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Minnesota Department of Transportation MNDOT) - I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge <br />0 Adopted days are: New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day, St. Patrick's Day, <br />Worker's Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, <br />Labor Day, Halloween, 9/11 Memorial, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day, Hanukkah. <br />• Applications that meet MnDOT requirements will be granted depending on the lighting <br />schedule. <br />• Approved requests will be granted for a maximum of one night. The lighting will take place <br />30 minutes before sunset and end 30 minutes after sunrise. <br />• Final approval will be given by MnDOT` s Metro District Engineer <br />As shown in the policies above, there are a several dates and holidays observed and residents and <br />representatives from organizations can submit lighting requests. What is not consistent is who <br />gives the final approval. From the policies above, we've seen that approval is given by the City <br />Administrator, County Administrator, Public Works Director, Engineer, and Mayor. Staff is <br />concerned with having a single staff or elected official decide on controversial issues, causes and <br />religious observances. Therefore, staff would like to discuss this topic with council prior to <br />formulating a public display policy. <br />Sincerely, <br />Athanasia Lewis, Assistant City Administrator <br />