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Capitol Complex Advisory Council
Report to the 59*^ Montana Legislature
November 2004
Introduction
In 1997, the Montana Legislature enacted House Bill No. 123 (Chapter No. 476,
Laws of 1997), an act authorizing the appointment of the Capitol Complex
Advisory Council. This legislation was introduced at the request of the
Department ofAdministration to ensure that requests for placement of busts,
statues, memorials, and other long term displays in the Capitol or the adjacent
grounds were subject to thorough, unbiased, and equitable scrutiny by an
advisory group consisting of individuals knowledgeable and interested in the
historical preservation of the Capitol Complex. Under this legislation, the
Legislature continues to make the final determination on long-term displayed
items. However, the act provides an advisory process that legislators may rely
upon in making these decisions.
The Capitol Complex Advisory Council consists of nine members as follows;
o four legislators, two from each house;
o a public representative; and
o the director or the director’s designee of each of the following
agencies:
o the Montana Historical Society;
o the Montana Arts Council;
o the Department ofAdministration; and
o the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.
A list ofthe Council’s current membership is contained in Appendix A.
The statutory duties and responsibilities assigned to the Council include;
o reviewing proposals for long term displays or the naming of State
buildings on the Capitol Complex;
o advising the Legislature on the long term display of busts, statues,
memorials, monuments, or art displays within the Capitol Complex,
including the executive residence and the original governor’s
mansion;
o advising the Department ofAdministration on interior decoration of
the Capitol;
o advising the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks on grounds
maintenance and displays;

o advising the Department ofAdministration on policies governing
maintenance and beautification of the Capitol, executive residence,
and original governor’s mansion; and
o advising the Departments ofAdministration and Fish, Wildlife, and
Parks on establishing and maintaining a long-range master plan for
the orderly development of the Capitol Complex.
In addition, the Council must report to the Legislature by November 1 5 of each
year preceding a legislative session on requests that it has reviewed for naming
buildings and for long term placement of items in the Capitol or on the Capitol
Complex grounds. The report must include a recommendation on whether
reviewed requests meet certain statutory criteria. If a request meets the criteria,
the Council must recommend a time frame during which the project should be
authorized.
Council Meetings
The Capitol Complex Advisory Council met four times in 2003 and 2004. At the
first meeting on January 23, 2003 the Council:
o Voted to endorse the “Blessing of Liberty” Constitution exhibit;
o Discussed the upcoming hearing on HB 114; and
o Voted to support SB 195.
At the November 17, 2003 meeting, the Council:
o Re-elected Arnold Olsen, Director ofthe Montana Historical Society
as the Chairman;
o Reviewed the history and prior actions of the Council;
o Heard testimony from Secretary of State Bob Brown concerning
two plaques that he would like to see placed in the Capitol;
o Approved a work plan for subsequent 2003-2004 meetings;
o Heard an update on the activities of the Capitol Restoration
Foundation;
o Heard an update on the Senate Lewis and Clark sculpture and “Hall
of Governors” projects;
o Discussed the need for a Curator for the Capitol Complex artwork
and memorials; and
o Toured the Capitol to view where new art and memorials are
located.
At the May 3, 2004 meeting, the Council:
o Discussed the status on the project to inventory all of the art and
memorials on the Capitol Complex;
o Reviewed the current outdoor memorials and voted, on a
preliminary basis, to adopt the staff recommendations for all of the
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items. The staff had recommended that all current items remain in
place, with the exception of moving one to another location and
conducting research on two others,
o Reviewed the current art located inside of other buildings on the
Capitol Complex and voted, on a preliminary basis, to adopt the
staff recommendations for all of the items. The staff had
recommended that all current items remain in place,
o Voted to re-design the Women Legislators Centennial plaque and
then recommend for long-term display;
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o Heard updates on the status of the House and Senate memorial
plaques and on ongoing projects as a result of the passage of HB
114;
o Heard an update on the activities of the Montana Restoration
Foundation;
o Discussed the need for a curator for the Capitol Complex artwork
and memorials;
o Voted that the plaques of James Williams, Statehood Centennial,
and W. A. Clark remain in storage at the Montana Historical
Society and not be returned to the Capitol building as requested by
Secretary of State Bob Brown;
o Heard an update on the Senate Lewis and Clark project;
o Adopted three minor amendments to the “Art and Memorial Plan”;
and
o Toured the site of the Capitol steps reconstruction.
At the final meeting of the Council on September 22, 2004, the Council:
o Held a public hearing on the Council’s preliminary
recommendations on which current art and memorials should be
included in legislation to be submitted to the 2005 session. Several
members of the public testified in support of keeping the Ten
Commandments monument in its current location,
o Voted to recommend that all current art and memorials under
Council consideration (34 pieces) be included in a bill for the 2005
session. Four unused flag poles and a concrete stand were
recommended to be sent to Fort Harrison,
o Heard an update on Capitol Restoration Foundation activities;
o Heard updates on the status of HB 114 projects, the Senate Lewis
and Clark project, and the Senate Memorial plaque;
o Voted to accept a 15-year plan for review of existing art and
memorials. Voted to make a minor amendment to the “Art and
Memorial” plan regarding this.
o Discussed the need for a curator for the Capitol Complex artwork
and memorials;
o Heard a presentation regarding a proposal to place a statue of
Sacajawea on the Capitol grounds; and
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Summary of CCAC actions from
September 22, 2004 meeting.
CCAC
Current Art or final action
Memorials in public September 22, 2004
space requiring
legislative action
1 Lady Liberty (statue on Include in statute
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top of Capitol)
2. President Bush elm Include in statute
tree plaque (on Capitol
grounds)
3. Prisoners ofWar and Include in statute
Missing in Action
Freedom tree plaque (on
Capitol grounds)
4. Ten Commandments Include in statute
monument (on Capitol
grounds)
5. Liberty Bell replica (on Include in statute
Capitol Complex
grounds)
6. Montana National Include in statute
Guard Spruce Tree
plaque (on Capitol
Complex grounds)
7. Herd Bull sculpture (on Include in statute
Capitol Complex
grounds)
8. Veterans and Pioneer Include in statute
Landscape beautification
monument (on Capitol
Complex grounds)
9. 200"^ Anniversary of Include in statute. Move
Montana Veterans - flag the monument to front of
poles, stand, and MHS building. Flag poles
monument (on Capitol and concrete stand go to
complex grounds) Fort Harrison as
requested.
10. Arrastra (on Capitol Include in statute but re-
Complex grounds) locate to front of MHS
building with descriptive
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1 1 . Eagle sculpture (on Include in statute
Capitol Complex
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Complex grounds) 301 MCA - so section
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should be repealed.
13. Lewis and Clark Include in statute
Golden Willow plaque (on
Capitol Complex
grounds)
14. Peace Pole (on Include in statute
Capitol Complex
grounds)
15. Montana Centennial Include in statute
Square (on Capitol
grounds)
16. Painting of Dr. Include in statute
Cogswell (in Cogswell
building)
17. Montana Workers Include in statute
mosaic (in Walt Sullivan
building)
18. Walt Sullivan plaque Include in statute
(in Walt Sullivan building)
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19. Mitchell bust Include in statute
and two building plaques
(in Mitchell building)
20. Copper City Rodeo Include in statute
vase (in Justice/State
Library building)
21. Dancing Cascade Include in statute
wall hanging (in
Justice/State Library
building)
22. Save a Piece ofthe Include in statute
Sky painted textile (in
Justice/State Library
building)
23. Burning Bush Include in statute
painting (in Justice/State
Library building)
24. Night Light cast Include in statute
aluminum sculpture (in
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