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Communications
Communications includes items such as meeting agendas, summaries, presentations, budgets and correspondence. Materials were generated by the State Capitol Preservation Committee, architects and construction firms.
Most documents have been converted to PDFs. The number of pages is noted for larger files. If you have difficulties with accessibility, please email us.
Preservation Commission Meetings and Communications
December 18, 2023 – Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
July 11, 2022 – Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
December 14, 2021 – Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
December 22, 2020 – Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
December 18, 2019 – Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
March 7, 2018 – Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Nov 29, 2016 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Aug 15, 2016 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Apr 14, 2016 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Feb 23, 2016 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Aug 24, 2015 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
May 7, 2015 - Public Spaces Workshop
May 6, 2015 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Apr 10, 2015 - Out of Scope Workshop
Mar 27, 2015 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Jan 22, 2015 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Jan 14, 2015 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Jun 16, 2014 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting <
Feb 10, 2014 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Jan 21, 2014 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Feb 28, 2012 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Jan 11, 2012 - Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting
Dec 8, 2011 - Building Needs Summary presented to Capitol Preservation Commission (by MOCA) (PDF, 70 pages)
Nov 10, 2011 - Follow Up Letter #2 about Nov. 11, 2011 Capitol Preservation Commission meeting (David Hart, MOCA) (PDF)
Oct 26, 2011 - Follow Up Letter #1 about Nov. 22, 2011 Capitol Preservation Commission meeting (David Hart, MOCA) (PDF)
Oct 15, 2011 - Follow Up to Capitol Preservation Commission re: Inaugural Capitol Preservation Commission Meeting (letter from David Hart, MOCA) (PDF)
Presentations to Legislature
Apr 14, 2013 - Presentation to Senate Committee (PDF, 51 pages)
Jan 15, 2013 - Space Allocation Report to the Minnesota State Legislature (PDF, 18 pages)
Mar 19, 2012 - Presentation to the Senate Capital Investment Committee (PDF, 24 pages)
Nov 1, 2011 - Presentation from the Preservation Subcommittee - Overview (PDF, 52 pages)
Other Presentations and Documents
May 10, 2015 - Phase 5, Additional Indoor Air Quality Testing Report, Minnesota State Capitol Building - April 8, 2015 (PDF, 64 pages)
Apr 9, 2015 - Phase 4, Additional Indoor Air Quality Testing Report, Minnesota State Capitol Building - March 13, 2015 (PDF, 65 pages)
Mar 23, 2015 - Safety at the State Capitol - JE Dunn Construction (PDF, 22 pages)
Mar 10, 2015 - Phase 3, Additional Indoor Air Quality Testing Report, Minnesota State Capitol Building February 16, 2015 (PDF, 55 pages)
Feb 26, 2015 - Phase 2, Additional Indoor Air Quality Testing Report, Minnesota State Capitol Building - January 21, 2015 (PDF, 19 pages)
Feb 17, 2015 - Phase 1, Additional Indoor Air Quality Testing Report, Minnesota State Capitol Building - January 6, 2015 (PDF, 4 pages)
Dec 19, 2012 - Minnesota State Capitol Exterior Stone Repair Project, presented to CAAPB/SHPO/MHS/DOA (PDF, 45 pages)
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Key Documents
Key Documents include data, plans, research and reports generated by the commission and various architects and contractors involved with the Capitol Restoration project.
Most documents have been converted to PDFs. If you have difficulties with accessibility, please email us.
OCCUPANCY FLOOR PLANS AND SQUARE FOOTAGE
Square Footage
Jan 21, 2015 - Capitol Occupancy Square Footage Chart (PDF)
Occupancy Floor Plans
Jan 22, 2015 - Basement (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - Ground Floor (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - First Floor (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - Second Floor (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - Second Floor Mezzanine (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - Third Floor (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - Fourth Floor (PDF)
Jan 22, 2015 - All Floor Plans in One Document (PDF, 7 pages)
ANNUAL REPORTS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The Capitol Preservation Commission publishes its annual report every January. In the fall, the commissioner of the Department Administration is required to submit an estimate for funding the restoration project for the following fiscal year.
Annual Reports
Jan 15, 2024 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2024 Annual Report) (PDF, 15 pages)
Jan 15, 2023 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2023 Annual Report) (PDF, 15 pages)
Jan 15, 2017 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2017 Annual Report) (PDF, 25 pages)
Jan 15, 2016 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2016 Annual Report) (PDF, 31 pages)
Jan 16, 2015 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2015 Annual Report) (PDF, 16 pages)
Jan 15, 2014 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2014 Annual Report) (PDF, 30 pages)
Jan 20, 2013 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2013 Annual Report) (PDF, 19 pages)
Jan 12, 2012 - Report from the Capitol Preservation Commission (2012 Annual Report) (PDF, 21 pages)
Funding Estimates
Dec 1, 2013 - Estimated Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Needs for Minnesota Capitol Preservation (letter from Spencer Cronk) (PDF)
Nov 29, 2012 - Estimated Fiscal Year 2014 Funding Needs for Minnesota Capitol Preservation (letter from Spencer Cronk) (PDF)
MASTER PLAN
The Minnesota State Capitol Master Plan is a living document that provides a 20-year outlook for the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the Capitol.
Feb 27, 2012 - Minnesota State Capitol Building Master Plan (PDF, 70 pages)
DESIGN
The design guidelines and imperatives describe the critical design elements most important for the restoration and aligns them with the ultimate outcome of the project.
Jan 2, 2013 - Design Guidelines and Imperatives (MOCA) (PDF, 60 pages)
HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT (2014)
The Historic Structures Report is an excellent resource. It is a massive guide, summary, and outline of all existing materials related to the physical structure of the Minnesota State Capitol. Materials from many sources are included such as:
- Architect Cass Gilbert's original drawings
- Construction correspondence
- Drawings from subsequent projects
- Minnesota Historical Society documents
- Field observations
How to Use the Document
The Historic Structures Report is divided into three parts, plus an appendix. See the description for each volume to determine where to start your research.
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Volume 2 |
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Volume 4 |
| Description: Historic data, organized in chronological order. |
Description: Building information by space or room number. |
Description: Organized by Specification Division number. |
Description: Appendix and bibliographic information. |
| Use this volume to learn how the capitol was constructed, how it changed over time, and the building's condition at the time of this study. |
Use this volume to see a brief description of each space, an assessment of its current condition, and a detailed list of physical changes over time. |
Use the volume to see summaries of original conditions and changes about materials or components. Each section includes references to previous projects. |
Use this to see a list of all sources used in this report, plus an appendix of information. There are five sections. |
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- Browse Vol. 2 Table of Contents (PDF, 2 pages)
- Browse Vol. 2, Part 1 (PDF, 26.7 MB, 124 pages)
- Browse Vol. 2, Part 2 (PDF, 18.2 MB, 124 pages)
- Browse Vol. 2, Part 3 (PDF, 14.3 MB, 80 pages)
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Contact the Minnesota State Capitol Restoration Project to view these documents.
- Index of Original Construction Documents
- Index of Projects
- Index of Studies
- Index of Other Materials
- Index of Sources not in the Appendix
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About the Commission
The Minnesota State Capitol Preservation Commission was formed in 2011 by statute to develop a comprehensive, multi-year plan for the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the Minnesota State Capitol.
Its 22 members include legislative leadership, the Governor, and four public citizens. In 2012, the committee unanimously adopted a Comprehensive Master Plan to completely restore the Capitol.
The Comprehensive Master Plan is a living document that provides a 20-year outlook for the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the Capitol. It addresses the goals and objectives for:
- Required functions of the Capitol building
- Space requirements for the three branches of government
- Long-term maintenance and preservation
- Information technology needs
- Energy efficiency
- Security of the building and people in it
- Educational programs, including school tours
- Citizen access
Note: The Commission issues an annual report every January.
KEY PROJECT MILESTONES
May 2011 - State legislation for and formation of the Minnesota State Capitol Preservation Commission
Feb 2012 - Commission approves the Comprehensive Master Plan
May 2012 - First appropriation granted - $38.2 million
May 2013 - Second appropriation granted - $109 million
Jul 2013 - Commission approves Schematic Design and Construction Work Package #1
Jan/Feb 2014 - Commission approves Construction Work Package #2 and #2a
May 2014 - Third appropriation granted- $126.3 million
Jun 2014 - Commission approves Work Package #3 and #3a
Jan 2015 - Commission approves Work Package #4
May 2015 - Commission approves Out of Scope items
Jun 2015 - Out of Scope appropriation granted - $32.924
Jun 2015 - Legacy Bill for Capitol Art Restoration appropriation granted - $3.25 million
Total project cost: $309.674 million
LEARN MORE
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Commission Members
Governor Tim Walz
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Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan
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Attorney General Keith Ellison
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Chief Justice Natalie Hudson
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Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic
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House Speaker Melissa Hortman
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Senator Carla Nelson
Senate Minority Leader Appointee
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Representative Paul Torkelson
House Minority Leader Appointee
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Senator Sandy Pappas
Chair
Senate Capital Investment Committee
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Senator Karin Housley
Ranking Minority Member
Senate Capital Investment Committee
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Representative Fue Lee
Chair
House Capital Investment Committee
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Representative Dean Urdahl
Ranking Minority Member
House Capital Investment Committee
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Senator Ann Rest
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Senate Minority Member (vacant)
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Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
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Representative Isaac Schultz
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Commissioner Tamar Gronvall
Department of Administration
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Commissioner Bob Jacobson
Department of Public Safety
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Kent Whitworth
Executive Director
Minnesota Historical Society
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Erik Cedarleaf Dahl
Executive Secretary
Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
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Dan Hartman
Public Member
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Megan Kluthe
Public Member
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Mark Westpfahl
Public Member
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Frank White
Public Member
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Archives
The Archives includes data, drawings and reports and plans generated by the State of Minnesota and various architects and construction firms.
Most documents have been converted to PDFs. If you have difficulties with accessibility, please email us.
DESIGN
Interior
Jan 2, 2013 -Design Guidelines and Imperatives (MOCA) (PDF, 60 pages)
Stone
May 10, 2013 - Exterior Stone Trials Evaluation and Preliminary Preservation Planning (HGA/WJE) (PDF, 5.3 MB, 93 pages)
Dec 19, 2012 - CAAPB/SHPO Presentation (PPT) (HGA/WJE) (PDF, 2 MB, 45 pages)
Sep 26, 2012 - Exterior Stone Repair White Paper (HGA/WJE) (2.9 MB, 6 pages)
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Summaries
Oct 9-10, 2013 - Design Development Meeting #5
Sep 11-12, 2013 - Design Development Meeting #4: Meeting Rooms
Aug 21, 2013 - Design Development Meeting #3: Systems - Summarized Meeting Minutes
Aug 5, 2013 - Design Development Meeting Plan - Outlines dates of future meetings/presentations
Jul 31, 2013 - Design Development Meeting #2: Design Character - Summarized Meeting Minutes
Jul 31, 2013 - Design Development Meeting #2: Design Character, PPT, 81 slides (PDF)
