City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met April 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Aug 3, 2022

City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met April 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

A. CALL TO ORDER:

Friant called the April 5, 2022 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: Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jan Erickson (arrived 7:35 a.m.); Jeff Friant, PDC Chairman; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Bill Novack; and Tom Stibbe

Absent: Valla Aguilar; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; and Debra Lellbach

Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; and Carl Peterson, GRWA (arrived 7:51 a.m.)

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

There was no public forum.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant

Approve minutes from the March 1, 2022 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting

Attachments: 22PDCMinutes0301

A motion to approve the March 1, 2022 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Novack and seconded by Stibbe. MOTION CARRIED with Cuff, Erickson, Joseph and Kennedy abstaining

2. Park District - Tom Stibbe

Stibbe reported that spring cleaning is underway, bulbs are starting to pop through slowly, and they are working on cleaning up some of the tables at the Grand Pavilion. Centennial Beach is being pumped down to repair a cracked pipe and filling will begin in mid-April.

3. 2022 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe Novack reported that the sign additions for the Riverwalk Master Plan are the first expenditures for PA022 funds. Additional funds may be used for the retaining wall near Aurora Avenue and the erosion on the west extension near Sindt Woods.

Discussion followed on a suggested date for the annual Asset Management Plan Walk within the first two weeks of May. Thursday, May 12th, was tentatively agreed upon and it was noted that a presentation/Riverwalk tour was scheduled for that same date with Erickson, Holzhauer and Monarch Landing, most likely earlier in the day.

Kennedy asked Hitchcock and Erickson to confirm there would be no conflict.

4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack

Novack reported that the contractor has completed the concrete work on the tower. Steel work has also been completed and they are finishing the painting. Most of the concrete has been stripped from the first level façade and an area where water may have been getting in has been discovered and will be addressed as they continue to work on waterproofing.

Landscaping and paver work will follow. Dusak advised of an upcoming meeting to review any remaining items to make sure they can continue toward completion, which is still expected near Memorial Day. Novack added that the plaster work on the lower level needs to be completed in warmer weather.

5. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy

Kennedy acknowledged the advancement of engaging a consultant for the communication materials, noting that he will be working with Novack to address the contract execution issues. Joseph reported that proposals were requested from five firms, and two very good proposals have been received. The process is currently on hold until the contracting issue is resolved.

Hitchcock noted that the Naperville Downtown Advisory Committee met yesterday and requested a presentation on the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. Novack and Doug Krieger are the City liaisons and Christine Jeffries, Administrator, sets the agenda. The meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Erickson will contact Jeffries.

Kennedy inquired if there were any additional presentations that needed to be scheduled. Bartlett noted that a Downtown Naperville Alliance Board meeting was scheduled for the following day and Erickson mentioned a Chamber Legislative Committee event scheduled for some time in May.

Bartlett noted that the Riverwalk Master Plan was not included in the State of the City address. Discussion followed about the impact of including it next year, once all the communication materials are in place.

6. Riverwalk Master Plan Signage - Bill Novack Peterson advised that the proof received from the manufacturer does not match the color of the existing signs, so they are working to correct. Joseph discussed the challenge with the “Learn More” QR code for the signage that directs the viewer to the pdf of the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan on the City’s website. The plan shows whole portions of the Riverwalk and the maps do not render well on mobile phones. The City’s Communications staff cannot build a mobile friendly version. Friant discussed identifying if the website or the pdf needed to be modified to a mobile friendly version and suggested the possibility of developing a “lighter” version of the plan that identifies key points but references a way to view the full document. The consultant that will be selected for the communications material could prepare this but the cost wasn’t included in the initial scope. The Committee requested input from Peterson to see if GRWA can produce the same content in a different format, maybe with less text. Dusak will also check with his IT staff to see if they can provide a solution. Joseph asked that Peterson and Dusak communicate any updates regarding this to him via email since he will not be at next week’s Riverwalk Commission meeting.

7. Erosion at the river bend downstream from Jefferson - Bill Novack Novack and Dusak are working to set up a meeting with ERA and Jennifer Hammer of the Conservation Foundation. They will be looking at combinations of natural and structural improvements and may be able to provide temporary reinforcement with funds this year or include as a capital project in next year’s budget.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Asset Management Plan - Tom Stibbe

Stibbe is working on the Asset Management Plan and will have it ready in time for the Asset Management Plan Walk, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

F. MEETING SCHEDULE:

Riverwalk Commission, April 13, 2022, 7:30 a.m.

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

Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, May 3, 2022, 7:30 a.m.

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

Riverwalk Commission, May 11, 2022, 7:30 a.m.

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

**Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, May 31, 2022, 7:30 a.m.

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

G. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Novack and seconded by

Erickson at 8:00 a.m. MOTION CARRIED