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The Lake Oswego City Council will hold its annual goal setting retreat on Saturday, February 21,2026 beginning at 9 a.m.
in Council Chambers at City Hall. In preparation,the City Council would like to hear from the community.
Please take a few minutes before 5 p.m.on February 12,2026 to share your input. Comments will be shared with the City
Council before their retreat.
Name Dorothy Atwood
Neighborhood Lake Grove
What would you like to see the City Council consider in their 2026 goal setting session?*
These goals are from the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network Board of Directors
1. EV Request Advocacy from the City of Lake Oswego is essential to expanding EV charging access at
multifamily properties,where residents often face barriers such as limited electrical capacity,shared parking,and
high retrofit costs. By championing equitable access to charging,the City can help ensure that renters and
condo owners can participate in the transition to clean transportation.The City can support this effort by offering
incentives or grants for property owners,streamlining permitting for EV infrastructure, updating building codes to
require"EV-ready"spaces in new developments,and conducting outreach to help multifamily communities
understand available funding and technical assistance programs.
Ask: Develop capacity for Level 1 EV charging in Multi-family residences.As a first step,conduct a needs
assessment that includes number of multi-family housing units,electrical capacity,and parking capacity.
Research examples of technology and electrical contractors
2. Landscaping goals We thank the City for adopting a goal in 2025 to phase out the use of gas—powered
landscaping equipment.
Ask:Continue to develop the operational plan, potential code options,enforcement and communications
strategy to phase out and eliminate the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment in Lake Oswego.This policy
should go into effect by the first quarter of 2027.
3. Foothills Goals:The Foothills district presents a tremendous opportunity for our city.We want to offer an
exciting new alternative for prospective residents,with clean affordable energy,safety and a healthy active
lifestyle.The LOSN objective for the Foothills Redevelopment is to support a sustainable, inclusive,and forward-
looking community by prioritizing clean energy and integration of middle housing and affordable high-density
residential options.This development should explore district heating by leveraging the wastewater treatment
plant or ground source geothermal.Additionally,water reuse from the wastewater treatment plant should be
maximized.We support a pedestrian and bike friendly plan that includes sidewalks, bike lanes,and a connection
to Lake Oswego's vibrant downtown core.Our specific requests of the city council:
Ask: Define sustainability goals for the Foothills redevelopment with the following priorities:
Clean energy in the district—Evaluate opportunities such as leveraging the wastewater treatment plant,solar,
ground source geothermal(Thermal Energy Networks),and opportunities for electrification.
Consider water re-use from the wastewater treatment plan.
Include EV infrastructure, pedestrian and bike friendly pathways,and access to public transportation.
Include diverse high-density housing, integrating middle income and affordable residential options.
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