Riverwalk Commission

City of Naperville 400 S. Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:30 AM Via Zoom due to Covid-19 Riverwalk Commission Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2020 CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE: On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are holding the October 14, 2020 Riverwalk Commission meeting remotely. TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You do not need to download any software or create an account to participate. To login on your computer or iPad: Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. To login on your phone: For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda. For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and password provided on this agenda. Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 1/29/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2020 You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Oct 14, 2020 07:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Riverwalk Commission Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82079838120?pwd=UXczNnY1Sks5VUtRM1JIWm10ZURMdz09 Passcode: 882770 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,82079838120#,,,,,,0#,,882770# or +13017158592,,82079838120#,,,,,,0#,,882770# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 820 7983 8120 Passcode: 882770 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kelYGUzFgm A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Roehll called the October 14, 2020 Naperville Riverwalk Commission meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Roehll read a statement explaining that due to the shelter-in-place directive, the meeting was held via Zoom Video Conferencing App. B. ROLL CALL: Present: Valla Aguilar; Pam Bartlett; Judy Brodhead; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy (arr. 7:37); Debra Lellbach; John Cuff; Jeff Friant; Josh McBroom (until 7:55); Bill Novack; Geoff Roehll, Commission Chairman and Tom Stibbe Absent: None Also Present: Brian Dusak, ERA; Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Rafael Guerrero, Naperville Sun Newspaper; Julie Landry, City Staff; Laura McSweeney, City Staff; Carl Peterson, GRWA; Marilyn Schweitzer, resident C. PUBLIC FORUM: No one from the public wished to address the Riverwalk Commission. D. OLD BUSINESS: City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 1/29/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2020 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack ERA is working on the engineering/design for the repair of the Moser Tower. A draft of the plan is scheduled to be available before the November Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting. 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy Novack reported that the Park District voted to endorse the Riverwalk Master plan at their October 8, 2020 meeting. The City Council will consider their endorsement at their October 20, 2020 meeting. Kennedy reported that the Planning, Design and Construction Committee discussed the next steps for the roll out of the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. In addition to engaging existing partners, the discussion centered around the creation of an Implementation Subcommittee to develop strategies to engage the community with public outreach and seek financial support. The use of temporary educational signage in addition to Riverwalk tours with small groups to raise awareness of the master plan projects are just a couple of possible strategies. E. NEW BUSINESS: In-Person Meetings Novack has been asked to poll the Riverwalk Commissioners regarding their interest in resuming in-person meetings. There was mixed interest with some Commissioners expressing interest in returning to in-person meetings and others who would prefer to continue to meet remotely. Everyone agreed that setting up a hybrid scenario would be first choice. Signage at the Rain Garden in Jaycees Park Roehll and Brock McDonald, Executive Director of the Conservation Foundation, discussed the possibility of adding educational signage adjacent to the Rain Garden in Jaycees Park. The creation of rain garden signage will be discussed along with possible signage for the master plan. Any new signage should complement the existing Riverwalk sign standard. F. REPORTS: City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 1/29/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2020 1. Approval of Minutes - Geoff Roehll Approve the September 9, 2020 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes. A motion to approve the September 9, 2020 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes was made by Lellbach, seconded by Stibbe. MOTION CARRIED 2. Chairman - Geoff Roehll No report. 3. Finance - Bill Novack Receive the Riverwalk financial report for September. Novack reviewed the September 2020 financial reports for the Riverwalk CIP and Operations Budgets. 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe Receive the monthly Park District report. In addition to the monthly report in the agenda packet, Stibbe shared the following Park District highlights: · Daily seasonal maintenance continues. · All fountains have been turned off for the season following several “soaping” incidents. · The old, overgrown maples in the raised beds at Fredenhagen Park have been replaced with elm trees. · The paddle boats and kayaks are now closed for the season. · The Park District’s Halloween Happening will be replaced with Halloween Night Lights, a drive by event taking place in the Centennial Beach parking lot on October 29 and 30. Participants must reserve time in advance. · The Park District is discussing alternative options for the Santa House. 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff The RWF has collected a total of $459.22 from the two donation boxes located on the Riverwalk. 6. Donor Recognition - Jan Erickson The fall installation of donor bricks has taken place with the help of the Park City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 1/29/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2020 District Riverwalk crew. In addition, bricks were installed adjacent to two benches. Three bricks orders have already been received for the spring 2021 installation. 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar Receive the monthly Public Relations report. Aguilar reported that the Riverwalk was recently highlighted or mentioned in 39 articles, 87 media posts and 0 broadcasts in the local media. The highlights include mentions of the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan and the Naperville Together Mural. There has been a lot of activity with bloggers enjoying the Riverwalk and sharing their photos. Folks are coming from around the region as the Riverwalk is viewed as a destination; some even coming from downtown Chicago. 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Pat Kennedy Receive the October 6, 2020 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee minutes. All pertinent PDC business had been discussed earlier in Agenda Items D.1. and D.2. with no additional information to be reported. G. MEETING SCHEDULE: · Next month will Chairman Roehll’s last meeting. · This is Riverwalk Administrator Erickson’s last meeting. Many kind and complimentary comments were shared regarding her nearly 15 years of service. Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, November 3, 2020, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App **Riverwalk Commission, TUESDAY, November 10, 2020, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, December 1, 2020, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App Riverwalk Commission, December 9, 2020, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App H. ADJOURNMENT: City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 1/29/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2020 A motion to adjourn was made by Friant, seconded by Joseph at 8:28 a.m. MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted by Janette Erickson, Riverwalk Administrator City of Naperville Page 6 Printed on 1/29/2021