J_CBAC_2024A 11/15/2024 01:26:34 PM Committee Summary

The chair made opening comments.

The committee elected Senator Court for Chair of the committee.

The committee elected Representative Lindstedt for Vice-Chair of the committee.

Gina Sanchez, Legislative Council Staff, introduced her presentation on the financial status of the Gold Fund. She went over the totals currently in the fund.

Amanda Clapham, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding presidential portraits.

Otto Braided Hair, Northern Cheyenne, introduced his presentation. He discussed the memorial and the work that has been done on it.

Chris Tall Bear, Southern Cheyenne, introduced himself and gave an invocation.

Gail Ridgely, Northern Arapaho, spoke about his role in creating the monument.

Ben Ridgely, Northern Arapaho, made comments on the monument.

Committee members thanked the panelists and made comments on the design.

Susan Kohuth, EUA, gave an overview of her presentation. She spoke about the goals for the renovation of the cafeteria and the different updates that are being proposed.

The committee was shown images of the proposed design.

Ms. Kohuth responded to questions from the committee.

The committee discussed how to move forward on the project.

Jane Crisler, EUA, gave an overview of a rehabilitation project getting started in the Governor's Office. This renovation will include the flooring, removing the wood paneling, and upgrading the lighting.

Richard Lee gave an update on the landscaping project. He spoke about what will be brought to the legislature in the upcoming years to get the projects approved and funded.

Jason Hanson, History Colorado, introduced his presentation. He spoke about the work behind deciding how to display the Colorado Constitution, which will be to use an existing screen on the first floor of the Capitol. He told the committee about potential exhibition panels and the committee discussed the future of the panels.

Mr. Hanson continued to discuss the budget for the project.

Amanda Clapham, Legislative Council Staff, discussed where the funding for the project might come from.

Mr. Hanson told the committee about the current display of the Colorado Constitution at History Colorado.

Ms. Clapham responded to questions from the committee regarding the touch-screen display, showing the Colorado Constitution online, providing it in Spanish, and accessibility.

Melissa DeBie, History Colorado, introduced her presentation. She spoke about House Bill 24-1442, which requires History Colorado to inventory materials original to the State Capitol. She told the committee about how many items they have found to date and which areas still need to be inventoried. The committee was shown images of the process of inventorying the various items.

Ms. DeBie spoke about what will be in the permanent collection and the guidelines that will be followed to preserve these items. She answered a question regarding what is considered to have historic value. She told the committee about the types of items that are being found.

Ms. DeBie continued to tell the committee about items that are not considered historical to the building. She responded to questions about furniture.

Jeanette Chapman, Legislative Council Staff, spoke about excess historic items and what the project would do with it, including potentially sending furniture to auction. The committee discussed what to do with the excess historic furniture and the timeline for removing the furniture currently in the State Capitol building.

Danielle Oliveto, Office of the Governor, introduced her presentation and gave background on the Commission. Cheri Gonzalez, Philanthropy Experts, discussed benefits for financial contributors to the 150-250 Commission efforts, including potential plaques at the State Capitol. Ms. Oliveto gave background on the 150-250 Commission and the key initiatives it is pursuing. She told the committees about the agency efforts to celebrate Colorado turning 150 years old.

Ms. Oliveto told the committee about the 150 pedestrian walkway, which would connect the Capitol Complex with Lincoln Veterans Park and eventually to Civic Center Park. She spoke about the storytelling aspect of the celebration, which includes soliciting contributions from communities across Colorado.

The committee made comments on the presentation.

Amanda Clapham, Legislative Council Staff, spoke about the 150-250 projects within the State Capitol, which includes remeasuring the mile-high marker on the West steps of the Capitol, lego displays of the House and Senate chambers, and involving the communities across Colorado.

The committee discussed the mile-high markers on the Capitol steps.

Ms. Chapman discussed new items that can be sold for the celebration, including a variety of stickers. The committee discussed the type of stickers that could be sold.

Ms. Chapman and the committee discussed the committee's schedule for 2025.

Ms. Markwell spoke about the State Capitol Treasure Hunt activity.