Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee  — Naperville, IL
Date: 2023-05-02

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:30 AM TED Conference Room 164




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant

 23-0551 Approve minutes from the April 4, 2023 Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee meeting

 2. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 3. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 4. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack

 23-0552 Receive summaries of Exchange Club Memories Fountain
 meetings with Exchange Club and Fredenhagen Family

 5. Fredenhagen Park Maintenance - Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe

 6. Riverwalk Master Plan - Jeff Friant for Pat Kennedy

 7. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Jeff Friant for Pat Kennedy

 8. Eagle Street Gateway Design Update - Brian Dusak

 9. South Extension Preliminary Design - Brian Dusak

 10. Update on Washington Street Bridge Construction - Bill Novack


E. NEW BUSINESS:


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 1. Riverwalk Accessibility Audit - Bill Novack


F. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 **Riverwalk Commission Annual Asset Management Plan Walk, May 4, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
 Meet in Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, May 10, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, June 6, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, June 14, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, July 11, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL


G. 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 Planning, Design and Construction Committee


Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:30 AM TED Conference Room 164


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chairman Friant called the May 2, 2023 Naperville Riverwalk Planning,
 Design and Construction Committee (PDC) meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
 The meeting was held in TED Conference Room 164 in the Naperville
 Municipal Center located at 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL.

B. ROLL CALL:

 Present: John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant, PDC Chairman; Bill Novack;
 Tom Stibbe; Mike Sullivan (arrived at 7:35 a.m.); and Carl Wohlt

 Absent: Valla Aguilar; Pam Bartlett; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; John
 Joseph; and Pat Kennedy

 Also Present: Tom Castagnoli, Fredenhagen Family; Rebecca DeLarme,
 City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Mary Hamill, ACTF; and Carl Peterson,
 GRWA

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 There were no public comments.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant


 Approve minutes from the April 4, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee meeting
 Attachments: 23PDCMinutes0404

 A motion to approve the April 4, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction
 Committee meeting minutes was made by Novack and seconded by
 Stibbe. MOTION CARRIED with Erickson and Sullivan abstaining
 2. Park District - Tom Stibbe

 Stibbe reported that staff was getting very busy this time of year. Early
 spring flowers have been planted in the pots and spring annuals will go in

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 closer to the end of the month. The beach is filled and the paddle boats are
 in and will be opening soon.

 Stibbe reported on the recent vandalism on the Riverwalk and other areas,
 noting that most of the graffiti on the Riverwalk has been cleaned up but the
 contractors will be coming back out to remove some additional spots that
 were found. The Naperville Police Department has identified two suspects.

 The Annual Asset Management Plan Walk is scheduled for Thursday, May
 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The group will plan to meet in the lunchroom of the
 Municipal Center.
 3. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

 Novack advised that the project is near completion and the contractor
 would be out today to address the landscaping.
 4. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack


 Receive summaries of Exchange Club Memories Fountain meetings with
 Exchange Club and Fredenhagen Family
 Attachments: ECMF20230404rev
 ECMF20230420TomC

 Novack introduced Tom Castagnoli who represents the Fredenhagen
 family in discussions regarding possible alternatives to the Exchange Club
 Memories Fountain in Fredenhagen Park. Novack reviewed highlights
 from the meeting summaries with Mr. Castagnoli and the Exchange Club
 that were included with the agenda packet. All parties are open to
 discussions on alternatives to the fountain. The group discussed the
 possibility of several alternatives, with Wohlt suggesting the importance of
 having an element that “sparkles” and the importance of using light in the
 area that draws your attention. Sullivan asked if there was a lighting color
 theme on the Riverwalk. Discussion followed with Stibbe noting the lights
 on the Carillon were going to be updated and that they allow for changing
 colors to coincide with particular events. A smaller water feature that
 required less maintenance was discussed and the possibility of including
 light, water and sculpture in the area was suggested. Additional lighting in
 Fredenhagen Park was also suggested, along with the possibility of adding
 lighting to other areas of the Riverwalk. Friant inquired about the timeline
 with Novack requesting to have a smaller group continue to meet to
 brainstorm ideas. Mr. Castagnoli noted his family’s support for the ideas
 from the group.
 5. Fredenhagen Park Maintenance - Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe

 Stibbe reviewed some of the quotes he received for the maintenance work
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 for the Ipe wood and various structures at Fredenhagen Park. Current
 estimates are approximately $15,000 to $20,000 for cleaning and staining
 the wood in the front half of the Park by the tower, and closer to $50,000 for
 the entire park. He is awaiting additional estimates and will have more
 information for review at next month’s PDC meeting. The timing of the
 repairs with the other projects in the area (bridge construction, 430 South
 Washington) was brought up and will be further discussed during this
 week’s AMP Walk.
 6. Riverwalk Master Plan - Jeff Friant for Pat Kennedy

 Friant noted that after the AMP Walk, the PDC will review the Master Plan
 for updates or changes that will be brought before the Riverwalk
 Commission prior to the City’s budgeting process.
 7. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Jeff Friant for Pat Kennedy

 Friant reported that John Joseph has been appointed to the Riverwalk
 Commission as the representative for the Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund.
 Erickson reported the group had a great meeting last week and that the
 remainder of the marketing video should be completed within the next
 couple of weeks. They are preparing a list of organizations to present to
 and Erickson requested input from the group on anyone they would like to
 include. They have been discussing the need to develop a website and are
 directing people to the City’s website in the interim.
 8. Eagle Street Gateway Design Update - Brian Dusak

 Dusak provided an update on the process and scheduling of the Eagle
 Street Gateway project. The second submittal to the County has been
 made and they are progressing with the design and special provisions for
 the contract documents. They continue to work with the City on the National
 Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Once they review and finalize
 this information with City staff, they will need to advertise to the public for
 feedback. They are still anticipating going out to bid in mid to late June so
 the project can be mostly constructed this year, with landscaping possibly
 falling into next spring. They will provide more information at next month’s
 PDC meeting.

 Peterson reviewed the exhibits, noting a small change to the lower area
 that previously consisted of boulders and open planters. Plans were
 revised to assist with maintenance in the lower area and now include seat
 walls with drains at the bottom. The landscape plan was reviewed with
 Stibbe noting the importance of using native plantings because plants that
 seed could end up down the river in flooding events. Stibbe inquired about
 alternate pricing for the landscaping under the Oliver Hoffman Pavilion and
 the importance of continuing the design down to the stairs. Dusak will

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 make sure to break this information out. Peterson noted the walk will be
 wider and the seat wall extended. Sullivan inquired about including lighting
 in the area, with Stibbe noting the additional maintenance and cost
 involved, adding that the landscape in some areas of the Riverwalk is the
 major draw. The Landforms sculpture currently has uplights and Peterson
 noted the shepherd’s crook lights that were proposed along the seat walls
 and lower walk. The group agreed that the area should be well lit, with
 lighting on the lower walk, under the bridge and possibly under the pavilion.
 Dusak will provide the design update at next week’s Riverwalk
 Commission meeting.
 9. South Extension Preliminary Design - Brian Dusak

 Dusak advised they have been working through the alignment of the
 walkway and the multi-use path. Peterson reviewed the current concept
 drawings with the group. It was noted that discussions should be held soon
 with the Naperville Cemetery Board. The group agreed that this item would
 not be included on next week’s Riverwalk Commission agenda, as Dusak
 and Peterson will be presenting an update on the Eagle Street Gateway
 design.
 10. Update on Washington Street Bridge Construction - Bill Novack

 Novack reported that the contractor is making progress. A cofferdam has
 been set up and they are placing additional supports under the bridge.
 Traffic should be moved over to the west side early next week.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. Riverwalk Accessibility Audit - Bill Novack

 Novack advised of the Riverwalk Commission’s past discussions on
 looking into an accessibility audit of the Riverwalk. City inspectors have
 walked the entire Riverwalk and identified where improvements could be
 made to access points and ramps. Novack will be sharing this information
 with Stibbe. Mary Hamill has provided a list of volunteers that can provide
 perspective with regard to different accessibility issues and Novack will be
 contacting these individuals and setting up meetings with some of the
 City’s engineers, interns and inspectors for further review.

F. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 **Riverwalk Commission Annual Asset Management Plan Walk, May 4,
 2023, 3:00 p.m.
 Meet in Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, May 10, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

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 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, June 6, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, June 14, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, July 11, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

G. ADJOURNMENT:

 A motion to adjourn was made by Erickson and seconded by Novack. The
 meeting was adjourned at 8:46 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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