Case Date:

10/16/2017

This is day 6 of the illegal frat flying a flag with their symbol on it. In a note from City Planning, we were told that their flag with "name and symbol" of the frat had to be taken down or they would accrue fines beginning with $2500 if not taken down by Oct. 10, 2017. The flag with their Greek letters was not taken down until late Friday afternoon, but the flag with their symbol (Skull and crossbones) is still flying. The frat is also known as "THe Skulls" "Skulls and Bones" or the "skullhouse" (see Wikipedia article on this fraternity, especially nicknames) and the Skull and crossbones is depicted on their badge and coat of arms (ibid). In the NOV issued by the City, the landlord and frat members were told that "no fraternity signage" would be allowed. Hence I am asking that fines accrue from day 1 of the date 10/10/2017 until the second flag comes down, which as of this evening is still flying. The photo attached here is from late this afternoon. I have photos documenting each day (seom of which I have already sent in as Ureports). We were informed that fines were to start this past Friday (Oct. 13), and I wish to formally object, inthat the landlord and fraternity members have knowingly ignored the city NOV date. The first flag came down ONLY when one of the City Planners addressed a note directly to the landlord ("dear Jeff" -- wholly inappropriate) stating that the fines would begin that day. As soon as he mentioned that the fines would start, the landlord called the frat and had them take down only one flag (the one with the Greek letters for the frat, but not the Skull and Crossbones) as well as warning them not to hold the specifically forbidden frat event (a concert for their philanthropy). THe party was moved to avoid the hefty fine this would have accrued, priving that the only way the City (and we the neighbors) will get any relief from the landlord and frat memebrs ignoring the City's NOV is to enforce the fines listed in the NOV. It is unfair to the City's taxpayers, myself and my neighbors included, to allow the hard work that we performed to document all these illegal activities to be shunted aside so that "dear Jeff" doesn't have to pay the appropriate fines he has earned. It has taken two months for this process to get to the point of finally being able to be enforced, and I want to see full enforcement effected so that we don't have to continue going through this. Only when hefty fines accrue will the landlord and frat members take this NOV seriously. By planning to have their frat event on the premises Sat. AFTER being informed of the NOV 9/7/2017, it is clear that only fines will make them cease. Pleasae consider this a serious and heartfelt request to alter the fine date so that people respect your regulations, as most of us do. Thank you.

Case Date:

10/16/2017

City sent a "Courtesy warning of a zoning violation" to the landlord of this illegal fraternity regarding non-compliance of the UDO with regard to the lighting on this house and the one nextdoor at 1000 E. Atwater. Letter was mistakenly November 22. Date by which the changes to the lighting was to be effected was October 13, 2017. I am writing to plead for some action to be taken as the light is very obnoxiously in our eyes (attached photo was taken from inside my house a few minutes ago after 1 am). This is one of several lights that were to be fixed by this date. Please do not make us wait any longer for this issue to be rectified. Thank you!

Case Date:

10/20/2017

Hello, The Alternative Break Program, located in the Kelley School of Business, is interested in painting a mural for the city of Bloomington in an effort to beautify the city even further. We are wondering who to contact and what would be our next steps in the process. Thank you, Sasha Sokolchik

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10/22/2017

Hi, I'm wondering what I need to know about putting a shed in our backyard. How big can it be / where we can put it, etc. My address is actually 1122 E 1st St, not 1123. Thank you.

Case Date:

10/24/2017

Please repaint bicycle path symbols on E Morningside. Traffic isn't paying much attention to bikes there. thank you

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10/25/2017

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10/26/2017

For the past few weeks there have been dogs roaming free in this area. I have nearly hit them in the street a couple times and one actually did get hit by a car a few days ago. I think they belong to the big red house in this block. They don't appear to follow and leash or restraint requirements. I am concerned for the animal's continued safety.

Case Date:

10/27/2017

This carpet store has been destroyed for a **long** time now. I don't know what caused it, but that's irrelevant. This wreckage is an eyesore on one of the biggest inlets to the city. I also worry that youth (like myself a number of years ago) like exploring things like that and could be injured from a falling wall or something. That's probably less of a worry, but you never know given it being next to the theatre. Is it possible to hasten the cleanup, or at least removal of debris from this location?

Case Date:

11/2/2017

I moved here about four months ago, and it has alarmed me how many times I've seen people holding a cell phone up to their ear while driving! All over town. This morning I was seeing my kids off on the school bus, and the guy behind the bus was talking on the phone as he followed them. If you could put out a public advisory or something, that would be great! Thanks.

Case Date:

11/2/2017

A YOUNG TREE WAS RIPPED AND TORN DOWN IN FRONT OF THE AISRI BUILDING AT THE CORNER OF 9TH AND INDIANA