19DC81EE2F5913BD8725834A005BB736 Hearing Summary

Ms. Julia Jackson, Legislative Council Staff, presented a set of recommendations approved by the Capitol Building Advisory Committee (CBAC). Ms. Jackson provided background on the functions of CBAC, and explained the recommendations made by that committee. Committee members received a set of letters from the CBAC chair explaining the recommendations (Attachment F), a packet of slides outlining a signage project for the State Capitol approved by CBAC (Attachment G), and slides concerning descriptive plaques proposed to be placed on the Capitol grounds (Attachment H). Ms. Donaldson responded to questions regarding funding for the signage project. Ms. Jackson responded to questions regarding the Capital Development Committee's role in approving the CBAC recommendations. Mr. Matt Becker, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding the Capitol signage project. Discussion returned to funding for the signage project. Discussion turned to the separate roles of the Capital Development Committee and CBAC, and the potential for revisiting the signage recommendation at the December meeting. Mr. Becker responded to questions regarding the timeline for the signage project.

Discussion continued regarding the timeline for the Capitol signage project. Ms. Jackson provided an overview of a CBAC proposal to place interpretive plaques on the first floor of the State Capitol associated with tribal flags. Discussion ensued regarding the potential inclusion of braille with the plaques.

Ms. Jackson provided an overview of a proposal to erect a fence on the north side of Lincoln Park facing Colfax Avenue. Ms. Jackson responded to questions regarding the fencing materials, and the reason for erecting the fence.