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, December 6, 2022 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Friant called the December 6, 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 7:33 a.m.); Jeff Friant, PDC Chairman; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman (until 9:03 a.m.); Bill Novack; Tom Stibbe; Mike Sullivan; and Carl Wohlt Absent: Valla Aguilar; Mary Gibson; and Ian Holzhauer Also Present: Jay Buch, resident; Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Mary Hamill, Accessible Community Task Force (ACTF); Rick Hitchcock, former Riverwalk Commission Chairman; John Mayer, ERA; and Carl Peterson, GRWA C. PUBLIC FORUM: Jay Buch distributed and reviewed a presentation requesting a proposed remembrance for his father, Hirish S. Buch, a former City of Naperville employee, that he would like to place on the Riverwalk. He discussed highlights of his father’s career and cited examples of existing plaques on the Riverwalk that he is interested in, including the Cliff Preston Memorial. Buch previously met with the Park District regarding their Remembrance Program and has reviewed the Legacy Gift Opportunities that are available through the Riverwalk Foundation. He is interested in a larger sized plaque, specifically located by the paddleboat area or next to a tree by the Jaycees Park, next to the municipal building. Discussion followed on existing memorials and the Riverwalk contributions associated with them. Cuff suggested the Pillars of Naperville, which are available through the Legacy Gift program and located on the east extension in Fredenhagen Park. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 1/16/2023 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes December 6, 2022 Construction Committee This request will be brought before the Riverwalk Commission at the December 14th meeting for further discussion. D. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant Approve minutes from the November 1, 2022 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting Attachments: 22PDCMinutes1101 A motion to approve the November 1, 2022 Planning, Design & Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Erickson and seconded by Kennedy. Motion carried with Novack, Stibbe and Sullivan abstaining 2. Park District - Tom Stibbe Stibbe reported that staff has been busy with clean-up and winter preparations and new plantings, pressure washing the bridges, and painting the pavilions. Holiday decorations are up to include the tree at Dandelion fountain, the menorah, and lights on the bridges. The irrigation system has been blown out and the tulips have been planted. Staff is moving back into their building after recent renovations. 3. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack Novack reported that progress continues, with Dusak noting the cap stones have been completed, the railings installed, and pavers and landscaping should be completed soon. 4. Erosion at the river bend downstream from Jefferson - Bill Novack Novack met with staff from the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) last week and identified the item in the river to be a fish lunker, or habitat for fish, that was part of a past streambank stabilization from many years ago. The piece is unable to be removed but they were able to bend it back down and fill in the area with various colored riprap. They plan to bring in a few more loads of stone to armor the area. 5. Fredenhagen Park renovations - John Cuff Cuff discussed last month’s presentation on the need for maintenance to the trellises and woodwork at Fredenhagen Park. Novack noted that maintenance would be done by the Park District staff or through a contractor and established in the budget. He added that funds could come from the PA022 budget with the Riverwalk Commission’s approval. Discussion followed on whether the Ipe wood should be stained and sealed or just sealed. To stain and seal the wood annually, City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 1/16/2023 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes December 6, 2022 Construction Committee the cost would be approximately $5,000 to $6,000. Cuff noted that an initial cost of at least $30,000 would be needed to restore the wood. Questions were raised regarding the following: 1) what areas need to be stained and/or sealed or restored; 2) if less invasive vines will be added to the trellises; 3) if there are portions of the trellises that can be removed; and 4) consistency in appearance with existing Ipe wood on the Riverwalk. The timing of the 430 South Washington project, which is scheduled for construction in 2024, was discussed. It was noted that Fredenhagen Park maintenance could be scheduled to coincide with this project. Stibbe added that Park District staff has been doing rejuvenation pruning in the area. Novack encouraged the group to visit the area for feedback. He will provide a presentation at the February or March PDC meeting for further review and recommendations. 6. Accessibility audit of Riverwalk - Pat Kennedy and Bill Novack Kennedy discussed the idea of the accessibility audit and inquired if consultants would be used to scope the project. Novack suggested the possibility of using the City’s summer interns in May to come up with an inventory of any existing deficiencies and entry points. Mary Hamill, ACTF, inquired if any of the interns would be using mobility devices or have experience with the devices. Novack noted the interns could be trained and/or have individuals with them to help explain their challenges. He will also have them work with a City Engineer. Novack will include this item on the May or June PDC agenda and inquired if the ACTF could provide assistance from individuals with mobility devices. Hamill added that there are also voluntary organizations that could assist with this project. Novack will discuss coordinating efforts with City staff and ACTF beginning in March. 7. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy Kennedy discussed the “leave behind” brochure that was distributed. The PowerPoint presentation will be shared with the Riverwalk Commission when the video is completed, in either January or February. A presentation was given to the Downtown Advisory Committee yesterday and was warmly received. A presentation was given in the last two weeks to the Sunrise Rotary and another is scheduled with the Downtown Naperville Alliance tomorrow morning. Kennedy noted the importance of outreach and Erickson requested that anyone in the group that was involved with any type of community or service organization to please provide information so that they may reach out to see if they would be interested in the presentation. Hitchcock asked if anyone had suggestions for changes or additions to the brochure to please reach out to Erickson, as they are only being printed as needed at this time. City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 1/16/2023 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes December 6, 2022 Construction Committee 8. Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund - Pat Kennedy Kennedy advised that the summary of bylaws for the new Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund 501(c)(3) should be ready by next month. 9. Future updates to Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan - Jeff Friant Friant asked the committee for any comments as he plans to bring a recommendation to the Riverwalk Commission next week regarding the process for future updates to the Master Plan. The review of the plan would occur in April or May to coincide with the Asset Management Plan (AMP) Walk. The PDC would then review in May, finalize updates in June, and bring recommendations to the Commission in July or August. This would then coincide with the beginning of the City’s and Park District’s budgeting process. The group was in agreement regarding the purpose and timing of this process. 10. Eagle Street Gateway review - Brian Dusak Dusak advised that they were close to being ready to submit plans to DuPage County and wanted to review the proposed landscaping as the engineering aspects have been addressed. Peterson reviewed the information with the group. Hamill noted the importance of the image in the original rendering of a wheelchair and requested this be included in the new drawing. It was suggested that the Master Plan and PowerPoint renderings stay the same with the new renderings being brought in separately or as an appendix. Erickson will discuss with Deborah Newman Marketing/Communications. 11. South Gateway preliminary design discussion - Brian Dusak Mayer and Peterson reviewed two different concepts of the walk alignment in relation to the river and received feedback from the group. Elements from both plans will be merged and discussions will continue. E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Fredenhagen Park Fountain - Bill Novack Novack discussed changing the fountain liner from blue to black as the black is more cost effective and should last much longer. He also noted that the lighting for the fountain could be white or color-changeable LED lights but that may need to be bid as an alternative due to the cost of repairs. This item will be included on next week’s Riverwalk Commission meeting agenda for further discussion. F. MEETING SCHEDULE: City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 1/16/2023 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes December 6, 2022 Construction Committee Riverwalk Commission, December 14, 2022, 7:30 a.m. Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 3, 2023, 7:30 a.m. Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL Riverwalk Commission, January 11, 2023, 7:30 a.m. Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL **Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 31, 2023, 7:30 a.m. Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL G. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn was made by Sullivan and seconded by Novack. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 1/16/2023