Caroline Martin-Mitchell Public Workshop

1. Caroline Martin-MitchellPublic Workshop February 26, 2008 7:00 PM

2. Agenda • Introductions • Background Information • Caroline Martin-Mitchell’s Gift • Why Continue Planning Now that the School Referendum has Passed? • What’s Been Done So Far? • Next Steps in the Planning Process • Group Discussions • Wrap-Up and Adjourn www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

3. Introductions • Steve Cope, City of Naperville • Amy Emery, City of Naperville • Dr. Alan Leis, School District 203 • Craig Williams, School District 203 • Brad Wilson, Naperville Park District • Eric Shutes, Naperville Park District • Peggy Frank, Naper Settlement www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

4. Background Information • Caroline Martin-Mitchell’s Gift • Largest Single Gift to Naperville • Nearly 200 Acres Given in 1935 • Park, Municipal & Public Purposes • Properties Now Include: • Edward Hospital • Community Garden Plots • Emma Von Oven Scout Res. • Sportsman’s Park • Naper Settlement • Naperville Cemetery • Central High • Knoch Park www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

5. Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation Sportsman’s Park Community Garden Plots Central High School Naper Settlement Knoch Park Edward Hospital Naperville Cemetery www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

6. Why Continue Planning After District 203 Referendum? • Planning Process is More Than Central High School • Landowners & Lease Tenants Agree Opportunities Exist to Consider: • Roadway Improvements • Campus Identity • Shared Parking / Stormwater • Shared Improvements/Facilities • Landowner / Tenant Long-Term Land Use Plans • Need Public Input. This approach is consistent with the request of the elected officials. www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

7. How Did this Planning Effort Get Started? 2006 • Appreciation for Many Changes on Horizon… • Central High School – New Building or Renovation • Knoch Park Reorganization to Improve Efficiency and address field needs • Lease Agreements between NPD and District 203 Ending with Naperville Cemetery • Naper Settlement Long-Term Expansion Plans • Edward Hospital Expansions/Improvements • City Coordinated a Survey Effort among Stakeholders www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

8. Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation ~ Naperville Cemetery Association What’s Been Done So Far? 2007 • “Historic” Intergovernmental Meeting (February) • General interest among stakeholders that more discussions/planning should occur to consider opportunities. Not commitment to specific changes, just dialog. • Landowner/Lease Tenant Interviews (April)

9. Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation ~ Naperville Cemetery Association What’s Been Done So Far? 2007, continued • Issues & Opportunities Report Prepared by HL (June) • Agreement among landowners / lease tenants worthwhile to continue planning effort (June) • HL hired by City, NPD & District 203 to prepare some initial concepts for discussion (August) • Landowners and lease tenants considered each concept. No preferred plan.

10. What’s Been Done So Far? 2007, continued • November - Landowners / Lease Tenants, Including City Council, Agreed Process Should Continue • No commitment to any particular concept plan • Keep lines of communication open • Facilitate a public process • Consider opportunities 2008 • School District 203 Referendum www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

11. Questions?? What Properties are Included? About Process So Far? www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

12. What Outcomes Are Expected? • Understand landowner and lease tenant plans and their relationship to one another. • Gain understanding of opportunities and constraints. • Open lines of communication between landowners, lease tenants and other stakeholders. • Any actions taken will be based on need and public input. This process is not about change for the sake of change. www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

13. Next Steps … • Public Input • Specific property plans will likely involve additional public input. (Garden Plots, roadway changes, etc.) • Prepare a report for City Council and other landowner/lease tenants to summarize process, issues, opportunities, and public input. • Any changes and improvements to be made will require landowner / lease tenant support. www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

14. Questions?? About Next Steps? www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

15. Group Discussion Activity • Much to Share…Want to Hear From You… • 4 Discussion Groups - Encouraged to Visit Each • Naper Settlement / Central High School • Knoch Park / Garden Plots • Sportsman’s Park & Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation • Overall Planning Area • Have about 20-30 Minutes At Each Station • Opportunity to learn what is being discussed/considered. Share your ideas and concerns. www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

16. Group Discussion Activity • Facilitator • Share Current Plans, Opportunities & Challenges • Capture Collective Thoughts • Reporter - Write Down Group Ideas • Individual - Write Down Your Ideas - If Different from Group www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

17. Questions?? About Group Activity? www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx

18. Wrap Up & Adjourn • What Have We Heard? • How Can You Stay Informed? • www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx • Be Sure To Sign-Out if You Didn’t Sign-In • Comment Forms • Next Steps • Thank You www.naperville.il.us/mitchell.aspx