Drainage or Runoff
511 S Anita ST
- Case Date:
- 4/6/2017
Dear City of Bloomington Representative,
Last night’s torrential rain brought a lot of water down our driveway from the street, some of which eventually ended up in our finished basement. We've lived at this address since 2009, and this has been a problem we've lived with since then. We’ve spent almost $15,000 on waterproofing our basement, installing storm drains at the bottom of our driveway, halfway down our driveway, and installing a berm on top of the driveway. Still, water that runs down the Anita Street takes a hard right into our driveway and overwhelms our systems. Anita Street slopes south to north, after it has turned from the east to west slope of East 2nd street. We believe a majority of the water coming down Anita Street actually ends up in our driveway. A lot of the water from the street also collects in the yard of our neighbor, Allyson Youat Schnable. Water that has come into our basement has damaged equipment, furniture, boxes and their contents, and is a threat to our foundation.
I believe we have exhausted our options to comprehensively deal with the amount of storm water that is presented to us. We would love for the city to address the water coming down the street. I would be thrilled to talk to a city official about this problem.
Many thanks,
Maarten Bout
Eastside Neighborhood
511 S Anita Street
812-219-3377
Traffic Related Complaints
520 S High ST
- Case Date:
- 4/14/2017
Hello, there is no street name sign for E 2nd St facing south-bound traffic on High St. Jaclyn
- Case Date:
- 4/16/2017
Student roommates at 707 S Clifton repeatedly do not put their trash out - and when they do, after multiple weeks, it is not in keeping with the city's rules: overflowing cans spilling out, other containers not acceptable for pickup (are there even trash stickers affixed to the cans?). This is our second complaint.
We have spoken with two of the tenants now, one of whom said he'd "get to it in a couple of days" and one of whom blamed his roommates for not taking care of the problem (he's on our side; he keeps telling them....). Attached are pictures from today, Easter Sunday April 16. This trash has been sitting for weeks, not put out for pickup. Perhaps it will be dealt with, for tomorrow morning. But I'm not holding my breath.
- Case Date:
- 6/6/2017
Trash and couches piled up in carport
- Case Date:
- 6/15/2017
Trash out between pick-up cycles. A continual problem with these renters. bags get torn and scattered.
Street Lights
408 S High ST
- Case Date:
- 2/12/2016
Street Light on the NW Corner of E Hunter and S High St has not been working for several months. I reported it a couple of months ago and was contacted about it, but it has still not been repaired.
- Case Date:
- 6/22/2013
No problem. Doe with three fawns live somewhere in back yards of 1800 block homes, south side of E. Hunter ave. Just thought the deer tagging/ monitoring people would be interested.
Sewer Problems (Storm Sewers)
618 S Eastside DR
- Case Date:
- 6/23/2013
Mosquito infested water stands for days after a rain. Been a problem since last paving. Corner Eastside & University.
City Performance
1900 E Hunter AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2014
A Cedar tree needs to be removed. I contacted the city forester a couple of years ago (and got an affirmative reply from him) to put this action on a waiting list. I called once again a number of months ago and did not receive any reply. The tree, which I believe is on city property, is growing into the power lines and is interfering with the street light on the electrical pole. I believe it might also be a vector for diseases of pine trees in the area. Thank you very much. Glenn Gero 8122728918
Sidewalk & Curb Complaints
700 S Eastside DR
- Case Date:
- 11/10/2014
A hole has appeared next to the sidewalk by the grass,that goes under the sidewalk. It is about 24" deep and could be dangerous if the sidewalk caved in. It is about 8' in from the corner of University St on Eastside Drive. Could somebody check it please. Thanks