Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

City of Naperville 400 S. Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 3, 2018 7:30 AM Conference Room 164 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Construction Committee A. CALL TO ORDER: Buddingh called the July 3, 2018 Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction Committee meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. The meeting was held in Conference Room 164 of the Naperville Municipal Center located at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, Illinois. B. ROLL CALL: Present: Jeanne Buddingh, PD&C Chairman; Pat Kennedy; Bill Novack; Stephanie Penick; Chuck Papanos; and Geoff Roehll, Riverwalk Commission Chairman Absent: Valla Aguilar, Judy Brodhead, Jeff Friant, John Joseph, Debra Lellbach and Marie Todd Also Present: Jim Cunningham, Marquette Properties; and Brian Dusak, ERA C. PUBLIC FORUM: Cunningham requested that the Riverwalk Commission consider the possibility of adjusting the text on the Webster Street Bridge sign to include wayfinding language directing guests to the hotel, shops and restaurants on Water Street. He distributed an exhibit with several suggestions. Penick said, although she’s not a proponent of many signs, if we agree to the change of text on the sign on the north side if the bridge, that she thinks we should add a sign on the south side of the Webster Street Bridge directing folks to the downtown. It was also suggested that if the text on the existing sign is changed that a line directing the public to the Jaycees Park should be added. After discussion, the proposed Water Street text to be added to the existing sign would read as follows: ◄▬ Water Street Shops, Restaurants & Hotel The proposed sign change will be discussed at the July 11, 2018 Riverwalk Commission meeting. D. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Approve Minutes - Jeanne Buddingh Approve minutes from the June 5, 2018 Planning, Design & Construction Committee meeting City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 7/17/2018 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Construction Committee Penick asked to amend Item D.5. of the June 5, 2018 Planning, Design and Construction Committee minutes to reflect her concerns about Harmony Park. A motion to approve the amended June 5, 2018 minutes was made by Roehll, seconded by Kennedy. AMENDED MOTION CARRIED with Novack abstaining. 2. Park District Report - Chuck Papanos The Riverwalk has experienced additional vandalism. The sink in the men’s bathroom at Fredenhagen Park was torn off the wall. In addition, several of the balusters were knocked out of the railings at the Gregory Gazebo. Penick mentioned that the lettering is beginning to disintegrate on the Netzley/Schumacher “What We Need” stone. Papanos agreed to go inspect the memorial. 3. Moser Tower Assessment - Bill Novack/Brian Dusak Dusak reported that ERA should receive the results of the onsite testing from e2chem and Brush Architects next week. After reviewing that information, ERA will incorporate it with the information they have gathered to write an amendment to the original report. The draft amendment should be completed by the middle of August. Keeping the format consistent with the original report, the draft amendment will include any new findings, an updated cost opinion and clarify assumptions made on the original report. 4. Naperville Jaycees Park formely Tech Park - Geoff Roehll Construction documents for the Jaycees Park have been submitted to the City’s review team. V3 has met with DuPage County. As the project involves only a “cut” rather than “fill”, the only stormwater requirement is a General Certificate. This certificate has been granted eliminating the need for a stormwater permit. Much discussion has taken place regarding the treatment of the trellis roof. Several options for material have been explored including fabric, perforated metal, acrylic, and various wood products. It has been determined that IPE wood is the most durable and cost effective for this application. The City’s Department of Public Works has been instrumental in developing a mockup of the trellises to be used on site. A water station will be installed along the east wall of the Naperville Municipal Center that will feature a water bottle filling station and separate drinking fountains for humans and dogs. 4”x8” smooth, granite-colored Hollandstone pavers will be used on the perimeter of the park while the Il Campo finish permeable pavers will be City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 7/17/2018 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Construction Committee used in the plazas. The possibility of including interpretive signage at the rain garden was mentioned. The City’s Department of Public Works will do the metal work and underdrain work as well as act as the general contractor on the project. The electrical, concrete and landscaping work will be bid out. Once all approvals have been granted and a contractor has been chosen, the park should take less than 90 days to build, given good weather. The lower Riverwalk pathways will be closed during construction while the upper walkway will remain open. 5. Harmony Park - Geoff Roehll Roehll reported that the Park Board approved the addition of Harmony Park to the Riverwalk at their June 14, 2018 meeting. The City Council approved the addition of the park at their June 19, 2018 meeting. Rotary Club has agreed to a one-time payment to fund the first five years of maintenance for Harmony Park. A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2018. Instruments have a two to three week lead-time. Construction could commence by the end of summer and should take approximately four weeks to complete. 6. Riverwalk Maintenance Agreement - Bill Novack Novack reported that the Riverwalk Maintenance Agreement was approved by the City Council with very little comment mainly due to the Park District who was willing to review their actual expenses and reduce their reimbursement request accordingly. This provided a substantial reduction in their reimbursement. The addition of Harmony Park to the Riverwalk was included in the Maintenance Agreement. The new agreement expires on December 31, 2021 with two 1-year extensions if all parties agree. 7. Bicycles on the Riverwalk - Chuck Papanos Three new signs will be installed on the east extension of the Riverwalk; on the north end of the pathway near Fredenhagen Park, one on the south end of the pathway near Hillside Road and a two-sided sign in the middle of the two locations. Erickson has received pricing on the new signs which should be ready for installation within the next few weeks. The Park District will provide the posts and finials and will do the installation. City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 7/17/2018 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Construction Committee Penick related an encounter with a Riverwalk guest as it relates to the Do Not Feed the Wildlife signage. 8. Refresh the Labyrinth - Chuck Papanos Papanos reported that the Park District has attempted to pressure wash and coat the labyrinth twice. They will wait until school is in session to try again. 9. Annual Work Plan/PA022 - Bill Novack Novack distributed and reviewed an updated 2018 annual work plan. E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Maintenance Policy for Additions to the Riverwalk - Bill Novack The Riverwalk has been fortunate to have been given many wonderful gifts throughout the years however with each gift comes the responsibility of maintenance. The committee discussed the possibility of developing a policy to share the maintenance cost for new amenities to the Riverwalk. It was suggested that the proposed policy include the requirement for a life-cycle analysis including maintenance costs for each new amenity. An explanation of a funding source could also be included in the policy. Roehll explained how the University of Illinois has addressed the same maintenance concerns. Some suggested questions to consider when writing a new policy are as follows: How long will an asset be used? What is the annual maintenance cost? What would the cost be to decommission the asset? What is the donor’s financial commitment? Who maintains the asset? Are there public safety issues? Additional discussion will take place prior to policy being set. F. MEETING SCHEDULE: Riverwalk Commission, July 11, 2018, 7:30 a.m. Lunch Room, Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL **Planning, Design & Construction Committee, July 31, 2018, 7:30 a.m. Conference Room 164, Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL Riverwalk Commission, August 8, 2018, 7:30 a.m. City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 7/17/2018 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Construction Committee Lunch Room, Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL G. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn was made by Novack, seconded by Roehll at 8:50 a.m. MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted by Janette Erickson, Riverwalk Administrator City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 7/17/2018