City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met April 4
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Friant called the April 4, 2023 Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee (PDC) meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was held in TED Conference Room 164 in the Naperville Municipal Center located at 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL.
B. ROLL CALL:
Present: Pam Bartlett; John Cuff; Jeff Friant, PDC Chairman; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Bill Novack; Tom Stibbe; and Carl Wohlt
Absent: Valla Aguilar; Jan Erickson; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; and Mike Sullivan
Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Carl Peterson, GRWA; and Jack Ramirez-Susarret, student
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
There were no public comments.
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
Approve minutes from the January 3, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting
A motion to approve the January 3, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Novack and seconded by Barlett. MOTION CARRIED with Friant abstaining
Approve minutes from the January 31, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting
A motion to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Stibbe, seconded by Wohlt. MOTION CARRIED with Bartlett, Kennedy and Novack abstaining
Approve minutes from the February 28, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting
A motion to approve the minutes from the February 28, 2023 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting was made by Novack and seconded by Stibbe. MOTION CARRIED with Friant abstaining
2. Park District - Tom Stibbe
Stibbe reported that bulbs were beginning to peek through and staff has been busy with pruning and invasive removals along the river. The beach has gone through the first cleaning and their Trades Department will be doing annual maintenance soon. The sled hill and ice rink are down. The first delivery of spring flowers was received yesterday and will be going in planters within the next two weeks.
3. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack
Novack advised that the project is near completion and the contractor was in last week to address some issues with bricks on the Eagle Street walkway. Landscape work is all that remains and they are awaiting three consecutive days of 55 degree or warmer weather so the pots can adhere to the piers.
4. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack
Novack will be meeting with a representative from the Exchange Club of Naperville and Tom Castagnoli later this morning to discuss different alternatives to the Exchange Club Memories Fountain. Discussion followed on ideas for possible alternatives to the fountain such as sculptures, light installations, fire pits, splash pads and lesser scale water features. Stibbe noted the twice-daily maintenance involved with splash pads. The possibility of engaging the community for ideas was also brought up and further discussion will be held at next week’s Riverwalk Commission meeting.
5. Fredenhagen Park Maintenance - Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe
Stibbe has contacted four additional contractors and received one quote back for the maintenance work for the Ipe wood and various structures at Fredenhagen Park. He will have more information for review at next month’s PDC meeting.
6. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy
Kennedy inquired about the timeline for reviewing the Master Plan.
Friant will review the agreed upon timeline at next week’s Riverwalk
Commission meeting. Bartlett will be presenting to her Naperville
Chamber of Commerce teamwork team next week.
Kennedy discussed the Monarch and pollinator efforts that were to be promoted by City Council per their recent resolution in support of the DuPage Monarch project and enhancement and expansion of available habitat for Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators. He noted the importance of coordinating this initiative with the Prairie Nature Garden project in the Master Plan.
Novack added that the extension of ERA’s former contract was set for approval at the next City Council meeting since there were purchase orders created for the Eagle Street Gateway and South Extension projects that closed out when the new contract was initiated.
Dusak provided a brief update on the Eagle Street Gateway project.
They have received information from the City on the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and are reviewing before they make their resubmittal to DuPage County for the second review. They are still anticipating going out to bid in summer so the project can be constructed this year. Temporary irrigation was brought up with Stibbe noting that having irrigation installed would make it easier to maintain.
Dusak advised they should have an update on final quantities and estimates for next month’s PDC meeting and will review with the group prior to going out to bid.
7. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy
Kennedy noted that a seat has been created on the Riverwalk
Commission for a member from the Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund (RBF).
Hitchcock advised that John Joseph has been nominated to fill this position. Cuff inquired about the marketing material with Hitchcock advising that the PowerPoint and brochure have been created but they are unsure of the status of the video. An update will be provided at next week’s Riverwalk Commission meeting.
8. South Extension Preliminary Design - Brian Dusak
Dusak advised they are refining the agreed upon concept drawing and have met with Ryan Companies and Edward Hospital, who were receptive to the possibility of incorporating specific elements to make sure everything looks intentional with regard to the Riverwalk and the hospital campus entrance. Prior to preliminary engineering, Kennedy would like to have one exhibit, a conceptual budget and schedule to share with Edward Hospital for their input at their next meeting.
Peterson provided an overview of the concept drawings, noting they were closer to a final design with Concept B. He and Hitchcock reviewed some possible updates to the design and stressed the importance of getting the layout correct. Peterson expressed concern with what the plaza will look like and the existing infrastructure of the light poles and traffic signals. Discussion followed on the cost of burying approximately five ComEd poles that run on the east side of Washington Street, with Hitchcock suggesting the Commission make a strong case to have them buried. Novack will be meeting with the City’s Utilities Department later this week. The importance of the connection near Hillside Road was also discussed with Novack adding that the low flow walkway underneath Hillside would be under water at times. The group was in agreement with the direction of the reviewed concept.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on setting date for Asset Management Plan Walk - Bill Novack and Tom Stibbe
A tentative date of Thursday, May 4th at 3:00 p.m. was set for the Asset Management Plan Walk and will be discussed and confirmed at next week’s Riverwalk Commission meeting. Friant will confirm if this date works with the annual review process of the Master Plan.
2. Update on Washington Street Bridge Construction - Bill Novack
Novack advised that construction has begun with Nicor doing utility work on Washington Street, Chicago and Aurora Avenue. Tree removal is in place and temporary utility poles have been going up. Steel beams should be in this week and will be put underneath the west section of the bridge while work is being done on the east side. Traffic should be moved over to the west side by the second half of April.
F. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Commission, April 12, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
**Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, May 2, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
TED Conference Room 164, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
**Riverwalk Commission Annual Asset Management Plan Walk, May 4, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
Tentative date - Meet in Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Commission, May 10, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, June 6, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
G. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion to adjourn was made by Novack and seconded by Wohlt. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
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