Sherwood A&P Commission hears progress on playground, basketball court and police substation sign plans

During the Feb. 5 meeting, parks and recreation staff updated the Sherwood Advertising and Promotion Commission on multiple capital projects and event-related maintenance.

Staff said two 18-wheelers of playground equipment were delivered and are stored; contractors and staff will meet in the next one to two weeks to plan site work including tree removal. Commissioners praised recent improvements at Clinton Elementary, where an upgraded basketball court, bleachers and restroom painting were visible to residents using the facility.

The commission discussed a proposed police substation display and other signage options. Staff noted that an option for an archway could be obtained for roughly $9,800 before tax and freight but cautioned that shipping and taxes are not included. The police substation sign had been estimated in prior notes at about $30,000. Commission members discussed whether to use commission funds or allow businesses on the existing wait list to purchase displays; approximately $2,000 in donations related to displays was cited.

Other items: staff are awaiting contractor pricing for a paved parking drive behind Field 1; asphalt costs remain a concern and may require additional preparatory work. Commissioners also discussed maintenance needs for trail lighting and the recurring costs of replacing bulbs and fixtures damaged by vandalism or vehicle strikes.

Ending: Staff will obtain firm quotes for the arch/display options, seek contractor estimates for the Field 1 drive, and report back to the commission at a future meeting.