Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2024-05-01

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:00 PM Meet in NEU


 Annual AMP Walk (East of Eagle St.)



A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Commence Annual Asset Management Plan Walk - Tiffani Picco


D. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Commission, May 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, June 4, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, June 12, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL


E. 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, May 1, 2024 3:00 PM Meet in NEU

 Annual AMP Walk (East of Eagle St.)


A. ROLL CALL:

 Riverwalk Commission Attendees: Grant Cowen; John Cuff; Pat
 Kennedy, Chairman; Tiffani Picco; Johnna Shields; Mike Sullivan; and
 Carl Wohlt

 Additional Attendees: Tim Ball, GRWA; Jesus Cortez, NCTV; Rebecca
 DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick Hitchcock, former
 Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Mary Hamill, ACTF; Jo Lundeen,
 Riverwalk Foundation; Stephanie Penick, Riverwalk Foundation; and
 Carl Peterson, GRWA

B. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Commence Annual Asset Management Plan Walk - Tiffani Picco

 Picco began the walk at the Youth Plaza at the corner of Eagle Street
 and Jackson Avenue and continued east along the Riverwalk toward
 Martin Avenue. The following highlights were noted:

 1. Riverwalk Pavers: Picco pointed out the Il Campo pavers in the
 Youth Plaza, located at the corner of Eagle Street and Jackson
 Avenue, noting the “wavy” pavers are no longer being made. It
 was noted that these pavers were installed in 2009 and have held
 their color well.

 2. Banners and Banner Poles: Picco discussed the change from
 fabric to vinyl banners that was discussed at the April 18th AMP
 Walk. She is looking for consensus from the group on changing
 the banner poles before adding any new poles for the South
 Gateway. She discussed the possibility of a new style of pole
 that could ratchet up and down so a lift would not be needed and
 could also be easily accessed if placed in a landscape bed.
 There are currently eleven Riverwalk banner poles: three in this
 area (northeast side of Eagle Street and Jackson Avenue); three
 at Main Street; three on the other side of Eagle Street; one on
 Aurora Avenue; and one on Jefferson Avenue.

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 3. Retaining Wall on low-flow walkway by Youth Plaza: Picco
 pointed out the crumbling of some of the stone in the corner on
 the retaining wall beneath the Youth Plaza, noting it is still in good
 shape but may need to be discussed further if more deterioration
 occurs. Hitchcock noted past 2031 Master Plan discussions
 about including some type of artwork and/or lighting underneath
 the bridge at Eagle Street with Picco pointing out the issue they
 have with graffiti in the area. The City maintains the area across
 the river next to City Hall and has used paint that is supposed to
 be resistant to graffiti.

 4. Picnic Tables at Smykal Free Speech Pavilion: The tops are
 coming up from the tables and it was noted a comment was
 made about them being uncomfortable to access. Picco asked if
 there was any significance to the style of the existing tables with
 Pennick noting they have been there for a very long time.

 5. Dandelion Fountain: The Dandelion fountain should be running
 next week after staff investigates the integrity of the conduit so
 the lighting may be upgraded to LED. The blue color was
 discussed and it was questioned if the fountain would be changed
 to black.

 6. Moser Bridge at Webster Street: The wooden slats at the north
 entrance to the covered bridge were upgraded to metal railing last
 year to match other railings along the Riverwalk. It was
 suggested that the slope treatment maintenance in Section 5 be
 discussed at an upcoming Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction (PDC) Committee meeting.

 7. Cutouts on low-flow walkway @ Water Street: Picco advised
 staff will be placing different native sedge grasses in the three
 cutouts across the river to see which does best as the area has
 been underwater a lot this spring. Kennedy noted the
 grates/drains along the walls for stormwater.

 8. Horse Trough Fountain: Picco noted the pumps will be lifted
 above ground and the basin will be painted black. She reminded
 the group that when the water is drained in fall, a platform will be
 built to go in the base over winter until the fountain is turned on
 again.

 9. Fredenhagen Park: Picco discussed the Exchange Club
 Memories Fountain repairs that would be taking place this year.
 The group would like to revisit the discussions on restoration of
 the Ipe wood and other structures and the timing of repairs in

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 relation to the completion of the Washington Street bridge
 construction. Pennick inquired about the Park District staff
 cleaning the building display windows. Picco would like attention
 to be given to the area along the north side of the river on both
 sides of the covered bridge.

 10. 430 South Washington Street: Kennedy advised that the 430
 South Washington Street project plans will be revisited by the
 PDC Committee soon. Picco noted the recent removal of the
 three cottonwoods near the Burger King and stated that after
 review of the project design plan they will look to see what
 improvements can be made in this area.

 11. East Extension: Kennedy and Picco pointed out the different
 easements along the Washington Street side of the east
 extension noting that some areas are difficult to maintain as the
 lot lines are not straight and parts of overgrowth are not Riverwalk
 property. Access for the maintenance vehicles to the east
 extension was discussed. The proposed bike path from Hillside
 Road to North Central College that is part of the East Bank
 Riverwalk project from the 2031 Master Plan was discussed.

 12. Hillside Road Gateway: The City-owned property behind the
 business at the northeast corner of Washington Street and
 Hillside Road was discussed as part of the Hillside Road Gateway
 project in the 2031 Riverwalk Master Plan. Peterson discussed
 the lower walkway access underneath the bridge.

 13. South Gateway: Peterson gave an overview of the design plans
 for the south gateway to the Riverwalk, noting the area where the
 bike path and walkway would split. The implementation of shade
 trees in the area was discussed with Picco noting the power lines.
 The group observed and discussed the site design for the
 intersection at Martin Avenue and Washington Street.

C. ADJOURNMENT:

 The walk ended at 4:50 p.m.




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