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Beaverton residents press council on Ross Lake dredging during public hearing
Summary
Riverside Drive residents urged the City Council to pursue dredging and grant funding for water and sewer improvements at a May 19 public hearing; city staff said it will continue seeking grants and that dredging should help move silt downstream.
At a May 19, 2025 public hearing, residents who live along Riverside Drive asked the Beaverton City Council about dredging Ross Lake and the city's efforts to secure grants for water and sewer service improvements. City Manager Shannon Sirpilla and Mayor Raymond Nau responded that the city will continue pursuing grants and that dredging would help move silt downstream.
Several residents spoke during the hearing. Keith Edwards said he appreciated the recently expanded police patrol and noted the city's attempt to obtain a grant for water and sewer service for the area. Tim Duffy asked whether dredging the portion of Ross Lake that fronts Riverside Drive would address silt accumulation; Sirpilla provided information on the dredging and said the city would keep seeking any available grants. Peggy Pirhonen thanked staff and elected officials for work on Riverside Drive.
Mayor Raymond Nau said dredging would aid the flow of water to move silt downstream but did not provide a timeline or funding source for dredging. The council opened the hearing at 6:06 p.m. and closed it at 6:17 p.m. by unanimous vote of members present. No formal dredging contract, funding authorization, or schedule was announced at the meeting.
The city is hosting a community event on May 28 at the BAC to provide information on the Ross Lake ecosystem and infrastructure projects, where officials said residents can learn more about next steps and grant opportunities.
