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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) - I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge <br />Adopted days are: New YearÓs Day, ValentineÓs Day, Presidents Day, St. PatrickÓs Day, <br />WorkerÓs Memorial Day, MotherÓs Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, <br />Labor Day, Halloween, 9/11 Memorial, VeteranÓs 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 MnDOTÒs 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, weÓve seen that approval is given by the City <br />Administrator, CountyAdministrator, 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 CityAdministrator <br /> <br />