- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Fall leaves and the tree seed that falls with the leaves can be used to reforest idle land, no mow zones, and natural areas in Bloomington Parks, other city properties and private properties. This idea can help both the city and private home owners to make a positive use of Fall leaves to complete the urban forest canopy. Mixtures of tree seed and leaves spread in layers on land will produce dense stands of native trees. Please forward this idea to Joanna Sparks, Haskell Smith, Gillian Field, Beth Cote. I am willing to meet with them to discuss the details of how to use Fall leaves and tree seed to expand the urban forest in Bloomington.
Thank you,
Ray Major
Forester
Trees From Seed on Facebook
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
The Switchyard Park public restrooms near the splash pool were locked at 8pm Sunday while a 7pm orchestra concert was ongoing. The posted closing time is inconsiderate of the hundreds of music lovers in the concert audience who were not aware of a facilities curfew. The sympathetic parks employee said he was instructed to lock the building. In the interest of respecting anticipated needs of park users for whom the venue was built, please review the reasons for having a restroom lockdown policy during events that are expected to have a large audience.
Other
2404 Old State Rd 37, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Water fountain running - need to fox push button outside of waterfall shelter in cAscades park.
Sewer Problems (Sanitary Sewers)
2320 E Rock Creek DR
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Since the storm Friday night, our toilets and sink are gurgling and not flushing well. We have a manhole in front of our house and another one next door at the corner of Rock Creek and Montclair. It seems like we have a clog from that storm. The neighbors across the street are having the same issue. Thank you.
Abandoned Vehicle
508 S Harvey DR
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
For several months, there have been 2 vehicles parked in the street at 508 Harvey Dr., one has no tags the other has 2019 tags. If I read the code properly, this is a violation and should have been resolved long before now.
There is also a vehicle parked in the driveway with multiple flat tires that I am suspicious of as also not being properly plated which should also be a violation if it is not.
A separate issue is, the address also has a refrigerator and a chest freezer stored outside. Is this also a safety hazard and provides an opportunity for child entrapment?
Thank you.
Parks & Playgrounds
1600 E Elliston DR
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Who recently put masking tapes on the tennis court (for other sports?)? Is this allowed? It could trip people playing on the court.
Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues
620 S Park AVE
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Scooter parked blocking sidewalk
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
On the new part of the trail south of the bridge between olcott and Sherwood oaks but maybe closer to Rhorer the trail is washed out as shown in the picture.
Request a new Street Light
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
No pedestrian crossing assistance, lines of street, warning for drivers, or crossing signal for walkers
Debris Removal (Sand, General Street Debris)
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Camp set up in forest along high street. Between S 1600-1605 on East Side of High Street. Stove. Campfire remnants. Suitcase and bags. Needles on sidewalk. Can openers. Cans. Concerned about person in this heat and fire danger within forest.