NA - Old Southeast Neighborhood Association PLUS

The section of 4th St., South has become increasingly more populated by homeless near the Salvation Army. The people are out on the sidewalks and grassy areas during the day and overnight. The area for many blocks is very littered now. Panhandling is on the rise as well. I was approached by three different people during one visit to Wendy's. It's starting to feel very unsafe. One of the main concerns is that people are crossing the street day and night in the middle of the block. There is no warning to car drivers that these people are going to start crossing in the middle of the block particularly at night. Many are crossing very slowly with carts Cains Walkers or in wheelchairs. This is very concerning and a safety issue. This is also happening a little further south of 22nd Ave. on fourth Street south between the grocery mart and the gas station. Very dangerous for pedestrians and drivers. I have already reported this to nonemergency police as well as the community center in that district. They all suggested that I go through this channel to be heard. In the city work with the salvation army to come up with an innovative response to the needs of these people. Perhaps they can be located with in the property of salvation army and or be paid a small amount to collect litter in the area. Just an idea thank you, kim

The speed bumps on 3rd St S between 22nd Ave S and 17th Ave S are improperly shaped and horrible to drive over. I've driven over speed bumps all over the city without issue, but these two bumps in particular are very destructive to a vehicle's suspension and undercarriage, and are unlike any other bump in the city. The second problem with them is that they are difficult to see at night in this low light area; the signs beside them are inadequate in warning drivers. I have no issue at all with traffic calming in this area and encourage the speed bumps' presence, it's simply the design of these humps that are a problem. Please correct.

The Car Doctor Towing on 49th St just dropped off ANOTHER car at the illegal repair shop at 246 22nd Ave SE. More business to assure that there's plenty of noise every night - body work, racing engines, etc. Everyone around here is sick of it. It's blatantly obvious that they are running a business. Code enforcement shouldn't need a complaint from an adjacent neighbor. You can go down the alley where the cars are parked to see what's going on. During the day it's quiet - much of the activity is in the evening when it would otherwise be quiet around here.

Operating a car repair business from home. Multiple cars parked around property and in back. Cars being dropped off by tow trucks.

There is broken pavement on the 2nd St entrance to the alley.

Uneven Hexagonal Pavers throughout sidewalk - tripped and scrapped knee and jammed shoulder

Newly poured driveway for house under construction extends several feet beyond property line and encroaches into alley.

property is a mess. have removed many loose nails from alley. crappy old trailer just showed up in back "yard"

There is a bike trail sign on the corner of 2nd St S and 17th Ave SE directing bike riders east on 17th Ave SE. The sign directs you onto the sidewalk, but there are curbs all along the cul-de-sac preventing access to the road. So, the only option to access 17th Ave SE is to ride east on the sidewalk about a block to reach a broken concrete driveway that allows access to 17th Ave SE. Is it possible for another ramp to be added along the west side of the cul-de-sac curb here to allow immediate access to 17th Ave SE without having to ride down the sidewalk?

Hello, this stretch was paved last week, and so far, the south bound bike lane has not been re-painted making biking dangerous. It appears that the new paint markings are overly spaced for the north bound lane, i.e. the no passing lines are not the midpoint of the roadway. The biking lanes are well marked going north across Salt Creek. Thank You

There are two disastrous potholes in the right hand driving lane of 4th St. South traveling north between 22nd Avenue South and 18th Avenue South. One is most notably directly in front of the bus stop. Often times it is impossible to avoid these potholes because driving in the right hand lane. It is too risky to swerve left out of the lane in case there is another car in the left-hand traveling lane. These potholes are so deep that I even feared I popped a tire recently.

I see Bartlett Park is allowing the drunks and the druggies take over the park AGAIN. They are bathing and using Salt Creek as their bathrooms.....TRASH IS EVERYWHERE and since I pay for that park I want them REMOVED. You can't go for a bike ride or a walk without one approaching you for money. If they are "Salvation Army" people why can't they stay on Salvation Army property? Before it goes any further let's take care of this........we are tired of this in our community.....and will be a thorn in your side until this is taken care of. Please and thank you.