City of Naperville Riverwalk Commission met Dec. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee (PDC)
Chairman Friant called the Naperville Riverwalk Commission 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; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; John Joseph; Debra Lellbach; Matthew Ru; and Tom Stibbe
Absent: Valla Aguilar; Pat Kennedy, Chairman; Pam Bartlett; and Bill Novack
Also Present: Casey Flanagan, NCTV17
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
Comments submitted to the Commission from resident, Marilyn Schweitzer, regarding the Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing Brief were discussed under item D.2. There were no other public comments.
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation
There was no update on the Moser Tower Rehabilitation.
2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Jeff Friant for Pat Kennedy
Receive the December 3, 2021 Draft Naperville Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing Brief
Joseph discussed the Draft Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing Brief. It was noted that materials to leave behind after meetings was needed.
Holzhauer discussed the great handout we currently have in the 2031
Master Plan but noted the difficulty in accessing a printer capable of printing that sized document. He has three copies that can be used for meetings. He met with Monarch Landing, who paid to print their own documents, and were very excited about the Master Plan.
The marking brief will be revised based on comments provided by Marilyn Schweitzer to better engage a broader community. Joseph also noted that Marilyn’s comments regarding having two QR codes will be further discussed.
Erickson noted that Marilyn’s comments discussed a Riverwalk Administrator, which we do not have. The need to identify a point person to answer questions beyond the website was discussed, as Marilyn’s comments were well received by the Commission and made many great points and suggestions.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business to discuss.
F. REPORTS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
Approve minutes from the November 10, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting
A motion to approve the November 10, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes was made by Erickson, seconded by Holzhauer.
MOTION CARRIED with Erickson, Lellbach and Stibbe abstaining
2. Chairman
There was no Chairman’s Report.
3. Finance - Jeff Friant for Bill Novack
Receive the November 2021 Riverwalk financial report
Friant reviewed the financial report through November 30, 2021 that was included in the agenda packet.
Holzhauer informed the Commission that the budget was approved by City Council at their meeting last evening and will include accelerated design and engineering for the south extension and Eagle Street Gateway.
4. Park District - Tom Stibbe
Receive the monthly Park District report
Stibbe reviewed the monthly Park District report which included the following topics:
a. Field Report
Turf aeration and fall seeding are now complete. The mowing season is complete and staff is making final rounds of leaf collection. Tulips for spring have been planted. Spring flower beds are being designed and will be submitted for pricing.
b. Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop at the Riverwalk Café is up and running. It began on November 29th and will run through December 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All holiday decorations are up.
5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff
There was no update from Cuff. The Foundation meeting that was scheduled for December 7th will be rescheduled.
6. Donor Recognition - Tom Stibbe for Rebecca DeLarme
Stibbe reported that the fall brick order was delayed due to a supply chain issue with the engraving materials and the installation will be delayed until Spring 2022.
7. Public Relations - Jeff Friant for Valla Aguilar
Receive the November Public Relations reports
Friant referred Committee members to the November Public Relations reports that were included with the agenda packet.
8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant
Receive the November 30, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee draft meeting minutes
Friant discussed that the majority of the PDC meeting encompassed review of the Riverwalk Master Plan and the Fundraising Marketing Brief.
G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 4, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL (MEETING CANCELED)
Riverwalk Commission, January 12, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL (MEETING CANCELED)
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 1, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Commission, February 9, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
H. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion to adjourn was made by Stibbe and seconded by Lellbach. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 a.m. MOTION CARRIED
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