Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2025-01-08

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:30 AM NEU




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PROJECT UPDATES:

E. OLD BUSINESS:

F. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Commission Annual Report - Bill Novack

 25-0007 Review and provide input on the 2024 annual report for the
 Riverwalk Commission

G. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pam Bartlett

 25-0013 Approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 Riverwalk
 Commission meeting

 2. Chairman - Pam Bartlett

 3. Park District - Tiffani Picco

 25-0014 Receive the monthly Park District report


 4. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 5. Riverwalk 2031 Fund - Grant Cowen

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme



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 25-0010 Receive the monthly Donor Recognition report

 7. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jan Erickson


H. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, February 12, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Naperville Riverwalk Presentation, February 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
 Council Chambers, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, March 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, March 12, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL


I. ADJOURNMENT:
 Due to the new security procedures in place at the Municipal Center, please follow the
 instructions that will be posted at the main entrance near the fountain for entry into the
 building. We appreciate your understanding as we implement a check-in process to
 improve security while maintaining a welcoming environment.

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 630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every
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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Minutes

 Riverwalk Commission


Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:30 AM NEU


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chair Bartlett called the January 8, 2025 Naperville Riverwalk Commission
 meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Naperville
 Employee University (NEU) at the Naperville Municipal Center located at
 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL.

B. ROLL CALL:

 Present: Pam Bartlett, Chair; Hannah Brauer; Grant Cowen; John Cuff; Jan
 Erickson; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; Aarav Khullar, Student
 Representative; Seth Michael; Bill Novack; Tiffani Picco; Johnna Shields;
 Mike Sullivan; Kyle Wang, Student Representative; and Carl Wohlt

 Absent: None

 Also Present: Tim Ball, Gary R. Weber Associates, Inc. (GRWA);
 Rebecca DeLarme, City staff; Mike DiCristina, Naperville Park District;
 Brian Dusak, Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA); Emma
 Gibson, resident; Samantha Gibson, resident; Peggy Motta, Naperville
 Park District; Stephanie Penick, Naperville Riverwalk Foundation; Carl
 Peterson, GRWA; Geoff Roehll, former Riverwalk Commissioner and
 Riverwalk 2031 Fund Chair; and Mary Lou Wehrli, resident

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Wehrli suggested a correction to the Riverwalk 2031 Fund’s marketing
 video by noting the arrival of Joseph Naper in 1831. She discussed the
 legal beginnings of the City which weren’t until 1842 when Naper could file
 the first plat with the county, and Naperville initially being incorporated as a
 village in 1857 and as a city in1890.

 Wehrli also discussed comments previously provided to the Riverwalk
 Commission which are included as an attachment to these minutes. She
 inquired if consideration is being given to address the geese along the
 paths and if there were vegetative solutions anticipated to deter them.
 Motta advised that native vegetation has been planted in the area. Wehrli
 inquired if there would be a sign on the South Extension similar to the
 residential sign at the west end of the Riverwalk that advises the park is
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 closed (beyond this point) at 10:00 p.m. She also noted that she was not in
 favor of permeable pavers at the Grand Pavilion because of the expense
 and extensive maintenance due to the lot being located in a floodway,
 adding that the plaza seems a better location to invest in stormwater
 management.

 Erickson thanked Wehrli for her commitment and constant care of the
 Riverwalk noting that her comments are always heard and considered.

D. PROJECT UPDATES:

 There were no project updates.

E. OLD BUSINESS:

 There was no old business to discuss.

F. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Commission Annual Report - Bill Novack


 Review and provide input on the 2024 annual report for the Riverwalk Commission
 Attachments: 2024 Annual Report for the Riverwalk Commission

 Novack presented the draft 2024 Riverwalk Commission annual report that
 was included in the agenda packet. He reviewed the accomplishments,
 challenges and upcoming work for 2025 that was part of a template
 provided by the City Manager’s office for reporting to City Council on an
 ongoing, annual basis. There were no updates recommended for the
 report and the group thanked Novack for preparing this information. The
 2024 Annual Report for the Riverwalk Commission will be submitted as
 follows:

 2024 Accomplishments
 · The Prairie Nature Garden was completed by Naperville Park District
 and City work forces and contractors. The entire project was funded by
 the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation.
 · The public/private Riverwalk pathway connection to Aurora Avenue
 along the new row homes was completed.
 · Construction of the Eagle Street Gateway project was bid and awarded
 by the City Council.
 · Preliminary design of the South Extension of the Riverwalk was
 completed, and significant progress has been made on the detailed
 design and permitting for the project.
 · Soil borings were taken, and an assessment report was prepared to
 consider if the Grand Pavilion parking lot can be reconstructed as a
 permeable parking lot.

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 · A construction contract was awarded, and work is underway to repair
 the Fredenhagen Park and Horse Trough fountains.
 · The Naperville Park District staff implemented several enhancement
 projects throughout the Riverwalk to improve sustainability and enhance
 the Riverwalk user experience.
 · Restored the Riverwalk Labyrinth by having it cleaned, stained and
 sealed to enhance and protect the contrasting colors.
 · Installed a bench along the lower Riverwalk walkway to provide easier
 seating at the request of the Occupational Therapy class of North
 Central College.

 2024 Challenges
 · The number of contractors interested in our projects is low and the
 current bid prices are much higher than anticipated.

 2025 Upcoming Work
 · Complete the repairs to the Fredenhagen Park and Horse Trough
 fountains.
 · Start and complete the construction of the Eagle Street Gateway
 improvements.
 · Complete the design and permitting and bid out the construction of the
 South Extension project.
 · After completion of the Washington Street bridge, bid out the
 construction of the park improvements at 430 S. Washington Street.
 · Initiate the assessment and preliminary design of the improvements for
 the Grand Pavilion.

G. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pam Bartlett


 Approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 24RWCMinutes1211

 A motion to approve the December 11, 2024 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting minutes was made by Erickson and seconded by Shields.
 MOTION CARRIED with Cuff abstaining
 2. Chairman - Pam Bartlett

 Bartlett commented that the group should be very proud of the many
 accomplishments noted in the annual report.
 3. Park District - Tiffani Picco


 Receive the monthly Park District report


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 Attachments: 25ParkDistrictMemo0108

 Picco reported the following highlights from the monthly report included in
 the agenda packet.

 Staff cut back most of the perennials and continue with invasive plant
 removal around the Paddleboat Quarry, Netzley Quarry, Sindt Woods and
 along the river. A contractor removed dead and invasive trees and shrubs
 along the west side of the paddleboat quarry. This is the first phase of the
 Harmony Park project presented a few months ago. Six trees have already
 been planted along the fishing pier area.

 Riverwalk staff removed invasive honeysuckle, buckthorn, and tree of
 heaven along the south bank of the river west of the metal bridge (behind
 the River Place condos). New shoreline plants will be installed in spring
 and plans will be presented soon.

 Holiday decorations have all been taken down and the ice rink has been
 flooded and is ready for appropriate weather.
 4. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 Cuff reported that the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation is currently working
 on some enhancement projects with the Park District. They continue to
 search for new projects and should have more to report in spring.
 5. Riverwalk 2031 Fund - Grant Cowen

 Cowen thanked Wehrli for her comments. He and Erickson will discuss
 this information with the committee at their next meeting. They are
 continuing to work with advisors to identify potential donors for upcoming
 projects.
 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme


 Receive the monthly Donor Recognition report

 DeLarme reported that the Spring 2025 Legacy Gift order deadline is
 March 15, 2025 and currently consists of two 4” x 8” commemorative bricks
 and five 8” x 8” commemorative bricks.
 7. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jan Erickson

 There were no Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
 updates as the December 31, 2024 meeting was cancelled. The next
 scheduled meeting is February 4th.

H. MEETING SCHEDULE:

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 Novack discussed the upcoming Naperville Riverwalk Presentation
 scheduled for February 25th at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers. It was
 originally scheduled as a presentation on the Riverwalk history for the Park
 District staff. Picco suggested including the Riverwalk Commissioners so
 it will be noticed as a Riverwalk Commission meeting to comply with the
 Open Meetings Act.

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, February 12, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Naperville Riverwalk Presentation, February 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
 Council Chambers, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, March 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

I. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Sullivan and seconded by
 Novack. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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