Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2022-03-09

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 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


E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Proposed development at 445 Aurora Avenue - Bill Novack

 22-0327 Proposed Development at 445 Aurora Avenue


 2. Streambank erosion at the bend in the river adjacent to Sindt Woods - Bill
 Novack
 22-0330 Review and discuss the streambank erosion at the bend in the river
 adjacent to Sindt Woods

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 22-0332 Approve the minutes from the February 9, 2022 Riverwalk
 Commission meeting

 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack




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 22-0333 Receive the February Riverwalk financial report


 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 22-0334 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 22-0335 Receive the February Public Relations reports


 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 22-0336 Receive the March 1, 2022 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee meeting draft minutes

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, April 5, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, April 13, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, May 3, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, May 11, 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, March 9, 2022 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 The Riverwalk Commission Chairman Kennedy called the March 9, 2022
 Naperville Riverwalk Commission meeting to order at 7:29 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; Jeff Friant; Mary Gibson; Ian
 Holzhauer; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Chairman; Debra Lellbach (until
 8:42 a.m.); Bill Novack; Matthew Ru (until 8:41 a.m.) and Tom Stibbe

 Absent: John Cuff; and Jan Erickson

 Also Present: Jim Caneff, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (until
 8:07 a.m.); Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Dick Dublinski, City’s Director of
 Public Works (until 7:43 a.m.); Brian Dusak, ERA; Aysha Ashley Househ,
 NCTV17; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Vince
 Rosanova, Rosanova & Whitaker, Ltd. (until 8:07 a.m.); Erik Van Someren;
 Charleston Building and Development (until 8:07 a.m.) and Mary Lou
 Wehrli, resident

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Dick Dublinski, City of Naperville’s Director of Public Works (DPW),
 addressed the Commission about a banner program that is part of a
 beautification initiative with the City of Naperville called “Naperville
 Salutes”, honoring local veterans. The program would involve hanging
 approximately 330 banners around the city, including some throughout the
 Riverwalk on the shepherd’s crook lights. The program would last
 approximately five months until Veterans Day. DPW is also working with
 the Park District and this may become an annual program. The banner
 size is 18” x 36” and DPW will maintain the banners and hardware. While
 there were some questions about the proposal, no commissioners
 expressed concerns at this time.

 Mary Lou Wehrli expressed her thanks to the Commission for their care of
 the Riverwalk and their attention to the importance of taking care of what
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 we already have by partnering any new projects with the ongoing care of
 the existing Riverwalk.

D. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Proposed development at 445 Aurora Avenue - Bill Novack


 Provide feedback regarding proposed development at 445 Aurora Avenue
 Attachments: 445AuroraAve

 Novack advised the Commission about the proposed development at 445
 Aurora Avenue, the property adjacent to Rotary Hill, noting that a concept
 meeting had already been held with the City. A presentation of the
 background and development materials provided in the agenda packet
 was given by Eric Van Someren, Vince Rosanova and Jim Caneff.

 Discussion followed on the sidewalk location in the Rotary Hill area and its
 connection to the Riverwalk, the importance of distinguishing between
 private property or public property, and Riverwalk standards being met for
 any portion that was determined to be a part of the Riverwalk. The timeline
 was also discussed, as they are hoping to break ground around this time,
 next year. Further consideration needs to be given to 1) the property
 location of the north/south path; 2) what material it will be made from; and
 3) what costs will be associated with maintaining the walkway.

 The developers will come back before the Riverwalk Commission as they
 get closer to the final design, after working with the City’s Engineering and
 Planning staff, and before they meet with the Plan Commission or City
 Council.
 2. Streambank erosion at the bend in the river adjacent to Sindt Woods - Bill
 Novack

 Review and discuss the streambank erosion at the bend in the river adjacent to
 Sindt Woods
 Attachments: RiverwalkErosionSolutionMLW20220302

 Novack reported on the significant erosion that has occurred at the
 east/north bank of the west branch of the DuPage River where it bends
 adjacent to Sindt Woods, that was brought to the Riverwalk Commission’s
 attention by Mary Lou Wehrli. He provided the background of the past
 streambank stabilization efforts from several public and private agencies
 that occurred approximately twenty-five years ago. Novack and City staff
 will work with Dusak, the Riverwalk Foundation, DuPage County and the
 Conservation Foundation to identify public and private funds available to
 address the issue. He will report back to the Commission. Kennedy

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 expressed his thanks to Mary Lou for bringing this to the Commission.

 Discussion followed on the additional areas of concern that Mary Lou
 addressed at the past week’s Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee (PDC) meeting. It was noted that those items are included in
 the Asset Management Plan, with Novack adding that some may be able to
 be included with existing projects in the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan.

E. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 Novack reported that the contractor would be back this week to resume
 activities. They need to finish the painting and start work on the plaza
 improvements and field applied surface to the lower level. The project
 should be completed by Memorial Day. Mary Lou Wehrli inquired about
 the temporary asphalt path that was put in due to the closed sidewalk.
 Stibbe noted that path activity may change once the fencing comes down
 but he and Novack will review and determine if the asphalt path should
 remain in place after construction is complete. It was noted that the
 Carillon would be open for tours and the elevator should be working, once
 construction is complete.
 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy deferred to Friant who discussed the items that were addressed
 at last week’s PDC meeting. Friant advised that the web addresses have
 been provided for the QR codes. The Foundation is redesigning their web
 page content and the City’s “Learn More” web page needs to be made
 mobile friendly, which will be addressed by Joseph, Aguilar and the
 Communications Team. Gibson noted that the Century Walk QR codes
 currently aren’t working and expressed concern that this may keep visitors
 from looking up the Riverwalk QR codes. Mary Lou Wehrli will reach out to
 Century Walk and inquire about their codes.

 Joseph acknowledged and expressed appreciation to the Riverwalk
 Foundation for granting up to $15,000 to fund the development of
 promotional materials for presentations. A short list of marketing firms has
 been identified and a request for credentials will be sent out within the next
 week. Kennedy is continuing to work on developing the fundraising team.

 Holzhauer and Erickson will be providing a presentation/tour to Monarch
 Landing in May, after the next Riverwalk Commission meeting.

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


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 Approve the minutes from the February 9, 2022 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 22RWCMinutes0209

 A motion to approve the February 9, 2022 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Joseph, seconded by Novack. MOTION CARRIED
 with Friant and Lellbach abstaining
 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 There was no Chairman’s report.

 3. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the February Riverwalk financial report
 Attachments: 22RWCFinancials02

 Novack reviewed the financial report through February 28, 2022 that was
 included in the agenda packet.
 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 22ParkDistrictMemo0309

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

 a. Fredenhagen Restrooms
 The Trades Department has completed the Fredenhagen Park
 restroom renovations.
 b. Shepherd’s Crook Light Vandalism
 There was recent vandalism to over half a dozen shepherd’s crook
 lights on the Riverwalk. A Crime Stopper alert was sent out, the
 offenders turned themselves in and the Park District is in the
 process of collecting restitution. There is an issue going forward
 with replacement parts for these lights as the manufacturer no longer
 provides parts. The City has provided the lights salvaged from the
 downtown streetscape project but this will need to be addressed in
 the future.
 5. Riverwalk Foundation

 There was no report for the Riverwalk Foundation. Penick sent an email
 about a suggested Open House for the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. This
 will be discussed further with Cuff and Penick next month.


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 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme will be working with the Park District to schedule the pickup and
 installation of the Fall ’21 order that was delayed. The deadline for the
 Spring ’22 order is March 15th, with installation occurring in late April or
 May. Currently, six 4” x 8” and twelve 8” x 8” commemorative brick orders
 have been received. We are awaiting payment for two bench orders.
 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar


 Receive the February Public Relations reports
 Attachments: 22PublicRelationsReport0309

 Aguilar reported that the Naperville Riverwalk was mentioned in 261
 articles, 89 social media posts, and 1 broadcast in February. Highlights
 included Central Park Place Retail Space Filled, Riverwalk Vandalism,
 Sledding Spots in Naperville, Farley’s “Van Down by the River”
 performance inspired by Naperville bridge over the DuPage River.
 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


 Receive the March 1, 2022 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee meeting draft minutes
 Attachments: 22PDCMinutes0301Draft

 All major topics of the PDC meeting were previously addressed in this
 meeting.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, April 5, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, April 13, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, May 3, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, May 11, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made by Novack and seconded by Friant. The
 meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m. MOTION CARRIED


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 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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