Case Date:

4/28/2023

Leaf blowing riding-mower abuse. The riding mower, attached with a leaf blower, driven by a city employee, Wednesday April 26 at 12:30pm, was being used to abuse the soil and surrounding greenspace. The shoulder of the west spur trail, at the southern end of the Switchyard Trail, was being subjected to harsh blower force and hostile behaviour. This force and speed created a billowing soil-cloud that rose 50ft above the trail and continued to float towards the creek 300 ft in an east direction. This environmental abuse was viewed from the Bloomington Rail Trail parking lot and witnessed by two city employees and five volunteers. From this vantage point we were able to see the leaf blower mechanism had a diameter of 12-18". The speed and noise of the mower drew our attention. The previous day, I had conducted a survey and recorded invasive plants along this portion of the trail. This slender strip of greenspace did not have leaves to be cleared from the trail, nor did it need to be mown. In addition, I observed the ground cover habitat being used by a pileated woodpecker as it foraged for food. Treating habitat in this way destroys important food sources, is a breathing health-hazard, is abusive, and demonstrates hostile behaviour.

Case Date:

4/28/2023

The street light on the curve (in front of the driveways for 2236 and 2230) is out.

Case Date:

4/28/2023

I drove from Menards to 45 on Liberty Dr. in the rain last night. Lane markings were nearly invisible on the wet road surface. When I turned southwest bound on 45 I nearly hit the concrete median because it was indistinguishable from the road surface. Reflectors and reflective lane paint are needed on this entire stretch of road. Reflectors and/or a reflective sign needed on the median on 45.

Case Date:

4/28/2023

Sidewalks needed on Walnut St. Pike between Winslow and Rhorer Rd. There are brief stretches of sidewalk on different sides of the road, forcing pedestrians to choose between making a dangerous street crossing to stay on a sidewalk or to walk in a ditch. Winslow and Rhorer are both pedestrian heavy areas. This issue will only get worse when the new subdivision is built.

Case Date:

4/28/2023

I feel that there should be a "No Turn on Red" sign at this intersection. When you travel east on 2nd Street and come to the light at Patterson, you cannot see to make a right turn (south) onto Patterson because of a wall on the northwest corner. In order to see, you have to enter half-way into the southbound lane of Patterson.

Case Date:

4/28/2023

Pothole in the northbound lane

Case Date:

4/29/2023

As one drives southward on N Dunn, coming up the hill at the dam, there should be a sign indicating that there is an intersection with Lakewood Dr. immediately at the top of the hill. People speed up the hill and because of the blind curve, those wishing to exit Lakewood Dr. onto Dunn are in danger of being hit. I've encountered this situation more times than I can count. I think people are truly unaware of that intersection until they are upon it (unless locals to the neighborhood). Any signage would be helpful. Thank you.

Case Date:

4/29/2023

'Movers & Haulers' sign at the corner of S Muller Pkwy and W Third.

Case Date:

4/29/2023

'Movers & Haulers' sign in the grass at the gas station corner at the intersection of Patterson and W Third.

Case Date:

4/29/2023

Vehicle blocking sidewalk. Again.