City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met Aug. 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Dec 1, 2021

City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met Aug. 31.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

Planning, Design and Construction Committee Chairman Friant called the Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee (PDC) meeting to order at 7:31 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: John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant, PDC Chairman; Ian Holzhauer (arrived 7:33 a.m.); John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Bill Novack; and Tom Stibbe

Absent: Valla Aguilar; Pam Bartlett; Mary Gibson; and Debra Lellbach

Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; 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 May 4, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting

Approve minutes from the June 1, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting

Approve minutes from the July 6, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting

Approve minutes from the August 3, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting

A motion to approve the May 4, 2021, June 1, 2021, July 6, 2021, and August 3,2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Joseph and seconded by Erickson. MOTION CARRIED with Cuff abstaining

2. Park District - Tom Stibbe

Stibbe reported that the fountain contractor has been contacted and should be out within the next two weeks to help identify why the Fredenhagen Park fountain is using so much water. The handles from the plow at Farmer’s Plaza have been removed and will be replaced prior to Labor Day weekend.

The Grand Pavilion roof is missing shingles. It will need to be inspected to see if it can be patched this year with PA022 funds or included with the Moser Bridge roof repairs in the CIP budget next year. Cuff noted that the roof at the Paddleboat Quarry also needs replacement. Per Stibbe, that will be addressed by the Park District’s Trades Department.

3. 2021 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe

Stibbe has received two different proposals for repair of the Landforms Sculpture. He will review with Novack and continue to try and obtain a quote from the contractor who did previous repairs.

Novack reported that the parking lot repair by Sindt Woods would be included in phase two with the patching contractor, the roofs will be assessed, and, if there are funds available at the end of the year, they will look to purchase materials for renovation of the Fredenhagen Park restrooms.

4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

Novack advised that progress has been slow due to the need to relocate the temporary cell carrier transmitters outside of the scaffolding. A request for an extension of the completion date will be made once an updated schedule is obtained from the contractor.

Discussion followed regarding the need for signage at the site to explain that the Moser Tower is undergoing maintenance. Novack will work to get temporary Coroplast signage for three locations on the fencing. Stibbe will check to see if the Park District has signs that are applicable for use.

5. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

Kennedy discussed recent meetings he has had regarding federal funding that may be available for certain projects related to the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. He believes we are in a position to receive public dollars with the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan in place, which has been endorsed by our City Council and Park District. Discussion followed regarding “shovel ready” projects for money that may be available within a fiscal year and the need to request additional funding in the 2022 budget to push forward the design of the Eagle Street Gateway and the South Gateway. Novack advised that he has included the preliminary engineering for the South Gateway and the Sindt Woods parking lot. The Committee further discussed the length of time for preliminary design, final engineering, and permitting with the City, County and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Novack expressed concern about requesting funding for two projects and inquired if there was one project stronger than the other. The consensus of the Commission was to request funding for both major projects. Novack will review and amend his budgeting request for 2022.

Holzhauer inquired about what projects could be identified if additional money was received in the 2022 budget. There are four or five projects in the Master Plan that could be done within a calendar year that do not require permitting to include the Riverbank Ecological Restoration, the Netzley Overlook, and additional enhancements.

Cuff inquired about the status of the Washington Street Bridge replacement, as the Foundation has money allocated for the 430 South Washington Street project. Novack advised that six parcels were needed and the project wouldn’t be underway until 2022.

Joseph provided an update on the Communications Team’s social media campaign to increase the public’s awareness of the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. The Riverwalk Stories campaign is due to end next week.

Joseph suggested temporary signage that could be affixed to the existing Riverwalk maps that contains a QR code to increase awareness of the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. Friant suggested that, as a permanent fixture, use of this technology could be long-term and evolve to include a history of the Riverwalk and reference points of interest.

Peterson will research adding additional QR signage to the existing Riverwalk maps and report back to the PDC Committee at the next meeting.

6. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe

Stibbe had no updates to report.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business to discuss.

F. MEETING SCHEDULE:

Riverwalk Commission, September 8, 2021, 7:30 a.m.

Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, October 5, 2021

Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL

Riverwalk Commission, October 13, 2021, 7:30 a.m.

Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL