open #202702
Trash
323 N Grant ST
- Case Date:
- 5/15/2025
The trash was not picked up from the curb this morning. The trash was full so there is a high risk of animals getting into it.
Both Japanese knotweed and tree-of-heaven are growing together on the *east* lot-line of this property, possibly extending to neighboring lot (315 E. 11th), though not clear which property is the culprit invader and which the invaded. Plants are in leaf, actively growing, and easily seen from sidewalk - a perfect opportunity for HAND inspectors to learn to identify and distinguish between these two highly-invasive species.
Large tree-of-heaven growing on NE corner of lot alongside the alley and Grant Street, though cited in City ROW. This tree sends out so many seed every year, that properties close by regularly fight new growth. Very easy to see this tree, but best to send a HAND member who has had formal training to identify tree-of-heaven, else it might be missed...
Large shrub (bush honeysuckle?) at NE corner of lot has grown so much that it is now difficult to pass using the sidewalk on Cottage Grove. The property owner/manager (sign in yard says "Thatcher Real Estate") never shovels the sidewalk in the winter, but maybe the snow/ice complaints submitted to HAND earlier this year never made it to them. Probably good to be more proactive about this report, since the shrub is not going to just melt on its own like the snows did...
Perhaps already reported, but just adding concern: several potholes in a row on the south edge of the 12th/Grant Streets intersection. Also, there's one a bit west of the intersection on the south side of 12th, one that could catch a wheel and/or topple a bicyclist.
Deep pothole on right side of the road when heading west
Median area where cables where placed in the fall is barren and needs grass seed. They left it in terrible condition
A handful of potholes along what would be the crosswalk area aling with the stop sign. Need filled in
Curb and sidewalk entrance needs replaced, made ada like sidewalk across from it