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Council approves $68,000 professional services agreement for citywide branding despite one dissenting council member
Summary
After removing the item from the consent agenda for discussion, the council approved a professional services agreement with Altogether LLC to provide a citywide branding, placemaking and marketing strategy. One council member objected to outsourcing work she argued city staff could perform.
The Mountlake Terrace City Council voted to approve a professional services agreement with Altogether LLC for citywide branding, placemaking and marketing on Sept. 18 after a brief discussion and the removal of the item from the consent agenda.
City Manager Jeff Knighton told council members staff had checked references for the selected consultant and summarized positive feedback from other jurisdictions, including Park Ridge and Antioch, noting work products such as brand guides, marketing plans and place‑making events. “One of [Altogether’s] greatest strengths was the ability to navigate change with key stakeholders…
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