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Designer presents four city rebrand concepts; council asked to pick one

Merkel City Council / Economic Development Corporation / Planning & Zoning · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Designer Ryan Feerer unveiled four logo concepts for Merkel — 'Windmill City,' '100th Meridian,' 'Past and present' and 'Hometown Love' — and asked the joint boards to vote on a preferred direction for the city's rebrand.

Ryan Feerer presented four proposed rebranding/logo options for the city and explained the story behind each design. "The 4 options presented were: Windmill City, 100th Meridian, Past and present (a combination of both), Hometown Love," Feerer told the joint meeting, and asked the group to select a preferred concept.

Mayor Rell Ray Cobb and members of the city council, the Economic Development Corporation and the Planning & Zoning Commission heard the presentation during the joint Called Meeting at Heritage Hall. No final selection or formal recorded vote is included in the minutes; the record shows the group was asked to vote on the options but does not list the outcome.