Case Date:

2/19/2026

Car blocking alley behind Parker Mgmt. Ongoing problem. Trucks can't get through at all

Case Date:

2/6/2026

I would like to express some disappointment in the overall process for the Kirkwood closures. I made the mistake of watching 2/4's city council meeting and was surprised at the level of outrage that some individuals had due to the city recognizing that what exists currently is insufficient and a drain of city resources. I can certainly appreciate why businesses on/right around Kirkwood would want to give their business an essentially free boost of revenue but missing from this equation is how it impacts non-Kirkwood businesses. It seems all is framed to help these bars and restaurants out but it seems if you go down there when the Kirkwood is open that they're already doing just fine. Further, the city did mention that there is approximately $80k in lost revenue, plus the staff drain...if we do end up closing it, maybe we should consider permit fees high enough to recoup these costs instead of giving them this PUBLIC space for the current nominal amount. Mostly I just want to state that while I look forward to a thoughtful Kirkwood redesign in the future that does expand options for businesses, residents, and visitors alike, Bloomington is much, much, much more than Kirkwood! I would love to see us start celebrating and investing into those areas with the same energy that we put into Kirkwood- even if they don't have the KCA behind them!!

Case Date:

2/17/2026

Unsure what happened with our sewage pipe. Maintenance claimed there was tree roots in the pipe and they “unclogged” it. Our entire basement was filled with sewage and we were told to eat sleep and live in the house.

Case Date:

2/18/2026

This property has a trash can overflowing days past trash pickup day. This morning a lot of loose trash had blown into neighboring yards

Case Date:

2/17/2026

After reading ureport #208617, we find it extremely rich that the Deputy Mayor would use the terms “consistent standard” and “Integrity” in the same statement she mentions the City’s HR department. Considering everything that has been allowed to happen and continues to happen in the HAND department.

Case Date:

2/18/2026

Trash piled up against west side of building in full view of Runcible Spoon customers and staff. This is a recurring problem. Also, junk and broken furniture in the front yard, and couches *still* on porches after multiple reports this year.

Case Date:

2/18/2026

Trash in yard and couches on porch (still - already reported earlier this year.)

Case Date:

2/20/2026

Multiple reports have been made about this, not all associated with the correct address. The problem is at 620 N. College. This is a Chickering rental. The problem has been caused by various vehicles (Indiana, Illinois, NJ), but all are at the same address - rich, entitled students renting from a rich, entitled rental company. Here are some examples: https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=208779 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=208690 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207150 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=208687 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207557 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=208686 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=208777 https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207646

Case Date:

2/20/2026

Mayor Thomson has asked that we let our voices be heard about the Hopewell PUD. My voice says that the administration should not be rushing ordinances through that have not had the proper time to be reviewed. Is this a good proposal? Maybe! But follow the letter of the law. Mayor Thomson’s letter was tantamount to bullying council for following the law. We get enough of that at the federal level. Please do better in the future and think about tone and process more than looking good to campaign donors.

Case Date:

2/20/2026

Yesterday's press release from Mayor Thomson is so inappropriate. City council followed the law with regard to delaying the reading of the ordinance for the Hopewell South PUD. It's truly incredible that the mayor, and her staff apparently, believe it necessary to publicly attack council members for doing their due diligence and following procedures clearly laid out in city code. These kinds of public attacks are not engaging in good faith. Furthermore, to claim that the concerns raised by council were merely procedural in nature is simply dishonest. Cm. Stosberg raised valid concerns about the PUD document itself, citing incorrect references and inconsistent requirements. Those seem like pretty important concerns that might impact the "merit of the product", as the mayor put it. "We are in a housing crisis, and the community should demand that its elected officials respond with urgency." The mayor is also an elected official. As a community member, I would like to demand that the mayor refrain from playing an immature blame game while attempting to rush a poorly prepared PUD through civic process. And yes, I am aware that the mayor stands by her statement.