Case Date:

5/23/2020

I have been informed of plans to remove a planting of native trees designed to be critical riparian buffer in Schmalz Farm Park. This is an ecologically unsound decision, and is extremely wasteful as many of these trees may not survive being transplanted twice in such a short amount of time. It's been made clear to me that this decision was made at the behest of a single constituent who called in a personal favor to the deputy mayor. I believe this is undemocratic and nepotistic, and prioritizes the aesthetic goals of a single individual ocert the public benefit of this planting, which will help protect Jackson Creek from runoff and floods which threaten fish and amphibians downstream. I would urge the city to listen to the voices of all constituents, not just those with personal connections to politicians, and to act in the best interest of not just your constituents but also the environment, and allow the planting to remain. There is no shortage of fields for re-creating at this park and at many parks nearby, but few areas for the city to invest in urban greenspace with benefits for humans and nonhumans alike.

Case Date:

5/24/2020

Hi there. I wanted to first commend the parks department for putting their resources towards purchasing trees and having staff plant them in Schmalz Farm Park to help with the ecological restoration of the area. Projects like this are what make Bloomington such a great place to live! However, I have also been informed that, due to the complaint of one individual about taking up space for children to play, these trees are to be removed next week. I believe that this is a grave mistake - there are plenty of other parts of the park for children to play, the fragile young trees will likely not recover from another transplant, and the hard work of all of the parks employees will be for naught. I urge the parks department to reconsider this direction and leave the trees to prosper where they have been planted, helping to keep a Bloomington Park in great shape for years to come.

Case Date:

5/24/2020

The hole in the Hunter foot path, which was reported last fall (#171065) is getting worse. Has it been decided yet if this is CBU or the Street Department's case?

Case Date:

5/24/2020

This home is in foreclosure and has been abandoned for over a year. Grass and weeds are knee-high. Weed growth in backyard is worse. Tree is growing over side of house and will potentially cause damage.

Case Date:

5/24/2020

Abandoned pool at abandoned house full of liquid containing unknown substances. No covering which allowed for children and animals to fall in.

Case Date:

5/24/2020

On the south end of the Jackson Creek Trail off of the Sherwood Oaks Park. In the wooded part of the tail that connect to stairs and up into the neighborhood. There are very large trees that have fallen and are blocking the trail making it impassable. I came down to the trail by the stairs and was unable to pass. The stairs are in between 3831 & 3825 S. Linda’s Way. Also, the smell down there is horrible. Smells like sewage, this is new for that area. Thank you!!

Case Date:

5/24/2020

Cedar (Juniper?) tree in Rose Hill Cemetery covered in orange fungal infection. South-central-ish part, near to staircase. Thought gardener should know in case it can be treated or might endanger other trees.

Case Date:

5/25/2020

collection truck seems to have knocked over my trash bin but not taken away my trash (mostly baby's used diapers!). What do I do?

Case Date:

5/25/2020

Damaged Tree Blocking sidewalks

Case Date:

5/25/2020

The mailbox post that is shared between myself and two other household (renting from same person) is so rusted that it no longer seems safe. Should the landlord of the two other homes be notified? Who is in charge of replacing it, and how can this be done? It seems that if the very rusty pole is removed, how will the new one be installed? Further up the street, people installed mailbox posts in large buckets of concrete. Does the city really want this? By the way, the property where the post is installed belongs to my neighbors - whose mailbox is on Guy street. I appreciate your help with this matter. Dana