State Capitol Preservation Commission

$550,000 the first year is for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.2405. This appropriation is available until spent.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Commission
1. The commission shall develop a comprehensive, multiyear, predesign plan for the restoration of the Capitol building, review the plan periodically, and, as appropriate, amend and modify the plan. The pre-design plan shall:
Identify appropriate and required functions of the Capitol building Identify and address space requirements for legislative, executive, and judicial branch functions Identify and address the long-term maintenance and preservation requirements of the Capitol building
In developing the pre-design plan, the commission shall take into account:
The comprehensive plan for the Minnesota State Capitol Area, as amended in 2010, (www.caapb.state.mn.us) The rules governing zoning and design for the Capitol Area Citizen access Information technology needs Energy efficiency Security, educational programs including public and school tours Any additional space needs for the efficient operation of state government
2. The Commission shall develop and implement a comprehensive financial plan to fund the preservation and restoration of the Capitol building.
3. By January 15 of each year, the commission shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the commission regarding the activities and efforts of the commission in the preceding calendar year, including recommendations adopted by the commission, the comprehensive financial plan required under paragraph (a), clause (5), and any proposed draft legislation necessary to implement the recommendations of the commission.