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10/12/2022

We live at 2513 E. Rechter. The street light that is a few houses east (around 2413) is burned out leaving that stretch of sidewalk very dark. Thank you!

Case Date:

10/12/2022

Please share with council ahead of tonight’s budget hearing: The “updated” budget released by administration does nothing for non-unionized, regular employees. These are the people who rely on council to advocate for them because they are not protected and eligible to negotiate via a representative. Instead they have to silently watch their continual fate because their bosses are in control of their pay without discussion every year via the administration’s budget. For a quarter of a billion dollar budget, the focus is not on the regular citizen or employee who in turn is the backbone of the local economy. In order for the budget to be as “progressive” as the administration claims, why do we not see a 9% minimum wage bump for those below pay grade 9 to adequately address stagnant wage growth. If you make what the mayor and his department heads make, 5% is great because they’re at almost 6-figures and above in pay. This information is public and is continually ignored by all hiring processes and “initiatives” by admin to recruit and retain employees. When you keep the majority of employees in low pay grades and will not adjust wages accordingly in times of high inflation or value education and experience, your administration keeps cycles of poverty ongoing. Questions have been raised that need addressed: what is the difference between the highest paid full-time salary worker and the lowest paid full-time salary worker?, how many employees live within city limits versus outside of city limits? How many employees in city limits have ownership of their home versus how many who live in city limits are renting? These questions provide information that shed light on the lack of wage to keep up with the cost of living in this city. The highest paid workers, including the mayor, are the only ones afforded the ability to own a home in city limits and utilize all services fully. This budget is tone-deaf and shows how only unionized worker groups and sections of city workers are valued - why do all employees not have access to assistance with home ownership or rent? Our neighbors in the county still are working for better wages, however they also have the privilege of more holidays per year, a clinic, and most employees work an hour less per day as the county closes at 4pm. Why does the city think it is acceptable to tell folks that one should accept a low wage because ‘benefits’ when the benefits aren’t reflective of “an employer of choice”? Bloomington should be more than matching the county but now you cannot keep up. Citizens and workers are asking of council to uphold our worth and advocate for actual, beneficial change. No one questions the ordinances for council and admin’s wage growth but the regular employee is forgotten.

Case Date:

10/12/2022

Several new street trees were planted when the sidewalk on South Maxwell St. was added earlier this year (or maybe late last year). Some of them aren't looking in great shape anymore. I'm also confused because they were generally planted right under the power lines, which seems like it will be an issue at some point.

Case Date:

10/12/2022

I believe someone tampered with my brake line, creating a complete brake line failure, driving moments after leaving parking lot, Oct 3, Monday between, 230pm and 4pm. I have a large orange H2 Hummer, parked on the 4th st side of parking lot. I'm requesting review of any on site video camera footage.. person parked directly next to me, driver side, took smart pics of me when I returned.

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10/12/2022

Deep sink hold forming near lift station

Case Date:

10/12/2022

Hi there! It seems like every week there is an accident at the intersection of N Washington and 7th street. I’m wondering if you could put a stop sign there since it’s really dangerous for people driving and pedestrians crossing. Thanks!

Case Date:

10/12/2022

I came home from being gone for almost 10 days. I noticed my water hose connected to my house had burst and the water was running out full force. It seems like it had been on for some time too. I am very worried about the usage amount. Is there anything that can be done since this is not my fault such as even sewar charge reductions? Are you able to see how much was used?

Case Date:

10/12/2022

Drunk drivers are protected while cyclists, pedestrians, and scooter users are not.

Case Date:

10/12/2022

Someone was killed by a drunk driver and I can’t use my scooter anymore because the city is a bunch of idiots.

Case Date:

10/12/2022

The request is for removing three street trees from our residence. An arborist informed me the 3 trees are Bradford Pear trees, an evasive tree. He suggested that I contact the city for removal. The trees are overgrown and presents a hazard to vehicles and pedestrians