Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2024-04-18

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:00 PM Meet on Riverwalk at Farmer's Plaza/Cliff
 Preston Memorial on the west side of Eagle St.,
 south of the river

 Annual AMP Walk (West 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 Planning, Design & Construction, April 30, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Riverwalk Annual AMP Walk (East of Eagle St.), May 1, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
 Meet in Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, May 8, 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


Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:00 PM Location Change to NEU

 Annual AMP Walk (West of Eagle St.)


A. ROLL CALL:

 Riverwalk Commission Attendees: Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Pat
 Kennedy, Chairman; Tiffani Picco; and Carl Wohlt

 Additional Attendees: Tim Ball, GRWA; Grant Cowen, Riverwalk
 Bicentennial Fund; Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA;
 Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Mary Hamill,
 ACTF; Stephanie Penick, Riverwalk Foundation; and Carl Peterson,
 GRWA

B. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Commence Annual Asset Management Plan Walk - Tiffani Picco

 Picco guided the group from Farmer’s Plaza/Cliff Preston Memorial,
 along the south side of the river, and continued west to Sindt Woods,
 returning to Eagle Street on the north side of the river. The following
 highlights were noted:

 1. Farmer’s Plaza: Picco advised that Park District staff would be
 applying wood sealant on the farmer’s plow. The handles were
 replaced a couple of years ago. The plaque was missing and
 Picco inquired if anyone knew what happened to it. Penick noted
 it was only missing within the last year and that she has pictures.
 If it can’t be found, it may need to be replaced.

 2. Banners and Banner Poles: Picco noted the wear on the banner
 poles adding they will need to be repainted at some point. She
 discussed the original design of the poles with the cross arm and
 how staff would attach the previously used fabric banners at three
 points, with the fourth point waving in the wind. The fabric
 banners were fading every year in the summer and were replaced
 with printed vinyl banners which cost the same and can last up to
 four or five years. The manufacturer recommended using their
 banner arms to prevent wind damage so staff is no longer using
 the cross arm. Picco would like to discuss the possibility of using

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 a different banner pole, especially if additional banner poles will
 be added to future sections of the Riverwalk. Peterson asked if
 the banner holder would break away in high winds. Picco noted it
 was rigid and didn’t move. Wohlt acknowledged the banners with
 the Riverwalk logo as a historic gateway feature, noting the recent
 discussions on the South Gateway project.

 3. Paddleboat Quarry Overlooks: The overlook area near the
 Physicians & Dentists Shelter on Eagle Street has been cleared
 out. Peterson will work with Picco and provide input on
 landscaping and design.

 4. Eagle Street Cantilever: Dusak noted the new steel beam under
 the bridge that was designed to address the drainage issue that
 was causing deterioration, and the railing that was redone and
 repainted, both which were included with the Moser Tower
 Rehabilitation.

 5. Riverwalk Benches: Wohlt inquired how often the Riverwalk
 benches were refurbished with Picco advising usually once every
 four years.

 6. Retaining Wall near Aurora Avenue: Picco noted Park District
 staff reset the front section of the retaining wall along Aurora
 Avenue but that it was leaning more than they are capable of
 correcting in-house. They removed the top portion of the wall to
 prevent another layer leaning into the walkway. She noted that
 some of the blocks further down were crumbling. ERA has
 monitored the area and Dusak noted in winter when the street is
 plowed, the snow piles up and the freeze-thaw causes issues.
 Wohlt inquired about drainage improvements if the existing wall
 was replaced. Hitchcock inquired about the timing with Dusak
 noting the idea may be to include repairs when the roadway is
 scheduled for improvement.

 7. Rotary Harmony Park: Picco noted one of the instrument pieces
 is missing on the Imbarimba and they have a call in to Freenotes
 on how to repair.

 8. Riverwalk Pavers: Hamill inquired about the difference in color of
 the wavy pavers, noting some were broken and sunken. Picco
 advised that staff replaces pavers as they are damaged and a
 safety hazard, not based on appearance, as the paver is no
 longer made. Some of the changes in color are due to the pavers
 being installed at a later date such as when Harmony Park was
 added.


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 9. Rotary Hill Parking Lot: Picco noted the three new light poles
 installed by the City last fall. The City plans to patch and crack fill
 areas of the parking lot and then resurface it in a few years.

 10. Netzley Overlook: Picco noted that staff has taken first steps to
 improve this area, which is part of the Master Plan, by removing
 declining spruce trees and the overgrown shrubs. The
 improvements make the area feel safer. Picco mentioned the
 wildlife in the pond that includes kingfishers, blue herons,
 cormorants, muskrats, etc.

 11. Paddleboat Quarry: Picco discussed the water difference in the
 Netzley Quarry and Paddleboat Quarry, noting the suspicion is
 that the paddleboat quarry water is clear due to zebra mussels.

 12. Prairie Nature Garden: Picco reviewed the work that began on
 the Prairie Nature Garden. She noted the signage that was being
 placed in areas of improvement along the Riverwalk which directs
 visitors to the Park District’s website for more information.

 13. Grand Pavilion Parking and Plaza: Kennedy discussed the
 primary drivers of this Master Plan project, noting that parking
 improvements could be more environmentally friendly and, as the
 highest traffic area for events on the Riverwalk, extending pavers
 to stage events and other improvements could eliminate the
 maintenance issues with the surrounding lawn area. He noted
 that everything in the Master Plan is conceptual and the group
 should continue to think about other elements that would make
 these projects more consistent with our environmental, capacity,
 and accessibility goals for the Riverwalk. Picco noted the roof
 repairs on the pavilion and that the shingles now match. The
 pillars have been pressure washed and their Trades Department
 will be working to fill the cracks in the concrete.

 14. Riverbank Ecological Restoration: The group discussed the
 erosion at the river bend near Jefferson Avenue and the fish
 lunker that was part of a past streambank stabilization project.
 The City’s DPW department was unable to remove the object but
 bent it back down and filled the area with riprap in 2022. Peterson
 inquired about placing a rail in the area for safety with Picco
 noting they could place their traditional bollards with chains.

 15. Retaining Walls/Low-flow Walkway near Park District Building:
 Picco pointed out the condition of the low-flow concrete walkway
 in Section 3, east of the metal bridge, which she would like to
 discuss further at an upcoming PDC Committee meeting. The
 water passes through the berm in certain areas, possibly from a

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 burrowing animal. The path is becoming narrower and stones
 have been lost underneath the concrete. There is a trip hazard
 where the low-flow walkway has shifted to the left of the stairs
 near the Oliver Hoffman Pavilion.

 16. Eagle Street Gateway Project: The group discussed the design
 improvements to the area and the landscaping improvements for
 the area underneath the Oliver Hoffman Pavilion.

C. ADJOURNMENT:

 The walk ended at 5:02 p.m.




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