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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 1, 2017
Immediately Following Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting Which Starts at 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is
located at the podium.
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Branding & Identity Campaign
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DATE: April 28, 2017
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Reggie Edwards, Deputy City Manager_-
SUBJECT: Discussion of the Brooklyn Center Branding & Identity Campaign
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the themes identified and taglines developed during
the Brooklyn Center Branding & Identity Campaign process. It is recommended that the Council
consider the themes of what residents "liked most" about the City identified during the 2017 City Survey
process. It is further recommended that the Council consider establishing consensus on a ranking of the
themes and taglines.
Background:
In October, 2016 the City entered into an agreement with Vitalink Inc. to execute the City's Branding &
Identity Campaign.
On Monday, January 23rd Vitalink, Inc. presented an update on the Branding & Identity Campaign to
the Council. Vitalink shared four top characteristics and most notable attributes (themes) of the City per
the results of an electronic survey completed by approximately 400+ participants (including residents
and staff). The four themes identified and ranked included:
• Diversity - 79.7%
• Great location, proximity to Minneapolis - 71.83%
• Affordable housing - 57.61%
• Park systems, trails, sidewalks - 48.98%
The percentages listed above represent the ranking of each characteristic/attribute in terms of "strength
of identification of the City" by survey participants. The ranking results did not include qualitative data
collected during the focus group sessions.
On February 27th, the Council received a presentation by the Morris and Leatherman Company on the
2017 City Survey. Morris and Leatherman Company conducted a telephone survey of 400 randomly
selected households in the City. A sample of 400 residents provided results that were projectable to the
entire city adult population within ± 5.0 percent in 95 out of 100 cases. During the presentation Mr.
Peter Leatherman presented a graph depicting responses of residents of what they "liked most" about the
City (see attachment for the complete list). The top items liked most about the City included:
Location - 34%
• Housing and Neighborhood —26%
• Quiet/Peaceful - 11%
Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clew,, safe, inclusive coinniullity that enhances the quality of life
for all people and preserves the public trust
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The percentages listed above with the City Survey results represent proportions of a total of 100% for all
"liked most" items identified by the survey respondents. The three items listed above were the only
items that receive double-digit scores by the respondents and account for 71% of all items "liked most".
Vitalink, Inc. developed five logo and three message options, which were reviewed by the Council on
January 23 rd and February 13 th . The Council narrowed the five logo options down to three for public
review. Council directed staff to conduct a public review of the three logo and message options.
On April 10th, staff presented the results of the public review of the logo and message options per the
direction of the Council. There were 1,228 logo and message survey reviewers. City staff completed
128 (10.42%) survey rankings out of the total 1.228 survey rankings. Several city staff members reside
in the City. The proposed tagline rankings resulted in "At the Center" being rated as the most favorable
tagline (see chart below).
Public Branding Message/Tagline Options Results
Ranking Percentage of Total
At the Center 1 59%
Within Reach 2 25%
Get Closer 3 16%
At the conclusion of the April 10th Council meeting staff was directed to work with \Titalink in develop
new logo options for consideration.
(Work Session Item Addition) On May 24th the Council listened to the presentation and discussed the
work session item. It was determined by the Council to delay further discussion and ranking of the
branding themes and taglines until all five council members could be present to participate. The work
session was continued until Monday. May Pt. Staff was directed to bring back the work session item
back at that time.
Staff continues to seek consensus from the Council on the ranking of the themes developed in the
Branding & Identity Campaign and the 2017 City Survey. Consensus of the top ranking one or two
themes will be used to further develop a logo that depicts a focused message on the uniqueness and most
special attribute of the City. Staff believes that consensus on both a key theme and tagline will help
guide and provide greater insight to Vitalink in the development of a new city logo.
Budget Issues: None
Policy Issues:
1.Is there a consensus of the Council regarding the ranking of themes?
2.Is there a consensus of the Council regarding a tagline?
Strategic Priorities: Enhanced Community Image
Mission: Ei:siii'ii:g an attractive, clean, safe, inclusive coininsinhly that enhances the quality of life
for all people and preserves the public trust
Themes and Tagline Ranking Process
Logo Development Approach
The City Council consider
the themes identified and
taglines developed during
the Brooklyn Center
Branding & Identity
Campaign process.
The City Council consider
the themes of what
residents “liked most”
about the City identified
during the 2017 City
Survey process.
The City Council consider
establishing consensus on
a ranking of the themes
and taglines.
In October, 2016 the City entered into an agreement with Vitalink Inc. to execute the City’s Branding & Identity Campaign.
In October, November and December 2016, Vitalink Inc. conducted a City Identity Survey and Focus group.
One Monday, January 23rd, the Council heard an update on the Branding & Identity Campaign from representatives of Vitalink, Inc.
On February 27th, the Council received a presentation by the Morris and Leatherman Company on the 2017 City Survey. During the presentation Mr. Peter Leatherman presented a graph depicting responses of residents of what they “liked most” about the City (see attachment for the complete list).
Vitalink, Inc. developed five logo and three message options, which were reviewed by the Council on January 23rd and February 13th. On February 13th, the Council narrowed the five logo options down to three for public review. At that time the Council directed staff to conduct a public review of the three logo and message options.
On April 10th, staff presented the results of the public review of the logo and message options per the direction of the Council. During the meeting Council directed staff to work with Vitalink in develop new logo options for consideration.
The City of Brooklyn Center is a complex and dynamic first-ring urban city with a high desire to project an inspiring image of the City.
The City of Brooklyn Center is a growing diverse city (i.e. economically, culturally, and demographically) and home to the global businesses and prominent public institutions.
The City desires to successfully compete nationally and internationally as a destination city.
The City desires to make known to those who may be seeking to live, visit or do business in Brooklyn Center of the assets such as quality of life, business development opportunities, diverse cultures, and skilled human resource capacity that exist in the City.
The City desires to develop, execute, and coordinate the promotion of its brand and image to people throughout Minnesota, the Midwest, Nation and World regarding why Brooklyn Center is a great destination place to live, visit and do business.
Findings
Themes and Tagline Ranking
400
1
79.7%
2
71.83%
3
57.61%
4
48.98
Diversity
Location/Proximity
Affordable Housing
Most Identifiable Characteristic
Of the City
Park System/
Sidewalks
400
1
34%
2
26%
3
11%
Location
Housing/
Neighborhood
Peaceful /
Quiet
Liked Most About the City
1,228
1
59%
2
25%
3
16%
At the Center
Within Reach
Get Closer
Ranking
Themes and Tagline Ranking
Location & Proximity
Diversity
Affordable Housing
Park Systems, Trails
& Sidewalks
Quiet & Peaceful
Ranking
of
Themes
At the Center
Within Reach
Get Closer
Great Place to
Start, Great
Place to Stay
Ranking of
Taglines
Is there a
consensus of the
Council regarding
the ranking of
themes?
Is there a
consensus of the
Council regarding a
tagline?
Themes and Tagline Ranking Process
Logo Development Approach
The City Council consider
the themes identified and
taglines developed during
the Brooklyn Center
Branding & Identity
Campaign process.
The City Council consider
the themes of what
residents “liked most”
about the City identified
during the 2017 City
Survey process.
The City Council consider
establishing consensus on
a ranking of the themes
and taglines.
In October, 2016 the City entered into an agreement with Vitalink Inc. to execute the City’s Branding & Identity Campaign.
In October, November and December 2016, Vitalink Inc. conducted a City Identity Survey and Focus group.
One Monday, January 23rd, the Council heard an update on the Branding & Identity Campaign from representatives of Vitalink, Inc.
On February 27th, the Council received a presentation by the Morris and Leatherman Company on the 2017 City Survey. During the presentation Mr. Peter Leatherman presented a graph depicting responses of residents of what they “liked most” about the City (see attachment for the complete list).
Vitalink, Inc. developed five logo and three message options, which were reviewed by the Council on January 23rd and February 13th. On February 13th, the Council narrowed the five logo options down to three for public review. At that time the Council directed staff to conduct a public review of the three logo and message options.
On April 10th, staff presented the results of the public review of the logo and message options per the direction of the Council. During the meeting Council directed staff to work with Vitalink in develop new logo options for consideration.
The City of Brooklyn Center is a complex and dynamic first-ring urban city with a high desire to project an inspiring image of the City.
The City of Brooklyn Center is a growing diverse city (i.e. economically, culturally, and demographically) and home to the global businesses and prominent public institutions.
The City desires to successfully compete nationally and internationally as a destination city.
The City desires to make known to those who may be seeking to live, visit or do business in Brooklyn Center of the assets such as quality of life, business development opportunities, diverse cultures, and skilled human resource capacity that exist in the City.
The City desires to develop, execute, and coordinate the promotion of its brand and image to people throughout Minnesota, the Midwest, Nation and World regarding why Brooklyn Center is a great destination place to live, visit and do business.
Findings
Themes and Tagline Ranking
400
1
79.7%
2
71.83%
3
57.61%
4
48.98
Diversity
Location/Proximity
Affordable Housing
Most Identifiable Characteristic
Of the City
Park System/
Sidewalks
400
1
34%
2
26%
3
11%
Location
Housing/
Neighborhood
Peaceful /
Quiet
Liked Most About the City
1,228
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59%
2
25%
3
16%
At the Center
Within Reach
Get Closer
Ranking
Themes and Tagline Ranking
A.Location &
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Ranking of Taglines
Is there a
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Is there a
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Council regarding a
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Themes and Tagline Ranking Process
Logo Development Approach
The City Council consider
the themes identified and
taglines developed during
the Brooklyn Center
Branding & Identity
Campaign process.
The City Council consider
the themes of what
residents “liked most”
about the City identified
during the 2017 City
Survey process.
The City Council consider
establishing consensus on
a ranking of the themes
and taglines.
In October, 2016 the City entered into an agreement with Vitalink Inc. to execute the City’s Branding & Identity Campaign.
In October, November and December 2016, Vitalink Inc. conducted a City Identity Survey and Focus group.
One Monday, January 23rd, the Council heard an update on the Branding & Identity Campaign from representatives of Vitalink, Inc.
On February 27th, the Council received a presentation by the Morris and Leatherman Company on the 2017 City Survey. During the presentation Mr. Peter Leatherman presented a graph depicting responses of residents of what they “liked most” about the City (see attachment for the complete list).
Vitalink, Inc. developed five logo and three message options, which were reviewed by the Council on January 23rd and February 13th. On February 13th, the Council narrowed the five logo options down to three for public review. At that time the Council directed staff to conduct a public review of the three logo and message options.
On April 10th, staff presented the results of the public review of the logo and message options per the direction of the Council. During the meeting Council directed staff to work with Vitalink in develop new logo options for consideration.
The City of Brooklyn Center is a complex and dynamic first-ring urban city with a high desire to project an inspiring image of the City.
The City of Brooklyn Center is a growing diverse city (i.e. economically, culturally, and demographically) and home to the global businesses and prominent public institutions.
The City desires to successfully compete nationally and internationally as a destination city.
The City desires to make known to those who may be seeking to live, visit or do business in Brooklyn Center of the assets such as quality of life, business development opportunities, diverse cultures, and skilled human resource capacity that exist in the City.
The City desires to develop, execute, and coordinate the promotion of its brand and image to people throughout Minnesota, the Midwest, Nation and World regarding why Brooklyn Center is a great destination place to live, visit and do business.
Findings
Themes and Tagline Ranking
400
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79.7%
2
71.83%
3
57.61%
4
48.98
Diversity
Location/Proximity
Affordable Housing
Most Identifiable Characteristic
Of the City
Park System/
Sidewalks
400
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34%
2
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3
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Location
Housing/
Neighborhood
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Quiet
Liked Most About the City
1,228
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2
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Ranking
Themes and Tagline Ranking
A.Location &
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B.Diversity
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Ranking of Taglines
Is there a
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Council regarding
the ranking of
themes?
Is there a
consensus of the
Council regarding a
tagline?