Caroline Martin-Mitchell Public Workshop February 26, :00 PM

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

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

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 : Central High Knoch Park Edward Hospital Community Garden Plots Emma Von Oven Scout Res. Sportsman’s Park Naper Settlement Naperville Cemetery

Central High School Naper Settlement Knoch Park Edward Hospital Naperville Cemetery Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation Sportsman’s Park Community Garden Plots

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.

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

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) What’s Been Done So Far? Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation ~ Naperville Cemetery Association

, 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. What’s Been Done So Far? Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation ~ Naperville Cemetery Association

What’s Been Done So Far? , 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 opportunities2008  School District 203 Referendum

Questions?? What Properties are Included? About Process So Far?

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.

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.

Questions?? About Next Steps?

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 Minutes At Each Station Opportunity to learn what is being discussed/considered. Share your ideas and concerns.

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

Questions?? About Group Activity?

Wrap Up & Adjourn  What Have We Heard?  How Can You Stay Informed? Be Sure To Sign-Out if You Didn’t Sign-In  Comment Forms  Next Steps  Thank You