Case Date:

6/23/2025

We are trying to figure out with our neighbor how to manage invasive, prohibited species on the property line. We are submitting our letter from us to them and would like advisement from the appropriate city employee to make sure we handle the issue correctly. James and Constance, Upon my review, it is not clear who cut back the shrubs / vegetation. Ellee and I reviewed the type of plants affected and there were no trees, only shrubs / bushes, as designated by the Bloomington UDO. The area in question is in both a Utilities easement and a Water run off / drainage type easement. I am not sure if someone was contracted to maintain these areas. That said, we did notice a significant number of invasive plant species originating from your property and invading / growing onto our property. As per the Bloomington UDO, these specific plants should be removed from one’s property. Our cursory evaluation identified at least and not limited to: common privet, porcelain berry, Japanese honey suckle, winter creeper and English ivy and poison ivy. What we would like by July 1, 2025 is your plan to maintain or eliminate the plants on the city’s invasive species list that originate from your property and grow onto our property. We will then take your proposal to the City for approval, as it is well established that maintaining invasive species includes not letting the plant flower so as to limit spread. If you have any questions identifying the specific plants, Ellee has graciously agreed to donate her time and effort to help you identify. If you cannot come up with a definitive plan for invasive species maintenance or elimination, The Spiers will be happy to maintain the invasive species growing from your portion of the easement onto our property in a quarterly fashion. All we ask is that you hire an official surveyor to stake a clear delineation of property lines / easement, so we know which of your invasive species plants are our responsibility to maintain. As good stewards of the community and being good neighbors, we appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Each season that goes by, your invasive species seed the creek and spread the invasive plants throughout Bloomington. If you cannot provide a reasonable plan, we will ask the City for assistance in devising a plan. Again, thank you for bringing this to my intention. I learned a lot about invasive species today. Bret

Case Date:

6/23/2025

Yard is overgrown and unkempt, deck in rear is half torn apart, bathroom fixtures laying out back.

Case Date:

6/23/2025

Yard unmown, full of weeds

Case Date:

6/23/2025

There is an ongoing issue with overgrown vegetation and lack of mowing on Sudbury Drive. This area has not been maintained for an extended period of time resulting in tall grass, weeds, and encroaching plant growth. This was a problem last year and Sudbury Drive has not been mowed even once this year. The excessive vegetation is obstructing sidewalks, reducing visibility, and contributing to an overall unkempt appearance of the neighborhood. I ask that the city address this problem as soon as possible.

Case Date:

6/23/2025

Property needs to be mowed

Case Date:

6/20/2025

yard overgrown, both front and back, not mowed once this year

Case Date:

6/20/2025

yard overgrown, hasn't been mowed in a while

Case Date:

6/20/2025

Grass has not been mowed yet this year and is extremely high. Could it be taken care of (mowed) soon? Thank you

Case Date:

6/20/2025

Case Date:

6/19/2025

Just like every summer since the current owner bought it, the front yard is going to seed and looks awful.