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, November 3, 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 November 3, 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: Nov 3, 2020 07:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87327358996?pwd=MHhMVDBYOEhwVmlnVTJMcUVMNFUrUT09 Passcode: 057029 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,87327358996#,,,,,,0#,,057029# or +13017158592,,87327358996#,,,,,,0#,,057029# 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 +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 873 2735 8996 Passcode: 057029 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kDcfrzkC A. CALL TO ORDER: Planning, Design & Construction Committee (PDC) Chairman Kennedy called the November 3, 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; John Cuff; Jeff Friant; Pat Kennedy, PD&C Committee Chairman; Debra Lellbach; Bill Novack; Geoff Roehll, Riverwalk Commission Chairman; and Tom Stibbe Absent: Valla Aguilar, Judy Brodhead, John Joseph and Josh McBroom Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Brian Dusak, ERA; Janette Erickson, resident; Julie Landry, City Staff; Laura McSweeney, City Staff; Peggy Motta, Project Manager, Naperville Park District; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning, Naperville Park District; and Bridget Tuft, Executive City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 1/14/2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 Construction Committee Assistant, Naperville Park District C. PUBLIC FORUM: No one from the public wished to address the Riverwalk Commission. D. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Minutes - Pat Kennedy Approve minutes from the October 6, 2020 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting. A motion to approve the October 6, 2020 Planning, Design & Construction Committee minutes was made by Novack and seconded by Roehll. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Park District - Tom Stibbe a. Bulb Planting The tulip bulb planting is halfway complete. Approximately 5,000 bulbs are being planted for spring. b. Exchange Club Veteran’s Plaza The substantially overgrown Techny Arborvitae have been replaced with Emerald Green Arborvitae in the area along Jackson Ave. c. Fall Brick Installation Approximately 120 donor bricks have been installed, some new and some replacements, with the installation being overseen by Janette Erickson. 3. 2020 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Bill Novack Novack gave an update on the 2020 work plan for the remainder of the year. The donor light pole plaques have been replaced, ERA is preparing the engineering design for the Paddle Boat Quarry structural walkway repair and the Park District is currently obtaining quotes for tree trimming. 4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack ERA is continuing to work on the engineering/design for the Moser Tower repair. Dusak advised that preliminary plans would be shared with the PDC Committee soon and that site visits would be set up beginning this week and coordinated with Stibbe and the Park District for access to the structure. Dusak will be able to further determine if there are any additional areas or change in quantities that require attention after this week’s initial City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 1/14/2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 Construction Committee visit. Novack advised that this 2021 CIP project is scheduled to be discussed with City Council next week. The project should be going out to bid in early 2021 with construction beginning in spring or summer, weather dependent. Roehll discussed the importance of providing press releases and/or proper signage in advance of construction to advise the public of the upcoming project. 5. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy Novack reported that the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan was endorsed by the Park District Board at their October 8, 2020 meeting and by City Council at their October 20, 2020 meeting. Kennedy expressed his appreciation to everyone for their contributions with getting the working plan endorsed. Discussion began about execution of projects, fundraising, and alignment with partners. Shutes expressed the Park District’s excitement with the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan and advised that they had been contacted by the Riverwalk Foundation about the ecological restoration along the south side of the river, from Eagle Street west. He inquired if the PDC Committee had specific plans regarding the shoreline restoration and cited the Park District’s experience with working with Novack and DuPage County. Kennedy described the Master Plan as being more of a concept and vision with each project needing to be further designed, budgeted and scheduled. It was agreed that an element of consistency would be needed with Stibbe noting that different riverbank restorations could not use the same standard as their maintenance plan would need to be different. Roehll agreed that the riverbank requires more native restoration and areas closer to walkways are more ornamental and have more invasive species. Low flow walkways are also different than the natural shoreline and need to be addressed because of their condition and potential impact on future restoration work. Novack suggested having Dusak meet with Park District staff this week to coordinate and decide specifics of concept and design. It was agreed that Cuff would attend and Dusak would coordinate with his structural team and work with Stibbe and Motta, advising Roehll of the meeting date/time. Motta, who is a member of the DuPage River Salt Creek Work Group, advised of the work they do with shoreline restoration and water quality improvements. She suggested that Dusak contact Steve McCracken and include them in the initial conversation to make sure that the shoreline City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 1/14/2021 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 Construction Committee restoration is good for the water quality. She also noted dam removal that is scheduled that could potentially change waterflows. Discussion followed regarding the need for the Implementation group that would consist of two teams: PR/Communications and Fundraising. Kennedy advised that more information would be available to discuss this further at next month’s meeting. E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Shepherd’s Crook Lights - Tom Stibbe Stibbe discussed the Shepherd’s Crook Lights that need to be replaced and the difficulty in finding parts. Novack advised that the City is in the process of replacing downtown ornamental lights with an LED fixture and Public Works will salvage the Shepherd’s Crook lights for us. Storage may be an issue and the process would take place over three years. Novack would like to develop a map of all ornamental lights and review which need to be replaced with Stibbe and Public Works. Roehll has information on a manufacturing company that was used previously and still makes the unique light fixtures. He will share the information with Novack and Stibbe. F. MEETING SCHEDULE: 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 Riverwalk Commission, December 9, 2020, 7:30 a.m. Either Zoom or Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL G. ADJOURNMENT: Prior to adjournment, Kennedy acknowledged Roehll’s last meeting with the PDC Committee and thanked him for his service. A motion to adjourn was made by Roehll; seconded by Friant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 1/14/2021