Riverwalk projects move forward
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Construction began on the North Central College Riverwalk Park, and commissioners agreed the Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee should meet only as needed. The meeting also advanced routine approvals, heard an update on a proposed fall light installation in the quarry, and noted more than 1,900 ducks were sold for the June 5 Duck Race.
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What this means
Work has started on the North Central College Riverwalk Park, with fencing, tree removal, erosion control, cofferdam installation, and excavation already underway. Commissioners said the Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee should now meet only when needed, rather than on a fixed schedule. They also heard that a proposed light installation called Lotus could be the first U.S. exhibition by the artist, but it still needs Park District Board approval and a signed contract. The Park District reported summer flowers are planted, drought watering has shifted to weeding, and restoration work is underway at Fredenhagen Park.
Key decisions
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- Approved the May 13, 2026 Riverwalk Commission meeting minutes
- Approved the April 29, 2026 Annual Asset Management Plan Walk summary
- Approved the May 7, 2026 Annual Asset Management Plan Walk summary
- Reached consensus to hold Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee meetings on an as-needed basis
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Riverwalk Commission
Agenda
- PUBLIC COMMENT:
- CALL TO ORDER:
- ROLL CALL:
- PUBLIC FORUM:
- PROJECT UPDATES:
- 1. North Central College (NCC) Riverwalk Park - Andy Hynes
- Receive the project update on the North Central College (NCC) Riverwalk Park
- OLD BUSINESS:
- NEW BUSINESS:
- 1. Riverwalk Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) Committee - Andy Hynes
- Discuss the future of the Riverwalk Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) Committee
- REPORTS:
- 1. Approval of Minutes - Johnna Shields
- Approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 Riverwalk Commission meeting
- Approve summary from the April 29, 2026 Annual Asset Management Plan (AMP) Walk
- Approve summary from the May 7, 2026 Annual Asset Management Plan (AMP) Walk
- 2. Chair - Johnna Shields
- 3. Park District - Tiffani Picco
- Receive the monthly Park District report
- 4. Riverwalk Foundation - Jeff Martin
- 5. Riverwalk 2031 Fund - Grant Cowen
- 6. Donor Recognition - Rebecca DeLarme
- Receive the monthly Donor Recognition report
- 7. Planning, Design, and Construction - Johnna Shields
- MEETING SCHEDULE:
- ADJOURNMENT:
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