City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met Nov. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
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 7:30 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: Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan Erickson (arrived 7:32 a.m.); Jeff Friant, PDC Chairman; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; and Tom Stibbe
Absent: Valla Aguilar; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; John Joseph; Bill Novack; Debra Lellbach; and Matthew Ru, Student Commissioner
Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Mike DiCristina, Naperville Park District; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; and Monica Goshorn-Maroney, GRWA
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
There were no public comments.
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
Approve minutes from the October 5, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting
No vote was taken to approve the October 5, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction Committee minutes as there was not a quorum of the Riverwalk Commissioners present.
2. Park District - Tom Stibbe
Stibbe reported that mums have been planted and tulips will be going in within the next week. The paddleboats will be removed from the quarry.
There was an issue with the water levels being low and a utility vehicle had to be mounted with a small winch to pull them out. Staff is finishing up mowing and leaf work to prepare for winter.
3. 2021 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Tom Stibbe
Stibbe reported that the Park District’s Trades Superintendent would be contacting Novack with questions regarding procuring materials for the Fredenhagen Park restroom renovations. Discussion followed on if anything would be done operationally to deter vandalism. Stibbe reported that some of the work on the restrooms was needed due to age and that the Park District was considering purchasing a portable camera that can be moved around to different sites that tend to be problem areas.
4. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy
Kennedy reported that a meeting has been scheduled in mid-December with the Edward Hospital leadership team for an update on the Master Plan. Hitchcock volunteered to attend, if needed. Kennedy advised that funding for design of some of the projects has been requested in next year’s budget and he will continue to network with federal and state representatives.
Kennedy and Novack will be meeting with the Riverwalk Foundation about the fundraising aspect of the Riverwalk QR code sign attachments and will report back to the Commission.
Goshorn-Maroney presented copies of the sign attachment design options, with Kennedy noting the Commission’s preference of Option 3, which includes two QR codes, one to “Donate” and one to “Discover”. Three quotes are needed for the procurement process and Goshorn-Maroney mentioned that some companies don’t perform installation. DiCristina agreed that the Park District staff could handle the installation if it was well thought out and easily mountable. Hitchcock noted the importance of being vandal resistant, with Goshorn-Maroney advising there would be tamper-resistant screws in place. Goshorn-Maroney will provide Stibbe and DiCristina with bracket specifications and advised a third quote is still needed. Erickson suggested contacting Doyle Signs, as they did some of the most recent panels.
Kennedy has met with the Mayor and Council members to review the concept of goal alignment and project readiness for the Master Plan. He asked the Commission to consider, as part of the Master Plan’s branding around the bicentennial celebration, if the focus should be on the entire Riverwalk or one project. He also would like input on how to continue these conversations with Council and what organizations we should be reaching.
Erickson added the importance of providing the information to future Council members, as well. Hitchcock brought up the importance of constant education, starting with Council and continuing, and the timelines for engagement with capital campaigns. It was also expressed that updates should be provided to the Park Board.
Hitchcock advised that Bartlett will be the new Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) Chairperson this year. Bartlett requested that Hitchcock provide a Riverwalk tour for the new DNA Executive Director, Danielle Tufano.
5. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Brian Dusak
Dusak reported that the concrete repairs have been completed but they are still working with the contractor on repairs to the fins. Some of these fins were originally damaged and repaired in the field before being installed and are experiencing cracking. It is not a structural item but to prevent these from cracking and possibly falling off, they will be removed and not replaced. It is anticipated that the scaffolding will be removed by mid-December. Kennedy inquired about the as-built plans and Dusak advised that all work was being documented with cataloging and photos.
Dusak also reported that the replacement beam is ready for delivery for the Eagle Street walkway repair.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business to discuss.
F. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Commission, November 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
**Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, November 30, 2021
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Commission, December 8, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 4, 2022
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
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Riverwalk Planning, Design and November 2, 2021
Meeting Minutes
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G. ADJOURNMENT:
No quorum was present and the meeting ended at 8:19 a.m.
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