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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #207885

Business:

Other: Why does the city not enforce its rules on clearing snow from sidewalks, through fines? I understand that old people in residential areas can't always clear snow. But I'm talking about businesses. I tried to walk on the sidewalk up Walnut from HIlside to 2nd street today (1/27), it was not possible. There are a ton of businesses here who do not follow the rules, and it's a huge hazard because now we have to walk on the street itself, which is crazy busy. I mean you, Elkins Properties, I mean you, auto dealership, I mean you, Btown Smoketime, and even the post office! Why are these people not fined? The are businesses, cleaning the sidewalk it a part of doing business, they should be held accountable. Thank you for your attention

Assigned to
Steve Tamewitz

History

1/30/2026 16:59:22 Closed by Steve Tamewitz

Drive-by completed 01/29/2026. Valid. Contractor's were working on sidewalks. Drive-by completed 01/30/2026. Sidewalks were clear.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207885 Closed by Steve Tamewitz Drive-by completed 01/29/2026. Valid. Contractor's were working on sidewalks. Drive-by completed 01/30/2026. Sidewalks were clear.

1/29/2026 12:52:30 Jeremy Bettis assigned this case to Steve Tamewitz

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1/29/2026 10:10:17 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Jeremy Bettis

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1/28/2026 14:42:35 Jane Kupersmith contacted Anonymous

Dear Julien Mailand, Thanks for your report. I have forwarded this to the Public Works Street Department for follow up. I will also note the general feedback for Office of the Mayor. All best, Jane

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207885 Jane Kupersmith contacted Julien Mailland Dear Julien Mailand, Thanks for your report. I have forwarded this to the Public Works Street Department for follow up. I will also note the general feedback for Office of the Mayor. All best, Jane

1/28/2026 14:41:10 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen

Hi Cheyenne, Over to you for business / snow removal issues. Thank you!

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207885 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Hi Cheyenne, Over to you for business / snow removal issues. Thank you!

1/27/2026 19:16:05 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=207885 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

1/27/2026 19:16:05 Opened by Anonymous