City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee Met May 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Planning, Design & Construction Committee (PDC) Chairman Friant called the Naperville Riverwalk PDC meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Friant read a statement explaining the reasons for meeting via the Zoom Video Conferencing App with an explanation of how the public can participate in the meeting.
B. ROLL CALL:
Present: John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant, PDC Committee Chairman; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Debra Lellbach; Josh McBroom; Bill Novack; and Tom Stibbe
Absent: Valla Aguilar; Pam Bartlett; and Pat Kennedy
Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Monica Goshorn-Maroney, GRWA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Laura McSweeney, City Staff; Carl Peterson, GRWA; Marilyn Schweitzer, resident; and Jake Wolf, ERA
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
There were no public comments.
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
Approve minutes from the April 6, 2021 Planning, Design & Construction Committee meeting
A motion to approve the April 6, 2021 Planning, Design & Construction
Committee minutes was made by Lellbach and seconded by Stibbe.
MOTION CARRIED with Novack abstaining
2. Park District - Tom Stibbe
Stibbe reported that bathrooms are open this year but drinking fountains are still on hold. Fountains should be opening this weekend and the beach is filled with plans to open Memorial Day weekend. Volunteer groups are back and working with the Park District.
3. 2021 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Tom Stibbe
Stibbe is currently working on obtaining pricing for repairs to the split rail fence located in the parking lot by the Grand Pavilion. Options for repair would be completing the project all at once or splitting into two sections.
Work on the Landforms Sculpture (red sculpture) was last done approximately fifteen years ago, with a significant amount of repairs occurring prior to painting. Estimated costs to repair are around $40K but if the area can be blocked off and scaffolding avoided, costs could drop to the $12K to $15K range. The suggestion of a wrap for the sculpture was discussed. Stibbe noted that this project could also be included with the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan improvements.
If the renovation of the Fredenhagen restrooms is contracted out, costs would be in the $45K to $50K range and would include new partitions, new fixtures, new mirrors, new lighting and paint. Costs could be significantly reduced if done in-house. Novack suggested Stibbe provide a list of materials that could be purchased prior to the end of the year.
Stibbe inquired about past studies on the leaning block wall located between the south side of the Quarry and Aurora Avenue. ERA has monitored the conditions and Dusak will provide that information to Stibbe and Novack.
Novack will work with City staff to evaluate the parking lot at Rotary Hill and provide an assessment to Stibbe.
Stibbe will provide estimates for these projects to the Commission. These items will be discussed in further detail at the upcoming Asset Management Plan Walk, scheduled for May 7th.
4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack
Novack reported that final revisions were made to the plans and the project is currently out for bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for next week. The Eagle Street pedestrian bridge was included in the bid with two alternatives: 1) to remove the failing beam and replace or 2) remove the failing beam and re-install the railing on the adjacent beam resulting in a narrower, yet wide enough sidewalk.
Peterson shared the new concept drawing for the formliner with the Commission, which is now concrete and will have joints with a similar size to the precast units located above. Color and texture samples will be provided by the contractor as part of the bid. Detail work has been scaled back and additional elements can be removed from the contract at a later date. Pavers will not be the same as other Riverwalk pavers but will be more consistent with the existing area and the lower level will remain concrete. Schweitzer questioned if there was a way to include a vertical element and Novack advised that vertical joints would be cut into the structure so that both horizontal and vertical lines would be present. May 19th is the date for opening bids, with the goal to have Council award the contract based on City staff’s recommendations on June 1st.
5. Riverwalk Master Plan - John Joseph
Joseph provided an update on the Communications Team’s plan. They have identified resource requirements from the City, the Communications Team and the Park District. He will be reviewing this information with Novack and Kennedy. Next month, the Riverwalk logo will be updated for the Master Plan and the web pages will be brought up-to-date.
6. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe
The Asset Management Plan Walk is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone will meet at the Jaycees Smart Park. Joseph suggested that the capital improvement areas and current signage be addressed during the walk. Erickson requested that Novack or DeLarme provide the panel replacement cost information for signage that we have on file. Stibbe advised that he will have a list of all assets with a fair or poor rating that need to be addressed.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. July 30th Memorial Walk for Chuck Papanos - Jan Erickson
Erickson advised that a walk in memory of Chuck Papanos is being organized for July 30, 2021. Please advise Erickson or Novack if anyone is interested in serving on the committee, sponsoring or helping with the Construction Committee event.
F. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Commission Annual Asset Management Walk, May 7, 2021, 3:00 p.m.
Meet at Naperville Jaycees Park, north lawn of Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL, weather permitting
Riverwalk Commission, May 12, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
On Zoom Video Conferencing App
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, June 1, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
On Zoom Video Conferencing App
Riverwalk Commission, June 9, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Either Zoom Video or Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, July 6, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Either Zoom Video or Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
The Commission will be advised when the meetings will resume in-person.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion to adjourn was made by Erickson and seconded by Joseph at 8:17 a.m. MOTION CARRIED
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