Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2023-07-12

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, July 12, 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

 23-0803 Receive Fredenhagen Park Fountain Options document


 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 3. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy

 4. Update on Eagle Street Gateway Design - Brian Dusak

 5. South Extension Preliminary Design - Brian Dusak

 a. Public Open House July 19th

 6. Giving Machines on the Riverwalk - Bill Novack


E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Discuss the merit and value of reporting on Riverwalk financials monthly - Bill
 Novack

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 23-0804 Approve minutes from the June 14, 2023 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting


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 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 23-0805 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 23-0807 Receive the monthly Public Relations report


 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 1, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, August 9, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 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


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, July 12, 2023 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 The Riverwalk Commission Chairman Kennedy called the July 12, 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 8:02 a.m.); John Cuff (until 8:33 a.m.); Jan
 Erickson; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer (until 8:27 a.m.); Pat Kennedy,
 Chairman; Bill Novack; Tom Stibbe; Mike Sullivan; and Carl Wohlt

 Absent: Pam Bartlett; Jeff Friant; and John Joseph

 Also Present: Matt Colbert, City Staff; Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian
 Dusak, ERA; Joe Kennedy, NCTV; Andy and Chris Newton, Boy Scouts of
 America; Carl Peterson, GRWA; Stephanie Penick, Naperville Riverwalk
 Foundation; Katie Rubush, City Staff; and Marilyn Schweitzer, resident

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Schweitzer shared comments acknowledging that staff and volunteers
 should be commended for their efforts with the 2031 Master Plan and
 noted the importance of keeping focus and not being sidetracked by new
 possibilities. She added that accomplishments of major projects such as
 the completion of Moser Tower should be celebrated. Kennedy thanked
 Schweitzer for her comments and perspective.

 At this time, Kennedy addressed the President’s Report, acknowledging
 Aguilar’s last meeting with the Riverwalk Commission, and thanked her for
 her excellent representation of Naperville and North Central College along
 with her public relations reporting to the Commission.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack


 Receive Fredenhagen Park Fountain Options document

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 Attachments: 20230703 Fredenhagen Fountain Options

 Novack provided the history on the need for repair or possible replacement
 of the Exchange Club Memories Fountain. He noted the meetings
 previously held with the Exchange Club and Fredenhagen family, and City
 Council’s previous support for repair and directive to view other
 possibilities that would not require as much long-term reinvestment. He
 reviewed the Fredenhagen Park Fountain Options document that was
 included in the agenda packet and put together by Geoff Roehll, Principal
 with Hitchcock Design Group, and former Riverwalk Commission
 Chairman. This information was also previously presented and discussed
 at the prior Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
 (PDC) meeting.

 The options reviewed included fixing the existing fountain, with revised cost
 for repair now being approximately $290,000. Repairs would include
 safety improvements, improvements to chemical treatments with the
 chlorine that was causing excessive corrosion, a new leak detection
 system, corroded equipment repair, a new liner and lighting replacement.
 Novack advised that Roehll was currently gathering information for the
 long-term maintenance costs.

 Option one received the most support from the group with discussion
 following on the draw of the water feature, the reduction in the repair
 estimate and the proposed upgrades being beneficial for the short and
 long-term maintenance. The importance of lighting in the area was also
 discussed, as the area would be highly visible from Washington Street, and
 also opened up with the 430 South Washington Street project.

 The second option discussed was a natural water feature that would be
 smaller in height and may include stacked stones, plants, possible
 ecological information/statues of certain wildlife. This option received
 strong support from three Commissioners who cited the appeal to families
 and children. A splash pad was also suggested and it was noted that
 feature was previously discussed and would require twice per day
 maintenance during the season, with constant water monitoring and the
 possibility of shower in the area. Concern with water on the existing donor
 bricks and stones was also noted. Implementing a natural water feature
 with ecology information was suggested for other areas of the Riverwalk,
 as part of the Master Plan and/or possibly between Fredenhagen Park and
 Hillside Road.

 The third option in the document was a sculptural component which could
 be the most expensive option, depending on the sculpture selected. It was
 noted that long-term maintenance for this option may be less expensive.


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 The draw of the fountain in Fredenhagen Park for photos was discussed,
 with Mr. Newton noting specifically wedding photos. At this time, Sullivan
 spoke of the importance of Boy Scouts of America and the Commission
 thanked both Andy and Chris Newton for their attendance at the meeting.

 Novack reported that the consensus at the previous PDC meeting was for
 option one, with the consensus from the Riverwalk Commission now being
 between options one and two. He would like to gather more information
 relative to the long and short-term investment and maintenance on both
 options, compare the day-to-day maintenance for each, and bring back to
 the Commission at next month’s meeting for continued discussion and final
 recommendation. Novack will also share these options with the Exchange
 Club and Tom Castagnoli for their feedback.

 Schweitzer inquired if option two could be brought back with the natural
 feature representing Illinois ecology. Novack will work with Dusak and
 Peterson on more detailed information related to Illinois ecology for this
 option.
 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Novack noted the discussion at the recent PDC meeting on updating the
 Master Plan. Dusak and Peterson are reviewing and will be providing a
 draft of revisions at next month’s PDC meeting.
 3. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund (RBF) - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy shared an update from Joseph advising of funding received for
 the South Extension from Representative Janet Yang-Rohr’s efforts, with
 Novack advising that the City’s Communications Team was currently
 working with her office on a joint announcement. Kennedy reported that a
 follow-up meeting will be scheduled with Edward Hospital and Ryan
 Companies to discuss design coordination for the intersection at Martin
 Avenue and Washington Street, and their partnership with the project going
 forward. The RBF is working with their consultant to make final edits to the
 marketing video and it will be shared with the Commission soon. They are
 also in preliminary development of a website to support the 2031 Master
 Plan that would be the central portal for fundraising activities. Roehll has
 expressed interest in joining the RBF Board and they continue to look to
 expand beyond their core board members and develop a broader base of
 community interest, including adding members for fundraising efforts.
 4. Update on Eagle Street Gateway Design - Brian Dusak and Bill Novack

 Dusak reported they are putting the final touches on the bid documents.
 The DuPage County Stormwater permit was secured last week and they
 are awaiting one final document for the environmental assessment. They
 are still anticipating going out to bid late summer or early fall. Novack
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 introduced Matt Colbert and Katie Rubush, both with the City’s Engineering
 Team. Colbert is working with ERA and the state historic preservation
 office on the Eagle Street Gateway design and Rubush is leading the
 South Extension design for the City’s Transportation, Engineering and
 Development group.
 5. South Extension Preliminary Design - Brian Dusak and Bill Novack

 Dusak discussed the concept alignment and elements evolving over the
 last several months based on discussions with the PDC and Riverwalk
 Commission. They are currently reviewing the alignment and exhibits that
 GRWA put together and assigning grades. The Public Open House has
 been scheduled for July 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the NEU
 meeting room at the Municipal Center. Invitations were sent to residents on
 Melody Lane and the surrounding area. Kennedy requested Novack also
 notify the Edward Hospital representative.
 6. Giving Machines on the Riverwalk - Bill Novack

 Novack discussed the recent request regarding allowing Giving Machines
 on the Riverwalk that was presented at last month’s Riverwalk Commission
 meeting. He noted previous requests from parties and the need for those
 activities to be in the public right of way. The Park District’s ordinance that
 prohibits these activities on the Riverwalk was discussed and it was noted
 the individuals would be meeting again with the Downtown Naperville
 Alliance.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Discuss the merit and value of reporting on Riverwalk financials monthly - Bill
 Novack

 Novack discussed the monthly financial report, noting that each month we
 continue to be solvent. He inquired if there was value in providing this
 information on a monthly basis as there is usually minimal change and
 noted that the report could be provided if there were ever any questions.
 Consensus from the Commission was to be provided with the financial
 information at the beginning of the year and mid-year, which would line up
 with the capital budget review, and to be advised when running close to
 fulfilling any budget item.
 2. Walk On! Event in Memory of Chuck Papanos on July 28, 2023 - Jan Erickson

 Erickson announced the upcoming Walk On! Event in Memory of Chuck
 Papanos, which will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023. Registration begins
 at 4:30 p.m. at the Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion and the walk begins
 at 6:30 p.m.

F. REPORTS:

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 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


 Approve minutes from the June 14, 2023 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 23RWCMinutes0614

 A motion to approve the June 14, 2023 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Stibbe and seconded by Erickson. MOTION
 CARRIED with Kennedy, Novack and Wohlt abstaining
 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 The Chairman’s report was addressed immediately following item C.
 Public Forum.
 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 There was no report and Novack will provide the capital budget at next
 month’s meeting.
 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 23ParkDistrictMemo0712

 Stibbe reviewed highlights from the Park District report that was included in
 the agenda packet. The Naperville Salute event was very successful with
 minimal damage to Rotary Hill. The Millennium Carillon has reopened and
 concerts have started again. The schedule can be found on the Park
 District’s website. The Park District had the Carillon plaque refinished due
 to recent damage. The Horse Trough fountain pump was repaired. The
 Park District’s Planning Department is working on renderings for the rain
 garden near the volleyball courts.

 Stibbe announced his retirement from the Park District, effective
 September 8th. The Commission expressed their congratulations to
 Stibbe.
 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 There was no report.

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme reported that the Fall ’23 Legacy Gift Order deadline was
 September 1st and currently consists of three 4” x 8” commemorative
 bricks, three 8” x 8” commemorative bricks, and one bench order. Two
 additional bench orders are expected within the week.

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 7. Public Relations - Pat Kennedy for Valla Aguilar


 Receive the monthly Public Relations report
 Attachments: 23PublicRelationsReport0712

 Kennedy referred to the Public Relations report that was provided in the
 agenda packet. The Naperville Riverwalk was mentioned in 75 articles,
 social media posts, and broadcasts in June. Highlights included the
 Naperville Salute Event, Best Places to Live in Illinois, and Summer Events
 (Fairs, festivals, NPL storytime).

 Kennedy noted that the RBF is discussing opportunities to coordinate
 participation with donors at events such as groundbreaking ceremonies for
 the Master Plan projects.
 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Bill Novack for Jeff Friant

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

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 1, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, August 9, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 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

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made by Novack and seconded by Sullivan. The
 meeting adjourned at 8:53 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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