Riverwalk Commission

400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes Riverwalk Commission Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:30 AM Via Zoom Due To COVID-19 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 January 13, 2021 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 3/4/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jan 13, 2021 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/89156054911?pwd=MW5ydEdocGZpZ2ljbXZqVGExWU1vdz09 Passcode: 467773 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,89156054911#,,,,*467773# or +16465588656,,89156054911#,,,,*467773# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 891 5605 4911 Passcode: 467773 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcmaVGDwx A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Kennedy called the January 13, 2021 Naperville Riverwalk Commission meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Kennedy 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 Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Commission Chairman; Debra Lellbach; Bill Novack; and Tom Stibbe Absent: Josh McBroom Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Monica Goshorn-Maroney, GRWA; Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; Julie Landry, City Staff; Laura McSweeney, City Staff; Carl Peterson, GRWA; and Jake Wolf, ERA C. PUBLIC FORUM: No one from the public wished to address the Riverwalk Commission. D. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack Novack reported that ERA and GRWA consultants gave an overview of the City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 3/4/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 preliminary plans for the Moser Tower Rehabilitation at the last Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Committee meeting. To properly waterproof the tower and plaza, some of the façade and concrete must be replaced. The plans incorporate ideas that also enhance the area. Peterson shared the plans and Goshorn-Maroney reviewed some of the suggestions which include adding pavers in the lower plaza, adding additional Riverwalk elements such as pavers, planters and railings to the upper plaza and the possibility of adding donor plaques. Discussion followed regarding water intrusion into the existing structure. Dusak and Peterson expressed the importance of separating the waterproofing issues with the suggested enhancements without adding a significant increase in cost. Dusak advised that it would be two to three months before the project will be ready to go out for bid. Kennedy and other members expressed their appreciation for the suggested enhancements. 2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy Kennedy reported that charters have been developed for the Communications and Fundraising teams for the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. The Communications team will be responsible for messaging, potential presentations and different avenues to get the word out relative to the Master Plan. The Fundraising team will put together fundraising strategies around the overall Master Plan and specific projects within the plan. The teams will be populated by three or less members of the Riverwalk Commission and include others to round out skill sets and engage those that are enthusiastic about the Riverwalk. They will include former Commission Chairmen Geoff Roehll and Rick Hitchcock. Kennedy advised that he will be reaching out to other Commission members and asked that anyone interested contact him. The leaders of both teams will report back to the Commission at future meetings. Friant advised that he would reach out to the Edward Foundation Executive Director for recommendations and follow up with Kennedy. 3. Riverwalk "Welcome Back" for 2021 - Bill Novack Novack welcomed ideas for a Riverwalk “Welcome Back” for 2021. Bartlett advised that she spoke with the Downtown Naperville Alliance and they are interested in partnering with the City. She will discuss further at an upcoming Alliance meeting and will also inquire about interest in the Communications and Fundraising teams for the Master Plan. E. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business to discuss. F. REPORTS: City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 3/4/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy Approve minutes from the December 9, 2020 Riverwalk Commission meeting Attachments: 20RWCMinutes1209 A motion to approve the December 9, 2020 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes was made by Brodhead and seconded by Friant. MOTION CARRIED 2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy Chairman Kennedy had no additional information to report. 3. Finance - Bill Novack Receive the Riverwalk financial reports for December Attachments: 20RWCFinancials12 Novack reviewed the December financials, noting that final payouts for 2020 would not be available until February or March. 4. Park District - Tom Stibbe Receive the monthly Park District report Attachments: 21ParkDistrictMemo0113 Stibbe reviewed the following highlights from the Park District report: a. Sled Hills and Ice Rinks The Sled Hill is up and waiting for snow. The hockey rinks and free skate area have been constructed and flooded, but not yet officially open. b. Tree Pruning Steve Piper and Sons did tree pruning for some of the large trees around Rotary Hill. c. Annual Flower Bed Designs The designs for the annual flower beds have been completed. RFP’s have been sent to growers and delivery will be scheduled for the third week of May. d. Santa’s Naperville Workshop Erickson complimented the Park District for their work on Santa’s Naperville Workshop. Brodhead and others also reported receiving positive feedback. City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 3/4/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff There was no update from the Riverwalk Foundation. 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme A total of nine brick orders have been received for the spring 2021 installation. The deadline for the spring 2021 order is March 15, 2021. 7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar Receive the December Public Relations reports Attachments: 21PublicRelationsReport0113 Aguilar reported that highlights in December were related to Naper Lights and Santa. The Riverwalk was mentioned in 105 articles, 95 social media posts, 3 broadcasts and received press from the Redwood Capital Group announcing the acquisition of Hunter’s Glen. 8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant Receive the January 5, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee minutes Attachments: 21PDCMinutes0105 Friant advised that in addition to the Moser Tower Rehabilitation and the development of teams for the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan, the PDC committee discussed in detail the replacement of the mallets at Harmony Park and the cost involved. The Park District is researching more cost-effective replacements. Novack reported that the Rotary Club did provide initial funding for maintenance for the first five years and he is working to have those funds allocated correctly. G. MEETING SCHEDULE: Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 2, 2021, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App Riverwalk Commission, February 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, March 2, 2021, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App Riverwalk Commission, March 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 3/4/2021 Riverwalk Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 H. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn was made Brodhead, seconded by Friant at 8:11 a.m. MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted by Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff City of Naperville Page 6 Printed on 3/4/2021