The Governor's Residence Council

The Governor's Residence Council (GRC) was created by the Legislature in 1980 to advise state officials on the preservation, renovation and maintenance of the Minnesota Governor's Residence. It has 19 members: the Commissioner of Administration, the governor's spouse, the executive director of the Arts Board, the director of the Minnesota Historical Society, one member each from the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Senate, and 13 members appointed by the governor. Andrea Hart Kajer currently serves as chairperson of the Governor's Residence Council.

The council develops restoration plans, approves alterations and solicits contributions for improvements or furnishings for public areas of the building.It meets on a regular basis to review issues that affect the residence.

In 1983, the council commissioned a study which resulted in recommendations to protect the safety of residents and visitors and to preserve the integrity of the buildings and related facilities.

The 1006 Summit Avenue Society

The 1006 Summit Avenue Society was created in 1982 as a non-profit fundraising organization to aid in the preservation and refurbishment of the Minnesota Governor's Residence.  Since its founding, the Society has raised over $500,000 for household items ranging from china and silver to conference room furnishings and decorative items. More information is available at www.1006society.org.

Donations

If you would like to support the Governor's Residence, please send checks payable to:

1006 Summit Avenue Society
1006 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105