Case Date:

8/14/2020

Hello - Will someone with the City provide some details on the constant sound of heavy machinery on the south side of Bloomington? This has been going on for a while and I am unable to determine the exact source. I think it might be coming from two places, both of which appear to have connections to the City of Bloomington. The first location is to the west of the police and fire training center on S. Walnut. On many days, such as right now (for the past 30+ minutes at least), there are periods of time where there is a continuous noise from some sort of construction equipment, a diesel engine. I do not know the exact nature of what it is doing, but I cannot spend time on my deck as it is quite loud out there and when I am inside my house I can hear the noise as well. And it is more than just noise, it seems to have a deeper feel to it than simple noise by the nature of the equipment and work being done. The second location of interest is accessed from W. Gordon Pike. This area is north of Gordon Pike, between Rogers and Walnut. The entrance has a stone wall on either side of the driveway. I have observed dump trucks marked with the City of Bloomington logo going in and out of there. That site produces loud banging noises periodically, like the sound of dump trucks dumping something or being loaded. This all started in earnest within the last 6-8 months it seems like, although there have been less consistent bouts of such noises before that time frame. I would like to know if these are City operations, what exactly is going on, and how much longer these operations will continue. The use and enjoyment of my property is being greatly diminished by the noise and in a pandemic where I am home most of the day, that is incredibly frustrating.

Case Date:

8/14/2020

Neighboring property at 125 E sunny slopes is empty/abandoned. Their fence is badly damaged and crosses into our property at 135, which we learned with a new survey completed in July. Who is currently responsible for the maintenance of 125 e sunny slopes?

Case Date:

8/13/2020

There used to be a no parking sign on the west side of Grant Street on the block just north of Hillside, but it isn't there anymore. The residents all park on the east side of the street except for some new tenants who don't know about this convention. The extra cars on the west side of the street make the street narrow enough that it would be impassable to fire trucks (and probably even the sanitation trucks).

Case Date:

8/13/2020

There is garbage everywhere at this address. Neighbors shouldn't have to live like this. Its a public health emergency. I want someone to come out to do an inspection and get this cleaned up.

Case Date:

8/13/2020

Graffiti on retaining wall visible from street.

Case Date:

8/13/2020

If can't park at Cascades can you add safety enhancements. As south end feels deserted and crime prone. Thank you.

Case Date:

8/13/2020

I'm so confused. You at least still park on south end of Cascades Park right, just not go further?

Case Date:

8/13/2020

303 park ridge commercial van continues to park on grass

Case Date:

8/13/2020

Totally cool to close Cascades to traffic cutting through but not the main entrance totally to even parking there! Other entrance is 20 minutes away. W people won't use park as much or will kill gas in the environment if they do. At least allow some form of parking on south end. Get a new lot if needed. But that's the main access point. Why have City parks if you have to have unlimited time and an ablist bike to use them?

Case Date:

8/13/2020

Cascades Park parking is incredibly confusing. Tried to approach from south but said detour and didn't direct anywhere. Half hour later found through the golf course in the north. Closing to through traffic is fine but should at least be able to get to a parking lot from the south before a road close. It should said closed to through traffic on south instead. And then road closed after a lot. Major deterrent to use of park.