Commission discusses memorial options for late vice chairperson Sherry Smith; decision deferred to May workshop
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Members suggested a tree and plaque, a bench or a pool-house plaque to honor the late vice chair; commissioners agreed to discuss and decide at the May roundtable workshop.
The Parks and Recreation Commission opened a discussion about how to recognize the late vice chairperson, Sherry Smith, and agreed to defer a final decision to the May roundtable workshop.
Commissioners suggested several options such as planting a hardy live oak with a plaque, placing a memorial plaque on an existing tree, attaching a plaque to a bench or picnic table, or locating a plaque near the pool house because Sherry Smith did substantial volunteer work there. One commissioner noted that trees can fail due to drought and that a plaque on built infrastructure might be less vulnerable.
Commissioners also discussed the idea of recommending a trail be named in her honor but acknowledged that naming rights or dedications of that type might require City Council action; they planned to bring formal recommendations to the workshop for further consideration.
No formal action was taken; staff will include the remembrance options on the May 20 roundtable agenda so the commission can make a recommendation.