Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee Tuesday, October 6, 2020 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 the October 6, 2020 Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction Committee 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. 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Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Oct 6, 2020 07:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction Committee Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85991188200?pwd=aTR3MXBmR3N0Z2x1eWpiOTc4YnBHdz09 Passcode: 195235 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,85991188200#,,,,,,0#,,195235# or +13017158592,,85991188200#,,,,,,0#,,195235# 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: 859 9118 8200 Passcode: 195235 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcywjWTia A. CALL TO ORDER: Planning, Design & Construction Committee (PDC) Chairman Kennedy called the October 6, 2020 Naperville Riverwalk PDC meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Kennedy read a statement explaining the reasons for meeting via the Zoom Video Conferencing App with an explanation of how the public can participate in the meeting. B. ROLL CALL: Present: Pam Bartlett; Jeff Friant; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, PD&C Committee Chairman; Debra Lellbach; Josh McBroom (until 8:10 a.m.); Bill Novack; Geoff Roehll, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; and Tom Stibbe Absent: Valla Aguilar, Judy Brodhead and John Cuff; Also Present: Christian Canizal, NCTV; Michelle Cianferri, District Manager for IL Representative Stephanie Kifowit; Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Amsal Khimani, Former Student Commissioner; Julie Landry, City Staff; and Laura McSweeney, City Staff City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 9/14/2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes October 6, 2020 Construction Committee C. PUBLIC FORUM: No one from the public wished to address the Riverwalk Commission. D. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy Approve the September 1, 2020 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee minutes. Attachments: 20PDCMinutes0901 A motion to approve the September 1, 2020 Planning, Design & Construction Committee minutes was made by Roehll and seconded by Lellbach. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Park District - Tom Stibbe a. Riverwalk Fountains The Riverwalk fountains have been turned off due to increased vandalism. All three fountains have been frequently “soaped”, so the decision was made to close them a little early this year. With the closing of the Riverwalk fountains, the Imburgia Fountain at Water Street has been the next target of the soaping. b. Harmony Park The dedication plaque for Harmony Park has been installed. c. Removal of Invasives The Park District has hired a contractor to begin removing some of the invasives on the south bank of the DuPage River, immediately west of Eagle Street. 3. Riverwalk 2020 Work Plan - Bill Novack Novack gave an overview what is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2020 including the replacement of plantings in Fredenhagen Park and the Veteran’s Plaza that are overgrown and have outlived their useful life, engineering plans to repair the curb/railing on the east side of the Paddle Boat Quarry and the replacement of donor light pole plaques along Jackson Ave. There is a small balance remaining which may be used to complete other necessary Riverwalk repairs or replacements. Novack was asked to give an update on the progress of the Washington Street Bridge replacement. The City is waiting for IDOT to complete their City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 9/14/2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes October 6, 2020 Construction Committee review. When that is complete, the next objective will be to focus on land acquisition. Due to the length of time it is taking to do the review, the commencement of construction may be pushed back from 2021 to early 2022. 4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation – Bill Novack ERA is working on the engineering/design for the repair of the Moser Tower. Construction documents are scheduled to be completed in the autumn, with preliminary details to be submitted in November. The project is scheduled to go out for bid in early 2021. Construction is scheduled to begin in early spring, weather dependent. The construction timeline will take the carillon summer schedule into account, if possible. 5. Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan - Pat Kennedy Receive the September 11, 2020 Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan. Attachments: Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan 20200911 Kennedy reported that the master plan was presented to the Park District Parks/Rec Committee and at the September Park Board workshop. The Park Board will consider endorsing the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan at their October 8, 202 meeting and the plan will be on the October 20, 2020 City Council agenda for consideration as well. The Commission is hopeful that both elected bodies will endorse the plan. There was much discussion about the next steps. Kennedy suggested that an Implementation group consisting of two subcommittees be formed. One subcommittee would be focused on how best to share the master plan with the community while the other subcommittee would address how best to engage possible donors/partners. The question of timing was also discussed in terms of the impact that the corona virus has had on local organizations. All agreed that signage at each project site would be a good way to begin to share the twelve exciting projects that comprise the master plan. Commissioners will work with GRWA to design a template for the signs. E. NEW BUSINESS: No new business was discussed. City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 9/14/2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes October 6, 2020 Construction Committee F. MEETING SCHEDULE: Riverwalk Commission, October 14, 2020, 7:30 a.m. On Zoom Video Conferencing App 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. Either Zoom or Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL G. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn was made by Roehll; seconded by Friant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Janette Erickson, Riverwalk Administrator City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 9/14/2021