolution directs: The city manager and staff will convene the Lake Oswego Corporation, the Oregon State Marine Board, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and…
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