J_CBAC_2016A 05/20/2016 01:31:46 PM Committee Summary

01:32 PM -- Proposed Donation of a Memorial for the Capitol Grounds



Ms. Dina Klimkina, One Earth Future Foundation, presented information about the proposed Sand Creek Massacre Memorial. She read proposed text of the plaque to accompany the memorial, which was prepared by Dr. Halaas. Ms. Klimkina reminded the committee of changes made to the memorial to address committee concerns from the February 19, 2016, meeting. She played a video about the memorial, which is available online at http://www.remembersandcreek.org. She provided a letter of support for the memorial from the National Park Service (Attachment A).



Attachment A.pdf



01:40 PM



Mr. Hubert Friday, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe, read a statement expressing support for the memorial and discussed the tribe's role in commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre.



Mr. Gail Ridgely, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and Mr. Max Bear, representing the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, discussed their support for the memorial. Mr. Ridgely noted the need for healing gestures after the Sand Creek Massacre. Mr. Bear discussed his history as a descendant of Sand Creek survivors.





01:53 PM



Ms. Klimkina responded to questions from committee members on the proposed design of the memorial.



01:56 PM



Dr. Halaas introduced additional supporters of the proposed memorial.



Dr. Holly Norton, Colorado State Archaeologist, expressed support for the memorial on behalf of History Colorado.



Dr. Patty Limerick, Colorado State Historian, discussed her work regarding the Sand Creek Massacre and expressed her support for the memorial.



Dr. Nancy Wadsworth and Dr. Billy Stratton, representing the University of Denver (DU) John Evans Study Committee, expressed support for the memorial, noting that they hope to also have a memorial on the DU campus. Dr. Stratton read a statement from DU Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Chopp (Attachment B).



Attachment B.pdf



02:02 PM



Mr. Turner spoke on the importance of the memorial and discussed his support for the proposal. Representative Moreno also discussed the memorial.



02:08 PM



Ms. Julia Jackson, Legislative Council Staff, described the process of approving donated memorials and responded to committee member questions.



02:10 PM -- Proposed Creation of a Capitol Historian Position



Dr. Derek Everett presented his proposal to create a Capitol historian position. Committee members received a description of the proposal (Attachment C).



Attachment C.pdf



Dr. Everett responded to questions from committee members regarding the proposed placement of the position within Legislative Council Staff, the possible curatorial role of a Capitol historian, and the qualifications of the individual who might hold such a position. Dr. Everett noted other states that have state Capitol historians.



Ms. Contiguglia requested documentation from other states regarding how they have organized these positions and the products they have created.



02:24 PM



Committee members continued to discuss the contours of a Capitol historian position with Dr. Everett, as well as the preservation of documents related to the Capitol building.





02:30 PM -- Building and Grounds Project Updates



Mr. Lance Shepherd, Capitol Complex, Department of Personnel and Administration, presented updates on various building and grounds projects. He discussed the next phase of the chambers restoration, including the Senate gallery and the offices of the Speaker of the House. He described the renovation and reconfiguration work in the Senate committee rooms, which is scheduled to be completed by December 2016.



Mr. Shepherd discussed the Capitol roof restoration, which will be completed in two phases, including asbestos containment and remediation.



Mr. Shepherd described stone and window restoration, which will include stone scrubbing, tuck pointing, and possibly adding a film on the basement level windows. The first phase will only address the north face of the Capitol and will take six to eight weeks.



Mr. Shepherd added that the Colorado State Patrol is currently replacing their security cameras on the building, which will be done in conjunction with the roof restoration.



02:37 PM



Mr. Shepherd responded to committee member questions about the window and stone restoration.



02:38 PM -- Moon Rock Display



Mr. Damion Pechota, Legislative Council Staff, described the state's Apollo XI moon rock, noting that it is not currently displayed in the Capitol. He added that one plaque on the moon rock is currently missing. He proposed displaying the rock in a secure acrylic case near the third floor dome tour desk. He requested to use the committee's Gold Fund to purchase the case and plaque.



Mr. Pechota responded to committee member questions about the proposal.

02:47 PM -- LEED Dynamic Plaque Recertification



Mr. Zach Owens, Colorado Energy Office, described the LEED building rating system and the Capitol's LEED Dynamic Plaque certification. He explained that the certification includes building management tools and a plaque displaying dynamic data. Committee members received information sheets about the certification and the plaque (Attachments D and E).



Attachment D.pdf Attachment E.pdf



Mr. Owens responded to committee member questions, including the ratings that would be displayed on the proposed plaque.



Mr. Lee described the placement of the plaque in Mr. Brown's Attic.



Ms. Theresa Holst, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the current energy efficiency display in Mr. Brown's Attic. Mr. Shepherd explained that a previous tracking system for solar panels is no longer functional.



Mr. Owens responded to additional committee member questions about the metrics displayed on the plaque.



02:58 PM



Committee discussion with Mr. Owens continued regarding maintenance of the plaque and connectivity in Mr. Brown's Attic.



Mr. Manish Jani, Legislative Council Staff, discussed internet connectivity for the plaque.

03:04 PM -- Staff Updates



Mr. Pechota updated the committee on the Creative Capitol exhibit and some archival material concerning the Capitol building that he received from exhibit designer Kevin Scott.



Ms. Jackson noted agenda items for the annual meeting in August.



03:07 PM



The committee adjourned.