Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
Regular MeetingNaperville, IL · November 30, 2021
Minutes
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Minutes
Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Planning, Design and Construction Committee Chairman Friant called the
November 30, 2021 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; Jeff Friant, PDC
Chairman; John Joseph; Pat Kennedy, Riverwalk Commission Chairman
(arrived 7:37 a.m.); Debra Lellbach; and Bill Novack
Absent: Valla Aguilar; Mary Gibson; Ian Holzhauer; and Tom Stibbe
Also Present: Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff; Mike DiCristina, Naperville
Park District; and Brian Dusak, ERA
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
There were no public comments.
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
Approve minutes from the October 5, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction
Committee meeting
Attachments: 21PDCMinutes1005
A motion to approve the October 5, 2021 Planning, Design and
Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Novack and
seconded by Erickson. MOTION CARRIED
Approve minutes from the November 2, 2021 Planning, Design and Construction
Committee meeting
Attachments: 21PDCMinutes1102
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A motion to approve the November 2, 2021 Planning, Design and
Construction Committee meeting minutes was made by Erickson and
seconded by Bartlett. MOTION CARRIED with Lellbach and Novack
abstaining
2. Park District - Mike DiCristina
DiCristina reported that staff has been working on holiday decorations and
Santa’s Workshop has opened and now allows visitors to be inside the
building. He discussed the decorations inside and outside and noted that
reservations are filling up quickly.
Bulb planting has taken place and staff recently completed a project in
honor of Chuck Papanos at the DuPage River trail by Jefferson Avenue.
They are awaiting two benches and a plaque for the area.
3. 2021 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Bill Novack
Novack reported that the patching of the parking lot has been completed
and he is working with the Trades Operation Manager of the Park District
to procure the materials for the Fredenhagen restroom renovations.
4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack
Novack reported that work continues with good progress being made.
Removal and replacement of the stairs is taking place, along with painting
as they move downward. The contractors are finishing up the last of the
concrete work and once completed, quantities will be measured and the
outside scaffolding should begin to be removed. A change order will be
provided to City Council at their next meeting to extend the contract to the
middle of May to allow for landscaping and waterproofing in spring.
5. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy
Kennedy advised that a meeting was held with the Riverwalk Foundation to
begin discussions on the QR code additions to the existing Riverwalk
maps. An additional meeting has been scheduled.
Joseph reviewed the Naperville Riverwalk Fundraising Marketing Brief
which identifies the background, objectives and deliverables for the Master
Plan fundraising. He requested input from the Commission, with Bartlett
suggesting Google and Facebook advertisements.
Cuff expressed concern with identifying the structure to support the
solicitation of funds. Joseph advised that would be the next step to the
process. Discussion followed on the leave behind materials with Friant
suggesting tri-fold materials and business cards. Erickson suggested
having the PowerPoint presentation or at least a portion of it available on
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the website for reference purposes.
Cuff brought up the importance of including the Park District with Erickson
noting that Sameera Luthman, Director of Marketing and Communications,
is a member of the Riverwalk Master Plan’s Communications Team.
DiCristina noted that the Park District may have funds to assist with some
projects, specifically the Grand Pavilion project.
Cuff noted that the Riverwalk Foundation’s website does not currently have
a direct link to the Master Plan. The Commission agreed that the
Foundation should have a direct link to the City’s website for the 2031
Riverwalk Master Plan and not a separate document.
The PDC Committee expressed their support of the Marketing Brief
provided by Joseph. Structure, review of the revised Marketing Brief, and
identifying the source of funding for the deliverables will need to be
discussed at the next Riverwalk Commission meeting.
Kennedy and Novack will be attending the next Downtown Naperville
Alliance Board meeting and Bartlett will provide copies of the Master Plan.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Walk On! Event for Chuck Papanos - Jan Erickson
In recognition of Giving Tuesday 2021, Erickson advised that the Walk On!
Event in memory of Chuck Papanos that took place on July 30, 2021 to
raise money for the Lymphoma Research Foundation fell slightly short of
their $50,000.00 first year goal. She acknowledged and expressed
gratitude for everyone’s past support and encouraged them to reach out to
others that may be interested in donating at lymphoma.org/napervillewalk.
F. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Commission, December 8, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
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
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G. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Joseph and seconded by
Friant at 8:15 a.m. MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted by
Rebecca DeLarme, City Staff
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Agenda
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Agenda
Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 7:30 AM Municipal Center Lunchroom
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Friant
21-1557 Approve minutes from the October 5, 2021 Planning, Design and
Construction Committee meeting
21-1558 Approve minutes from the November 2, 2021 Planning, Design and
Construction Committee meeting
2. Park District - Mike DiCristina
3. 2021 Riverwalk Work Plan (PA022) - Bill Novack
4. Moser Tower Rehabilitation - Bill Novack
5. Riverwalk Master Plan - Pat Kennedy
E. NEW BUSINESS:
F. MEETING SCHEDULE:
Riverwalk Commission, December 8, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Municipal Center Lunchroom, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL
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
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G. 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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