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By DAVE FIDLIN Special to The Post MILWAUKEE — Hoping to overcome past problems with water pollution and a less-than-ideal parking situation, Mil- waukee County officials are about to embark on a $1.6 million project that is aimed at breathing new life into South Shore Park. County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, who hosted a neighborhood meeting last week on the revitalization efforts, said the goal was to put the spot- light back on a park she described as "an all-star attraction" in the city. The beach adjacent to South Shore Park has been frequently closed in past sum- mers as Health Department officials deemed readings of such bacteria as E.coli as too high for swimmers. An overpopula- tion of birds, a sprawling asphalt parking lot and sand conditions have all been cited as reasons for the pollution and high bac- teria counts. In addition to the county's allocation of $1.6 million toward the South Shore Park spruce-up, a number of partnerships have been announced, particularly with MillerCoors, which has agreed to pony up $500,000 during a five-year span for such efforts as migratory bird management and beach grooming. As she met with nearly a hundred resi- dents at last week's meeting, Dimitrijevic said she not only aspires to clean up South Shore Park — she has a goal of it one day attaining a Blue Wave designation. The Clean Beaches Coalition, a network of coastal organizations, annually hands out Blue Wave designations to organizers who have made extensive efforts to keep beachfront property and adjacent water in as pristine a condition as possible. In addition to improving water quality, Dimitrijevic and other county leaders announced at the meeting plans to over- haul the existing parking area. Part of the project will entail constructing swales and plantings to reduce the amount of storm water runoff that has been a vexing prob- lem at the park. The parking lot is conducive to allow- ing vehicle fluids, dirt and bacteria to rinse directly onto the beach property and, ultimately, the lake itself. While there was widespread support for improving the park and beachfront site, residents raised myriad concerns, including bicyclists' safety. Portions of the park site intertwine with the Oak Leaf Trail. Dimitrijevic and County Parks Director John Dargle Jr. said the concerns would be taken into account as final designs for the parking lot area are drawn up. "We will deal with any issues as they come up," Dargle said. "We're trying to find a compromise, but that means some- one will not always be happy. We've got to hear from everybody and balance every- thing in the best way we can." The timing of the work also came into question, particularly as warmer weather is on the horizon and a number of time- honored summer festivities — including the upcoming 65th annual South Shore Frolics festival — are in the works. "I don't think there will be a shovel in the ground until the fall," Dimitrijevic said, in response. "I don't foresee any sum- mer activities being affected. The goal is to do the construction during the off-season months." 2 • Milwaukee County Post • April 24, 2015 $1.6 million in improvements eyed for South Shore Park; work to begin in fall By DAN MUCKELBAUER Post Editor MILWAUKEE — Rep. Josh Zepnick, who has represented the South Side for 12 years in the Assembly, is challenging Alderman Bob Donovan, who is running for mayor and re-election to the Common Council. "One of the reasons I'm running is that Donovan has become ineffective while run- ning for mayor," Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, told the Post. Zepnick said his 9th Assembly District includes 75 percent of the 8th Aldermanic District. He will also seek re-election to the Assembly in the fall 2016 race, but said he would serve as alderman if elected, and file a noncandidacy form for the legislative seat. "Quite frankly I was a lit- tle surprised that Josh decid- ed to run because we've got- ten along well," Donovan said Wednesday. The 15-year incumbent said he would knock on doors for alderman as well as campaign citywide for mayor in the 2016 spring elections. "I want to improve Milwaukee. The best way to do that is to be mayor. If that's not possible, I at least want to continue the fight as alderman," he said. Zepnick said the Republican-controlled state government has "shut out" Milwau- kee legislators and Democrats. Despite that, he said he has worked well with both sides, noting he served one term while in the majority party since his elec- tion to the Assembly in 2002. Zepnick said he would bring that ability to work with others to the Common Coun- cil, which he considered a lateral move, as well as bring his knowledge of the state and federal government to the city as alderman. He said is focus will be improving work- force development with good-paying jobs, safe neighborhoods and rebuilding Milwau- kee's public infrastructure. Zepnick said that he already has strong Latino support in the district. Donovan, a vocal critic of Mayor Tom Barrett, said he is proud of his accomplish- ments in the area of public safety. Rep. 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