Fruita public meetings in 2025

City Council Meetings - 2025

Councilor Purser moved to approve the agenda as amended and Councilor Miller seconded. The motion passed with six affirmative votes and no opposition. No other actions were formally decided during the meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)

Arts and Culture Board

The Fruita Arts and Culture Board will adopt the November 2025 meeting minutes and choose a new board chair. It will also select a new artist for the Art at the FCC program and discuss planning for the 2026 Coco Vino event. Public comments will be heard but no action will be taken on those remarks.

• Adopt November 2025 meeting minutes
• Select new Board Chair
• Select new artist for Art at the FCC
• Discuss Coco Vino Planning 2026

Planning Commission

The Fruita Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application 2025‑16, a request by Pag‑Rei Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to develop a 40‑acre campground and recreational vehicle park in the Industrial zone at 1559 River Road and multiple Cipolla Road addresses. The commission will consider the proposal, hear public comments, and make a recommendation to the Fruita City Council.

• Application 2025‑16: Conditional Use Permit for Cipolla RV Park (≈40 acres) in Industrial zone at 1559 River Road & Cipolla Road addresses
• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council adopted its agenda and the consent agenda with six‑yes votes each. It approved the draft 2026 Fruita Housing Authority budget, also by a 6‑yes vote. Finally, the council adopted Resolution 2025‑43, setting the fee and charge schedule for the 2026 budget, again with six yes votes.

• Adopt agenda as presented (6 yes votes)
• Approve consent agenda – October 21, 2025 minutes (6 yes votes)
• Approve draft 2026 Fruita Housing Authority budget (6 yes votes)
• Approve Resolution 2025‑43 establishing 2026 fee schedule (6 yes votes)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will adopt the November 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will conclude the Snoooks Bottom initiatives for the current year, address trail cleanup, and discuss plans for 2026. The meeting also includes a section for pertinent updates before adjourning.

• Approve November 2025 minutes
• Public comments and participation (no official action)
• Wrap up for the year – Snoooks Bottom
• Trail cleanup
• Looking ahead at 2026

City Council Meetings - 2025

Council members discussed the proposed 2026 budget but took no action on it. Four economic‑development consulting proposals were reviewed, and each councilor submitted their top two preferences. The council chose Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) to conduct at least Phase 1 of an economic‑development workshop. Staff will pursue DOLA grant revenue to help offset the consultant’s cost.

• Selected P.U.M.A. to complete Phase 1 economic development facilitation (no vote tally recorded)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented with six yes votes. It then approved the consent agenda, also with six yes votes. Items on the consent agenda included $75,000 for legal fees, a two‑year billboard lease to Lower Valley Hospital, and September financial reports. No other actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (6-0)

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will discuss the future of the Chalk the Block art board and the selection of a new artist for Art at the FCC. Members will review the HeaRT of Fruita process and consider a $4,000 investment for pedestals. The board will also plan for Fruita 4th Friday and Coco Vino 2026.

• Proposed $4,000 investment for HeaRT of Fruita pedestals
• Selection of a new artist for Art at the FCC
• Discussion on keeping the Chalk the Block art board for next year
• Planning for Fruita 4th Friday 2026 and Coco Vino 2026
• Appointment of new member Bridget Zlab-Legg

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council adopted the meeting agenda with six yes votes and approved the consent agenda, which included the October 7 minutes, supplemental budget appropriations, a lease extension, and a bridge program letter, also by a 6‑yes vote. Councilors Miller and Parrish moved to approve Resolutions 2025‑39 and 2025‑40, annexing 27.46 acres and 13.70 acres at 1615 L Road, each passing with six yes votes. A Housing Needs Assessment was presented and will be finalized for staff review in December.

• Approved agenda as amended (6 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, budget supplement, lease extension, bridge letter) (6 yes votes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑39 annexing 27.46 acres at 1615 L Road (6 yes votes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑40 annexing 13.70 acres at 1615 L Road (6 yes votes)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review remaining work and appreciation efforts following the Snooks Bottom volunteer event. Members will also plan for future trail cleanup days and determine the format for the December meeting.

• Snooks Bottom volunteer event recap
• Planning for future trail cleanup days
• Discussion of updates to City Council

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council will meet to receive an update from Barnhart Communications and discuss the schedule for November and December meetings. The body will also review a special event application for Girls on the Run.

• Special Event Application - Girls on the Run
• Update from Barnhart Communications

The council unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved full funding for the Western Slope Blue Star Mothers and Gemini Adventures special event. Additionally, a $1,000 grant for the Western Slope Blue Star Mothers for 2025 was approved unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Western Slope Blue Star Mothers and Gemini Adventures (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Western Slope Blue Star Mothers for 2025 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions for the October 21, 2025, workshop meeting.

The City Council unanimously approved outside‑agency funding requests: $4,600 for the One Riverfront Foundation, $30,000 for the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, and $7,000 for Grand Valley Pets Alive. Council also agreed to review the Chamber’s memorandum of understanding after Jan. 1, 2026. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approve $4,600 to One Riverfront Foundation (unanimous)
• Approve $30,000 annual contribution to Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approve $7,000 to Grand Valley Pets Alive for feral‑cat program (unanimous)
• Agree to review Chamber MOU after Jan. 1, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council approved the meeting agenda with five affirmative votes. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the September 30 minutes, the appointment of Bridget Zlab‑Legg to the Arts and Culture Board, the reappointment of Jessica Hearns to the Planning Commission, the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑22 for a billboard lease, and the August 2025 financial reports.

• Approved agenda as presented (5 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 yes votes)
• Approved September 30, 2025 workshop minutes
• Appointed Bridget Zlab‑Legg to Arts and Culture Board (3‑year term, expires Oct 2028)
• Reappointed Jessica Hearns to Planning Commission (3‑year term, expires Oct 2028)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025‑22 for billboard lease to Lower Valley Hospital Association; public hearing set for Nov 18, 2025
• Approved August 2025 financial reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of land at 1615 L Road. The body will also discuss its own bylaws and receive community development updates.

• Annexation of approximately 40.00 acres at 1615 L Road
• Rezone of approximately 40.00 acres at 1615 L Road from Agricultural Forestry Transitional (AFT) to Community Services and Recreation (CSR)
• Discussion of Fruita Planning Commission bylaws
• Withdrawal of Application #2025-14 for 86 tiny homes at 924 19 Road

Arts and Culture Board

The board will adopt or amend the meeting agenda, hear public comments (which are not acted upon), and discuss the Heart of Fruita Art Walk. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Adopt/Amend Agenda
• Public Comments and Participation (no official action)
• Heart of Fruita – Art Walk

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council adopted the agenda amendment (6‑yes votes) and approved the consent agenda (6‑yes votes), which included appointments to the Livability Commission and Historic Preservation Board. It set November 4 hearings to consider annexing two parcels on 1615 L Road (≈27.46 ac and ≈13.70 ac). The council also gave first‑reading approval to annexation and rezoning ordinances for the same parcels. Finally, the council approved a partnership with the Two Rivers Wildlife Coalition, receiving $50,000, $52,500 and $53,650 in funding over three years.

• Councilor Purser moved to approve agenda as amended; motion passed with six yes votes
• Councilor Miller moved to approve consent agenda (including board appointments); motion passed with six yes votes
• Resolution 2025‑35 set hearing date Nov 4, 2025 for annexation of ≈27.46 ac at 1615 L Road (Serial 1)
• Resolution 2025‑35 set hearing date Nov 4, 2025 for annexation of ≈13.70 ac at 1615 L Road (Serial 2)
• Ordinance 2025‑19 received first reading for annexation of ≈27.46 ac (Serial 1)
• Ordinance 2025‑20 received first reading for annexation of ≈13.70 ac (Serial 2)
• Ordinance 2025‑21 received first reading to rezone ≈40 ac at 1615 L Road to Community Services & Recreation
• Approved partnership with Two Rivers Wildlife Coalition; funding $50,000 (Year 1), $52,500 (Year 2), $53,650 (Year 3)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The scheduled October 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for November 3, 2025.

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council workshop scheduled for September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM does not list any concrete agenda items. The packet contains only a notice of the meeting date change. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed in the provided agenda.

The Fruita City Council held a workshop where Family Health West provided updates on behavioral health services and upcoming expansions. City Manager Shannon Vassen presented the 2026 recommended budget, highlighting modest revenue growth, staffing cost increases, and several capital project allocations. The meeting also covered upcoming municipal elections, charter amendment proposals, and a potential joint sales tax measure for the Lower Valley Fire District, but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, receiving an update from Barnhart Communications, reviewing applications for special events, and discussing the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

• Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Review of special event applications
• Review of the 2026 budget

The council unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved full funding for the Western Slope Blue Star Mothers and Gemini Adventures special event applications. Additionally, the council unanimously approved a $1,000 grant for the Western Slope Blue Star Mothers for 2025.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved full funding for Western Slope Blue Star Mothers & Gemini Adventures events (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Western Slope Blue Star Mothers (2025) (unanimous)

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will adopt or amend the meeting agenda. It will provide a public comments period, during which comments are heard but no official action is taken. The board will discuss the 2025 Heart of Fruita selections and decide the date and time for the Art Walk. No other new business is listed.

• Adopt/amend agenda
• Public comments (no official action)
• Review 2025 Heart of Fruita selections
• Set date and time for Art Walk

City Council Meetings - 2025

The agenda for the September 16, 2025 Fruita City Council meeting contains only procedural documents and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified. The council will likely address standard administrative matters.

The council adopted the agenda as amended with five yes votes. A proclamation naming September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month was accepted. Councilors Miller and Purser moved to approve the City of Fruita 2024 financial statements and accept the auditor’s report, and the motion passed with five yes votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (five yes votes)
• Adopted proclamation designating September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month
• Approved 2024 financial statements and accepted auditor’s report (five yes votes)

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will adopt the August 2025 meeting minutes, hear brief public comments, decide on the 2025 Heart of Fruita selections, and vote on scholarship application requests. No other business is listed.

• Approve August 2025 meeting minutes
• Decide 2025 Heart of Fruita selections
• Vote on scholarship application requests

City Council Meetings - 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document links. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

The council adopted the amended agenda with a 6‑yes vote. It then approved the full consent agenda, which included appointments to the Livability Commission, Arts and Culture Board, and Tourism Advisory Council, a memorandum of understanding with Lower Valley Hospital, a first‑reading ordinance for a Verizon lease amendment, a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a letter supporting an ADU incentive grant application, and the June 2025 financial reports. No public hearings or other action items were scheduled.

• Agenda amendment approved (6‑yes votes)
• Consent agenda approved (6‑yes votes)
• Scott Cotton appointed to Livability Commission (unexpired term + 3‑year term)
• MOU with Lower Valley Hospital Association approved
• Ordinance 2025‑18 (Verizon lease amendment) received first reading
• Resolution 2025‑32 authorizing mayor to sign ADU incentive grant letter approved
• June 2025 financial reports approved
• Gavin Brooke appointed to Arts and Culture Board; Johanna van Waveren reappointed to Tourism Advisory Council

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously confirmed the leadership nominations, naming Mollie Shepardson as Chair, Kelley Griffin as Vice Chair, and Kristy Driver as Secretary.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mollie Shepardson as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Kelley Griffin as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Kristy Driver as Secretary (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

Mayor Matthew Breman asked the Council to receive another update on the Grand Valley River Corridor Initiative Master Plan in February 2026. The Council also directed staff to place the traffic standards discussion on a future Council Workshop agenda for further consideration.

• Requested GVRCI Master Plan update for February 2026
• Directed staff to add traffic standards topic to upcoming Council Workshop agenda

Livability Commission

The Livability Commission will meet to review minutes from July 17 and receive reports from members and staff. The agenda contains no specific project proposals or decision items.

• Review and approval of July 17, 2025 minutes

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council of Fruita, Colorado, will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The agenda and packet for this meeting are available for review.

• Review of agenda and packet documents
• Regular City Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM

The council approved an amendment to the agenda and adopted three consent agenda items. It adopted Resolution 2025-31, amending the 2025 budget with supplemental funds for traffic‑calming measures and the South Mesa Street Revitalization Project. The council also opened a Fruita Housing Authority meeting and approved the authority's resolution to accept a purchase and sale contract.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A and B (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-31 budget amendment (5-0)
• Opened Fruita Housing Authority meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution FHA 2025-05 accepting purchase contract (6-0)

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will meet to review board responsibilities for Chalk the Block. The board is also scheduled to make a selection regarding Heart of Fruita.

• Board responsibilities for Chalk the Block
• Selection for Heart of Fruita

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda, each with five yes votes. It adopted Resolution 2025-28, adding $50,000 for The Launch predevelopment costs and $50,000 for a housing needs assessment, with a five‑yes vote. The council also approved Resolution 2025-30, authorizing a subordination agreement for the 805 W. Ottley Avenue affordable housing project, passing with five yes votes.

• Approved agenda amendment (5 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 – $50,000 for The Launch predevelopment and $50,000 for housing needs assessment (5 yes votes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 – subordination agreement for 805 W. Ottley Avenue affordable housing project (5 yes votes)

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. The City Council decided to lease the billboard to Family Health West, requiring downtown advertising in the organization’s waiting rooms.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved billboard lease to Family Health West (City Council decision)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council gave staff approval to move forward with two Idea Factory projects: an alley beautification effort between Mulberry and Peach Streets, and a street‑art traffic‑calming installation at Peach Street and Aspen Avenue, estimated at $5,000 for paint. Council members also agreed that future updates on these projects will be presented at workshops rather than regular meetings and approved holding a Housing Authority Workshop.

• Approved alley beautification project between Mulberry and Peach Streets
• Approved street‑art traffic‑calming project at Peach Street and Aspen Avenue ($5,000 paint cost)
• Agreed future project updates will be given at workshops, not regular meetings
• Approved holding a Housing Authority Workshop
• Continued Housing Needs Assessment with Points Consulting (no new vote recorded)

Livability Commission

The commission voted to approve the regular minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. John Rodwick moved to approve, Terri Potente seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded during the July 17 session.

• Approved June 12, 2025 regular minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

Councilor Purser moved to approve the agenda as amended and Councilor Quigley seconded; the motion passed with six yes votes. The Executive Session for the Municipal Court Judge’s annual informal review was removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled to a future meeting. The council also sang Happy Birthday for Councilor Amy Miller.

• Approved agenda amendment (6-0)
• Removed Municipal Court Judge’s annual informal review from agenda; to be rescheduled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission moved to remove the Baier annexation and rezone items from the agenda and the motion passed unanimously (6-0). The agenda, as amended, was approved by a 6-0 vote. Minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved with a 5-0 vote (one abstention). No public hearing items were presented.

• Withdraw Baier annexation and rezone applications (motion 6-0)
• Approve agenda as amended (motion 6-0)
• Approve June 10, 2025 minutes (motion 5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council approved the consent agenda items, including reappointing Denise Hight to the Historic Preservation Board, leasing the Fruita Museum property at 432 E. Aspen Avenue to the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, and authorizing a reimbursement agreement of up to $50,000 for affordable‑housing pre‑development costs. The council also set a hearing date of August 19, 2025, and gave first‑reading approvals for an annexation ordinance and a zoning amendment covering approximately 6.84 acres (Parcel #2697‑202‑00‑071). Additional approvals granted signing authority for land‑use documents related to the 2 Forks Ventures project and for annexing a Mesa County parcel. All motions passed with five affirmative votes; Councilor Miller recused herself from the annexation‑related items.

• Approved reappointment of Denise Hight to Historic Preservation Board (5‑0)
• Approved lease of Fruita Museum property to Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce (5‑0)
• Approved hearing date of Aug 19, 2025 for annexation of 6.84‑acre parcel (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for 6.84‑acre parcel (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of zoning amendment for 6.84‑acre parcel (5‑0)
• Approved reimbursement agreement up to $50,000 for affordable‑housing pre‑development (5‑0)
• Approved signing authority for land‑use documents for 2 Forks Ventures project (5‑0)
• Approved signing authority to pursue annexation of Mesa County parcel (5‑0)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council directed the renewal of the I‑70 billboard lease with Fruita Area Chamber and approved new advertising banners on the Co‑Op tower. It also instructed the Chamber to coordinate non‑monetized ads in FHW offices and to add more wayfinding signs. Staff were tasked with drafting ordinances for virtual‑meeting adjournments and to opt out of a Senate Bill, allowing concealed carry in the Civic Center except when the Municipal Court is open. Additional directives included ensuring Xcel completes gas‑line work before the Fall Festival and outlining funding for the South Mesa Street revitalization.

• Approved renewing the lease agreement with Fruita Area Chamber for the I‑70 billboard
• Approved installing new advertising banners on the Co‑Op tower
• Directed the Fruita Chamber to coordinate non‑monetized ads in FHW offices
• Directed staff to draft an ordinance allowing council adjournment to virtual meetings during emergencies
• Directed staff to draft an ordinance to opt out of Senate Bill, permitting concealed carry in the Civic Center except when the Municipal Court is open or in session
• Directed staff to ensure Xcel completes gas‑line work before the Fruita Fall Festival
• Directed staff to consider adding additional wayfinding signs
• Requested staff to outline funding sources for the South Mesa Street revitalization before committing

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to deny the $1,000 mini‑grant request for the "Evening With Craig Childs" fundraiser. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied $1,000 mini‑grant for Evening With Craig Childs (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, each with six yes votes. It approved Resolution 2025‑18, adding $14,000 in supplemental appropriations for capital equipment, supplies, and professional services. The consent agenda also approved a historic designation, a three‑year CloudPermit software contract extension, and a grant commitment for affordable housing.

• Approved agenda as amended (6 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda (6 yes votes) – includes historic designation, CloudPermit contract extension, and grant commitment
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑18, amending 2025 budget with $14,000 supplemental appropriations (6 yes votes)
• Designated 279 North Mesa Street as a historic structure (approved in consent agenda)
• Authorized three‑year CloudPermit software contract extension (approved in consent agenda)
• Authorized acceptance of CHFA/OEDIT affordable housing grant commitment (approved in consent agenda)

Livability Commission

The Livability Commission unanimously approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Members allocated booth staffing for upcoming Farmers Market dates, including Carmen and Dave for June 14 and Connie for July 12. The commission also decided that Marc and Kaydee will develop a poll to schedule a future trail cleanup.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Carmen and Dave to staff the June 14 Farmers Market booth
• Assigned Connie to staff the July 12 Farmers Market booth
• Assigned John and Terri to staff the October 11 Farmers Market booth
• Allocated two booth spots each for August 16 and September 13 markets (Al, Sheila, Jeffery, and Carmen noted as participants)
• Decided Marc and Kaydee will create a poll for scheduling a trail cleanup

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda (6‑0) and approved the March 2025 minutes (4‑0, with two members not voting). It then voted to recommend approval of the historic register designation for 279 North Mesa Street, adding a condition that a written description of the property’s historic relevance be included.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions/present)
• Recommended approval of historic designation for 279 North Mesa Street with condition for written description (6-0)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council approved the agenda (6‑0) and the consent agenda (6‑0), which included the reappointment of John Rodwick to the Livability Commission for a term ending June 2028. A first reading of Ordinance 2025‑12 to amend several international building codes was scheduled, with a public hearing set for July 15, 2025. The council also adopted a Juneteenth proclamation.

• Approved agenda as presented (6 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda (6 yes votes)
• Reappointed John Rodwick to Livability Commission for a three‑year term (approved as part of consent agenda, 6 yes votes)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025‑12 to amend building codes; public hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025
• Adopted Juneteenth proclamation

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council unanimously approved the April 17 meeting minutes. A $4,000 mini‑grant for Mike Fest was approved. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved April 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 mini‑grant for Mike Fest (vote not recorded)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda with six yes votes each. The consent agenda approved two commission appointments, the March 2025 financial reports, and two ordinances—one amending the Model Traffic Code and one adding a property to the historic register. The Fruita Housing Authority board approved a resolution to move forward with The Oaks redevelopment agreements.

• Approved agenda as presented (6 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda (6 yes votes)
• Appointed Jessica Ruffule as alternate Planning Commission member (term through May 2028)
• Appointed Joann Christensen as regular Livability Commission member (term expires May 2025)
• Approved March 2025 financial reports
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10, second reading, amending the Model Traffic Code per state language
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11, first reading, adding 279 N. Mesa Street to the historic register (public hearing June 17, 2025)
• Housing Authority board approved Resolution FHA 2025-03 to proceed with The Oaks redevelopment agreements

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council heard an overview of Metro Districts from special counsel Dalton Kelley. The mayor requested that the city obtain sample Metro District policies, and Kelley agreed to gather examples for staff and the council at a future meeting. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission approved an amendment to switch hearing items #2 and #3 on the agenda (6‑0). It adopted the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting (5‑0) and the January 14, 2025 workshop (4‑0). The commission considered Application 2025‑01 for a Conditional Use Permit to keep up to four goats at 600 Birchwood Court and moved to approve it; the vote tally was not recorded in the minutes. The historic house registry application (2025‑09) was presented but no decision was noted.

• Approved agenda amendment to switch hearing items #2 and #3 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 14, 2025 workshop (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for up to 4 goats at 600 Birchwood Court (vote tally not recorded)

City Council Meetings - 2025

Councilor Miller moved to approve the agenda as presented; the motion was seconded and passed with five yes votes. The council accepted proclamations designating Teacher Appreciation Week, National Police Week, National Public Works Week, and Bike Week (including Bike‑to‑Work Day). Each proclamation was read by the respective councilor and accepted by the named officials.

• Approved agenda as presented (5 yes votes)
• Accepted Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation
• Accepted National Police Week proclamation
• Accepted National Public Works Week proclamation
• Accepted Bike Week and Bike‑to‑Work Day proclamation

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council interviewed five applicants for a vacant council seat. After discussion, they appointed Amanda Quigley to fill the vacancy, with the term ending in April 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Amanda Quigley to City Council vacancy (term until April 2026)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council instructed staff to put together a fats‑oils‑grease (FOG) program and bring it back for further review. No votes or approvals were recorded for the Old Fruita Middle School discussion or the council vacancy interview process. The meeting concluded with no other substantive decisions.

• Directed staff to develop a FOG program and present it for further review (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Old Fruita Middle School – no decision made
• Discussed council vacancy interview process – no decision made

Livability Commission

The commission approved the regular minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting, as recorded by John Rodwick and Connie Overton. No other formal actions or votes were taken; remaining items were discussed but not decided.

• Approved March 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes (approval recorded by John Rodwick and Connie Overton)

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. The council also approved $750 grants for the Mesa County Libraries and the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, with one member abstaining. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Funded $750 to Mesa County Libraries (unanimous, Hamlin abstained)
• Funded $750 to Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous, Hamlin abstained)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council agreed to interview seven of the thirteen applicants for the vacant seat. They voted to remove Question #3 from the interview questionnaire and revised wording of other questions. All thirteen applicants will be invited to tour the former Fruita Middle School on April 22, 2025. Mayor Breman will consult the City Attorney on candidate eligibility and on whether interviews can be held in an Executive Session.

• Set interview pool at seven candidates (finalists)
• Strike Question #3 from interview questionnaire
• Revise language of other interview questions
• Invite all 13 vacancy applicants to tour old Fruita Middle School on April 22, 2025
• Mayor Breman to contact City Attorney about eligibility of previously elected applicant
• Mayor Breman to contact City Attorney about interview session format

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board formally approved the February meeting minutes. A motion was passed to purchase shirts for board members at $14 each. No vote tallies were recorded for either decision.

• Approved February minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved purchase of shirts for board members ($14 each, 10 shirts) (no vote tally recorded)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board approved its April 7 agenda and formally approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded. The board discussed potential state grant funding and a magazine article, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• March 2025 minutes approved (motion passed)

City Council Meetings - 2025

Councilor Purser moved to approve the agenda as amended, Councilor Miller seconded, and the motion passed with five yes votes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council approved full funding for the Western Slope Blue Star Mothers military graduation event. It also approved the February 27 and March 13 meeting minutes unanimously. Mini-grants were approved for the 2025 Dinosaur Day event (unanimous) and $500 for the Desert RATS Trail Running Festival (passed with one no vote).

• Approved full funding for Western Slope Blue Star Mothers military graduation event
• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dinosaur Day mini-grant (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Desert RATS Trail Running Festival mini-grant (1 no vote)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The council directed staff to let Family Health West keep the I‑70 billboard on a month‑to‑month basis and to seek a new digital‑messaging quote. It also ordered a second walk‑through of the old Fruita Middle School and set steps for filling the vacant council seat. Additionally, the council agreed to pursue an opt‑out of Senate Bill 24‑131 while the municipal court is in session.

• Allow Family Health West to continue leasing the I‑70 billboard on a month‑to‑month basis
• Staff to obtain a new quote for digital messaging on the bottom of the I‑70 billboard
• FTAC to approach Barnhart Communications for pricing concept plans for billboard or silo
• City Manager to contact School District #51 to schedule a second walk‑through of the old Fruita Middle School
• Council to pursue opting out of Colorado Senate Bill 24‑131 while municipal court is in session
• Staff to provide Council with an example of signage to reduce confusion under the opt‑out option
• Chief of Police to work with City Attorney Mary Elizabeth Geiger and Public Works Director Kimberly Bullen on the opt‑out implementation
• Mayor to receive each council member’s top five candidates for the vacant seat and narrow to finalists for interviews on April 29