Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2023-08-09

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack

 23-0917 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and then select an
 option to proceed with for the Fredenhagen Park fountain

 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 3. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy/John Joseph

 4. Update on Eagle Street Gateway Design - Bill Novack

 5. South Extension Preliminary Design - Bill Novack

 23-0916 Consider feedback from neighboring residents and decide on the
 route for the Southern Extension of the Riverwalk from Hillside Road
 to Martin Avenue

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. 2023 Community Survey Overview - Bill Novack

 23-0923 Receive information regarding the City of Naperville 2023
 community survey

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy




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 23-0930 Approve minutes from the July 12, 2023 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting

 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 23-0918 Discuss and endorse the Riverwalk 2024 capital improvement
 program submission

 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 23-0931 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, September 5, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 13, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 3, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, October 11, 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, August 9, 2023 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 The Riverwalk Commission Chairman Kennedy called the August 9,
 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: Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant; Mary
 Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Chairman; Bill
 Novack; Tom Stibbe; Mike Sullivan; and Carl Wohlt

 Absent: None

 Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick
 Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Joe Kennedy,
 NCTV; Peggy Motta, Naperville Park District; Carl Peterson, GRWA;
 Stephanie Penick, Naperville Riverwalk Foundation; Tiffani Picco,
 Naperville Park District; Marilyn Schweitzer, resident; Eric Shutes,
 Naperville Park District; Mary Lou Wehrli, resident; Alice Wood, resident;
 and George Wood, resident

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Schweitzer noted her suggestions that were shared with the Riverwalk
 Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Committee and included in
 last week’s PDC agenda packet regarding the opportunity to highlight
 river ecology as part of the East Bank at Wehrli Garden and including
 the Illinois Big Tree Champion as a Riverwalk attraction. Kennedy
 thanked Schweitzer for the information she submitted and noted this
 would be included on future agendas for further discussion.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. South Extension Preliminary Design - Bill Novack


 Consider feedback from neighboring residents and decide on the route for the
 Southern Extension of the Riverwalk from Hillside Road to Martin Avenue


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 Attachments: Summary of comments provided at July 19 open house
 Alternate layout in front of the Dunkin and substation
 Resident e mail sent to the Riverwalk regarding the southern
 extension

 Chairman Kennedy changed the order of the agenda and discussed
 agenda item D. 5. at this time to accommodate the residents that were
 in attendance regarding the South Extension. Novack reviewed the
 information that was included in the agenda packet, providing a
 summary from the Public Open House that was held on July 19th. This
 information was also discussed at last week’s PDC Committee meeting.
 Six residents attended the July 19th meeting, with four residents from
 Melody Lane expressing concern about the proximity of the Riverwalk,
 especially behind the Dunkin and electric substation. They were
 concerned about the walkway under the bridge citing flooding could
 cause injury to pedestrians, promote vandalism, and that lighting under
 the bridge would be disruptive to their homes across the river. They
 would also like existing Riverwalk assets to be better maintained,
 especially along the east extension up to Fredenhagen Park.

 Residents Alice Wood and George Wood addressed the Commission
 about their concerns and opposition. They invited the group to visit their
 property to view the area. Schweitzer spoke in favor of the South
 Extension. Wehrli noted the Park District’s great job with maintenance
 on the existing Riverwalk and added that she was in favor of the
 pathway closest to the river. Stibbe addressed the concerns with recent
 graffiti on the east extension and advised that they are working to have it
 removed. Some graffiti in the area is not on Riverwalk property. He
 added that a small facility is proposed in the plan behind the substation
 to assist the Park District staff with maintenance in the area. Friant
 thanked everyone for their comments and noted his concerns with
 moving the Riverwalk toward Washington Street. Kennedy discussed
 the history and past processes of bringing this area into the boundaries
 of the Riverwalk and the inclusion of this project in the Riverwalk Master
 Plan. Holzhauer spoke to the residents’ concerns on lighting, requesting
 that it be safe and minimally invasive. Novack noted that LED lighting
 can be more directed and adjusted. Discussion followed on deterrents
 to vandalism with Novack noting that the Park District does have
 cameras in certain areas that have assisted with past Riverwalk
 vandalism and that the City is working on a consolidated camera
 system. Erickson suggested the possibility of having a call button in
 certain isolated areas. George Wood inquired about the hours that the
 south extension would be open with Stibbe noting that a portion of the
 pathway on the west end has hours until 10:00 p.m. due to the
 residential area. Cuff noted his concerns about removal of the existing
 vegetation in the area that provides screening.


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 A motion to go forward with the original option of the Riverwalk path,
 with specific direction to get input from the Naperville Police Department
 and Naperville Park District Police on safety measures to address the
 residents’ concerns and to work with the engineers on lighting, noise
 and signage, was made by Holzhauer and seconded by Joseph.
 MOTION CARRIED with Cuff voting nay
 2. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack


 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and then select an option to
 proceed with for the Fredenhagen Park fountain
 Attachments: Fredenhagen Park Fountain Options

 Novack reviewed the background on the fountain repairs, noting the
 pros and cons of each option that were included in the agenda packet.
 He provided an overview from his recent meeting with the fountain
 contractor/consultant, Geoff Roehll, Dusak and Peterson.

 Option one was to fix the fountain as it is with a cost estimate of
 approximately $290,000, which included upgrades and new lighting.
 Novack noted there were no other major mechanical issues foreseen
 and agreed with the contractor that this will be a good fix. The leak was
 addressed, which comes from two sources: 1) the sheared pipe outside
 of the vault; and 2) the recessed lights in the bottom of the fountain that
 have failed. The plan would be to fill in the recesses, replace the liner,
 and new lighting would be attached to the nozzles. The fountain
 contractor would come out at the beginning and end of the season
 which would also be a good investment for long-term maintenance. He
 noted that the contractor could provide training for staff which could be
 videotaped for future reference.

 Option two was the natural water feature with plantings. Construction
 costs may be approximately $350,000, with design costs estimated at
 $40,000. This feature would require similar maintenance to option one
 but it would be a different type of maintenance. A smaller pump and
 less energy would result in lower long-term maintenance costs and
 because of the water movement it could run almost year-round.

 Option three was to convert the fountain to a planter with public art
 installation. The bulk of this cost would be the art installation, which
 could vary widely, depending on the art piece.

 Friant reported that the PDC Committee voted to recommend option one
 to the Riverwalk Commission.

 Wehrli thanked the Commission for their time and noted the importance
 of having a distinct, engaging feature along the Riverwalk. She

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 suggested a carousel as she feels it would be more in alignment with the
 Exchange Club’s position on preventing domestic abuse by bringing
 people together for an intergenerational experience. Erickson provided
 background on the Exchange Club’s involvement with the fountain with
 Wehrli noting that she then would be in favor of option two because of
 the natural aspect and opportunity to teach.

 Discussion followed with Sullivan noting that all of the options were in
 the original footprint of the existing fountain and that none of the stones
 or bricks were going to be removed.

 A motion was made to accept option one for the Fredenhagen Fountain
 repair by Cuff and seconded by Friant. MOTION CARRIED with Gibson
 voting nay
 3. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy advised that the Master Plan revisions were being reviewed by
 the PDC Committee. Peterson will forward a draft of this information to
 the Riverwalk Commission prior to next month’s PDC Committee
 meeting. Erickson noted the funding that was received for the South
 Extension and thanked everyone for their efforts with this project.
 Kennedy noted the press release from August 7th regarding the
 $700,000 gift from Edward-Elmhurst Health and the $800,000 in state
 funding that was requested by State Representative Janet Yang Rohr
 and approved by Governor J.B. Pritzker. He thanked Elmhurst-Edward
 Health and Yvette Saba for their partnership and commitment to the
 Riverwalk, and Friant for being a liaison with the hospital. He also
 thanked Janet Yang Rohr and her Chief of Staff, Donna Wandke, along
 with Mayor Wehrli and City Council for their continued support of the
 Riverwalk and the Master Plan.
 4. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund (RWBF) - John Joseph

 Joseph reported that marketing continues to move forward and they will
 be sharing a video presentation at next month’s Riverwalk Commission
 meeting. They are continuing to work on developing a website and
 social media strategy. Geoff Roehll has joined the RWBF Board.
 5. Update on Eagle Street Gateway Design - Bill Novack

 Novack reported they are currently in the public comment period for the
 environmental assessment. Once that is complete, they will go out to
 bid and are anticipating awarding in the fall. The bulk of construction
 would begin early next year.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. 2023 Community Survey Overview - Bill Novack


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 Receive information regarding the City of Naperville 2023 community survey

 Novack provided background on past community surveys and discussed
 the City of Naperville 2023 community survey information that was
 provided in the agenda packet. He encouraged the group to take part in
 the survey which will be available until August 16th by going to the City’s
 website at naperville.il.us/2023survey.

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


 Approve minutes from the July 12, 2023 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 23RWCMinutes0712

 A motion to approve the July 12, 2023 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Erickson and seconded by Stibbe. MOTION
 CARRIED with Bartlett, Friant, and Jospeh abstaining
 2. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 23ParkDistrictMemo0809

 Stibbe reviewed highlights from the Park District report that was included
 in the agenda packet. He noted that high water cleanup will be more
 labor intensive because of the coffer dam, and that some vandalism
 occurred in Fredenhagen Park in the restrooms and on the railing by the
 covered bridge. They are working with a contractor on the repairs.

 Stibbe announced that Tiffani Picco will be his replacement at the Park
 District as he is retiring September 8th. Kennedy shared a gift with
 Stibbe from the group and the Commission expressed their appreciation
 for Stibbe’s dedication to the community and for his outstanding service
 on the Riverwalk Commission.

 Shutes noted that the Park District is working on shoreline restoration
 and stabilization with DuPage County and they have recently
 commissioned ERA to assist with engineering and permitting drawings.
 Both he and Motta will be attending future PDC Committee meetings to
 answer any questions the Commission or the public may have. Wehrli
 suggested that the natural area in the river bend be included as a
 feature in the Master Plan document.
 3. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 There was no Chairman’s report.

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 4. Finance - Bill Novack


 Discuss and endorse the Riverwalk 2024 capital improvement program
 submission
 Novack reviewed the nine capital projects that have been submitted for
 the Riverwalk for 2024 that were included in the agenda packet.
 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 There was no report.

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme reported that the Fall ’23 Legacy Gift Order deadline is
 September 1st and currently consists of three 4” x 8” commemorative
 bricks, four 8” x 8” commemorative bricks, and two bench orders.
 Additional brick and bench orders are expected within the next two
 weeks.
 7. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 All relevant information from the PDC meeting was already addressed in
 this meeting.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, September 5, 2023, 7:30
 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 13, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 3, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, October 11, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made by Friant and seconded by Erickson.
 The meeting adjourned at 8:56 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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