Excessive Growth
348 S Morton ST
- Case Date:
- 9/7/2022
To the City of Bloomington,
There is a ~500 foot stretch of unmaintained city property, along the north side of the 300 thru 400 block of S. Morton St and boundary of the B-Line trail. This area has heavy overgrowth, attracting trash and debris and becoming a dumping location. A recent dumping of two discarded bicycle frames has prompted calls to police for possible theft related activity.
The overgrowth is obscuring street signage, that could be a security hazard to drivers thinking that northbound from Smith on to Morton is unrestricted - which it is not.
This area of overgrowth is encroaching on both S. Morton St, and the B-Line trail, and recently we've observed numerous late night gatherings of homeless/vagrants (on the B-Line) because it appears that this overgrowth provides visual shelter and seclusion from being observed along the B-Line from S. Morton St.
If it hasn't already been used in this way, this area is prime for unsanitary use for urination or defecation in this stretch between S. Morton St and the B-Line trail due to the seclusion this overgrowth provides.
To the north and south of this heavy overgrowth, the similar stretch of B-Line boundary is well-groomed, and offers the public the desired visual beauty of the trail, yet this ~500 foot section provides exactly the opposite as described in this cleanup request.
We are asking that the City of Bloomington put this stretch of unmaintained city property between the 300 thru 400 foot blocks of S. Morton and the B-Line Trail, on a regular, ongoing, and permanent maintenance plan.
Owners/Residents of 348 S. Morton St.
Excessive Growth
2671 S Stratford DR
- Case Date:
- 9/25/2023
The trees between the houses on the street side of the sidewalk on rock creek in my neighborhood are super overgrown and low hanging. I’ve noticed some kids and elderly getting hit in the face with branches and having to duck. The city in the past has trimmed these low hanging branches but it was never done last year. Any chance we could get the low hanging branches on rock creek cut? It would make it a lot safer for our neighborhood kids who walk to school (and adults). To be clear, I’m talking about the city trees not residential trees. Thanks!
Excessive Growth
2313 E Rechter RD
- Case Date:
- 12/6/2023
The fruitless pear on the land between the sidewalk and street could use pruning. It is located to the left of our driveway when looking at our house. It's got some thick branches that could cause the tree trunk to split. We did not plant this tree.
Excessive Growth
1140 S Morton ST
- Case Date:
- 5/20/2024
Grass overgrowth on playgrounds
Graffiti
2650 S Wexley RD
- Case Date:
- 6/22/2020
Graphiti noticed at NE corner of Winslow Park. Been there since at least last week.
- Case Date:
- 6/30/2020
There is a growing amount of graffiti on the pedestrian tunnel below Tapp Road leading to Clear Creek Trail, predominantly on the western wall. It appears to be tags, with no images.
Line of Sight
503 W Baywood DR
- Case Date:
- 8/25/2020
I Googled "Bloomington Rail Trail" and it shows up under the City Parks Department, as I thought was the case. So, I am submitting this report for the City, even though it is along a County road. The crossing of the Rail Trail at Rogers street south of Gordon Pike and north of That Road (which road? That Road) is overgrown on the southeast side of the crossing. When driving on Rogers from the south headed north, it is difficult to see the trail and trail users on the east side of Rogers. People drive fast on this part of Rogers. Can the city clean up this line of sight issue so people are safer crossing the road? Thanks.
- Case Date:
- 3/20/2020
Possible dead tree at risk of property/house damage: needs to be assessed, if City tree, needs to be removed
Other
2719 S Pinehurst DR
- Case Date:
- 5/19/2020
There are 2 Ash trees that need to be removed due to the amount of large dead limbs. There are many cars parked on the street that are in danger of having the limbs fall on them. The trees are streetside and fall between 2723 & 2719 S. Pinehurst Drive.
- Case Date:
- 7/14/2020
The tree that is planted near our driveway has roots growing extremely close to the house, sewer, and ATT electrical boxes. We were planting plants today and noticed there is a large root next to out driveway and house. The roots have already caused the sidewalk to raise and crack and our driveway is already being lifted. More importantly, thick roots growing next to out house. We would like the current tree cut down to stop any further damage, especially to the structure of the house, driveway, and sewer. We are completely fine to have a different smaller tree planted in its place. Please advise as we recently had plumbing issues and wouldn't want this to get any worse. I have more photos, however, I can only upload 1. Thank you in advance.