City discusses light pole banners and photo contest amidst ongoing park improvements

The City of Clearlake Marketing Meeting held on September 15, 2021, focused on several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the city's branding and community engagement. A significant topic of discussion was the redesign of the city brand, which will influence upcoming light pole banners. However, city officials confirmed that there will be no new banners for Halloween or Christmas this year, despite public interest in seasonal decorations.

The meeting also addressed the recent photo contest, which received approximately 35 to 40 entries. Originally planned to culminate in a State of the City event, the contest will now be judged online due to the cancellation of the event. Officials discussed narrowing down the entries based on criteria that reflect the essence of Clearlake, with plans to utilize social media for public voting.

Additionally, updates were provided on the installation of fish statues in local parks. One statue is already in place at Austin Park, while another is awaiting installation pending the arrival of necessary brackets. The city is also working on two additional statues, with plans for their placement in Highlands Park and Red Bud Park.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city's commitment to improving its visual identity and fostering community involvement, despite some delays in project timelines. City officials aim to keep residents informed and engaged as they move forward with these initiatives.