Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2022-08-10

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Proposed development at 445 Aurora Avenue - Bill Novack

 2. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 3. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 4. Riverwalk Master Plan Signage - Bill Novack

 5. 2031 Master Plan updates to Commission roster and renderings - Bill Novack

 6. Streambank erosion at the bend in the river adjacent to Sindt Woods - Bill
 Novack

 7. Walk On! in Memory of Chuck Papanos - Jan Erickson

 8. Eagle Street Gateway preliminary design review - Brian Dusak


E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Master Plan CIP/budget review with Commission - Bill Novack

 22-0933 Receive the Riverwalk 2023 CIP Planning Worksheet


F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy



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 22-0934 Approve minutes from the July 13, 2022 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting

 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 22-0935 Receive the July Riverwalk financial report


 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 22-0936 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 22-0937 Receive the monthly Public Relations report


 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 22-0938 Receive the August 2, 2022 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee draft meeting minutes

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, September 6, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 14, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 4, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, October 12, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL


H. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
 participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least
 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
 be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via telephone at
 630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort
 will be made to allow for meeting participation.


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



 Meeting Minutes

 Riverwalk Commission


Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 The Riverwalk Commission Chairman Kennedy called the August 10, 2022
 Naperville Riverwalk Commission meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. The
 meeting was held in the lunchroom of the Naperville Municipal Center
 located at 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL.

B. ROLL CALL:

 Present: Valla Aguilar; Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant;
 Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Chairman; Bill
 Novack; Tom Stibbe; Mike Sullivan (arrived 7:33 a.m.); and Carl Wohlt

 Absent: None

 Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick
 Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; and Carl Peterson,
 GRWA (arrived 8:00 a.m.)

 Kennedy welcomed the new Riverwalk Commissioners, Mike Sullivan and
 Carl Wohlt, and the group introduced themselves at this time.

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 There was no public forum.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Proposed development at 445 Aurora Avenue - Bill Novack

 Novack provided an update on the proposed development at 445 Aurora
 Avenue, which will be going before City Council next week. Relative to the
 Riverwalk, Charleston Building and Development will be building a pathway
 from Aurora Avenue to the existing Riverwalk pathway. They will also be
 including the foundations and conduit for the electric lighting. The City
 plans to use the shepherd’s crook lights from the Washington Street
 streetscape project.
 2. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack


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 Novack reported that some work is being done but the contractors are
 waiting on the temperatures to fall below 75 degrees to apply the façade
 treatment and place the coping.
 3. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Joseph provided an update on the marketing plan, noting they are making
 good progress on meeting with groups and leaders of industry, having
 listening conversations and getting feedback. They are developing a
 PowerPoint and script for presentations that should be completed soon.

 Kennedy noted the tour that was held with Monarch Landing recently as a
 follow up from the presentation provided by Erickson and Holzhauer.
 Bartlett provided a presentation to her teamwork team at the Chamber of
 Commerce and is planning another presentation for a P.E.O. group per a
 request from that presentation. Hitchcock also provided a presentation to
 P.E.O. group at Grace Church that went very well. Kennedy met with the
 Mayor and received positive support.
 4. Riverwalk Master Plan Signage - Bill Novack

 Novack advised they are working on developing a vanity URL for the QR
 code for the Riverwalk sign additions. The Riverwalk Foundation does not
 want a QR code to direct donations to their website so they are working out
 what to do to take in donations. The sign vendor remains on hold.
 Hitchcock and Joseph will discuss with Deb Newman.
 5. 2031 Master Plan updates to Commission roster and renderings - Bill Novack

 Novack discussed the Master Plan as a living document and asked if, as
 there are updated renderings of the projects and new and retiring
 commissioners, should the 2031 Master Plan document be revised?
 Discussion followed on the possibility of adding a “past contributing
 Commissioners” list and also adding additional enhancement projects.
 The Commission agreed that it should be updated and this item will be
 included on the PDC agenda in October. Erickson requested to show the
 latest Eagle Street Gateway project rendering for future presentations.
 6. Streambank erosion at the bend in the river adjacent to Sindt Woods - Bill
 Novack

 Novack advised the object has been identified and the City’s Department
 of Public Works (DPW) will work to remove when the river flow is down.
 Discussion followed on additional areas where items get hung up under
 bridges, etc. with Sullivan inquiring if someone routinely checks this for
 removal. Novack responded that DPW can remove some items but
 DuPage County is ultimately responsible for clearing those areas.
 7. Walk On! in Memory of Chuck Papanos - Jan Erickson

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 Erickson reported on the Walk On! in Memory of Chuck Papanos event
 held on July 29th, noting it was a great day and they raised a total of
 $33,000 for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Erickson thanked all for
 their support and Kennedy thanked Erickson for all of her efforts with this
 important event.
 8. Eagle Street Gateway preliminary design review - Brian Dusak

 Dusak thanked all of the PDC members and Commissioners for their
 feedback. After last month’s meetings, an internal workshop with ERA,
 GRWA and Rick Hitchcock was held to refine their design based on the
 input that was received.

 Peterson discussed the current accessibility issue which was the primary
 driver for this project and reviewed the changes that were implemented to
 include lowering the grades, opening up the area around the Landforms
 sculpture, adding retaining walls with planting beds large enough for trees,
 stone outcropping and extending some of the walls on the lower levels.
 Discussion followed on dressing up the low-flow walkway with artwork or an
 application to the existing cement. They will also look at using the same
 lighting used for the Washington Street area. Stibbe suggested adding
 retaining seat walls to the lower level to allow for seating and to help with
 the maintenance since this area is prone to flooding. Sullivan inquired
 about shade trees in the lower planting beds blocking the view from across
 the river. Peterson will look at ornamental trees as an option. It was noted
 that the Landforms sculpture will also be renovated during this project.

 Erickson provided information on Naperville resident Cheryl Hoyer’s initial
 request many years ago for the ADA accessibility ramp in the area and
 asked the Commission to consider contacting her daughter to have her
 involved in some way or to attend a grand opening, once the project is
 complete.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Master Plan CIP/budget review with Commission - Bill Novack


 Receive the Riverwalk 2023 CIP Planning Worksheet
 Attachments: Riverwalk2023CIPPlanningWorksheet20220802

 Novack reviewed the planning worksheet that was included in the agenda
 packet. Discussion followed on including maintenance costs. It was noted
 that maintenance estimations are included in the Master Plan.

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

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 Approve minutes from the July 13, 2022 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 22RWCMinutes0713

 A motion to approve the July 13, 2022 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Erickson, seconded by Cuff. MOTION CARRIED
 with Gibson and Friant abstaining
 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy recognized John Joseph at this time for his six years of service
 with the Riverwalk Commission. The Commission presented Joseph with
 a gift and expressed their appreciation for all that he has done and
 continues to do for the Riverwalk.
 3. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the July Riverwalk financial report
 Attachments: 22RWCFinancials07

 Novack reviewed the financial report through July 31, 2022 that was
 included in the agenda packet.
 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 22ParkDistrictMemo0810

 Stibbe reviewed the following highlights from the monthly Park District
 report, included with the agenda packet:

 a. Weeding/Pruning
 All beds continue to be weeded/mulched and shrubs are being
 pruned. Contractors will be working in Section 5.
 b. Fountain at Fredenhagen Park
 Stibbe reported that Fountain Technologies is currently addressing
 the issue of the leak with the Exchange Club Memories Fountain.
 c. Centennial Beach Schedule
 Centennial Beach hours will be changing as of August 17th. Check
 the Park District’s website for the updated schedule.
 d. Office Renovations
 Stibbe’s staff will be temporarily relocating for office renovations.
 The Riverwalk maintenance crew will be operating out of the Sindt
 Woods property and Stibbe and his assistant will be located in the
 Visitor Center. The north parks staff will be operating out of the Nike
 facility.

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 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 There was no report from the Riverwalk Foundation.

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme reported that the Fall ’22 order currently consists of three 4” x 8”
 and nine 8” x 8” commemorative bricks. The deadline for the fall order is
 September 1, 2022 and will also include past Commissioner bricks for
 Debra Lellbach and John Joseph. The Riverwalk Foundation has
 increased the price of the 4” x 8” commemorative bricks from $150 to $200
 and the 8” x 8” bricks from $250 to $300.
 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar


 Receive the monthly Public Relations report
 Attachments: 22PublicRelationsReport0810

 Aguilar reported July was a quieter month with the Naperville Riverwalk
 being mentioned in 37 articles, 86 social media posts and 0 broadcasts.
 Highlights included coverage of the Naperville Salutes Celebration, North
 Central College gateway on Washington Street, summer activities and
 WBEZ did a highlight of 14 great places to find solace on the water.
 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


 Receive the August 2, 2022 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee draft meeting minutes
 Attachments: 22PDCMinutes0802

 Friant advised that all pertinent information from the PDC meeting was
 previously discussed in this meeting.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, September 6, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 14, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 4, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, October 12, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL


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H. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made by Friant and seconded by Cuff. The
 meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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