Case Date:

8/5/2026

Hi, apologies if this isn’t the correct place for this, but I need to express my concern. Over the last year or so, I’ve taken more of an interest in City Council meetings and have been watching them on CATS when I can. I’ve noticed an odd…phenomenon(?). From what I’ve observed, council members more or less attack (sorry for lack of better term) city-hired consultants when they’re presented with information that they don’t agree with. Tonight’s community survey results being the latest example. It almost seemed like multiple members of council were suggesting that a firm be hired based on their ability to provide the data they preferred, rather than proven surveying methods. Again, this may just be me, but the aggressive questioning and more or less insulting of the “expert” was very off-putting. It happened with Hopewell presentations, too. Why does council feel the need to attack and then soap box? Everything feels knee-jerk and emotion based. I just wish there was more level-headed, unbiased conversation in these meetings. Like, these are the people making decisions for their voters but so many of their speeches are about them personally and may mention constituents, but in a very flippant way (if that makes sense). Anyway, it’s just concerning to me. These people are supposed to be representatives of the residents of Bloomington and therefore Bloomington itself, yet do not hesitate to make offensive comments to people hired to ultimately help the city become better. At what point does Bloomington just get the reputation of no one wanting to work with/for us because council is more or less abusive if they aren’t given information/data they agree with? Sorry if this just comes off as a rant—I truly hope it finds its way to some welcoming ears and eyes. And maybe, just maybe, inspires some change. I will use my singular vote each election cycle and hope for the best, in the meantime.

Case Date:

8/5/2026

Deborah and Tapp intersection lights are not working properly. They change color way too fast and I think the motion sensor is inaccurate to when cars get to the intersection. PLEASE take a look at it and fix the timing

Case Date:

8/5/2026

I live at 837W 6th Street at the corer of W 6th and the 200 block of Waldron. There is a Maple tree on the City side of the sidewalk whose branches a hanging over the sidewalk such that walkers have to duck or go around as they walk by. It needs to be trimmed. Thank you, Gracia Valliant

Case Date:

8/5/2026

I submitted a request for street repairs on Azalea lane this Spring due to significant damage due to school traffic in the neighborhood, especially at the intersection of Azalea and Wylie Farm Road. This is the intersection where a lot of people turn on and off Azalea to go to Bloomington south. I received a response that there were plans to repave all of Azalea Ln this summer. It is now the end of summer and there has been no work on Azalea so I just wanted to check in on this. Thank you! Thanks!

Case Date:

8/5/2026

There are no street lights in the parking lot at the IU Health Orthopedics office at the address listed. When leaving the clinic at night, especially in the winter it is very dark and feels unsafe, especially if you are one of the later appointments and a lot of the staff has left. Is it possible to get lights installed in the parking lot? It seems like a serious safety concern for a medical office to not have lights in the parking lot. Thanks!

Case Date:

8/5/2026

The street light directly in front of our house is often not lit up at night, which is a safety concern.

Case Date:

8/5/2026

The retention pond in Coppertree community on south Coppertree has been at normal level only twice in 2026. The last time was July 27. (Photo included which shows the elevated level line) Subsequently the community got significant rainfall on Saturday August returning the high level.

Case Date:

8/5/2026

Is there a place to request NO new street lights? Or to oppose requests for new and "improved" lighting? There is plenty of evidence that night lighting is harmful, to humans and to animals. There is also evidence that lighting does not reduce crimes. I don't live in a "bright" area of the city, and yet light is all around me at night, including creeping into my house and bedroom even though I have room darkening drapes. I want nighttime and stars back. I can't be the only one, and yet it seems that procedures are set up to favor increased lighting and profits for Duke.

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8/5/2026

Resident emailed property manager in regard to uneven sidewalk right next to her unit at 1250 N. Crescent rd. picture attached.

Case Date:

8/4/2026

Multiple pot holes in this heavily used alley. I would appreciate it they could be filled. Thank you.