J_CBAC_2018A 11/16/2018 01:34:29 PM Committee Summary

Ms. Theresa Holst, Legislative Council Staff, Visitor Services, explained the impetus for changing the location of the native tribal flags within the state Capitol building.

Ms. Morgan Ferris, Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, discussed her role in facilitating the movement of the tribal flags. She introduced three tribe members.

Tony Small, Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee, discussed the historic homelands and the interaction of the various Ute bands. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Harold Cuthair, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, introduced himself and described the history of the tribe in Colorado. He explained his desire to include all three groups of the Ute tribes in the flags displayed in the Capitol.

Cedric Chavez, Southern Ute Tribe, discussed the benefit of moving the flags to a more prominent location as it relates to the tribal relationships with the state of Colorado.

Ms. Holst discussed the planned location for the flags, based on a photograph provided to the members (Attachment B). She responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Chavez responded to a question from the committee regarding the order of the placement of the flags. This topic is still under discussion among the tribes.

Mr. Small reiterated his desire to have the Ute Indian Tribe flag included in the display.

Ms. Ameen discussed edits to the wording on the plaques

Matt Becker, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the progress on improved Capitol signage and wayfinding. He walked the committee through a handout that describes the planned distribution of the signs in the first phase (Attachment C). He responded to questions from the committee.

Tina Bishop, Mundus Bishop, discussed her interest in hearing from the committee in response to the updates on the treatment approaches.

Kelly Ream, Mundus Bishop, explained the cultural landscape assessment and the potential approaches to restoring the grounds surrounding the capitol building.

Ms. Bishop discussed the possible options for fencing in areas around Lincoln Park and discussed style guidelines. She responded to questions from the committee.

Rick Lee, Capitol Complex, explained planned improvements to the RTD bus stop and the associated improvements to the fencing along the north end of Lincoln Park along Colfax Avenue.  He explained that RTD has offered to pay for some of the costs associated with improving the fencing.  Mr. Lee would like to take the offer to the Capitol Development Committee for approval.  He responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Lee indicated his desire to work with Mundus Bishop to meet with RTD to discuss the potential fencing.

Lance Shepherd, Capitol Complex, provided an update for current projects underway at the Capitol. He responded to questions from the committee.

Theresa Holst, LCS Visitor Services, discussed the proposed additions to the tour desk that would be available for sale. She responded to questions from the committee.

Julia Jackson, Legislative Council Staff, discussed staffing changes to the committee.

President Grantham responded to questions from the committee concerning the fundraising for the latest presidential portrait.

Representative McNulty made comments on Ms. Jackson's service to the committee. Ms. Contiguglia commented on Damion Pechota's work as CBAC committee staff.