Excessive Growth
2000 E Atwater AVE
- Case Date:
- 7/25/2025
I live nearby and the owner of this property rarely cuts the grass. I believe it’s only been cut once this summer and only 50% of the yard was cut then. Weeds everywhere and the height is well above eight inches. Please make them cut the grass on a consistent basis. Thank you!
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
1213 S Madison ST
- Case Date:
- 7/25/2025
“There’s two dogs that have been outside all day in this heat without a water source for the second day in a row. One is on a lead in the yard and the other is not in a lead or a leash at all and was seen wandering off the property. Yesterday there were a few unsecured gas cans around the dogs, which were concerning as well”
Sidewalk & Curb Complaints
2627 S Southern Pines CT
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2025
New wheelchair ramp northeast corner of S Southern Pines Ct & W Pinehurst has a 2-3 inch drop, making it inaccessible to wheelchairs.
Blocked Sidewalk
1503 S Walnut ST
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2025
SE Corner of Hillside Dr and S. Walnut - there are household items dumped over the retaining wall blocking the sidewalks
Excessive Growth
705 W Wylie ST
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2025
yard overgrown
Parking on Unimproved Surface
2309 S Ford AVE
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2025
2 junk cars parked on grass. License plates from 2021 and 2022. Also trash and broken A/C in yard
Potholes, Other Street Repair
619 S Fess AVE
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2025
Large depression in road pavement —northbound
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
1209 S Washington St
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2025
There is a dead rabbit in the alley behind our house that needs to be removed please
- Case Date:
- 7/23/2025
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally report an ongoing issue with a neighboring property located at 111 W Southern Dr. The resident, Ashley, owns three dogs. One of them, a dog named Ruby, consistently exhibits aggressive and disruptive behavior that has significantly impacted our quality of life.
Ruby barks incessantly, often for prolonged periods, particularly when we are outside on our front porch or tending to our garden. Despite multiple opportunities to address the situation, Ashley has made it clear that she does not consider the barking a problem, stating that because it does not bother her, it should not bother anyone else. This dismissive attitude has left us with no reasonable resolution and has effectively driven me away from gardening—a once peaceful and restorative activity for me.
In addition to the constant barking, Ruby regularly escapes into our yard, approaching us with hackles raised, barking and snarling aggressively. This behavior is alarming and feels threatening, especially when we are simply trying to enjoy our own property. When anyone walks by the house, even with Ashley present, Ruby behaves similarly, charging at pedestrians and displaying aggressive posturing. I am aware of at least one incident in which Ruby’s behavior caused such fear that she was sprayed with mace.
Despite repeated concerns from neighbors, Ashley continues to disregard the issue. She claims the dogs are "working dogs" and that their behavior is normal for the breed. However, they are not being worked, socialized, or exercised in any meaningful way. They are rarely seen off the porch or in environments like dog parks where they might interact with other dogs or people. Given that Switchyard Park is essentially our front yard and a public, family-friendly space, this level of negligence is particularly troubling.
I regret not filing this report sooner. I have been patient for years in hopes that the situation would improve, but the lack of responsibility and disregard for the safety and comfort of others has reached a point where formal action is necessary.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Pauline Ortiz y Pino
1605 S College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
949-439-8203
ortizypino@alconsaudio.us
Traffic Related Complaints
1001 E Winslow RD
- Case Date:
- 7/23/2025
This is an all-way stop with marked stop signs and crosswalks. Unfortunately, many drivers (mostly on Winslow going East or West) do not stop at all. And there are quite a few that don't even slow down if they presume no vehicles are close enough to hit them for speeding through unabated. A few anemic attempts to place police near the intersection at haphazard intervals hasn't really had a beneficial impact. This intersection is very busy and is a frequent crossing for pedestrians and cyclists along with school children. I have seen other communities that have purchased solar powered flashing stop signs that significantly increase attention to the sign. Or, to monitor the scope of the issue, and maybe levy some tickets, can one of the mobile police observation hubs (I see them at the Seminary Square Kroger parking lot) be placed at the intersection. I don't ever feel safe coming any direction in or out of my own neighborhood. With all of the out of town students and faculty returning soon, the problem isn't going to get any better. This has been a pervasive issue for the roughly 8 years I've lived in this neighborhood.