Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-01-13

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:30 AM Via Zoom Due To COVID-19



CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and
allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency,
subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an
in-person meeting is not practical or prudent.

Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s
disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public
meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are
holding January 13, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting remotely.

TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You
do not need to download any software or create an account to participate.

To login on your computer or iPad:
Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if
you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the
Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few
second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the
public record and speak clearly.

To login on your phone:
For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda.
For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and
password provided on this agenda.
Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to
recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second
delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record
and speak clearly.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive
criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal
attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to
intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate
decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.



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You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 13, 2021 07:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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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. Riverwalk "Welcome Back" for 2021 - Bill Novack


E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 21-0063 Approve minutes from the December 9, 2020 Riverwalk
 Commission meeting

 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy


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 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 21-0064 Receive the Riverwalk financial reports for December


 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 21-0065 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 21-0066 Receive the December Public Relations reports


 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 21-0067 Receive the January 5, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee minutes

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 2, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Either Zoom Video or Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, February 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Either Zoom Video or Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, March 2, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Either Zoom Video or Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, March 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Either Zoom Video or Municipal Center, 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 13, 2021 7:30 AM Via Zoom Due To COVID-19


CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows
public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to
certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person
meeting is not practical or prudent.

Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s
disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public
meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are
holding January 13, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting remotely.

TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You
do not need to download any software or create an account to participate.

To login on your computer or iPad:
Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if
you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the
Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few
second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the
public record and speak clearly.

To login on your phone:
For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda.
For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and
password provided on this agenda.
Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to
recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second
delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record
and speak clearly.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive
criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal
attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to
intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum
and allow for city business to be accomplished.


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You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 13, 2021 07:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Riverwalk Commission

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89156054911?pwd=MW5ydEdocGZpZ2ljbXZqVGExWU1vdz09

Passcode: 467773
Or iPhone one-tap :
  US: +13126266799,,89156054911#,,,,*467773# or
+16465588656,,89156054911#,,,,*467773#
Or Telephone:
  Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
 US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1
253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 891 5605 4911
Passcode: 467773
  International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcmaVGDwx

A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chairman Kennedy called the January 13, 2021 Naperville Riverwalk
 Commission meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Kennedy read a statement
 explaining that due to the shelter-in-place directive, the meeting was held
 via Zoom Video Conferencing App.

B. ROLL CALL:

 Present: Valla Aguilar; Pam Bartlett; Judy Brodhead; John Cuff; Jan
 Erickson; Jeff Friant; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Commission Chairman;
 Debra Lellbach; Bill Novack; and Tom Stibbe

 Absent: Josh McBroom

 Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Monica
 Goshorn-Maroney, GRWA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission
 Chairman; Julie Landry, City Staff; Laura McSweeney, City Staff; Carl
 Peterson, GRWA; and Jake Wolf, ERA

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 No one from the public wished to address the Riverwalk Commission.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 Novack reported that ERA and GRWA consultants gave an overview of the
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 preliminary plans for the Moser Tower Rehabilitation at the last Planning,
 Design and Construction (PDC) Committee meeting. To properly
 waterproof the tower and plaza, some of the façade and concrete must be
 replaced. The plans incorporate ideas that also enhance the area.
 Peterson shared the plans and Goshorn-Maroney reviewed some of the
 suggestions which include adding pavers in the lower plaza, adding
 additional Riverwalk elements such as pavers, planters and railings to the
 upper plaza and the possibility of adding donor plaques. Discussion
 followed regarding water intrusion into the existing structure. Dusak and
 Peterson expressed the importance of separating the waterproofing issues
 with the suggested enhancements without adding a significant increase in
 cost. Dusak advised that it would be two to three months before the project
 will be ready to go out for bid. Kennedy and other members expressed
 their appreciation for the suggested enhancements.
 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy reported that charters have been developed for the
 Communications and Fundraising teams for the Riverwalk 2031 Master
 Plan. The Communications team will be responsible for messaging,
 potential presentations and different avenues to get the word out relative to
 the Master Plan. The Fundraising team will put together fundraising
 strategies around the overall Master Plan and specific projects within the
 plan. The teams will be populated by three or less members of the
 Riverwalk Commission and include others to round out skill sets and
 engage those that are enthusiastic about the Riverwalk. They will include
 former Commission Chairmen Geoff Roehll and Rick Hitchcock. Kennedy
 advised that he will be reaching out to other Commission members and
 asked that anyone interested contact him. The leaders of both teams will
 report back to the Commission at future meetings. Friant advised that he
 would reach out to the Edward Foundation Executive Director for
 recommendations and follow up with Kennedy.
 3. Riverwalk "Welcome Back" for 2021 - Bill Novack

 Novack welcomed ideas for a Riverwalk “Welcome Back” for 2021.
 Bartlett advised that she spoke with the Downtown Naperville Alliance and
 they are interested in partnering with the City. She will discuss further at an
 upcoming Alliance meeting and will also inquire about interest in the
 Communications and Fundraising teams for the Master Plan.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 There was no new business to discuss.


F. REPORTS:


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 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


 Approve minutes from the December 9, 2020 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 20RWCMinutes1209

 A motion to approve the December 9, 2020 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting minutes was made by Brodhead and seconded by Friant.
 MOTION CARRIED


 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 Chairman Kennedy had no additional information to report.


 3. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the Riverwalk financial reports for December
 Attachments: 20RWCFinancials12

 Novack reviewed the December financials, noting that final payouts for
 2020 would not be available until February or March.
 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 21ParkDistrictMemo0113

 Stibbe reviewed the following highlights from the Park District report:

 a. Sled Hills and Ice Rinks
 The Sled Hill is up and waiting for snow. The hockey rinks and free
 skate area have been constructed and flooded, but not yet officially
 open.
 b. Tree Pruning
 Steve Piper and Sons did tree pruning for some of the large trees
 around Rotary Hill.
 c. Annual Flower Bed Designs
 The designs for the annual flower beds have been completed. RFP’s
 have been sent to growers and delivery will be scheduled for the third
 week of May.
 d. Santa’s Naperville Workshop
 Erickson complimented the Park District for their work on Santa’s
 Naperville Workshop. Brodhead and others also reported receiving
 positive feedback.


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 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 There was no update from the Riverwalk Foundation.

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 A total of nine brick orders have been received for the spring 2021
 installation. The deadline for the spring 2021 order is March 15, 2021.
 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar


 Receive the December Public Relations reports
 Attachments: 21PublicRelationsReport0113

 Aguilar reported that highlights in December were related to Naper Lights
 and Santa. The Riverwalk was mentioned in 105 articles, 95 social media
 posts, 3 broadcasts and received press from the Redwood Capital Group
 announcing the acquisition of Hunter’s Glen.
 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


 Receive the January 5, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee minutes
 Attachments: 21PDCMinutes0105

 Friant advised that in addition to the Moser Tower Rehabilitation and the
 development of teams for the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan, the PDC
 committee discussed in detail the replacement of the mallets at Harmony
 Park and the cost involved. The Park District is researching more
 cost-effective replacements. Novack reported that the Rotary Club did
 provide initial funding for maintenance for the first five years and he is
 working to have those funds allocated correctly.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 2, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 On Zoom Video Conferencing App

 Riverwalk Commission, February 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 On Zoom Video Conferencing App

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, March 2, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 On Zoom Video Conferencing App

 Riverwalk Commission, March 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 On Zoom Video Conferencing App


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H. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made Brodhead, seconded by Friant at 8:11 a.m.
 MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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