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Residents tell Peru Board of Public Works of uncovered easement and alley problems near Garden Gate
Summary
During public comment residents reported a 3- to 4-foot-deep uncovered utility easement on Hoover Avenue where children play and complained that a dumpster placed during a roof repair behind Garden Gate obstructed business access; the board said the mayor has contacted Surf Internet and work had begun to address the alley issue.
Residents used the public-comment period at the April 23 Peru Board of Public Works meeting to raise safety and access concerns related to recent repair work.
A resident identified the location as near the railroad tracks and Hoover Avenue, saying the uncovered easement there is "about 3 feet or 4 feet deep," and noting limited visibility at night where children play. Another attendee said Surf Internet had been contacted by the mayor about the issue and had ordered heavier-duty covers and a contractor to apply them, but that not all locations had been fixed yet.
Board members acknowledged the reports as updates from prior business. The meeting record includes an earlier request from Alvin Schwartz about an alley closure behind Garden Gate for roof repairs; the mayor is reported to have coordinated with businesses to allow dumpster placement during the work. Several residents said some business owners were not contacted directly and that dumpsters briefly blocked exits from lots, creating access problems that were later mitigated by neighboring owners.
Speakers urged continued coordination between the city, the mayor’s office and contractors to ensure covers are installed and temporary obstructions are minimized. No formal motion or enforcement action was taken at the meeting; the board treated the items as administrative updates and closed the matter for the session.
