closed: Can't Fix #203669

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Other: In 2019/2020, the Rogers Multiuse Path Project removed a large area of mature evergreen trees and shrubs. Before the project began, the city convened a public meeting at Sherwood Oaks church, where this project was presented. Neighborhood residents were under the impression (from what was stated at the meeting) that despite the construction and removal of mature trees and shrubs there was a plan to replace the mature trees and provide appropriate barriers to shield adjacent residences from Rogers Rd. Given that one of the adjacent neighborhoods is named “The Woodlands” it is ironic that the large swath of mature trees and shrubs was removed by the city. In 2020, the neighborhood inquired about the promised tree replacement plan and advocated in support of the tree replacement plan via email exchanges with a city employee. This link to Google Street view shows some of the mature trees, shrubs, and vegetation that existed before removal. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rogers+Rd+%26+Winding+Brook+Circle/@39.1360284,-86.5043552,3a,75y,11.81h,104.02t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sM5SSfiHav1RemgRHxy-NNQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-14.024763466822193%26panoid%3DM5SSfiHav1RemgRHxy-NNQ%26yaw%3D11.809023229470313!7i16384!8i8192!4m7!3m6!1s0x886c66797856700f:0x281f08677540884f!4b1!8m2!3d39.136063!4d-86.504227!16s%2Fg%2F1ymsmq0qb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D The neighbors request that you please consider restoration of trees, shrubs, and vegetation.

Assigned to: Neil Kopper

History

9/4/2025 15:43:22 Closed by Neil Kopper

Thank you for submitting this uReport. In this and all projects the City strives to minimize tree removal, but unfortunately removals are often necessary for construction. This project included numerous tree replacements, but they were all located further west of the area you indicate. This area near the intersection has underground water lines and gas lines, in addition to the wall itself and the overhead utility lines. Tree installation is not recommended in this area. Shrub or other vegetation installation would be acceptable if the neighborhood wishes to pursue those installations and maintenance.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203669 Closed by Neil Kopper Thank you for submitting this uReport. In this and all projects the City strives to minimize tree removal, but unfortunately removals are often necessary for construction. This project included numerous tree replacements, but they were all located further west of the area you indicate. This area near the intersection has underground water lines and gas lines, in addition to the wall itself and the overhead utility lines. Tree installation is not recommended in this area. Shrub or other vegetation installation would be acceptable if the neighborhood wishes to pursue those installations and maintenance.

6/24/2025 12:28:11 Andrew Cibor assigned this case to Neil Kopper

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203669 Andrew Cibor assigned this case to Neil Kopper You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

6/24/2025 08:11:30 Haskell Smith assigned this case to Andrew Cibor

Andrew, I believe this was an engineering project, but other than that I do not have any information related to this project, nor is there ROW for my area to plant trees in.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203669 Haskell Smith assigned this case to Andrew Cibor You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Andrew, I believe this was an engineering project, but other than that I do not have any information related to this project, nor is there ROW for my area to plant trees in.

6/24/2025 07:56:04 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Haskell Smith

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203669 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Haskell Smith You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

6/23/2025 21:02:15 Anonymous assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen

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6/23/2025 21:02:15 Opened by Anonymous