Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2024-04-10

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:30 AM NEU




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PROJECT UPDATES:

 1. South Gateway Proposed Signage and Corner Site Design Review - Bill
 Novack
 24-0402 Review and provide direction regarding the signage and corner site
 design at the intersection of Martin Avenue and Washington Street
 for the South Extension of the Riverwalk

E. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Annual Riverwalk Asset Management Plan Walk - Bill Novack and Tiffani Picco

 24-0400 Approve the dates of the Asset Management Plan walking tours of
 the Riverwalk

F. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Accessibility and Bench Locations - Bill Novack and Tiffani Picco

 24-0401 Approve locations 1 and 2 west of the Webster Street covered
 bridge as appropriate locations for either Riverwalk or accessible
 benches

G. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 24-0418 Approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 Riverwalk Commission
 meeting



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 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 24-0419 Receive the December 2023 Year-end Riverwalk Financial report


 4. Park District - Tiffani Picco

 24-0420 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy

 7. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 24-0421 Receive the monthly Donor Recognition report

 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Pat Kennedy and Jeff Friant

 24-0424 Receive the April 2, 2024 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee draft meeting minutes

H. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 **Riverwalk Annual AMP Walk (West of Eagle St.), April 18, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
 Meet on Riverwalk at Cliff Preston Memorial on the west side of Eagle St., south of the
 river, Naperville, IL

 **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

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, June 4, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, June 12, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center NEU, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL




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I. 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, April 10, 2024 7:30 AM NEU


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Riverwalk Commissioner Novack called the April 10, 2024 Naperville
 Riverwalk Commission meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was
 held in the Naperville Employee University (NEU) at the Naperville
 Municipal Center located at 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL.

B. ROLL CALL:

 Present: Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan Erickson (arrived 7:33 a.m.); Mary
 Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; Bill Novack; Tiffani Picco; Johnna Shields; Mike
 Sullivan; and Carl Wohlt

 Absent: Jeff Friant; Pat Kennedy, Chairman; Ryan Mohammadian; and
 Sennah Rashidian

 Also Present: Jesus Cortez, NCTV; Rebecca DeLarme, City staff; Brian
 Dusak, ERA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman;
 John Joseph, Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund; Stephanie Penick, Naperville
 Riverwalk Foundation; and Kevin Schoolcraft, Ryan Companies

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 There were no public comments.

D. PROJECT UPDATES:

 1. South Gateway Proposed Signage and Corner Site Design Review - Bill Novack


 Review and provide direction regarding the signage and corner site design at the
 intersection of Martin Avenue and Washington Street for the South Extension of
 the Riverwalk
 Attachments: 10 Martin Avenue Monument Signage Exhibit
 10 Martin Avenue Sign with Traffic Signal Posts
 Plan and Elevations of the Signage dated Jan 18, 2024
 Theming Exhibit of the Intersection dated Jan. 18, 2024
 Martin Avenue Gateway with Traffic Signal Posts and Overhead Wires


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 Novack provided an overview on the recent discussions regarding the
 South Extension of the Riverwalk and the theming and signage at the
 Martin Avenue intersection with Washington Street. He reviewed the
 drawings that were included in the agenda packet which were submitted by
 the Riverwalk consultants and Kevin Schoolcraft with Ryan Companies.
 Ryan Companies is constructing the building at the corner of Martin and
 Washington.

 Mr. Schoolcraft reported that the preliminary design information provided
 by the Riverwalk consultants was reviewed with his client, Endeavor Health,
 and their corporate team. He noted they are still working on their branding
 but the style and design of the signage information submitted, while not
 final, is much closer to what was recommended. The landscaping and
 brick pavers have changed from a concave to convex design to allow better
 visibility of their signage, and it may also list sub-tenants of the building.

 The Riverwalk consultants will provide an updated exhibit for discussion at
 the April 30th PDC Committee meeting.

 Holzhauer suggested changing the signal post on Washington Street,
 depicted in the Martin Avenue Gateway Concept illustration, to a mast arm
 to keep from blocking the Riverwalk signage. Novack noted the
 importance of the double arrow sign and certain safety measures that have
 to remain in place, but that it could be looked at with the design team.

 Gibson stated that a lease termination with the Naperville Cemetery Board
 for the property on the northwest corner of Martin Avenue and Washington
 Street was on the Park District Board agenda for the next day. Novack and
 Erickson reminded the group that the proposed changes to the corner have
 been shared with the Naperville Cemetery Association Board.

E. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Annual Riverwalk Asset Management Plan Walk - Bill Novack and Tiffani Picco


 Approve the dates of the Asset Management Plan walking tours of the Riverwalk

 Novack discussed the two proposed dates for this year’s AMP Walk,
 included in the agenda packet, of April 18, 2024 and May 1, 2024. The
 purpose of proposing two walks was to allow enough time to cover the
 entire Riverwalk.

 A motion was made to approve the dates of the Asset Management Plan
 walking tours on the Riverwalk for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
 and Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. by Erickson and seconded by
 Picco. MOTION CARRIED

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F. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Accessibility and Bench Locations - Bill Novack and Tiffani Picco


 Approve locations 1 and 2 west of the Webster Street covered bridge as
 appropriate locations for either Riverwalk or accessible benches
 Attachments: Mobility Accessibility Report and City response
 Lower Walkway Bench Measurements Report
 Accesssible Bench

 Picco provided the background on the suggestions for benches on the
 lower walkway adjacent to Phase I of the Riverwalk and an overview of the
 most recent discussions at last week’s PDC Committee meeting. This
 information was included in the agenda packet.

 The Naperville Park District staff provided a report that illustrates an
 individual sitting on a bench with their legs stretched out at various
 locations along the lower walkway. This report further provides the
 dimensions at each location along with other dimensions along the lower
 walkway.

 At last week’s PDC Committee meeting, members reviewed the report
 and discussed the locations that provide sufficient distance from the bench
 to the edge of the walkway. They agreed that locations 1 and 2, west of the
 Webster Street bridge, were the only ones with sufficient distance to locate
 a bench. Mary Hamill of the Accessible Communities Task Force (ACTF)
 attended the meeting and supported both locations. She also provided the
 PDC with an example of a bench design that provides better accessibility
 for those who need it, a copy also included in the agenda packet.

 The group discussed adding one Riverwalk standard bench in the first
 location, and adding an additional bench if it was warranted. Discussion
 followed on the possibility of changing the type of bench from the Riverwalk
 standard to an accessible bench with Picco noting she could bring options
 for the accessible benches to a subsequent PDC Committee meeting.

 A motion was made to approve locations 1 and 2 west of the Webster
 Street covered bridge as appropriate locations for either Riverwalk or
 accessible benches by Sullivan and seconded by Erickson. MOTION
 CARRIED

G. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Bill Novack for Pat Kennedy



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 Approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 Attachments: 24RWCMinutes0313

 A motion to approve the March 13, 2024 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Shields and seconded by Bartlett. MOTION
 CARRIED with Erickson, Novack and Wohlt abstaining
 2. Chairman - Bill Novack for Pat Kennedy

 There was no Chairman’s Report.

 3. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the December 2023 Year-end Riverwalk Financial report
 Attachments: 23RWCFinancials12Final

 Novack reviewed the December 2023 Year-end Riverwalk Financial report
 that was included in the agenda packet. 62% of the total operating budget
 was spent and 12% of the CIP budget was spent as the Eagle Street
 Gateway project was budgeted but will carry over to 2024.

 Novack advised that two bids were received for the Eagle Street Gateway
 project, the lowest being $1M over their estimate. They are reviewing
 options and there will be no action taken at the next City Council meeting.
 More information on this will be forthcoming.
 4. Park District - Tiffani Picco


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 24ParkDistrictMemo0410

 Picco reported on highlights from the monthly Park District report included
 in the agenda packet. She noted that the shingles now match on the Grand
 Pavilion roof. The three cottonwoods have been removed by Burger King
 and that project is wrapped up.

 Staff is working on Rotary Hill; the fence has been removed and they are
 repairing some minor turf damage from the winter use.
 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 There was no report.

 6. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Bill Novack for Pat Kennedy

 There was no report.

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 7. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme


 Receive the monthly Donor Recognition report

 DeLarme reviewed the Riverwalk Commission Donor Recognition report
 included in the agenda packet. The Spring 2024 Legacy Gift Order
 deadline was March 15, 2024. The order consisted of eight 4” x 8” and six
 8” x 8” commemorative bricks and should be ready for installation
 sometime in May. The Fall 2024 Legacy Gift Order deadline is September
 1st.
 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Bill Novack for Jeff Friant


 Receive the April 2, 2024 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee draft meeting minutes
 Attachments: 24PDCMinutes0402Draft

 Novack provided a recap of the discussions from the previous week’s
 PDC Committee meeting, most of which were addressed in this meeting.
 There was not a quorum of Riverwalk Commissioners present so no action
 was taken. He added that Picco discussed the recent vandalism that
 occurred on the Riverwalk with spray painting.

H. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 **Riverwalk Annual AMP Walk (West of Eagle St.), April 18, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
 Meet on Riverwalk at Cliff Preston Memorial on the west side of Eagle St., south
 of the river, Naperville, IL

 **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

I. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Novack and seconded by
 Shields. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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