Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Date:05/21/2010
ATTENDANCE
Time:09:32 AM to 10:33 AM
Eddins
X
Goldman
X
Place:SCR 353
Hite
X
Hoeft
E
This Meeting was called to order by
Lee
X
Georgianna Contiguglia
Nichols
X
Nunnally
E
This Report was prepared by
Sill
E
Jennifer Thomsen
Weingardt
X
Weissmann
X
Bacon
E
Contiguglia
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Approval of Minutes
Colorado Quilting Council Proposal
Proposal to Replace Planters at Capitol Steps
Updates		-
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09:33 AM -- Approval of Minutes

 The meeting was called to order by the chair, Georgianna Contiguglia.
BILL:Approval of Minute
TIME: 09:33:12 AM
MOVED:Eddins
MOTION:Moved that the summary of the committee's April 16, 2010, meeting be approved. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Weingardt
VOTE
Eddins
Goldman
Hite
Hoeft
Excused
Lee
Nichols
Nunnally
Excused
Sill
Excused
Weingardt
Weissmann
Bacon
Excused
Contiguglia
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 4 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




09:33 AM -- Colorado Quilting Council Proposal

Ms. Karen Hadfield, Colorado Quilting Council, came to the table to request that the committee approve the Capitol Quilt Show for the summer of 2011. She provided an outline of her remarks (Attachment A). The exhibit would be installed on Friday, June 3, 2011, or Monday, June 6, 2011, by Freeman Company. The total time to install the show is usually seven to eight hours. Approximately 25 Colorado Quilting Council volunteers assist in the installation. The suggested concluding date for the show would be Friday, August 19, 2011, with it being dismantled on Monday, August 22, 2011, by Freeman Company.

Attachment A.pdf


09:37 AM

Ms. Contiguglia noted that the installation of the 2009 show went very smoothly and the display was beautiful. Mr. Nichols asked how many quilts will be displayed. Ms. Hadfield noted the maximum that can be displayed is 250, but the total number will depend on the number of entries and the entries chosen.

Mr. Nichols suggested that a Friday installation would work better than a Monday installation. Ms. Contiguglia asked Ms. Edna Pelzman, Visitor Services, to come to the table to speak to whether a Friday or a Monday installation makes most sense. Ms. Pelzman said a Friday installation works best.
BILL:Colorado Quilting Council Proposal
TIME: 09:40:26 AM
MOVED:Nichols
MOTION:Moved that the committee accept the Colorado Quilting Council's proposal to hold the Capitol Quilt Show in the summer of 2011, with installation on Friday, June 3, 2011, and dismantling on Monday, August 22, 2011, and further moved that the proposal be forwarded to the Capital Development Committee for approval. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Hite
VOTE
Eddins
Goldman
Hite
Hoeft
Excused
Lee
Nichols
Nunnally
Excused
Sill
Excused
Weingardt
Weissmann
Bacon
Excused
Contiguglia
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 4 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



09:41 AM

Ms. Hadfield explained that she would begin work this summer on publicity and coordinating, and would provide an update to the committee this winter.

Representative Weissmann commented that dome renovation may begin prior to summer of 2011, and the impact of that project on the quilt show is unknown at this time, so frequent check ins will be necessary. Ms. Eddins said she heard that scaffolding for dome renovation will go up in May of 2011. Ms. Kori Donaldson, Legislative Council Staff, said the Capital Development Committee meets June 16, September 8, and August 11, and could consider the proposal at one of those meetings. In response to a question about her timeline, Ms. Hadfield said the Colorado Quilting Council would issue a request for submissions in the first newsletter of 2011. Ms. Contiguglia suggested the proposal go before the Capital Development Committee on September 8, because the committee is scheduled to hear an update on the dome renovation at that meeting.

09:45 AM -- Proposal to Replace Planters at Capitol Steps

Mr. Richard Lee explained that the planters that were installed for security reasons at the bottom of the north and south Capitol steps are deteriorating. He said the State Architect's Office proposes that the planters be replaced with bollards. A handout was provided showing the damage to the planters and showing the bollards that would be used (Attachment B). Ms. Contiguglia noted that the Historic Preservation Office has signed off on the proposal.

Attachment B.pdf
BILL:Proposal to Replace Planters at Capitol Steps
TIME: 09:48:23 AM
MOVED:Weingardt
MOTION:Moved that the proposal to replace the planters at the base of the north and south Capitol steps with bollards be approved and forwarded to the Capital Development Committee for consideration. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Lee
VOTE
Eddins
Goldman
Hite
Hoeft
Excused
Lee
Nichols
Nunnally
Excused
Sill
Excused
Weingardt
Weissmann
Bacon
Excused
Contiguglia
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 4 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



09:49 AM

Mr. Lee clarified the timeline on the funding for the project. Mr. Hite asked whether there is money for flowers around the Capitol this year. Mr. Lee said the $7,000 budget for flowers has been cut. Ms. Eddins said two garden shops donated flowers in the past and may be interested in doing so again.
09:50 AM -- Updates

Dome Renovation Legislation. Ms. Jennifer Thomsen, Legislative Council Staff, explained that both House Bill 10-1402 and Senate Bill 10-192 (Attachments C and D) concerning the renovation of the Capitol dome passed. She asked Representative Weissmann and Mr. Nichols to discuss the negotiations around the bills. Mr. Nichols explained that the bills allow a cause marketing program to raise funds for the restoration that would backfill moneys taken from the State Historical Fund, up to $4 million per year. He said the first year will include a $4 million initial expenditure from the State Historical Fund.

Attachment C.pdf Attachment D.pdf

Ms. Contiguglia asked Mr. Lee to keep the committee updated on the project moving forward. Ms. Donaldson noted that neither bill passed with an appropriation, so the Capital Development Committee will need to approve the project. Mr. Jim Hare, Executive Director of Colorado Preservation Inc., the nonprofit organization that will conduct the cause marketing campaign, said he wants to come back to the committee fairly quickly with a mark and name for the campaign. He said "Share in the Care" has been suggested. He said he wants the mark to be visible on the scaffolding to illuminate the campaign and noted that he would be fleshing out sponsorship opportunities. Ms. Contiguglia and Mr. Hare discussed a time frame for the cause marketing proposal, and Mr. Hare said he could have a proposal in a month's time.

Ms. Donaldson noted that the purpose of the August Capital Development Committee meeting is to consider the Capitol Building Advisory Committee's recommendations related to the cause marketing proposal. Mr. Hare said a bill signing is scheduled for May 25, 2010, at noon in Mr. Brown's Attic, and he talked about ways the dome scaffolding could be used to provide visibility for other programs and causes.

10:00 AM

Display of State Key. Ms. Contiguglia reminded the committee that the Governor's Office wants to display the state key. She displayed a photo of the key (Attachment E). She said she has suggested that the key be displayed in a niche on the west side of the first floor rotunda that is currently occupied by the bust of William Lee Knous. She noted that the pedestal for the bust is damaged and will need to be replaced. She said there would be a proposal to display the key at some point for the committee to consider. Mr. Weingardt asked for further information about how the key would be displayed. Ms. Contiguglia said it would be on a granite base and surrounded by plexiglass and would have a security "bug" on it. Mr. Lee said it will not be attached to the marble, but it will be very heavy and the cameras and the security "bug" will provide security. Mr. Lee noted that the weight of the pedestal will need to be ascertained so it can be determined whether the marble will support it.

Attachment E.pdf


10:05 AM

Abraham Lincoln Sculpture. Ms. Contiguglia told the committee that Legislative Council Staff has been investigating the origin of the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln that is located on the first floor. She said the Madden family, who donated the sculpture, has been contacted and asked to provide loan paperwork. She noted that Governor Evans was appointed by President Lincoln, so there is a Colorado connection.

10:06 AM

Bike Sharing Station. Mr. Lee provide a brief history of the bike sharing station proposal. The committee was provided a handout containing an overview of the program (Attachment F). He talked about the different locations that had been suggested for a bike station on the Capitol grounds. He said there were two proposed locations: the west side of the Legislative Service Building main steps; or on the north side of the State Education Building where there is currently a parking lot for scooters. He noted that the State Education Building location location has the infrastructure for power. He said the Attorney General's Office is reviewing the agreement with the City and County of Denver.

Attachment F.pdf

Mr. Nichols asked for clarification that the bike stations are solar. Mr. Lee said they require a 120 outlet. Representative Weissmann asked whether there is room on the east side of the state parking structure. Mr. Nichols said delivery trucks and waste removal are in that area. The committee discussed alternate locations for the station, including the pay parking lot on Grant across from the Capitol.

10:15 AM

Cafe Upholstery Project. Ms. Contiguglia said the project is underway and also noted that the voting booth for Mr. Brown's Attic is nearly ready for installation.

10:16 AM

Other Business. Representative Weissmann reported that the Clinton portait has been deeded to the State Capitol. He also reported that he has raised about half of the money needed for the Obama portrait. Mr. Weingardt asked if the artist had been notified that there is need for only one portrait. Representative Weissmann said Jil Rosentrater from the Colorado Council on the Arts is working on the contract with the artist.

10:19 AM

Ms. Contiguglia told the committee there would not be a meeting in June, but the committee would meet the third Friday of July and of September. The next meeting will be July 23, 2010, at 1:30 p.m.

10:22 AM

Mr. Nichols asked about the status of the Enos Mills sculpture. Ms. Contiguglia updated the committee on discussions with the artist, Bonnie Fulford Stewart. She said Ms. Fulford Stewart was asked to come back to the committee when they have a plan to raise money for the sculpture. The committee discussed possibilities for holding money raised by Ms. Fulford Stewart, including whether the Department of Personnel and Administration or the General Assembly had a fund that could be used. Mr. Hite said the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park is in 2015, and that might be a good time for the artist to try to raise funds.

10:26 AM

Ms. Eddins reported that there have been no meetings yet on the gift shop issue.

Mr. Lee said there has been a hearing on the rules related to permits for use of the Capitol grounds. The amended rule proposes that no parking will be allowed on the granite on the west side of the building for permitted events. Ms. Contiguglia asked for a letter alerting people in the building to the new rule and explaining the preservation reasons necessitating the rule. Mr. Lee said he would explain it at a Capitol tenant meeting.

Mr. Lee said when the State History building was cleared out prior to demolition, some items of furniture were brought to the Capitol. He said Mr. Joseph Bell of the Historical Society is working with him to identify furniture that is historic to the Capitol. Mr. Lee said when he gets the list he wants to go through the storage room and keep what needs to be kept and get rid of the rest. Mr. Lee noted that there are many historic books in the subbasement that need to be looked at and saved elsewhere. Mr. Nichols encouraged Mr. Lee to work with Mr. Bell to resolve these issues.

10:33 AM

 The committee adjourned.

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