Capitol Building Advisory Committee (08/08/2014)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Date:	08/08/2014	ATTENDANCE

Time:	01:37 PM to 03:17 PM	Anderson	X
		Bishop	X
Place:	SCR 354	Eddins	X
		Green	E
This Meeting was called to order by		Lee	X
	Senator Newell	Markwell	X
		Miklosi	E
This Report was prepared by		Nichols	X
	Damion Pechota	Patterson	E
		Walter	E
		Hullinghorst	E
		Newell	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
Election of Chair and Vice-chair Report from Capitol Art Collection Master Plan Subcommittee Application for Temporary Display of Artwork Mr. Brown's Attic Subcommittee Update on Liberty Bell Restoration Report on Gold Fund Relocation of Tour Guide Desks Updates to the Building		Approve Nominations for Chair and Vice-chair Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Approve Temporary Display of Artwork Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Approve Relocation of Tour Desks Approve Removal of Signs in Public Spaces

01:38 PM -- Election of Chair and Vice-chair

Senator Newell called the meeting to order. A quorum was present.

Senator Newell discussed the meeting agenda and spoke on the election of a chair and vice-chair, who are elected at the annual meeting each year.

The committee discussed the positions of chair and vice-chair.

Ms. Markwell nominated Senator Newell to continue as chair.


BILL:	Election of Chair and Vice-chair
TIME:	01:39:49 PM
MOVED:	Markwell
MOTION:	Senator Newell to continue as chair of the Capitol Building Advisory Committee. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Anderson
	Bishop	Excused
	Eddins
	Green
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi	Excused
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

The committee discussed nominations for vice-chair. Ms. Eddins nominated Ms. Markwell to serve as vice-chair.


BILL:	Election of Chair and Vice-chair
TIME:	01:40:33 PM
MOVED:	Eddins
MOTION:	Ms. Markwell to serve as vice-chair of the Capitol Building Advisory Committee. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Anderson
	Bishop
	Eddins
	Green	Excused
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi	Excused
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

01:41 PM -- Report from Capitol Art Collection Master Plan Subcommittee

Georgianna Contiguglia provided a summary report from the Subcommittee on a Master Plan for Capitol Artwork (Attachment A). She spoke about the work of staff and discussed the recommendations of the subcommittee.

Attachment A.pdf

The subcommittee made two recommendations: 1) the Allen True murals be cleaned and necessary conservation measures taken; and 2) a plan for the continued maintenance of the Capitol art collection be established.

Ms. Contiguglia discussed the cleaning and conservation of the Allen True murals and asked that the committee allow staff to solicit bids from potential conservators. She said that this will not cost money until a bid is approved by the committee. Ms. Bishop discussed potential conservators for the murals.

Ms. Contiguglia spoke on the long term maintenance needs of the Capitol artwork. The subcommittee recommends the art be cleaned every to years at minimum. She spoke about recent work on the exterior art, and said that the subcommittee recommends that the exterior art be cleaned and maintained on a five-year cycle. She also thanked Mr. Lee and the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) for their continued maintenance of the exterior artwork. Ms. Contiguglia asked the committee to add a maintenance plan to the Criteria and Procedures For the Gift or Loan of Objects of Art and Memorials Placed on a Permanent or Temporary Basis in the Colorado State Capitol, or on its Surrounding Grounds (Criteria and Procedures).

Ms. Anderson asked about the waxing of the exterior artwork. Mr. Lee spoke on the maintenance of outdoor artwork.

Senator Newell discussed the value of the subcommittee and the importance of protecting and preserving the Capitol artwork.


BILL:	Report from Capitol Art Collection Master Plan Subcommittee
TIME:	01:46:19 PM
MOVED:	Eddins
MOTION:	Approve the recommendations of the subcommittee to solicit bids for the cleaning and conservation of the Allen True murals and to add the recommended maintenance plan to the supplement section of the Criteria and Procedures. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Anderson
		VOTE
	Anderson
	Bishop
	Eddins
	Green	Excused
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi	Excused
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

01:49 PM -- Application for Temporary Display of Artwork

Danny McCarthy, representing Senate President Morgan Carroll, described the paining of Zebulon Pike donated to President Carroll. He spoke about the history of Zebulon Pike and his importance to the State of Colorado. An application to display the painting in the Capitol building was submitted to Legislative Council Staff and met all the requirements for a temporary display. The application was distributed to the committee members (Attachment B).

Attachment B.pdf

Graham Witherspoon, the artist of the Zebulon Pike portrait, presented the painting to the committee. The painting is a side profile of Zebulon Pike with Pike's Peak in the background. Two texts are included in the painting, a short biography of Zebulon Pike and the poem America the Beautiful. The painting is framed.

Mr. Witherspoon discussed his education and experience. He distributed a copy of his portfolio of art and a copy of his biographical information (Attachments C and D). Mr. Witherspoon described the painting. He discussed other paintings that are on display in other states. He discussed the joy of painting and the process for donating to President Carroll.

Attachment C.pdf

Attachment D.pdf

Ms. Anderson asked about the inspiration for his artwork. Ms. Witherspoon spoke on his creative inspirations and discussed the impact of Colorado's fourteeners on his artwork..

Mr. Lee asked about placing the artwork in other public buildings. Mr. Witherspoon said that he doesn't care where the painting is, as long as it is in a public building where he and others can come and visit it freely.

The committee discussed the location and preservation needs of the artwork.

Mr. Lee discussed Colorado Creative Industries as an option for placing the painting in a public building.


BILL:	Application for Temporary Display of Artwork
TIME:	02:01:19 PM
MOVED:	Anderson
MOTION:	Accept Application for Temporary Display and send to Subcommittee on the Master Plan for Capitol Art to determine location. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Anderson
	Bishop
	Eddins
	Green	Excused
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi	Excused
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:02 PM -- Mr. Brown's Attic Subcommittee

Damion Pechota, Legislative Council Staff, provided an overview of the projects in Mr. Brown's Attic. Specifically, he spoke on the gilding display case, which is being installed by History Colorado in preparation for the dome reopening. The gilding display provides updated information on the dome restoration project and the re-gilding of the dome. Mr. Pechota also discussed a preservation panel that will be added to the exhibit to replace outdated information. The panel will provide information on preservation projects in the Capitol and throughout Colorado. In addition, Mr. Pechota spoke on the symbols and emblems display that will be constructed in the south end of the attic space. He said that design plans were being finalized and that the display would be completed by the end of 2014.

02:05 PM -- Update on Liberty Bell Restoration

Alison Gibbens, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Mount Rosa Chapter, provided handouts to the committee members on the Liberty Bell (Attachments E and F). She discussed the restoration project of the Liberty Bell and the plaques that will be installed as part of the display, including the relocation of a plaque from the memorial pods. Ms. Gibbons spoke on the rededication ceremony on September 17, 2014, and said that the restoration will allow the bell to rung again. She discussed the concrete under the bell.

Attachment E.pdf

Attachment F.pdf

Senator Newell asked about the plaques that will be installed. Ms. Gibbens discussed the language used in the plaque and their work with History Colorado to determine the historic language. The committee discussed the plaques' grammar. Senator Newell asked that commas be added to the language.

02:16 PM

The committee members continued to discuss the plaques and their location around the Liberty Bell.

Ms. Bishop said that the new plaque should go at equal distance and centered between the two existing plaques. Ms. Gibbens said that the Mount Rosa plaque will not be placed until DAR receives approval from DPA.

Mr. Lee said that there is an idea to relocate the Liberty Bell further south and make it ADA accessible.

Ms. Gibbens discussed the relocation of the bell and said that an enhancement of the site would be valuable. She said that the DAR would support such a move.

02:25 PM -- Report on Gold Fund

Betsy Holdredge, Legislative Council Staff, presented updated Gold Fund information (Attachments G and H). She discussed the breakdown of the Gold Fund balances and reserves. Ms. Holdredge spoke on the current payments from the fund including purchasing brochures and paying taxes. She spoke on the annual sales of the gift shop and said that the Mile High Marker and the holiday ornament's sales vary by year.

Attachment G.pdf

Attachment H.pdf

Theresa Holst, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the purchases of the Mile High Markers from Visit Denver. She discussed the sale of the Governor's Residence holiday ornament and said that it may have affected sales of the Capitol ornament.

Ms. Eddins asked a question regarding the Governor's Residence holiday ornament.

Ms. Bishop asked about the Women's Gold brochure. Ms. Holst discussed the history and content of the brochure. She said that it is no longer printed and is not available to visitors. Senator Newell asked if she could find out if it could be reprinted.

Senator Newell asked about the symbols and emblems brochure and the Capitol dome pictures. The committee discussed selling pictures of the restored dome. Ms. Bishop asked about a commemorative picture to correspond with the re-opening of the dome.

Lance Shepherd, Capitol Complex, Department of Personnel and Administration, said that a photographer will be brought in to take pictures of the Capitol dome when work is completed.

The committee discussed providing dome photographs for sale at the gift shop. Senator Newell asked a question regarding DVD sales and discussed the opportunities for the gift shop during the dome re-opening.

02:36 PM -- Relocation of Tour Guide Desks

Mr. Shepherd distributed a handout for the relocation of the tour guide desks (Attachment I). He said that this would be a two phase project. The first phase will be to use existing furniture but consolidate it to the southeast corner on the first floor. Mr. Shepherd said that the existing furniture will need to be changed slightly in order to use the current space.

Attachment I.pdf

Ms. Holst discussed the removal of the office cubicles on the first floor. She discussed the history of the current layout of the tour guide desks and said that the manager and assistant manager desks will be relocated to Legislative Council Staff office space in the basement.

The second phase will be to replace the existing desks with furniture more appropriate for the Capitol. Mr. Shepherd said that new benches will be built for phase two to allow storage for school food and backpacks.

Ms. Holdredge discussed the costs of the projects. Ms. Anderson asked about ADA compliance of the new desks.

Ms. Eddins said that the tour desk should be moved to the basement area to provide better service to visitors. The committee discussed long term goals of the Capitol public spaces and relocating the tour guide desks to the basement.

02:48 PM

The committee continued to discuss the relocation of the tour desk to the basement.

Mr. Shepherd said the Capitol Complex Master Plan examines the buildings in the Capitol Complex and said that a master plan specific to the Capitol building and its public spaces is needed.

The committee members discussed the need to create a subcommittee to examine potential changes to the Capitol. Mr. Bell discussed the short term needs of the tour desks. He said that any new furniture should be designed to accommodate future needs.

The committee members discussed a three phase project: 1) the relocation and use of existing furniture for the visitor services area on the first floor; 2) the building of new furniture for the visitor services area on the first floor to accommodate present and future needs; and 3) to study the use of public space in the Capitol and the relocation of visitor services to the basement.


BILL:	Relocation of Tour Guide Desks
TIME:	03:00:20 PM
MOVED:	Eddins
MOTION:	Approve the relocation of existing furniture on the first floor of the Capitol for visitor services space and approve the construction of new furniture for the visitor services area with recommendation that it be sent to the Capitol Development Committee, and approve the creation of a subcommittee to establish a Master Plan for the Capitol building's public spaces. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Bishop
		VOTE
	Anderson
	Bishop
	Eddins
	Green	Excused
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi	Excused
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

Senator Newell appointed Ms. Markwell, Ms. Eddins, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Shepherd, Ms. Holst, and a designee from the Governor's Office to the Subcommittee on a Master Plan for the Capitol Building's Public Spaces.

03:01 PM -- Updates on the Building

Mr. Shepherd provided updates on various Capitol building projects.

He discussed inconsistent signage in the building and said that the exit signs, no smoking signs, and the elevator capacity signs do not fit in with the historic and esthetic setting of the Capitol. He provided a handout to the committee regarding the signage in the Capitol (Attachment J). In addition, Mr. Shepherd said that the signs are confusing to visitors. He asked the committee to approve the removal of all unnecessary signage. He said that the signs he wants removed are not part of any life safety measures.

Attachment J.pdf

Senator Newell discussed visitors to the building and said that sufficient signage to committee rooms are necessary.


BILL:	Updates to the Building
TIME:	03:08:08 PM
MOVED:	Markwell
MOTION:	Approve the removal of the faux-brass exit signs, no smoking signs, and elevator capacity signs from the public spaces of the Capitol. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Anderson
	Bishop
	Eddins
	Green	Excused
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi	Excused
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

Mr. Shepherd spoke on the public restroom project. He said that the restrooms in the basement will be renovated for ADA accessibility and updated with materials that match the historic building. He also presented changes to the second floor bathrooms and said that a third floor bathroom will also be updated. He discussed the timeline for completion.

Mr. Shepherd presented a summary of the restoration of the House and Senate Chambers. He discussed the project to restore the chamber walls and said that they found stencil drawings under the historic paint. The stencils were captured and documented using a camera that can see under paint. He provided a document of these images (Attachment K). Ms. Markwell discussed the detailed documentation of the hidden images. Ms. Anderson discussed the protection of the stenciling under the paint.

Attachment K.pdf

03:17 PM

The committee adjourned to take a tour of the House and Senate Chamber restoration projects and to State Archives to view 20 governor's portraits.