Riverwalk Commission
Regular MeetingNaperville, IL · December 8, 2021
Minutes
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Minutes
Riverwalk Commission
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee (PDC)
Chairman Friant called the December 8, 2021 Naperville Riverwalk
Commission 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: John Cuff; Jan Erickson; Jeff Friant; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer;
John Joseph; Debra Lellbach; Matthew Ru; and Tom Stibbe
Absent: Valla Aguilar; Pat Kennedy, Chairman; Pam Bartlett; and Bill
Novack
Also Present: Casey Flanagan, NCTV17
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
Comments submitted to the Commission from resident, Marilyn
Schweitzer, regarding the Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing Brief were
discussed under item D.2. There were no other public comments.
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation
There was no update on the Moser Tower Rehabilitation.
2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Jeff Friant for Pat Kennedy
Receive the December 3, 2021 Draft Naperville Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing
Brief
Attachments: RiverwalkMarketingBrief20211203
Joseph discussed the Draft Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing Brief. It was
noted that materials to leave behind after meetings was needed.
Holzhauer discussed the great handout we currently have in the 2031
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Master Plan but noted the difficulty in accessing a printer capable of
printing that sized document. He has three copies that can be used for
meetings. He met with Monarch Landing, who paid to print their own
documents, and were very excited about the Master Plan.
The marking brief will be revised based on comments provided by Marilyn
Schweitzer to better engage a broader community. Joseph also noted that
Marilyn’s comments regarding having two QR codes will be further
discussed.
Erickson noted that Marilyn’s comments discussed a Riverwalk
Administrator, which we do not have. The need to identify a point person to
answer questions beyond the website was discussed, as Marilyn’s
comments were well received by the Commission and made many great
points and suggestions.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business to discuss.
F. REPORTS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
Approve minutes from the November 10, 2021 Riverwalk Commission meeting
Attachments: 21RWCMinutes1110
A motion to approve the November 10, 2021 Riverwalk Commission
meeting minutes was made by Erickson, seconded by Holzhauer.
MOTION CARRIED with Erickson, Lellbach and Stibbe abstaining
2. Chairman
There was no Chairman’s Report.
3. Finance - Jeff Friant for Bill Novack
Receive the November 2021 Riverwalk financial report
Attachments: 21RWCFinancials11
Friant reviewed the financial report through November 30, 2021 that was
included in the agenda packet.
Holzhauer informed the Commission that the budget was approved by City
Council at their meeting last evening and will include accelerated design
and engineering for the south extension and Eagle Street Gateway.
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4. Park District - Tom Stibbe
Receive the monthly Park District report
Attachments: 21ParkDistrictMemo1208
Stibbe reviewed the monthly Park District report which included the
following topics:
a. Field Report
Turf aeration and fall seeding are now complete. The mowing
season is complete and staff is making final rounds of leaf
collection. Tulips for spring have been planted. Spring flower beds
are being designed and will be submitted for pricing.
b. Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop at the Riverwalk Café is up and running. It began
on November 29th and will run through December 23rd from 5:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All holiday decorations are up.
5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff
There was no update from Cuff. The Foundation meeting that was
scheduled for December 7th will be rescheduled.
6. Donor Recognition - Tom Stibbe for Rebecca DeLarme
Stibbe reported that the fall brick order was delayed due to a supply chain
issue with the engraving materials and the installation will be delayed until
Spring 2022.
7. Public Relations - Jeff Friant for Valla Aguilar
Receive the November Public Relations reports
Attachments: 21PublicRelationsReport1208
Friant referred Committee members to the November Public Relations
reports that were included with the agenda packet.
8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant
Receive the November 30, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction
Committee draft meeting minutes
Attachments: 21PDCMinutes1130
Friant discussed that the majority of the PDC meeting encompassed
review of the Riverwalk Master Plan and the Fundraising Marketing Brief.
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G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 4, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL (MEETING
CANCELED)
Riverwalk Commission, January 12, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL (MEETING
CANCELED)
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 1, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Commission, February 9, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
H. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion to adjourn was made by Stibbe and seconded by Lellbach. The
meeting adjourned at 7:55 a.m. MOTION CARRIED
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Agenda
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Agenda
Riverwalk Commission
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack
2. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy and John Joseph
21-1582 Receive the December 3, 2021 Draft Naperville Riverwalk
Fundraising Marketing Brief
E. NEW BUSINESS:
F. REPORTS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy
21-1583 Approve minutes from the November 10, 2021 Riverwalk
Commission meeting
2. Chairman - Pat Kennedy
3. Finance - Bill Novack
21-1584 Receive the November 2021 Riverwalk financial report
4. Park District - Tom Stibbe
21-1585 Receive the monthly Park District report
5. Riverwalk Foundation - John Cuff
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6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme
7. Public Relations - Valla Aguilar
21-1586 Receive the November Public Relations reports
8. Planning, Design, and Construction - Jeff Friant
21-1587 Receive the November 30, 2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and
Construction Committee draft meeting minutes
G. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, January 4, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Commission, January 12, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction, February 1, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
Riverwalk Commission, February 9, 2022, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least
48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via telephone at
630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort
will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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