Riverwalk Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-07-14

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Riverwalk Commission

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom




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. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe and Bill Novack

 4. July 30th Walk On! In Memory of Chuck Papanos - Jan Erickson

 5. Riverwalk 40th Anniversary - Pam Bartlett


E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy

 21-0915 Approve the June 9, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes


 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 3. Finance - Bill Novack

 21-0916 Receive the June 2021 Riverwalk financial report


 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe




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 21-0917 Receive the monthly Park District report


 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar

 21-0918 Receive the June Public Relations reports


 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant

 21-0919 Receive the July 6, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
 Construction Committee minutes

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 3, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, August 11, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL



 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 31, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 8, 2021, 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 14, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chairman Kennedy called the July 14, 2021 Naperville Riverwalk
 Commission meeting to order at 7:34 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; Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Mary
 Gibson, Naperville Park District Board Vice President; Ian Holzhauer; Jeff
 Friant; John Joseph (arrived 7:36 a.m.); Pat Kennedy, Commission
 Chairman; Debra Lellbach; Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe (arrived 7:35 a.m.)

 Absent: None

 Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Carl
 Peterson, GRWA; and Marie Todd, Naperville Park District Board
 President

 At this time, Marie Todd introduced Mary Gibson as the new Naperville
 Park District representative for the Riverwalk Commission.

 Chairman Kennedy asked that each member of the Commission introduce
 themselves in recognition of Holzhauer and Gibson’s first Riverwalk
 Commission meeting.

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 construction has begun and the contractors have
 removed the façade at the base of the tower. The scaffolding is currently
 being installed, which will take up to four weeks. Cell phone carriers are
 having to relocate their transmitters to the outside of the scaffolding. Once

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 samples are available, including the pre-cast mock ups for exterior panels
 and stair treads, decisions can be made on final selections. The walkway
 on the north side of the tower has remained open but the west side has
 been closed due to the scaffolding height. Public Works will pave a
 temporary path around the east side that will be removed in the spring and
 the area will be restored.
 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

 Kennedy gave a Fundraising update, advising that partners and
 stakeholders included in the initial outreach will be re-engaged with more
 detailed project and fundraising information and to determine their interest
 as partners.

 Joseph gave on update on the Communications Plan. The
 Communications Team is working with City staff on a social media
 campaign that will drive traffic to the Riverwalk website and the Riverwalk
 2031 Master Plan. The theme is “Riverwalk Stories”. The City’s campaign
 will run for six months, with two months focusing on the Riverwalk. More
 information will be forthcoming. It was determined there would be minimal
 overlap with this project and the City’s Strategic Plan.
 3. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe and Bill Novack

 Stibbe discussed the color-coded list of fair and poor rated items
 previously distributed to the Commission, noting that they may be Capital
 Improvement projects, PA022 or other items being addressed by the Park
 District. Stibbe explained that items are prioritized and may not
 necessarily be addressed within the current year. This is a tool he and his
 staff use to make sure items get attention. Questions and suggestions for
 possible inclusions should be directed to Stibbe.

 Novack advised that PA022 funds are being used to address the parking
 lot repairs by Sindt Woods, a light pole at Rotary Hill with a rusting base
 and a hole in the walk along Eagle Street. Stibbe is currently getting
 quotes for the Landforms Sculpture repair, which Novack believes should
 be addressed at this this time. Kennedy requested the Commission
 review the plan and to please be the “eyes and ears” as they walk along the
 Riverwalk.
 4. July 30th Walk On! In Memory of Chuck Papanos - Jan Erickson

 Erickson provided background on Chuck Papanos and the charitable walk
 scheduled for July 30th to benefit the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
 She thanked those that have already contributed and advised they are still
 seeking sponsorships, donations and volunteers for the day of the event.
 The in-person dedication of Chuck’s garden will take place at noon on the
 west side of the Grand Pavilion and she encouraged all to attend.
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 5. Riverwalk 40th Anniversary - Pam Bartlett

 Bartlett provided details from her meeting with Stephanie Penick and Katie
 Wood with the Downtown Naperville Alliance. At 2:00 p.m. on Labor Day,
 Monday, September 6th, there will be a brief rededication of the Naperville
 Riverwalk for the 40th Anniversary. This will take place along the path of
 the original first phase of the Riverwalk, between Main and Webster
 Streets. This event will be taking place on the last day of the Jaycee’s Last
 Fling. The theme is “40” with birthday balloons, a cake and ice cream
 celebration, and gift certificates from 40 of the local businesses. Pinot’s
 Palette will create a “Don’t Feed the Ducks” painting fundraiser. In line with
 the theme, they are also coordinating shared reflections of the Riverwalk in
 40 words or less on social media. Discussion followed about aligning both
 the 40th celebration with the Communications Team’s planned “Riverwalk
 Stories” social media campaign. Joseph suggested that he and Bartlett
 meet with Marie Wilson from the City’s Communications staff to discuss
 the timing and coordination of these events.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 1. DuPage River Access - Bill Novack

 Novack gave a brief overview on recent resident complaints to the Illinois
 Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) about trespassing along private
 property adjacent to the river. Discussion followed on activities and
 business operations that take place on the river, jurisdiction over the
 waterways and adjacent property ownership. Holzhauer has asked City
 staff to review.

F. REPORTS:

 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy


 Approve the June 9, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes
 Attachments: 21RWCMinutes0609

 A motion to approve the June 9, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting
 minutes was made by Joseph, seconded by Erickson. MOTION CARRIED
 with Friant and Gibson abstaining.
 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy

 No report.

 3. Finance - Bill Novack


 Receive the June 2021 Riverwalk financial report

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 Attachments: 21RWCFinancials06

 Novack reviewed the June 2021 finance report for the Riverwalk Operating
 and CIP Budget.
 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe


 Receive the monthly Park District report
 Attachments: 21ParkDistrictMemo0714

 Stibbe reviewed the following highlights from the Park District report:

 a. Inaugural Naperville Salute
 The Inaugural Naperville Salute event was held on July 2nd and 3rd
 at Rotary Hill and was a success. There was minimal turf damage,
 even with the recent rains.
 b. Centennial Beach
 Centennial Beach is open at full capacity.
 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff

 Cuff reported that the Riverwalk Foundation is working to have twenty-three
 of the bronze donor plaques refinished, from Main Street to the Riverwalk
 Café. They are also purchasing twenty-two new plaques for the lamp posts
 near the Paddleboat Quarry. Discussion followed regarding the life span of
 these plaques, increased deterioration due to sunlight and element
 exposure and estimating a timeline to review, possibly every fifteen to
 twenty years.
 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme

 DeLarme reported that there are currently six brick orders and one bench
 order for the fall installation, with an additional bench inquiry made
 yesterday. The fall order deadline is September 1st and installation will
 take place in October. Erickson inquired and DeLarme agreed that
 existing faded/damaged bricks would be replaced with the upcoming order
 if funds are available.
 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar


 Receive the June Public Relations reports
 Attachments: 21PublicRelationsReport0714

 Aguilar reported that the Naperville Riverwalk was mentioned in 107
 articles, 92 social media posts and 4 broadcasts during the month of June.
 Highlights included 4th of July, Naperville Salute, DCVB Plan a Road Trip
 Through DuPage County and Last Fling.

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 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant


 Receive the July 6, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
 minutes
 Attachments: 21PDCMinutes0706

 All Planning, Design and Construction business was previously discussed
 in Items D.1., D.2., and D.3., with no additional information to report.

G. MEETING SCHEDULE:

 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 3, 2021 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, August 11, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, August 31, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
 Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

 Riverwalk Commission, September 8, 2021, 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 Novack. The
 meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m. MOTION CARRIED

 Respectfully submitted by
 Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff




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