Milwaukee County News Updates SAVE THESE DATES: April 13 South Shore Terrace and Restaurant Beer Garden Opening April 20 Spring Home Improvements Fair April 22 The Greater Milwaukee Victory Garden Blitz April 22 Kinnickinnic River Neighborhood Clean Up April 25 Block Club Neighborhood Social

April 2017

A Message from Marina

April 2017 Dear Neighbors,

Spring is here! Now that warmer weather is upon us, I hope you will make plans to take advantage of all the fantastic parks and outdoor amenities in District 4 and

surrounding areas.

Our investments in our local parks such as Pulaski Park and South Shore Park will make those public spaces more accessible and enjoyable, and I encourage you to

take advantage of all they have to offer.

This newsletter provides a brief update on proposed improvements to Baran Park

and a report back on re-opening of the Pulaski Park pavilion.

You will also find important announcements about the seasonal opening of the Miller 1855 Bar at South Shore Terrace, and the full schedule of the Traveling Beer Gar-

den.

Additionally, I've included a statement that I put out regarding action the County Board of Supervisors took to direct the Milwaukee County Transit System to submit a bid to operate the new Milwaukee Streetcar, and my statement on the terrible

hate crime that occurred earlier this week.

I've also included announcements about several community events that might be of interest, including the annual Kinnickinnic River cleanup, the Silver City neighborhood clean up and rummage sale, benefits resource fair for seniors, and a home im-

provement fair with opportunities for homeowners.

Lastly, as always, this update provides details on free days at some of Milwaukee County's outstanding cultural institutions, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, the

Milwaukee Public Museum, the Mitchell Park Domes, and the Milwaukee County Zoo.

In closing, I want to say “thanks” to those of you who have attended events with me in the district and provided your feedback about proposed or completed improve-

ments to our public facilities. Your input is essential and we appreciate it!

Sincerely,

Supervisor

Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee County

Board of Supervisors

901 N. 9th Street, Courthouse RM 201

Milwaukee, WI 53233

Phone: 414-278-4232

Fax: 414-223-1380

E-mail:

marina.dimitrijevic@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Website:

milwaukee.gov/dimitrijevic

Marina in the Community

Marina in the Community

April 2017

Milwaukee County News Updates

April 2017

On March 10, 2017 the Parks Department hosted a meeting to discuss a Journey House proposal for Baran Park.

Journey House is proposing to utilize Baran Park and transform Baran park by updating the baseball fields. This

meeting was packed with baseball teams and families, standing room only. There were over 60 people that

attending this meeting. At the end of the meeting many attendees completed a survey about their priorities.

Journey House has raised $2.3 million. The proposal has been forwarded to the county board for review.

Survey Results

Total Number of surveys submitted 39

1) Would the Journey House field enhancement proposal impact the way that you use Baran Park?

Yes: 36 No: 2 Unanswered: 1

2) Are you in favor of the County entering a management agreement with Journey House as proposed?

Yes: 30 No: 6 Maybe: 2 Unanswered: 1

3) Are you satisfied with the current condition of Baran Park? Yes: 6 No: 32 Unanswered: 1 4) What would you like, and what could be improved? The community agreed that Safety, maintenance of the fields and bathrooms and new bleachers are the improvements they would most like to see.

Baran Park

Dr. Bria explains the proposal to

make improvements to the baseball

fields.

The community listens as the youth

shares their views.

Sarah from the Parks Departments

presents images showing what the

baseball fields would look like after

improvements are made.

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April 2017

Grand Re-Opening of Pulaski Pavilion

On March 8, 2017 Supervisor Dimitrijevic and the Parks Department invited resi-

dents to attend the grand re-opening of the Pulaski Park Pavilion where new reno-

vations were revealed.

Many of the residents completed and submitted their survey.

Survey Results:

The residents reported that they would utilize the pavilion for community meetings,

workshops and classes. The survey results also showed that residents would contin-

ue to use the tennis courts, futsal courts and the pool. Residents stated they would

like to see additional pool activities like water aerobics. Survey respondents refer

the pavilion operating hours to include weekday and weekend evenings and a free

day. Recommended safety improvements include better security, such as more

lights, cameras, more picnic tables, bi-lingual signs, and better maintenance of the

field and running/walking track. The community also expressed interest in music

concerts, and a movie night.

Pulaski Park

Travis Hope, the President of the KK

River Neighbors, District 4 Supervisor

Marina Dimitrijevic and District 12 Al-

derman Perez at the re-opening of Pu-

laski Park Pavilion

About 40 neighbors attended the

grand re-opening of the Pulaski Park

Pavilion

Supervisor Dimitrijevic talks with a Pulaski

Park neighbor about the improvements to

the park and pavilion

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April 2017

Keg-Tapping to Open Beer-Garden Season, Highlight Improvements at South Shore Terrace, April 13

MILWAUKEE (April 10, 2017) – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, County Board Supervi-

sor Marina Dimitrijevic, a representative from Miller Coors, and Parks Director John Dargle, Jr.

will tap a ceremonial keg to kick off the beer-garden season, April 13 at 4 p.m., rain or shine, at

the Miller 1855 Bar at South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden. Free beer and root beer will

be served while the supply lasts. With its focus on Lake Michigan, the beer garden is located in

Bay View’s South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Drive.

Noah John & Ringing Iron, a classic bluegrass band, will perform at the opening from 4–8 p.m.

The band offers a unique blend of traditional bluegrass, gospel, country, Americana, and folk.

"Milwaukee's lakefront is a national treasure." Said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.

"Our continued partnership with Miller Coors helps us offer even more ways for friends, family,

and neighbors to come together to enjoy the lakefront and our County Parks. I look forward to

another great beer garden season!"

Since August 2015, the beachside beer garden has been a popular gathering place for area resi-

dents. From spring through fall, families come to enjoy the view, to have a beverage and snack,

to visit with friends, and, on Wednesdays, to listen to live music. Even on chilly nights, patrons

are kept comfortable near the gas-fired warming pits.

To further enhance the experience, Milwaukee County Parks has made improvements for the

2017 season. Installation of a commercial kitchen means expanded menu selections for pa-

trons, and the addition of keg tables and benches has expanded the seating options.

“We are excited to offer foods that complement the experience of visiting this lakefront attrac-

tion,” said Andrea Wallace, manager of concessions and restaurants for Milwaukee County

Parks. “We will still offer traditional beer-garden snacks, but will take things up a notch by

offering local favorites. The kitchen also lets us better serve the growing number of groups who

book private events when the beer garden is closed to the public.”

Public hours at South Shore Terrace are Wednesday through Friday, from 4–10 p.m.; Saturdays

and Sundays, from 11 a.m. –10 p.m. Visit www.southshoreterrace.com for events and the full

beer and food menus.

The facility is available for private events Mondays and Tuesdays, all day, and for events ending

before 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.

Supervisor Dimitrijevic addresses the crowd as County Execu-

tive Chris Abele and Parks Director John Dargle look on. Expert keg-tapper Supervisor Steve F. Taylor of District 9

(Oak Creek and Franklin) taps the keg of Leinenkugel beer.

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A representative from Miller Coors, County Executive Able,

Supervisor Taylor, Supervisor Dimitrijevic, and Parks Director

Dargle share a toast after the keg is tapped.

Neighbors line up to enjoy a free pint of beer. More than 100

people celebrated the opening of South Shore Terrace.

The lower level of South Shore Terrace includes eight

brand new tables made from reclaimed ash and Miller beer

barrels. The ash is from local trees lost to the ash borer.

The outdoor seating area at South Shore Terrace includes two

large gas fire pits and features two murals depicting the history

of Bay View.

Opening of the South Shore Beer Garden and Restaurant

April 2017

Milwaukee County News Updates

The Kinnickinnic River in Pulaski Park would be set free of its deteriorated concrete channel and widened as part of ongoing flood-control activities along the river and its tributary streams, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer-age District officials said.

Concrete removed from 1,900 feet of the river bed would be replaced with rocks to give it a more natural appearance and digging a wider chan-

"This park is going to look new and completely different," County Supervisor Ma-rina Dimitrijevic said. "This is a partnership with MMSD and it will be a net gain for the community."

Dimitrijevic represents the neighborhood on the County Board and she success-fully pushed budget amendments through the board that funded extensive reno-vations of a neglected park pavilion. After being closed for nearly 10 years, the 1930s-era pavilion reopened for use this month.

She expects the MMSD work and investment in new facilities, coupled with county restoration of the 5,000-square-foot pavilion, will provide the catalyst needed for a renaissance of the park and the neighborhood, Dimitrijevic said.

If the County Board and MMSD commission authorize the project, final engineer-ing designs and plans would be done by the end of the year, Elliott said. Work could be scheduled to begin in spring 2018.

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MMSD's flood management plan for the river's watershed includes re-moval of more than 6 miles of concrete-lined stream channel.

After removing the concrete stream bed at Pulaski Park, the channel would be excavated to a width of up to 200 feet from S. 16th St. up-stream to the Cleveland Ave. bridge crossing, according to Elliott. From Cleveland Ave. upstream to the park's border at the Union Pacific rail line, the channel would be dug out to a width of no more than 100 feet due to deeper side slopes in that stretch of the river.

County Parks Director John Dargle Jr. is asking the County Board this month to authorize the work under a negotiated agreement that re-quires MMSD to pay all costs.

"This is the beginning of restoring the KK River watershed all the way up

April 2017

From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Concrete bed of Kinnickinnic River to be removed from Milwaukee County's Pulaski Park By Dan Behm

April 2017

Marina in the Community

April 2017

Marina in the Community

April 2017

Milwaukee Art Museum Free Day

Date: First Friday of Every Month

The Milwaukee Art Museum offers FREE Admission to Milwaukee County

Residents the 1st Friday of every month thanks to Meijer.

Family Access Membership is only $20. For more information click here.

Milwaukee Public Museum Free Day

Date: First Thursday of Every Month

The Milwaukee Public Museum offers FREE Admission to Milwaukee County

Residents the 1st Thursday of every month thanks to Kohl's.

For more information click here.

Mitchell Parks Domes Free Day Date: Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Excludes major holidays. For more information click here

Family Free Day Date: Saturday October 7, November 4, December 22, Thanksgiving,

Christmas and New Years Day

All visitors receive free admission. Parking Fee remains in effect

For more information click here

The Greater Milwaukee Victory Garden Blitz Date: Saturday April 22 Installation of May 13-27 Cost: $25

Want to get a garden growing in your backyard. (Boundaries – 24th street

to 31st street between Scott Street and Pierce st)

Contact: Cinthia 414-944-6007 cinthia@ibwn.org

For more information click here

South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden

Date: Thursday April 13 at 4PM

The Grand Opening will serve free beer, root beer while supplies last. Rain or shine

Spring Home Improvements Fair

Thursday, April 20th 6PM-7PM Grant School 2920 W Grant St 53215

Learn about what resources might be available for your home!

Contact: Cinthia 414-944-6007 cinthia@ibwn.org

For more information click here.