Sherwood City Council Work Session - November 3, 2026

The City of Sherwood City Council work session on November 3, 2026, included updates on a Sherwood School District–Lam Research youth apprenticeship pilot, Brookman-area trail connections, parks priorities, and the kickoff of a housing capacity analysis. No votes or spending approvals were recorded. For Brookman trail options, staff reported that AKS Engineering and Forestry evaluated eight alternatives. Preliminary estimates ranged from about $140,000 to $3.8 million, with some lower-cost options excluding property acquisition; the figures were high-level estimates, not an approved budget. Council discussed further refining options, contacting affected property owners and the railroad, and investigating funding sources. The Parks Board identified Murdock Park improvements—whose first phase may go to bid if grant funding is secured—and potential Langer Park senior fitness amenities among its priorities; no procurement decisions were made.

The city reported hiring 3J Consulting for the housing capacity analysis, which is grant-funded and targeted for completion by June 30, 2027; the study will inform a future housing production strategy. The apprenticeship program aims to begin with three to five students in fall 2027, with Lam Research providing paid work experience, training, and mentors; the city described its role as convening and coordinating, and no council action was requested. Overall, the session was informational, with no contract awards, bid approvals, or other procurement-related votes.