Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2023-01-11

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 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. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack

 3. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 4. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy


E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Eagle Street Gateway Project Funding - Bill Novack


F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 23-0036 Approve minutes from the December 14, 2022 Riverwalk
 Commission meeting

 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 23-0037 Receive the December Riverwalk financial report


 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe




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 23-0038 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 23-0039 Receive the monthly Public Relations report


 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 23-0040 Receive the January 3, 2023 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee draft meeting minutes

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 31, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, February 8, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 28, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, March 8, 2023, 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, January 11, 2023 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 The Riverwalk Commission Chairman Kennedy called the January 11,
 2023 Naperville Riverwalk Commission meeting to order at 7:30 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 (until 8:28 a.m.); Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan
 Erickson; Jeff Friant; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; Pat Kennedy, Chairman;
 Leo Martinez (until 8:40 a.m.); Bill Novack; Tom Stibbe; Mike Sullivan
 (arrived 7:39 a.m.); and Carl Wohlt

 Absent:

 Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick
 Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Stephanie Penick,
 Naperville Riverwalk Foundation; Carl Peterson, GRWA; and Marilyn
 Schweitzer, resident

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Marilyn Schweitzer commented favorably on the South Gateway concept in
 the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan but expressed her concerns about the
 connectivity between the Riverwalk and Edward Hospital. She discussed
 her concerns with the proposed plans for the 10 Martin Avenue facility that
 were previously shared with the Planning and Zoning Commission, City
 Council and the Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
 (PDC). In addition to the connectivity to the Riverwalk, her concerns relate
 to the lack of sidewalks and sufficient pedestrian access along the
 entrance to the new facility, the size of the proposed signage and the need
 to address the opportunity for better wayfaring in the area.

 Kennedy thanked Schweitzer for her comments. He noted that while the
 South Gateway project of the Master Plan in its entirety has been in the
 works for twelve to thirteen years, the detailed design discussions for the
 South Extension began recently. Holzhauer noted that he would be in favor
 of the Riverwalk Commission taking issue with the size of the sign and
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 discussion followed on if it that would fall under the Commission’s purview
 or not. Kennedy and Friant have met with Edward Hospital leadership and
 they would like to set up a meeting with the City, the developer’s engineers,
 and the Riverwalk consultants in January. Hitchcock noted that it was
 previously discussed that material choices and improvements could be
 made for the west side of Washington Street, specifically the north and
 south corners per Erickson, to be consistent with materials used on the
 east side. Schweitzer noted the importance of promoting the connection
 honestly and consistently to donors. The Commission expressed their
 appreciation for her comments and input.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 Novack reported that the contractor has finished the majority of the work
 and Dusak advised that a punch list has been created and will be reviewed
 with the contractor shortly. Final cleanup will occur next and the project is
 near completion.
 2. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack

 Novack provided an update on the good discussion that was held at last
 week’s PDC meeting, noting that plans for the fountain repair were near
 completion and the revised estimate was approximately $290,000. Ways
 to reduce the expense are being discussed per the City Council’s direction
 from the budget workshops. It was suggested at last week’s meeting that
 discussions should include the Exchange Club and members of the
 Fredenhagen family.

 Erickson provided background on the Exchange Club Memories Fountain,
 noting their initial donation of $250,000. She has reached out to charter
 member Mike Maher who is open to suggestions for a different focus point
 and she will also be reaching out to the Exchange Club President,
 members of their Board, and members of the Fredenhagen family.
 Kennedy thanked Erickson for leading these discussions.

 After a brief review of the main repair issues, the Commission discussed
 the estimated life span of the fountain, which is approximately seventeen
 years old, and the importance of including life-cycle costs when analyzing
 possible alternatives.
 3. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Dusak provided a brief update on the permitting and design for the Eagle
 Street Gateway project, noting the submittal has been made to DuPage
 County and they are expecting to receive comments within the next couple
 of weeks. They will continue to work toward finalization of documents and

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 are expecting to bid the project in the spring, with construction starting in
 late spring or early summer.

 Novack reported that Congressman Bill Foster recently informed him that
 the bill for the $900,000 funding for the Eagle Street Gateway project was
 passed. The remaining half of the funding was included in the City’s
 Capital Improvement Plan, and once plans are finalized, this will go out for
 bid.

 Peterson gave an update on the discussions from the PDC meeting for the
 South Extension preliminary design. Some of the components discussed
 included the location of the walk in relation to the river, the type of
 separation from Washington Street, and the importance of bicycle access.
 They are closer on the conceptual design and will provide more information
 at next month’s PDC meeting for final input.

 Novack noted that the City’s Electric Utility had no issues with relocating
 their facilities in the area, which are the smaller wires, but will need to work
 with ComEd on the possibility of burying their larger wires. He also had
 preliminary discussions about the substation and the possibility of an
 addition to be used for Park District maintenance. Due to security
 reasons, they do not want these buildings physically connected so they will
 be looking at coordinating a structure to be placed next to the existing
 building, made with similar materials. Schweitzer commented on the traffic
 noise in the area and asked if some type of noise cancelling concept could
 be implemented. The importance of making this area safe and a place of
 solitude was noted by Peterson, with Dusak adding they will look at grading
 and that decorative berms may be implemented.

 Kennedy added that any modifications to current Master Plan projects or
 introduction of any new projects will be re-evaluated during the Asset
 Management Plan (AMP) walk in the spring and will be revisited annually.

 Erickson advised that she made a presentation on the Master Plan to our
 new City Councilwoman, Nicki Anderson, and her husband, Bill, who is a
 former Riverwalk Commissioner.
 4. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy advised that the fund has been registered with the State of Illinois.
 The first Board will consist of Erickson, Hitchcock, and John Joseph but
 that it can expand. They will review the bylaws and authorize the
 registration for the 501(c)(3) and will bring back before the Commission.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Eagle Street Gateway Project Funding - Bill Novack

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 This item was addressed under D. 3., with Novack reporting that
 Congressman Bill Foster recently informed him that the bill for the
 $900,000 funding for the Eagle Street Gateway project was passed.

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


 Approve minutes from the December 14, 2022 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 22RWCMinutes1214

 A motion to approve the December 14, 2022 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting minutes was made by Friant, seconded by Novack. MOTION
 CARRIED
 2. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar


 Receive the monthly Public Relations report
 Attachments: 23PublicRelationsReport0111

 Aguilar reported there was a 28% increase over the last period and the
 Naperville Riverwalk was mentioned in 170 articles, social media posts
 and broadcasts during the month of December. Highlights included: Eagle
 Street Gateway Funding; 16 Most Photo-worthy spots in Naperville
 (msn.com); holiday events; Healthiest Cities in America (#19); and
 Naperville Events for 2023.
 3. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy announced that Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA)
 and Gary R. Weber Associates, Inc. (GRWA) were renewed as the
 Riverwalk consultants and expressed his appreciation to Dusak and
 Peterson for being a part of the Riverwalk Commission.
 4. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the December Riverwalk financial report
 Attachments: 22RWCFinancials12

 Novack reviewed the financial report through December 31, 2022 that was
 included in the agenda packet, noting that it is not the final report for the
 year as we will continue to receive additional invoices in the next coming
 weeks that will be charged to 2022.
 5. Park District - Tom Stibbe



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 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 23ParkDistrictMemo0111

 Stibbe noted a few highlights from the Park District report that was
 included in the agenda packet. Staff is continuing with invasive removals,
 winter pruning and taking down holiday decorations. Pipes burst in the
 warming shelter bathrooms and were repaired.

 Discussion followed on the need for seasonal employees and if/when the
 Park District would seek contract assistance. Stibbe advised that the Park
 District recently held a job fair and received interest and they also monitor
 their website. He noted that the addition of the full-time and full-time
 seasonal employees recently hired would definitely help and that there
 were currently seventeen to twenty employees assigned to the Riverwalk.
 6. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 There was no report for the Riverwalk Foundation.

 7. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme reported that the Spring ’23 Legacy Gift order deadline is March
 15th and currently consists of twenty-five 4” x 8” and four 8” x 8”
 commemorative brick orders. Installation should occur sometime in May.
 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Bill Novack for Jeff Friant


 Receive the January 3, 2023 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee draft meeting minutes
 Attachments: 23PDCMinutes0103Draft

 Novack advised that all pertinent information from the PDC meeting was
 previously discussed at this meeting.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 31, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, February 8, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 28, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, March 8, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL


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H. ADJOURNMENT:

 Prior to the end of the meeting, Erickson presented the Riverwalk 2031
 Master Plan PowerPoint presentation to the group. The presentation was
 well received and the following suggestions were made: 1) Penick
 suggested it be mentioned that this was a collaborative project with the
 Riverwalk Foundation for their contribution and as part of their educational
 mission; 2) Sullivan suggested using the function to transition areas of a
 map to highlight the area being discussed (Erickson will mention to Deb
 Newman or Bartlett can assist with this); 3) a master copy of the
 presentation be kept; and 4) Holzhauer suggested if the word “fathers” was
 used to change it to “figures” or “leaders”.

 A motion to adjourn was made by Friant and seconded by Sullivan. The
 meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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