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Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms

The Secretary of the Senate, Senate Sergeant At Arms Office, provides administrative services to public and internal services Senate members and employees.   

Capitol Complex Meeting Areas   Members of the public may request the use of a Senate meeting room to hold a meeting of public interest.
 
Public Services   The Senate Sergeant At Arms Office will provide access to a Sign Language Interpreter at any public meeting or conference. If you would like to request these services at a particular hearing or conference, please contact the Legislative Coordinating Commission or visit the Senate Committees web pages and contact the Committee Administrator or Legislative Assistant of the committee holding the meeting.
 
Parking Arrangements   Public parking is available at meters and designated lots, and is managed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Capitol Security Division. For more information, visit the Visiting the Capitol web page. The Senate Sergeant At Arms Office manages the parking lots and ramps in the Capitol complex area, providing Senate Members and employees parking accommodations.
 
Audio Recordings   Senate sessions and committee meetings are recorded electronically by Senate staff. The Senate Sergeant At Arms, Senate Supply Office, provides technical assistance with recording equipment and maintains archive logs of audio recordings. View the current audio recordings for Floor Sessions or Committee Hearings. These are provided in an audio compression standard (.mp3) format and can be accessed by computer media players. Copies can be requested by contacting the Legislative Reference Library.

 

The Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant At Arms Office, provides administrative services to public and internal services Senate members and employees. The Sergeant At Arms Office functions under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules and Administration, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. The Sergeant At Arms Office is responsible for safety and security of Senate Members and employees, and acquires, distributes, and maintains Senate equipment, furniture, and building facilities.

The Sergeant At Arms Office performs the following duties:

  • Control of entrance to the Senate Chamber and Public Galleries, enforce dress code, provide name badges, and accomodate Senate Member requests.
  • Authorize and schedule Capitol meeting room reservations.
  • Refer requests for public meeting areas to the Minnesota Department of Administration.
  • Provide access to a Sign Language Interpreter at any public hearing or conference.
  • Provide internal services to Senate Members and employees, including recording equipment and assistance for electronic recording of meetings, security and protection, communication, postal services, parking arrangements, and purchase and distribution of supplies.

 

Date timeline Description
   
While Legislature is in Session Monitor activities in Senate Chamber and Public Galleries.
Upon Request Authorize and monitor use of Senate facilities in Capitol building.
Year Round Provide administrative and security services to Senate Members, employees, and public while at the Capitol and surrounding areas.

 

 Minnesota Department of Administration
Minnesota Department of Administration, Plant Management Division (information available on the main Minnesota Department of Administration website)
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Minnesota Management & Budget
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Capitol Security Division

Secretary of the Senate
Staff List red diamond image Organized by Name
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John Ask
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
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Herb Cook
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
D
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Bob Davis
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
Joe Disanto
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
F
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Kerry Foerster
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
G
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Duane Goldammer
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
H
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Marilyn Logan Hall
Assistant Sergeant at Arms 		G-3 Capitol
(651) 296-4345
 
J
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Thomas Jung
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
K
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Thomas Klein
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
L
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John Lagoo
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
Sven Lindquist
Sergeant at Arms 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
M
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Carissa Masloski
Legislative Assistant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-7514
 
Glen Mills
Electronics Technician 		B-15 Capitol
(651) 296-1967
 
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Kristoffer Ostenso
Legislative Clerk 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
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Thomas Pate
Legislative Clerk 		B-43 Capitol
(651) 296-5720
 
Dick Peterson
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
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Fred Swensen
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
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Nick Thompson
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-0186
 
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Larry Vangen
Sergeant 		G-1 Capitol
(651) 296-1119
 
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Kathy Warrick
Sergeant 		B-43 Capitol
(651) 296-5720
 

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