Fruita public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings - 2022
The City Council approved a resolution to serve as the ad hoc Board of the Fruita Housing Authority. The council also approved a consent agenda including liquor license renewals and board appointments.
- Approved Resolution 2022-41 to form the Housing Authority Board with City Council serving as the board (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for El Tapatio, Hot Tomato Pizzeria, CF Altitude, and Suds Brothers Brewery (6-0)
- Appointed Jessica Hearns to the Planning Commission (6-0)
- Appointed Steven Sparks to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (6-0)
- Appointed Councilor Aaron Hancey as liaison to the Museums of Western Colorado Board of Directors (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-40 supporting a GOCO grant application for the Reed Park project (6-0)
- Awarded clothing/merchandise contract for 2023 to Merge 2 Media (6-0)
- Approved November 2022 financial reports (6-0)
City Council Meetings - 2022
The City Council approved the 2023 annual budget of $34.3 million and maintained the property tax mill levy at 10.146. Other key actions included zoning a 4.9-acre site for a luxury motorcoach community and approving a new liquor license for El Mescal Family Mexican Restaurant and Bar.
- Approved 2023 annual budget of $34.3 million (4-0)
- Established 2023 property tax mill levy at 10.146 mills (4-0)
- Approved 2023 schedule for fees and charges (4-0)
- Zoned 4.9 acres at 853 Raptor Road as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) (4-0)
- Approved Raptor Crossing Preliminary PUD Plan for 39 motorcoach lots (4-0)
- Issued liquor license for Mezcalera, LLC dba El Mescal Family Mexican Restaurant and Bar (4-0)
- Added 157 North Plum Street to the City Register of Historic Sites (4-0)
- Adopted 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (4-0)
Historic Preservation Board
The Fruita Historic Preservation Board will meet to recap activities from 2022 and discuss goals for 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- 2022 year-end recap
- Discussion of 2023 goals
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed 2022 events and accomplishments. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved November meeting minutes
- Rescheduled January meeting to January 9th
City Council Meetings - 2022
The Council decided to keep $30,000 in the proposed budget for the Chamber. Members reached a consensus to modify the draft Housing Authority Bylaws, with formal adoption scheduled for December 20. The Council also directed staff to follow the CDOT Construction Index for transportation impact fee increases rather than the Consumer Price Index.
- Decided to keep $30,000 in the proposed budget for the Chamber
- Consensus reached to modify Housing Authority Bylaws purpose and combine bulleted items
- Directed staff to follow CDOT Construction Index for transportation impact fee increases
- Scheduled Housing Authority Bylaws adoption for December 20
Livability Commission
The Livability Commission, city staff, and members of the public conducted a clean-up event. The activity took place on the Colorado Riverfront Trail between Kokopelli Blvd. and 18 Road.
- Completed Clean Up Event on Colorado Riverfront Trail
City Council Meetings - 2022
Council approved Resolution 2022-30 to add funds to the General, Capital Projects, and Trash funds. The public hearing for the 2023 annual budget was continued to December 6. Council also approved a consent agenda including a DMV lease extension and first readings of several ordinances.
- Approved Resolution 2022-30 to appropriate funds for special events, road repair, parks, sidewalk replacement, and trash collection (6-0)
- Continued 2023 annual budget public hearing to December 6, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Mesa County DMV lease extension through December 31, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved first readings for ordinances regarding 157 N. Plum Street historic designation, 2018 Energy Conservation Code, City official ethics code, Raptor Crossing PUD zoning, and business licenses (6-0)
- Approved City Attorney engagement letter for Garfield and Hecht (6-0)
- Approved mini grant award to Colorado National Monument Association (5-0, one recusal)
- Directed staff to draft a Supplemental Budget Amendment for new iPads (6-0)
- Approved City Manager evaluation schedule and form (6-0)
Arts and Culture Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting and selected 'Coco Vino, WTF, Wine Tasting in Fruita and Chocolate too' as the name for an upcoming benefit event. Members discussed plans for a sculpture program and a Kiwanis Grant backpack program for children.
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes
- Selected 'Coco Vino, WTF, Wine Tasting in Fruita and Chocolate too' as the name for the Wine and Chocolate event
Historic Preservation Board
The Fruita Historic Preservation Board is meeting to discuss routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, recapping the Fruita Fall Festival, planning a coloring book distribution, and reaching out to recent sponsors and contributors. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Fruita Fall Festival recap
- Coloring book distribution plan
- Outreach to recent sponsors and contributors
The Board held a public hearing and approved the nomination of 157 North Plum Street to the local register. No public feedback was received during the hearing. The Board also scheduled its upcoming December and January meetings.
- Approved structure nomination for 157 North Plum Street (6-0)
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Scheduled December meeting
- Moved January meeting to January 9th
Parks and Recreation Commission
The board reviewed progress on the Prospector Park playground and the Fruita Dog Park. Updates were provided regarding the Highway 340 Trail Crossing bid process and Fruita Community Center maintenance. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.
- Reported Prospector Park playground equipment ordered in Fruita Blue and White
- Reported $32K for dog park fencing and $18K for water trenching
- Reported Highway 340 Trail Crossing project is being rescoped after bids exceeded $90K budget
- Reported transition to Sportsman’s Software for recreation registration
City Council Meetings - 2022
The City Council voted to add Juneteenth and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as municipal holidays while removing Good Friday. The council also approved a special event liquor permit for the Rim Rock Marathon and a 5-year irrigation water agreement renewal. Additionally, a letter to the Mesa County Board of Commissioners regarding the in-house Building Department was approved.
- Added Juneteenth and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as municipal holidays and dropped Good Friday (6-0)
- Approved special event liquor permit for Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission for Rim Rock Marathon (6-0)
- Approved 5-year irrigation water agreement renewal with Glade Park Pipeline Water Users’ Association (6-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for Adobe Creek Golf Course (6-0)
- Approved letter to Mesa County Board of Commissioners regarding Building Services (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
Planning Commission
The provided document is an agenda and procedural guide for the January 11, 2022, meeting. It lists items for consideration, including a PUD plan and code amendments, but does not record any votes or final decisions.
Fruita Tourism Advisory Council
The council recommended a 2023 marketing budget to City Council, including a $85,000 allocation for Colvita. They also approved a $1,000 mini-grant for the Colorado National Monument Association and recommended funding for two bike races.
- Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended 2023 budget to City Council with Colvita funding set at $85,000 (unanimous)
- Recommended $3,250 in 2023 funding for Co2UT and Rexy Gravel Bike races (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 mini-grant for Colorado National Monument Association (unanimous)
- Cancelled November and December meetings
City Council Meetings - 2022
The Council reviewed 2023 budget updates, including the addition of a police officer and the pausing of the Highway 340 Trail Design project. Council also directed staff to limit the scope of the Fruita Housing Authority by-laws to tax abatement projects.
- Approved adding one new Police Officer to the final budget draft
- Directed staff to pause Highway 340 Trail Design project and reject bids of $185k and $190k
- Directed staff to keep $30,000 in proposed budget for Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
- Directed staff to revise Housing Authority by-laws to a limited scope of tax abatement projects
- Directed staff to draft a letter to Mesa County Board of Commissioners regarding in-house building services for 2023
- Directed staff to provide holiday comparisons for Grand Junction, Palisade, and Mesa County
Historic Preservation Board
The board is meeting to review the Fruita Fall Festival and plan the distribution of a coloring book. Members will also discuss outreach to recent sponsors and contributors.
- Fruita Fall Festival re-cap
- Coloring book distribution plan
- Outreach to recent sponsors and contributors
Historic Preservation Board
The board is meeting to approve the current agenda and previous meeting minutes. The session includes a discussion regarding the Fruita Fall Festival scheduled for September 23rd-24th.
- Fruita Fall Festival (September 23rd-24th)
Historic Preservation Board
The board will review the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. Discussion topics include branding and marketing, the Fruita Fall Festival, and city archives.
- Branding & Marketing discussion
- Fruita Fall Festival (September 23rd - 24th)
- City Archives
Historic Preservation Board
The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss the Fruita Fall Festival scheduled for September 23rd-24th. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Fruita Fall Festival (September 23rd-24th)
Historic Preservation Board
The board will review the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Fruita Fall Festival.
- Fruita Fall Festival discussion