On January 9, 2025, CAAPB received an application from Adam S. Harvey, President and Founder of the Minnesota State EMS LODD Memorial Foundation, to add a new commemoration on the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds for EMS personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
In proposing to add the commemoration, the EMS LODD Memorial Foundation seeks to foster public appreciation and provide a space for reflection and remembrance for the brave EMS professionals who dedicate their lives to saving others, often at great personal risk, yet their sacrifices are often overlooked.
CAAPB staff reviewed the application per Minnesota Rules 2400.2703, Subpart 3, Item A, and deemed it to be incomplete. The applicant was advised of the determination via memo on January 16, 2025, including information on what was missing in the application. The applicant resubmitted the request on February 19, 2025, and after a second review, CAAPB staff found it to be complete on March 7, 2025.
According to the rules, once CAAPB determines the application to be complete, Board staff must review and analyze whether the application for new commemorative artwork meets all of the conditions in M.R. 2400.2703, Subpart 2, and prepare a written report of the staff’s findings.
Subp. 2. Conditions for adding new artwork. The board must consider displaying new commemorative artwork in the Capitol area if the artwork meets all of the following conditions:
CAAPB staff concluded that, whilst acknowledging the need for verification of historical facts stated in the application, CAAPB staff determine that so far the request meets all the conditions in Minnesota Rules 2400.2703, Subpart 2.
To view a detailed report of the Staff Preliminary Findings, click on this link or the link in the "Resources" section below.
Beginning June 10, 2025, the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board will request comments on whether ALL of the conditions in Minnesota Rules 2400.2703 Subpart 2 have been met for the Board to consider an application to add the Emergency Medical Services Line of Duty Death (EMS LODD) Memorial on the Minnesota State Capitol campus.
Interested persons may mail comments on whether they believe ALL of the conditions have been met to CAAPB via email or mail (to the contact below) until 4:30 pm on July 10, 2025. Input received will be considered by the Board in determining if all of the conditions have been met to consider for further review the application to add the Emergency Medical Services Line of Duty Death Memorial at the Capitol Campus.
Written comments can be sent via mail to Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Freeman Building, 625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55155 or email Tina.Chimuzu@state.mn.us. Comments must be received by 4:30 pm on July 10, 2025.
