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Resident urges state action on Lake Lytle brush and milfoil; council calls for coordination with state agencies
Summary
During public comment, resident Barry Mamano urged the city to press state agencies to clear brush along Lake Lytle and asked for action on milfoil; Public Works Director Mary Mertz said the city will hire a consultant to evaluate treatment options and coordinate with state agencies before acting.
Barry Mamano told the council that brush growth along Lake Lytle and the adjacent highway has become so extensive that "you can't even see the lake anymore," and urged the city to press the state highway agency and forestry crews to cut, chip and remove material. Mamano said the condition has impaired recreational uses that were once common at the lake.
Public Works Director Mary Mertz acknowledged the concerns and reminded the council that Lake Lytle is a state lake, meaning several layers of government are involved. Mertz said the city plans to hire a consultant to evaluate milfoil and other invasive species, present treatment options and costs to the public, and coordinate with the Department of State Lands and the Oregon Marine Board before any in‑water work. She said the city will solicit public feedback this summer and return with consultant recommendations.
