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Council members and staff generally praised the research and the contractor's work on archetypes and values, but several members said the three concepts did not yet capture the city's identity in a way they could endorse for full adoption. Instead, council asked Crimson to produce focused refinements that: emphasize and modernize the city's existing \"flying bees\" mark, supply a compact color palette (suggestions included a peacock/teal blue, orange and supporting neutrals), and provide versions that are easy to use across signage, embroidered apparel and digital media.

Why it matters: A city brand is used across buildings, vehicles, banners, event materials and economic-development materials. Council members said they want a mark that preserves local recognition and works in multiple applications; several members suggested retaining the bees motif rather than replacing it with a wholly new symbol. Staff said grant funding covers the work, and that the vendor will return with revised options within the grantable scope.

Council direction to staff and vendor

- Ask Crimson to refine the concepts by (a) exploring modernized treatments of the existing bees mark (including examined placement of the bees behind or integrated into a boxed mark), (b) testing simpler, single-color and solid-color variants (no gradients) for embroidery and signage, (c) provide a small set (3-5) of tighter options and (d) present how an updated palette would appear across banners, vehicle decals and a sample website header.

- Consider keeping the city seal as an archival element while adopting a more contemporary logo system for public-facing uses.

Council discussion highlights

Council member comments ranged from urging a simple, heritage-respecting refresh of the bees to urging the vendor to produce wholly different concepts. Several members noted trends toward cleaner, simpler municipal marks and recommended a focus on clarity and utility (especially for embroidered uniforms and fleet decals). Manager Gamolka noted that many municipalities retain older seals for formal use while adopting newer wordmarks or icons for everyday communications.

Next steps

Staff will relay council's feedback to Crimson and request the targeted refinements. If Crimson can produce usable refinements within the grant scope, staff will present them for council consideration at a future meeting; if the vendor cannot meet the requested direction, staff will report alternatives to council. The council did not take a final vote on rebranding at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","051325CCMeeting","oneSentenceSummary","After viewing three branding concepts from contractor Crimson, Brighton council members asked for further refinements focused on modernizing the city's existing \"bees\" motif and producing a small set of simpler, versatile mark/color options for staff review.","taxTitle","Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan","taxId",54301,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6560222,"Council approves Taste of Brighton regatta and fireworks on Mill Pond, with water tests and legal safeguards",2071,1284000,3355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3537809-ef2f19a1563585a89626c0288d11b91d&start=1284&end=3355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3537809-ef2f19a1563585a89626c0288d11b91d/thumbnail_1284000.jpg","/articles/6560222/Brighton/Livingston-County/Michigan/Council-approves-Taste-of-Brighton-regatta-and-fireworks-on-Mill-Pond-with-water-tests-and-legal-safeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560222-46f682b43e11219ae2306fdb9a490235/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136929&Signature=QvtyNBMMQqoILqpAadQZ9CLRwRG7HNh-qkVU7CXwfiLufOPHF64FtYdXYOCVjgUgbdyn77ZGb~ztqHiVIwqBXnab7nqUU7iqDIOWVCVy9fA4fvLqfiK3lNsSQnB2ydv5i6tmhpDn3F~ML35Hw7y5NT3UChAlYshsWIMnutC1XP7VTdDVTMzv4beFr6CfPFkzzLYD-OraVGtMdA1kVTVwWyMcUx9FWuQHrgN5BAmnpm6NWIv1u6xeDQMnL-BN7m4liZMJDuyLtDe0B2daOVB8qB7Ms2Q30nrqIE-n6tKZremf9wazwPnfSnUHFQGJuTZcFB9PJcchWQZZkzyWvsYMpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brighton City Council on May 2025 approved an amendment to the Taste of Brighton civic-event permit to allow a daytime boat regatta and a nighttime fireworks show on the Mill Pond, but the council attached specific conditions before the event can proceed.

The council voted to approve the amendment with conditions that require: water-quality testing close to the event date (staff recommended testing the week of July 6, with discretion given to staff to schedule testing as close to the event as possible depending on lab turnaround), city-attorney review and approval of the participant waiver, proof of insurance and indemnification of the city by the event sponsor (Friends of the Taste of Brighton), and any other safety conditions identified by the fire marshal. Council member Gibson made the motion; Council member Pettengill seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: The Mill Pond has been largely a passive recreation area; the proposal to stage boats and fireworks drew detailed discussion about public-health risks, safety staffing and precedent for future events on the pond. Council balanced community enthusiasm and public-safety caution by approving the amendment while imposing explicit conditions that staff must verify before the event proceeds.

What council and staff required

- Water testing: Staff and the Brighton Area Fire Authority (BAFA) asked the applicant to obtain bacterial testing (including E. coli and total coliforms) from an independent lab. Council required testing as close to the event as practicable so results reflect conditions the day of the event; the motion references testing in the week of July 6 (with staff discretion to shift based on lab turnaround and weather).

- Safety and on-site response: The event application requires a dedicated dive team on-site during the regatta, a rescue and medical presence (ambulance on standby), life jackets for participants and signage prohibiting swimming. BAFA conducted a dive survey of the Mill Pond and reported no visible hazards in the planned regatta area and a depth of about six feet at the planned site.

- Legal protections and documentation: The council required that the participant waiver and release be reviewed and approved by the city attorney and that the event organizers provide proof of insurance and an indemnification agreement naming the city as additional insured.

- DNR clearance: Because fireworks would occur over the Mill Pond (a water body), the applicant still must obtain any required Department of Natural Resources approvals before the fireworks can be launched.

Applicant and public remarks

Patty Thomas, assistant to the DPS director, presented the amendments and the civic-event committee's recommendation, noting BAFA had done a dive inspection and the fire marshal had provided a written approval conditioned on required precautions. \"The BAFTA dive team did... to see if there were any visible hazards. They did not find any visible hazards,\" Thomas said (presentation excerpt).

Ken Larscheid of RunningLab and the Believe in Brighton board described the applicant's precautions and supported the requirement for water testing. \"Due diligence on water quality and water safety is always a a good thing,\" Larscheid said.

Council concerns and response

Council members acknowledged the recreational appeal and community draw of a Mill Pond event but raised concerns about public-health risks after rainfall, precedent-setting for future use of the pond and liability exposure. Director Gosh (DPS) noted that storm events can temporarily elevate bacteria levels and agreed testing should be timed after dry days to better reflect safe conditions; he also said staff could add an additional test closer to the event if lab turnaround allowed.

Council member Gibson, who moved the amendment, said a negative early test would allow planning to proceed and that final approval should be conditional on tests, waivers and insurance. Council member Albert asked that council require annual council review for future events at the Mill Pond if the program becomes recurring.

Implementation and next steps

The event organizer will arrange independent water-quality sampling and provide results to staff. The fireworks vendor and the event sponsor must secure DNR approvals for fireworks over a waterbody, supply proof of insurance and execute an indemnification acceptable to the city attorney. Staff will confirm final conditions have been met before issuing a final permit for the fireworks and regatta.

Provenance: Council discussion and the vote on the amendment appear in the meeting transcript during the civic-event item (see provenance below).","Brighton council approved a Taste of Brighton application amendment to allow a daytime boat regatta and a nighttime fireworks display on Mill Pond, contingent on planned water-quality testing, city attorney review of participant waivers and required insurance and indemnification.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6560227,"Brighton council adopts 2025–26 budget, fee schedule and tax levy; approves grants, street engineering and public-safety purchases",175,1911000,2086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3537809-ef2f19a1563585a89626c0288d11b91d&start=1911&end=2086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3537809-ef2f19a1563585a89626c0288d11b91d/thumbnail_1911000.jpg","/articles/6560227/Brighton/Livingston-County/Michigan/Brighton-council-adopts-202526-budget-fee-schedule-and-tax-levy-approves-grants-street-engineering-and-public-safety-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560227-30b755ad24e1f26184e997f7a355e608/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136929&Signature=EXc~~8v9fMZOwmNil9GarJD9uVGzuxcqQ3BtBvhz~O85MsW~bgAyF4tXBKKdWPS6SaTwgLA2hQ9uGafejnocDM6WKarPCmmW5G1frndA-3772~8n4Z2KoilbAxjL9hmlhTXZpJ6DecR75k7csy8AfJfpmhFMEjpa4yYL1XL8v-LVwpKRNdQbHkdTwUqTMtJ6jvVa99PKfU4-AMtocRzltebJWspaGg-s5v5EphD-0Kv~0F01EXwm8osfOAXxJsM2NHvrNhP~ZHIY7aTR4H4qsa5Le~SqZb-m6khIUiYXYQ4j6EXkx~m5knrVp3ZXDZkBUIiiF-EcIEg~OheDwDPrKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brighton City Council on a May 2025 evening adopted the city'wide fiscal 2025'26 budget, approved the municipal fee schedule and set the city'wide tax levy, while also approving a slate of infrastructure, safety and cultural items.

The council adopted Resolution 2025-10 to approve the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, approved Resolution 2025-12 to adopt the fee schedule for that fiscal year, and approved Resolution 2025-13 to establish the 2025-26 millage at 17.6638 mills. Council also approved a new list of projects and contracts, including design and construction engineering services for several local street repairs, a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a mill-and-overlay project on South Third Street, the purchase of security cameras for water infrastructure, and installation of solar crosswalk signage at two downtown intersections. The Brighton Arts & Cultural Commission's recommendations for four new sculptures also were approved.

Why it matters: The budget, millage and fee schedule set the city's operating priorities and the tax burden for the year ahead. The engineering and grant approvals position the city to begin multiple street projects this construction season. Approvals of water-system cameras and crosswalk lighting respond to safety and security priorities raised in recent months.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 2025-10, Adopt 2025-26 budget: motion to adopt made by Council member Gibson, seconded by Council member Albert; roll call vote recorded as unanimous in favor; outcome: adopted.

- Resolution 2025-12, Adopt fee schedule for 2025-26: motion made by Council member Gibson, seconded by Council member Albert; roll call vote recorded as unanimous in favor; outcome: adopted.

- Resolution 2025-13, Establish levy and authorize collection of taxes for 2025-26 (17.6638 mills): motion made by Council member Gardner, seconded by Council member Schmank; roll call vote recorded as unanimous in favor; outcome: adopted.

- Approval to apply for MDOT Economic Development Fund (Category B) grant for mill-and-overlay of South Third Street (application authorizes requesting $197,000 with $264,000 committed local match): motion made by Council member Gibson, seconded by Council member Schmank; roll call vote recorded as unanimous in favor; outcome: authorized (application submission only; acceptance of any award requires later council action).

- Approval of design and construction engineering services proposals from Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., for Glenwith, Robertson, Sisu(n)ol and Rita Ann streets (not to exceed $161,230) with direction to return with engineering for Oak Ridge Court/adjacent strip: motion made by Council member Gibson, seconded by Council member Gardner; amended on the floor to add Oak Ridge Court engineering and accepted by maker and seconder; roll call vote recorded as unanimous in favor; outcome: approved.

- Purchase and installation of surveillance cameras and equipment for city water towers and booster stations (Essential Electric LLC) not to exceed $67,000 (uses previously allocated AWIA/safety funds): motion made by Council member Pettengill, seconded by Council member Gardner; outcome: approved.

- Approval of solar-powered, lighted crosswalk signage at Main & Sixth Street and Chalice & Carl Grama Drive (Severance Electric) not to exceed $42,985 with related budget amendments: motion made by Council member Gardner, seconded by Council member Pettengill; outcome: approved. Staff will return with installation timing and wiring/timer details following coordination with the vendor.

- Approval of Brighton Arts & Cultural Commission recommendations for four sculptures to be placed as presented (placement and sponsorship details in commission packet): motion made by Council member Schmank, seconded by Council member Albert; outcome: approved.

- Amendment to Taste of Brighton civic-event permit to allow a daytime boat regatta and nighttime fireworks on the Mill Pond: motion made by Council member Gibson, seconded by Council member Pettengill; the motion included conditions (see separate article). The council approved the amendment with conditions.

Context and next steps

Council members complimented staff for putting the budget together and emphasized the need to balance neighborhood pavement projects and larger arterial needs. For several engineering and construction items staff will return with bid documents, alternates or updated cost estimates before contracts are executed. The MDOT grant application is only an application; acceptance of any award will be a separate council action. Several approvals included follow-up conditions: insurance, indemnification, and attorney review where noted in staff reports.

Officials and staff said they will publish details on timelines and planned outages as bids come back and as they schedule work for the 2025 construction season.","At its May meeting the Brighton City Council adopted the 2025–26 city budget and fee schedule, set the 2025–26 millage, authorized a MDOT grant application, approved several public-safety and streets actions and adopted arts and event items. Most motions passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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