Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-08-11

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 3. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe and Bill Novack

 4. Riverwalk 40th Anniversary - Pam Bartlett


E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Request of Operation Welcome You Home to install a non-standard bench on
 the Riverwalk - Bill Novack
 1. 21-1011 Request of Operation Welcome You Home to install a non-standard
 bench on the Naperville Riverwalk

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 1. 21-1041 Approve the minutes from the July 14, 2021 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting

 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack




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 1. 21-1042 Receive the July 2021 Riverwalk financial report


 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 1. 21-1043 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 1. 21-1054 Receive the August 3, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee minutes

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 31, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 8, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 5, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, October 13, 2021, 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 11, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chairman Kennedy called the August 11, 2021 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; John Cuff (arrived at 7:33 a.m.); Jan Erickson; Jeff
 Friant; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy,
 Commission Chairman; Debra Lellbach; Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe

 Absent: Pam Bartlett

 Also Present: Christian Canizal, NCTV17; Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff;
 Brian Dusak, ERA; Donna Morsovillo, Operation Welcome You Home; and
 J. Scott Phipps, resident

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Mr. Phipps inquired about the status of the Washington Street Bridge
 replacement project. Novack provided an update, explaining the City
 needs to finish up engineering plans and obtain six parcels of land on all
 four quadrants. Bidding and construction are tentatively scheduled to take
 place in 2022.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 Novack reported that work was postponed for the last week due to cell
 carriers having to turn off their transmitters to relocate them outside of the
 scaffolding. Selections on paints, stair treads and other items are taking
 place and issues such as having to relocate some of the vents that were
 hidden behind the façade have arisen. Aside from working through normal
 construction issues, there are no major changes to the budget or schedule.
 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy


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 Joseph reported on the Communication Plan. The social media campaign
 with the theme “Riverwalk Stories” began last week, asking visitors and
 residents to submit stories of their engagement with the Riverwalk. Stories
 will be posted each week with the intent to drive traffic to Riverwalk use, the
 Riverwalk web page and to the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. The City’s
 campaign will run for six months, with two months focusing on the
 Riverwalk. Joseph will send a link to Commission members and
 encouraged them to “like” the link to increase visibility of the campaign.
 The stories will be posted on the City’s Riverwalk web page at
 www.naperville.il.us and www.NapervilleRiverwalk.com.


 3. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe and Bill Novack

 Stibbe is working on obtaining estimates for the repair of the Landforms
 Sculpture. Items previously identified are being addressed.

 Novack reported that the parking lot by Sindt Woods would be included in
 phase two of the patching program and a light at Rotary Hill with a rusting
 base was removed and will be replaced.

 Friant inquired if there was an update on the fountain leak at Fredenhagen
 Park. Stibbe reported that his staff were unable to identify the source of the
 leak and they are waiting to hear back from the fountain contractor.
 4. Riverwalk 40th Anniversary - Pat Kennedy for Pam Bartlett

 Kennedy read an update from Bartlett. The 40 Year Rededication will take
 place at 2:00 p.m. on September 6th (Labor Day) at the large granite
 marker, along the path of the original first phase of the Riverwalk, between
 Main and Webster Streets. The Last Fling Announcer will make
 announcements about the event. It will also be promoted on social media.
 The Riverwalk Commission and Riverwalk Foundation will host a very brief
 “Happy Birthday to the Riverwalk” and the Downtown Naperville Alliance
 (DNA) will distribute ice cream and cake coupons potentially at the corner
 of Main and Jackson. The DNA will organize 40 balloons that participants
 will pop and get a paper with a downtown business name where they will
 get a gift certificate. Details are still being worked out on the gift
 certificates, ice cream and cake coupons.

 Pinot’s Palette is hosting a fundraiser on September 15th at 7:00 p.m. with
 the $10.00 per seat purchases being donated to the Riverwalk Foundation.
 The name of the painting is “Don’t Feed the Ducks.”

 Cuff invited everyone to attend the brief ceremony on September 6th at
 2:00 p.m.


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E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Request of Operation Welcome You Home to install a non-standard bench on
 the Riverwalk - Bill Novack

 Request of Operation Welcome You Home to install a non-standard bench on the
 Naperville Riverwalk
 Attachments: Overview of Operation Welcome You Home
 Photo of Proposed Bench
 Specifications of Proposed Bench
 Marilyn Schweitzer e mail

 Novack gave a brief overview of Operation Welcome You Home (OWYH),
 introducing Donna Morsovillo, President and Founder, to the Commission.
 OWYH is a volunteer, Illinois-based organization that has been recognizing
 individuals returning home from military deployment since 2007. Ms.
 Morsovillo is requesting to install a six or eight-foot bench on the Riverwalk
 that honors service members and all branches of the military.

 Ms. Morsovillo gave an overview of her organization, noting some of the
 outstanding efforts and events they have sponsored. She provided a photo
 of the proposed bench to the Commission, explaining the potential
 zero-maintenance of the design.

 While expressing sincere appreciation and support for OWYH and the
 proposed bench, several Commission members had concerns about
 placing a non-standard bench on the Riverwalk due to the long-standing
 brand of the Riverwalk and the existing bench style. Discussion followed
 on other potential locations, noting the concern of a non-standard bench
 and suggested alternative locations submitted to the Commission by
 Marilyn Schweitzer, resident. The consensus of the Commission was that
 Veteran’s Park would be a more suitable location, with the plans for the
 Gold Star Memorial project being mentioned. Ms. Morsovillo also
 expressed openness for locating the bench at that location.

 Stibbe will provide contact information for the appropriate Park District
 representatives to Ms. Morsovillo.

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


 Approve the minutes from the July 14, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 21RWCMinutes0714


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 A motion to approve the July 14, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Novack, seconded by Friant. MOTION CARRIED.
 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy thanked Erickson and all those that supported the Walk On! Event
 for Chuck Papanos that took place on July 30th. Erickson added her
 sincere appreciation to all of those that supported the event.
 3. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the July 2021 Riverwalk financial report
 Attachments: 21RWCFinancials07

 Novack reviewed the July 2021 finance report for the Riverwalk Operating
 and CIP Budget that was included in the agenda packet.

 Novack advised that he is beginning the budget preparation for the
 upcoming year. The roof replacement for the Moser Bridge will be included
 in the CIP budget. Consideration is also being made to include preliminary
 engineering for the Sindt Woods parking lot at the west end by the Grand
 Pavilion, and preliminary plans for along the south extension.

 Discussion followed regarding obtaining additional funding for
 advancement of Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan projects. Novack will give
 consideration in planning. Joseph inquired about SECA funds and it was
 noted that the Riverwalk does currently receive SECA funds for
 maintenance.

 Holzhauer discussed communications he receives from various federal
 agencies regarding grants and funds, noting they seem to prefer “shovel
 ready” projects. He inquired if there was a strategy to deal with those types
 of opportunities. Kennedy responded that we have the Master Plan and he
 would be available to meet with local representatives to explain some of
 the projects. Holzhauer suggested having a short list ready to go with costs
 noted. Further discussion on this will take place at a later time.

 Friant inquired about the PA022 budget of $50K being sufficient. Novack
 advised it could be reviewed and would be kept in mind during the
 budgeting process. He and Erickson gave background on keeping the
 budget in line with actual expenses, noting this amount appears to remain
 appropriate.
 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report


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 Attachments: 21ParkDistrictMemo0811

 Stibbe reviewed the following highlights from the Park District report:

 a. Recent Events
 The Inaugural Naperville Salute event was held on July 2nd and 3rd
 at Rotary Hill. Staff assisted in the setup and completed repairs to
 the turf following the event. India Day took place but was cut short
 due to storms.
 b. Normal Maintenance
 Staff continues the weeding, watering, mulching and spraying
 operations all along the Riverwalk.

 Erickson inquired when the Park District would begin work for the Last
 Fling event. Stibbe advised it will not take place on Rotary Hill this year but
 will be held on the west end of Jackson Avenue and between Main and
 Eagle Streets. Some fencing will be put up but there will be minimal impact
 on the Riverwalk. The Park District’s participation will be less than in
 year’s past. The event will take place during the Labor Day weekend.
 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 Cuff provided an update, noting the Riverwalk Foundation is having bronze
 donor plaques refinished during the last week of August. New lamp post
 plaques have been ordered for the area around the Paddleboat Quarry on
 the west extension.

 Cuff spoke of the opportunity to work closer with the Riverwalk Commission
 on input for projects, now that meetings can be held in-person. Cuff
 commended Stibbe and the Park District’s staff on the maintenance of the
 Riverwalk.
 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme reported that there are currently eight brick orders and two bench
 orders for the fall installation. The fall order deadline is September 1st and
 installation will take place in October. Replacement of existing
 faded/damaged bricks will be replaced with the upcoming order if funds
 are available.
 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 Aguilar had no report at this time.

 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


 Receive the August 3, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee minutes

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 Attachments: 21PDCMinutes0803

 All Planning, Design and Construction business was previously discussed
 in Items D.1., D.2., and D.3.

 Friant noted that Stibbe reported at the last PDC meeting that Tiffani Picco
 was moving to the Central Division of the Park District. Stibbe advised that
 Clint Burnell was promoted to Central Park Operations Manager and Tiffani
 would be moving with him for a chance to expand her experiences. Stibbe
 spoke of Tiffani’s outstanding job on the Riverwalk for the past ten years.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 31, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 8, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 5, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, October 13, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL 7:30 a.m.

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made by Erickson and seconded by Joseph. The
 meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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