HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-12 CAP Community Engagement & Outreach Working Group Minutes CAP Community Engagement & Outreach Working Group
Meeting Minutes
February 3., 203.2, g:ooam
Bozeman City Hall, Mayor& Commission's Office
Members Attending:
Hattie Baker, Jay Sinnott,Jeff Moore, Myla Kelly, Nick Bentley, Otto Pohl, Rob Pudner, Kristin Walser,
Kathy Powell, Emily Baker, Paula Beswick, Benjamin Bennett
Staff Present:
Natalie Meyer(Staff Liaison)
A. Call to Order, Introductions
B. Changes to the Agenda
None. Kathy Powell announced that Cyndy Andrus and Dan Stevenson of MSU will be giving a
presentation on climate change to the Wanderlust group at the Pilgrim Church on February 3.01n
at noon.
C. Approval of Minutes
Approved
D. Public Comment
None
E. Non-Action Items
a. City of Bozeman's Community CAP Implementation Plan
Meyer gave a presentation on the Community CAP implementation background and
handed out information on the funded elements of the CAP.
b. Proposed Project Schedule for Working Group
Meyer presented a Gantt chart proposing the future objectives and timelines forthe
group. Bennett described how various elements could be interested and suggested that
certain elements, such as the website, under"Outreach Strategy"needed to be
extended through June or July.
Bennett explained that branding is distinct from a logo.A brand is every touch point
you encounter related to an organization. It's the clothes,the site,the way employees
treat people. It is the face of the organization.The logo is simply the emblem that
communicates the brand.
F. Special Presentation—Benjamin Bennett of Massive Studios
a. Continue Core Values& Positioning Statement Exercise
Bennett suggested an initial list of words for our core values based on the lists that the
working group members submitted: Communication, Education, Creativity,
Leadership, and Unity. From this list,the group distilled it down to: Connect, Inspire,
Create, and Act
There was discussion that the core values and positioning statement need to appeal to
locals or"native"Montanans since the perception among locals is that outsiders always
come to town and attempt to change things.We can make an effort to communicate a
more universal message that Bozeman is growing and we need to strive to make this
inevitable growth sustainable, embrace smart growth, complete streets—growth that
will make Bozeman a stronger and economically robust community.
Bennett began the conversation related to the positioning statement. He suggested
one statement that was submitted on Facebook:Action is Now, Environment is
Forever. Many concurred in the group that this was the right sentiment.At 3.0:35,the
meeting wrapped up and the group decided to continue the conversation about the
positioning statement at the next meeting.
There were no assigned tasks outlined.
G. Meeting adjourned at 3.0:35am.