Unsafe Buildings
710 E Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 8/22/2017
Exposed garbage, rats and other animals opening bags of garbage at 710 E. Cottage Grove, which is next to a state-licensed day care facility. Also, speeding traffice on E. Cottage Grove, no sidewalk crossing or slow speed or children playing signs at this intersection.
- Case Date:
- 7/13/2017
Hello, I would like to give feedback on some unfortunate observations recently on Kirkwood Avenue and the surrounding streets. This took place last Friday evening around 8:30. We took a stroll after dinner to walk around the downtown area, and it was the first time in 20 years of living here, I felt unsafe. I witnessed people doing drugs, drinking on the street, and what appeared to be a drug deal, right on Kirkwood. I have to say I have come to expect public intoxication from college age students, but I think the police do a very good job of handling those cases. The people involved in the activities I mentioned are not college students. Most looked like they could be homeless or struggling in some way.
I understand there is no easy solution. These people need therapy, but they have to be willing to try to improve their lives. I'm not advocating arresting the people. I do think a stronger police presence is needed in these busy areas. I'd recommend posting cadets or others in uniforms strategically in the area. Maybe better lighting and security cameras would help.
Thanks,
Aaron Perry
- Case Date:
- 7/10/2017
Tenants moved out, left a huge pile of trash and discarded belongings in yard.
Excessive Growth
815 N Grant ST
- Case Date:
- 6/29/2017
Grass too long AGAIN. Especially along fence.
- Case Date:
- 6/29/2017
Dead street trees, both side of steret. Please remove and replant.
- Case Date:
- 6/29/2017
Trash has not been taken out for awhile as I've noticed on my morning walks. Today, I noticed the trash has been picked through by an animal. I took a photo to upload, but I get an error message when trying to upload it.
Unsafe Buildings
314 E 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 6/28/2017
A large front window on this home has been busted. This makes Grant Street Inn guests and people in the neighborhood feel unsafe.
- Case Date:
- 6/26/2017
Overflowing trash on drive off of 8th street behind property. Trash has not been taken out for three straight weeks.
- Case Date:
- 6/8/2017
Excessive trash behind house. Trash is continually picked through by homeless individuals. House is vacant, which seems to be why it is never picked up.
Graffiti
129 N Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 6/1/2017
Graffiti on window of Millers Barber Shop