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ento ryl.Cle 1880Wain Street, Centemille, JFH9V55038 <br />}sta& sha 4857 651-429-3232 or'F'ax 651-429-8629 <br />Date: October 23, 2024 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Athanasia Lewis, Assistant City Administrator <br />Subject: Public Display Policy <br />Honorable Mayor and Council, <br />Throughout the year, our boards and commissions have enhanced their placemaking initiatives. <br />The Economic Development Authority (EDA) has partnered with staff on the installation of <br />permanent outdoor lighting on city facilities, and adopted a beautification program, placing <br />seasonal planters along Main Street and Centerville Road. These enhancements were added to <br />advance the city's small-town charm. The Parks and Recreation Committee (P&R) is also <br />exploring placemaking efforts with the recent approval to purchase of a Fiore tree (customizable <br />metal tree with hanging potted plants), which will serve as a focal point at Cornerstone Park. Both <br />the city hall lights, and potentially, the Fiore tree have the capability of customizable colors. <br />With the increase emphasis on placemaking throughout the city, staff thinks it is a good idea to <br />have a public display policy in place. Staff has reviewed policies in the following organizations: <br />City of Duluth, City of Rochester, City of Eagan, City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, and <br />Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT). As staff reviewed policies in these <br />organizations, a couple of recurring themes were present: <br />1. When the lights will be displayed (days, events, causes, religious holidays & which ones) <br />2. Who can request lights be displayed (non-profit organizations, residents, other) <br />3. Who approves requests for lighting <br />