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

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to coordinate a trail cleanup and plan a volunteer event. The meeting also includes the approval of August 2025 minutes.

• Trail cleanup planning
• Volunteer event planning and logistics

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 will meet to appoint a chair and receive an update from Barnhart Communications. The meeting also includes time for public comment and staff updates.

• Appointment of a Chair
• Update from Barnhart Communications

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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review a water quality report from CPW regarding Snooks Bottom. The meeting also includes a working portion dedicated to spreading mulch.

• CPW water quality report for Snooks Bottom
• Mulch spreading at Snooks Bottom

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The council will meet to receive an update from Barnhart Communications and general staff reports. The meeting also includes time for public comment and the approval of previous minutes.

• Update from Barnhart Communications

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

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)

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will meet to receive updates on several ongoing projects. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the June 2025 meeting.

• Chalk Festival update
• HEaRT of Fruita update
• T-shirt update

City Council Meetings - 2025

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive business is detailed in the text.

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

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will meet to receive updates on the Chalk Festival, HEaRT of Fruita, and t-shirts. The board will also consider the approval of the June 2025 meeting minutes.

• Chalk Festival update
• HEaRT of Fruita update
• T-shirt update
• Approval of June 2025 Minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a request by Clayton Homes to annex and rezone a 6.84-acre parcel. The body will also note the withdrawal of a tiny home community proposal.

• Annexation of 6.84 acres (Parcel #2697-202-00-071) into city limits
• Rezone of 6.84 acres from Mesa County AFT to South Fruita Residential (SFR)
• Withdrawal of Application #2025-02 for a 20-acre tiny home community at 924 19 Road

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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss maintenance and volunteer efforts for local parks and trails. Key topics include fundraising for tree caging and planning for fall priorities.

• Snooks Bottom tree caging costs and fundraising options
• Snooks Bottom fall volunteer event
• Adopt a Trail paperwork and clean up dates
• Farmers Market booth

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 City Council will discuss renewing a billboard lease with Family Health West and updating COOP Tower banners. The body will also receive progress reports on road and pedestrian safety projects and discuss municipal code amendments.

• Proposed $12,000 annual billboard lease renewal with Family Health West
• Quotes for COOP Tower banners: $5,500 for design and $23,500 for installation
• 19 Road construction update with $3 million paid to contractor Sunroc
• South Mesa Street Revitalization low bid of $2,439,919.60 from K & D Construction
• Proposed municipal code amendments regarding weapons offenses and virtual meeting procedures

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 will review a mini grant application for 'An Evening with Craig Childs'. Members will also conduct a budget review and a vision discussion.

• Mini Grant Review: An Evening with Craig Childs
• Budget Review and Vision Discussion

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 City Council will discuss designating 279 North Mesa Street as a historic structure and updating the municipal code regarding weapons. The body is also considering budget amendments for capital equipment and professional services.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Designating 279 North Mesa Street as a historic structure
• Ordinance 2025-13: Repealing and reenacting municipal code regarding weapons and weapon offenses
• Resolution 2025-20: Three-year contract extension with Cloudpermit for software
• Resolution 2025-22: Acceptance of grant commitment from CHFA and OEDIT Affordable Housing Financing Fund
• Resolution 2025-18: Budget amendments for capital equipment and purchased professional services

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 will meet to review previous minutes and discuss a Farmers Market booth. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion regarding Farmers Market Booth

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

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will meet to coordinate assignments for the Chalk Festival. The board will also discuss the Heart of Fruita project, bases, and the Farmers Market booth.

• Chalk Festival assignments
• Heart of Fruita discussion
• Farmers Market booth discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 20 acres for a tiny home community. The commission will formulate a recommendation for the Fruita City Council.

• Application 2025-02: Request to rezone 20 acres at 924 19 Road from Commercial 1 (C1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Proposed tiny home community with a density of up to 5 dwelling units per acre
• Election of Chair / Co-chair

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 City Council will discuss the first reading of an ordinance to update several international building, mechanical, and energy codes. The body is also considering appointments to One Riverfront and the Livability Commission.

• Ordinance 2025-12: First reading to repeal and readopt International Building, Mechanical, Existing Building, Residential, and Energy Conservation Codes
• Appointments of Loreta Silverio, Randall Reitz, Kelsay Heath, and Scott Riise to One Riverfront for terms expiring July 30, 2028
• Reappointment of John Rodwick to the Livability Commission for a term expiring June 2028
• Proclamation of June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day
• Executive session regarding Mesa County District Court Case No. 25CV30060 and 993 19 Road

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 Fruita Tourism Advisory Council will meet to review presentations from special event funding recipients and the Colorado Tourism Office. The body will also handle routine approvals and staff updates.

• Presentation by Roam Fest (Special Event Funding Recipient)
• Presentation by Rim Rock Rodeo (Special Event Funding Recipient)
• Presentation on Colorado Tourism Office Destination Development

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 Fruita City Council will meet to adopt proclamations, approve two board appointments, and hold a first reading of an ordinance adding 279 North Mesa Street to the city’s historic register. The Housing Authority will also vote on redevelopment agreements for The Oaks Project.

• Approve Jessica Ruffule as alternate Planning Commission member for a three-year term
• Approve Joann Christensen to the Livability Commission for a three-year term
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to add 279 North Mesa Street to the city register of historic sites
• Approve Resolution 2025-17 for The Oaks Project redevelopment financing agreements
• Adopt Memorial Day proclamation for May 26, 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

City Council held an informational workshop regarding the function and formation of metropolitan districts in Colorado. This briefing was conducted by Special Counsel Dalton Kelley in anticipation of a service plan request for the first metro district within City limits.

• Informational presentation on metro district governance, revenue powers, and transparency requirements
• Discussion of the process for City Council to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve service plans
• Review of revenue tools including property taxes, special assessments, and fees
• Overview of the 'quinquennial finding of diligence' process to review debt financing every five years

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.

Livability Commission

The Livability Commission will meet to review reports and discuss community initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on the AARP Audit Walk and the Yellow Dot Program.

• AARP Audit Walk discussion
• Yellow Dot Program discussion
• Review of April 17, 2025 minutes

Arts and Culture Board

The Fruita Arts and Culture Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on several community events and programs, including the CCI Summit, Fourth Fridays, Chalk Festival, and Heart of Fruita. The board will also approve minutes from April and accept public comments. No decisions on contracts, budgets, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Review of CCI Summit
• Discussion of Fourth Fridays event
• Update on Chalk Festival
• Heart of Fruita program discussion
• Approval of April 2025 minutes

Planning Commission

The Fruita Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to add a property at 279 N. Mesa Street to the Fruita Historic Registry. The commission will then forward a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and community development updates.

• Public hearing on application 2025-09 to add 279 N. Mesa Street to the Fruita Historic House Registry
• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

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

The Fruita City Council will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings: one to vacate a temporary easement on Santa Ana Subdivision and another to rezone approximately 14 acres at 1130 and 1138 18 ½ Road from Planned Unit Development to Community Residential. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, appointment of Thomas Wells to the Planning Commission, appointment of Amanda Quigley to fill a city council vacancy, first reading of an ordinance updating the Model Traffic Code, and resolutions regarding an agreement with Clearnetworx LLC and marketing fund appropriations. Several proclamations will recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, National Police Week, National Public Works Week, and Bike Week.

• Quasi-judicial public hearing to rezone 14 acres at 1130 & 1138 18 ½ Road from PUD to Community Residential
• Quasi-judicial public hearing to vacate temporary city easement on Lot 1 of Santa Ana Subdivision
• Appointment of Amanda Quigley to Fruita City Council for a term expiring April 2026
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-10 amending the 2024 Model Traffic Code
• Resolution 2025-14 approving agreement with Clearnetworx LLC (no dollar amount stated)

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

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing regarding a nomination to add a 1907 house to the local registry. Staff recommends approval of the nomination for the property located at 279 N. Mesa Street.

• Public hearing for nomination of 279 N. Mesa Street to Fruita's Registry of Historic Sites, Structures & Districts

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for a vacant council seat. Five candidates are scheduled for 15-minute interviews. Formal action on the appointment is scheduled for the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Interviews for vacant City Council seat

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 City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the potential acquisition of the old Fruita Middle School and the development of a Fats-Oils-Grease (FOG) program for the sewer system. The body will also continue discussions on filling a City Council vacancy.

• Discussion on the potential acquisition of the old Fruita Middle School
• Proposed Fats-Oils-Grease (FOG) program to prevent sewer blockages
• Report of $345,600.00 estimated cost to the city for FOG pumping, hauling, and disposal over ten years
• Use of 'Greasezilla' biocatalyst technology at a cost of $9,200 per 275-gallon tote
• Discussion on filling a City Council vacancy following 13 applications

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 Livability Commission will meet to review minutes from the March 20, 2025, meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Review and approval of March 20, 2025, regular minutes

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 will receive presentations from One Riverfront, a special event funding recipient, and Barnhart on its marketing strategy. The council will also review a mini-grant application from Mesa County Libraries. The meeting includes public comment, approval of March 27 minutes, and general staff reports.

• One Riverfront presentation on special event funding
• Barnhart presentation on marketing strategy overview
• Mini-grant review for Mesa County Libraries
• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

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 City Council will meet to discuss the process for filling a vacant seat on the Council. This vacancy follows the resignation of Councilor Andrea Downs.

• Discussion of the City Council vacancy process

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 will meet to review a recap of Coco Vino and discuss Otocast. The board is also scheduled to address a survey, shirts, and goals.

• Coco Vino recap
• Otocast discussion
• Survey review
• Shirts
• Goals

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

This meeting is primarily procedural, with the board expected to approve the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting, and discuss general board business and updates. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda for April 7, 2025
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
• Board business and updates discussion

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

The Fruita City Council is meeting to consider several proclamations, board appointments, and a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a letter supporting a grant application for a Housing Needs Assessment. The council will also hear a presentation from Mesa County Regulatory Programs and potentially enter executive session for the city attorney's annual review.

• Resolution 2025-15 authorizing mayor to sign letter supporting grant application for a Housing Needs Assessment
• Appointment of Jeffrey Mohrman to the Livability Commission (term to April 2028) and reappointment of Al Conder (term to January 2028)
• Proclamations honoring Military Bound Graduate Recognition Day, Phoenix Girls Wrestling Team, FMHS Wildcats Wrestling Team, and Arbor Day
• Presentation of Fruita Student of the Month (Maya Pearce) and Teacher of the Month (Lisa Crabtree)
• Executive session for discussion of personnel issues related to city attorney's annual review

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 will hear presentations from the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce and Western Slope Blue Star Mothers. Members will review mini-grant applications and discuss the application process for special events and grants.

• Presentation on Fruita Fall Festival and Farmers Market
• Presentation on Military High School Graduate Recognition Event
• Mini-grant review for 2025 Dinosaur Day
• Mini-grant review for Desert RATS Trail Running Festival
• Discussion on special event and mini-grant application process

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 Fruita City Council will hold a workshop to discuss four items: the city-owned I-70 billboard lease expiring at the end of March, potential acquisition of the closed Fruita Middle School (239 N Maple Street), an overview of the Emergency Operations Plan, and continued discussion on Colorado Senate Bill 24-131. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items to guide staff direction.

• I-70 billboard lease with Family Health West at $12,000/year, set to expire end of March; FTAC wants billboard for tourism
• Old Fruita Middle School (84,801 sq ft, 12.75 acres) closed by D51; condition budget $18.17 million with 58.5% condition score
• Emergency Operations Plan overview scheduled for 8:00–8:30 p.m.
• Continued discussion on Colorado Senate Bill 24-131 (8:30–8:45 p.m.)

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

Livability Commission

The Livability Commission will meet to review minutes from February 20, 2025. The primary discussion item on the agenda is an introduction from Lower Valley Fire.

• Lower Valley Fire introduction

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council will discuss a zoning change for 14 acres on 18 ½ Road and lease agreements with T-Mobile West, LLC and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The body will also consider budget amendments for capital projects and equipment.

• Proposed rezoning of 14 acres at 1130 and 1138 18 ½ Road from Planned Unit Development to Community Residential
• Second reading of lease agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC
• Second reading of lease agreement with Colorado Department of Transportation
• Resolution 2025-11 to amend the 2025 Budget for capital projects, equipment, and supplies
• Liquor license renewal for Fruita Consumers Cooperative Association at 1650 Highway 6 & 50

The Fruita City Council approved three major items: a lease amendment with T-Mobile for a water tower site, a new lease with CDOT for a boat ramp, and a budget amendment reappropriating funds for capital projects. The council also accepted the resignation of Councilor Andrea Downs and began the process to fill her seat. All votes were unanimous with three yes votes.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-05, T-Mobile lease amendment (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-06, CDOT boat ramp lease (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11, budget amendment with supplemental appropriations (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal and Resolution 2025-13 (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Councilor Andrea Downs

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council will hear a presentation from Barnhart Communications on a comprehensive media plan, including creative executions of the 'Fruita. It's a no brainer' concept and earned media initiatives. No voting items are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and update.

• Presentation from Barnhart Communications on media plan, creative executions, and earned media for Fruita tourism

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved Barnhart Communications' three creative plans for the 2025 tourism campaign, including videos, social media posts, and a billboard featuring Mike the Headless Chicken. The council discussed the $40,000 paid media budget, targeting outdoor enthusiasts aged 30-55 in Colorado and Utah, with most spending from August to October. They also discussed the I-70 billboard, which was moved to a City Council workshop on March 25, and staff will seek cost estimates.

• Approved Barnhart Communications' three creative plans (unanimous)
• Discussed I-70 billboard, moved to City Council workshop on March 25
• Staff to ask Barnhart about billboard cost and contact Colorado West Outdoor Advertising

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for four goats at 600 Birchwood Court, a rezone of about 14 acres at 1130 & 1138 18 ½ Road from Planned Unit Development to Community Residential, and a temporary easement vacation at 102 Santa Ana Drive. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Conditional Use Permit for four goats at 600 Birchwood Court (Community Residential zone)
• Rezone of 14 acres at 1130 & 1138 18 ½ Road from PUD to Community Residential
• Easement vacation for 12 feet east and 15 feet south of lot 1 at 102 Santa Ana Drive
• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2024, and January 14, 2025, meetings

The Fruita Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezone for approximately 14 acres at 1130 & 1138 18 ½ Road from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Community Residential (CR), forwarding the recommendation to the City Council. The Commission also recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for four goats at 600 Birchwood Court and a temporary easement vacation at 102 Santa Ana Drive. All three items were approved with no objections from staff or reviewers, though the Santa Ana HOA raised concerns about the easement vacation.

• Recommended approval of rezone for 1130 & 1138 18 ½ Road from PUD to CR (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 4 goats at 600 Birchwood Court (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of temporary easement vacation at 102 Santa Ana Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 11, 2024 and January 14, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-02, a second-reading amendment to the Model Traffic Code. They will also introduce Ordinance 2025-07 for a two-year billboard lease to Lower Valley Hospital Association, hear a presentation from the Fruita Youth Action Council, discuss a community survey and building code adoption, and consider a resolution regarding state legislation.

• Ordinance 2025-02 – Second Reading – Amending Chapter 10.04 of Fruita Municipal Code on Model Traffic Code (continued from February 4, 2025)
• Ordinance 2025-07 – First Reading – Approving a lease of billboard adjacent to I-70 to Lower Valley Hospital Association for a two-year term
• Resolution 2025-12 – Approving mayor to send letter to Colorado General Assembly requesting amendments to Senate Bill 25-001
• Presentation – Fruita Youth Action Council 2024 highlights and 2025 goals
• Final review of discussion on 2025 Community Survey

The Council approved Ordinance 2025-02 on second reading, adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code with local amendments, including allowing police discretion on road hazards and removing car washing from prohibited actions. The Council also approved the consent agenda as amended, removing the billboard lease item for further discussion, and adopted Resolution 2025-12 authorizing a letter to the Colorado General Assembly requesting amendments to Senate Bill 25-001.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda as amended, removing the billboard lease item (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02, adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code with local amendments (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12, authorizing the mayor to send a letter to the Colorado General Assembly requesting amendments to Senate Bill 25-001 (5-0).
• Moved the billboard lease discussion to the March 25, 2025 workshop meeting.
• Directed staff to place the Community Center membership policy review on a future workshop agenda.

Historic Preservation Board

The board will meet to discuss strategies for implementing the Historic Plaque Program. The meeting also includes updates on the Chamber Foundation and a recap of the Boards and Commissions Mixer.

• Historic Plaque Program implementation strategies
• Chamber Foundation update
• Boards and Commissions Mixer recap

The Fruita Historic Preservation Board met and approved its agenda and February minutes. Chris Endreson was designated as the board's liaison to the Chamber Foundation Board, allowing coordination on heritage and preservation projects. The board also discussed a historic plaque program and potential partnerships for a walking tour.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Designated Chris Endreson as HPB liaison to Chamber Foundation Board

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council will hear a presentation from Barnhart Communications and discuss the special event and mini-grant application process. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of January 2025 minutes, and staff updates.

• Presentation from Barnhart Communications
• Discussion of Special Event and Mini-Grant Application Process
• Approval of January 2025 Minutes

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council selected the 'Fruita. It's a No Brainer.' marketing campaign, featuring Mike the Headless Chicken as mascot, after discussion of four concepts. The council also approved the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The mini-grant discussion was postponed to the next meeting, and the billboard lease renewal was left for City Council decision.

• Approved minutes of January 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Selected 'Fruita. It's a No Brainer.' campaign with Mike the Headless Chicken mascot
• Postponed mini-grant application process discussion to next meeting
• Left billboard lease renewal decision to City Council

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council will discuss a concept plan for a 92-unit tiny home community and review a proposed $272,224 facility master plan. The meeting also includes an update on the city's short-term rental program and compliance software.

• Concept plan for 92 detached dwelling units at 924 19 Road
• Proposed $272,224 total cost for Facility Master Plan, Condition Assessment, and Audit
• Short-term rental update reporting 98 permits issued as of February 28, 2025
• Discussion of Granicus and Cloudpermit software for rental tax and compliance
• Proposed PUD zoning change for 20 acres currently zoned Commercial 1 (C-1)

The Fruita City Council held a workshop and heard presentations on a facility master plan, short-term rentals, and a proposed tiny home community. No formal votes were taken. The Council directed staff to schedule a discussion on the short-term rental cap for March 2025 and requested a new quote from McKinstry after excluding certain facilities from the scope. They also agreed to move forward with a proclamation for Women in Business and to remove car washing from the Model Traffic Code prohibition.

• Directed staff to place short-term rental cap discussion on March 2025 workshop agenda
• Requested new quote from McKinstry after excluding Fruita Community Center, Wastewater Reclamation Facility, and City Shops from facility study
• Agreed to move forward with Women in Business proclamation
• Decided to remove car washing from Model Traffic Code residential prohibition
• Agreed to move forward with Block Party trailer, budget amendment to be presented
• Decided to visit Fruita Middle School without partners initially

Livability Commission

The Livability Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss several community initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on the Yellow Dot Program, an AARP Grant, and the Grand Valley Transit Rider Advisory Committee.

• Yellow Dot Program discussion
• AARP Grant discussion
• Grand Valley Transit Rider Advisory Committee discussion

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council will recognize the newly appointed City Manager and consider budget amendments. The body is also introducing two lease agreements for first reading regarding antenna collocation and the Colorado Department of Transportation.

• Resolution 2025-09: Budget amendment for City Manager recruitment overages
• Resolution 2025-10: Budget amendment transferring funds to General Government Department
• Ordinance 2025-05: First reading of Antenna Collocation Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC
• Ordinance 2025-06: First reading of Lease Agreement with Colorado Department of Transportation
• Approval of December 2024 Financial Reports

The Fruita City Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions amending the 2024 and 2025 budgets to cover overages in the city manager recruitment process and legal expenses, and introduced two ordinances for future public hearings. The council also accepted the December 2024 financial reports and received updates on capital projects. No substantive decisions were made on the public comments regarding wetlands or the Astera plastics plant.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2025-09 (budget amendment for recruitment overages) and Resolution 2025-10 (budget amendment for legal expenses) (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-05 (T-Mobile antenna collocation lease amendment) for public hearing on March 18, 2025
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-06 (CDOT lease agreement) for public hearing on March 18, 2025
• Accepted December 2024 financial reports (6-0)
• Convened executive session for legal advice on condemnation cases (5-1, Councilor Williams voted no)

Arts and Culture Board

The Fruita Arts and Culture Board will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2025. Agenda items include approval of January 2025 minutes, introduction of new board members, and an update on Coco Vino. No significant decisions or financial actions are listed.

• Approve January 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board members
• Update on Coco Vino

The Fruita Arts and Culture Board met and approved the previous month's minutes. They discussed and planned the upcoming Coco Vino event, including entertainment, auction items, and logistics. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; decisions were made on event details and a motion to approve minutes.

• Approved previous month's minutes (motion by Leo, second by Andrew)
• Planned Coco Vino event with local acoustic group The Twoners at $200 for three 50-minute sets, plus $50 for additional sets
• Decided to vote via email on entertainment and artist of the year nominations
• Scheduled board mixer for February 26, 2025, with additional events on May 6, May 28, and August 27

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council and Fruita Housing Authority will meet to discuss budget appropriations for the Headwaters Housing Partners Project and a loan for the Oaks Project. The Council will also consider appointments to city boards and a second reading of an ordinance regarding the Model Traffic Code.

• Resolution FHA 2025-02: Loan to 805 Ottley Avenue LLC for the Oaks Project site acquisition
• Resolution FHA 2025-01: Supplemental budget appropriations for the Headwaters Housing Partners Project
• Ordinance 2025-02: Second reading of amendments to Chapter 10.04 of the Municipal Code regarding the Model Traffic Code
• Resolution 2025-08: Memorandum of Agreement for the FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant
• Appointments of Andrea Filz and Kevin Lynch to the Historic Preservation Board

The Fruita Housing Authority approved two resolutions to fund The Oaks redevelopment project, a 62-unit affordable housing development. The first resolution amended the budget to appropriate $400,000, and the second authorized a loan to 805 Ottley Avenue, LLC for property acquisition. The City Council also continued the second reading of the Model Traffic Code ordinance to March 4, 2025, due to a missing public notice.

• Approved Resolution FHA 2025-01, appropriating $400,000 for The Oaks project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution FHA 2025-02, authorizing a loan to 805 Ottley Avenue, LLC for The Oaks site (6-0)
• Continued Ordinance 2025-02 (Model Traffic Code) to March 4, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and resolutions (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions. The board will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and handle board business and other business.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of January 6, 2025 minutes
• Board business item

The Fruita Historic Preservation Board held a routine meeting with no formal votes on substantive matters. They approved the agenda and January 2025 minutes, and heard presentations from the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce about a liaison partnership, a donation of old newspapers and movie posters, and a proposal to replace a headstone for Margaret Minter. No decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda with addition of discussion with new board members and guests
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Meetings - 2025

City Council will review updates on efforts to donate or sell the Fruita Mountain Properties, including reservoirs and a 125-acre parcel. The body will seek direction on listing properties on the open market and proceeding with the breach of Reservoir #2.

• Update on donation offers to Ute Water Conservancy District, Mesa County, USFS, and CPW
• Discussion on breaching Fruita Reservoir #2 following state approval of the submittal package
• Review of 2025 Community Survey
• Discussion on Colorado Senate Bill 24-131
• Report on potential land use fees for Fruita #1 and #3 ranging from $1,880 to $5,860

The Fruita City Council held a workshop to discuss next steps for its Mountain Water Properties, including listing them for sale, engaging with the Glade Park Pipeline Water Users' Association (GPPWUA), breaching all reservoirs, or continuing maintenance. No formal votes were taken, but the Council agreed to give GPPWUA more time and to explore state-level advocacy. They also discussed the 2025 Community Survey and whether to opt out of Colorado Senate Bill 24-131 regarding firearms in public buildings, with no final decisions made.

• Discussed four options for Mountain Water Properties: list for sale, engage with GPPWUA, breach all reservoirs, or continue maintenance (no action taken)
• Agreed to give GPPWUA more time to pursue a Special Fire District and water rights (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to finalize Community Survey questions for February review (no formal vote)
• Agreed to explore options for opting out of SB 24-131 firearms prohibition (no formal vote)

Fruita Tourism Advisory Council

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council will review a mini-grant application from the Colorado National Monument Association. The agenda includes approval of minutes from October 24 and December 18, 2024, and a welcome for new member Mollie Shepardson. Staff will provide updates on the Barnhart update, a CTO social media audit, and lodging tax. No other major decisions are listed.

• Mini-grant review for Colorado National Monument Association
• Welcome of Mollie Shepardson to the council
• Approval of minutes from October 24 and December 18, 2024
• Barnhart Update from staff
• CTO Social Media Audit Update

The Fruita Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved a $1,000 mini-grant to the Colorado National Monument Association for two concerts at its new amphitheater. The council also discussed the Barnhart branding campaign, reviewed social media audit findings, and noted a 22% drop in November lodging tax but a 6% increase for 2024. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $1,000 mini-grant to Colorado National Monument Association for two concerts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2024 and December 18, 2024 meetings (unanimous)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council will hold public hearings on second-reading ordinances amending the municipal code for traffic and criminal charges, and a quasi-judicial hearing on selling property at 879 Raptor Road. In the administrative agenda, the council will consider authorizing eminent domain proceedings against two properties at 966 and 993 19 Road to acquire right-of-way. The council will also vote on a mutual aid agreement with CoWARN for water/wastewater emergency response and approve consent items including minutes and financial reports.

• Eminent domain proceedings authorized against property at 966 19 Road for right-of-way acquisition
• Eminent domain proceedings authorized against property at 993 19 Road for right-of-way acquisition
• Quasi-judicial public hearing on sale of real property at 879 Raptor Road ('The Launch')
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 amending Chapter 10.04 (Model Traffic Code)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-03 aligning certain criminal charges with Colorado state statutes

The Fruita City Council approved resolutions to begin eminent domain proceedings against two properties at 966 and 993 19 Road to acquire right-of-way for the 19 Road project. The council also approved an updated contract for municipal prosecutor services, adopted an ordinance aligning criminal charges with state statutes, and authorized the sale of property at 879 Raptor Road to 2 Forks Ventures. Discussion on the Model Traffic Code update was continued to February 4, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 2025-05 authorizing eminent domain for 966 19 Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 authorizing eminent domain for 993 19 Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 updating municipal prosecutor contract with LeMoine & Graves (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 aligning criminal charges with state statutes (4-1, Williams dissenting)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 authorizing sale of 879 Raptor Road to 2 Forks Ventures (5-0)
• Continued discussion on Ordinance 2025-02 (Model Traffic Code) to Feb 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, COWARN agreement, and financial reports (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign contract hiring Shannon Vassen as City Manager (5-0)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council is meeting to make an announcement regarding the hiring process for the City Manager. The body may also enter an executive session to develop negotiation strategies for the City Manager contract.

• Announcement concerning the City Manager hiring process
• Proposed executive session to discuss City Manager contract negotiations

The City Council voted unanimously to name Shannon Vassen as the finalist for City Manager and to begin contract negotiations. The vote followed a recruitment process that reviewed 43 candidates and selected 4 finalists. The Council then convened in executive session to discuss negotiation strategies.

• Named Shannon Vassen as finalist for City Manager and began contract negotiations (6-0)
• Convened executive session to develop negotiation strategies for City Manager contract (6-0)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider convening in an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss hiring strategies and negotiation tactics for a City Manager.

• Executive session to discuss City Manager hiring strategies pursuant to CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(f) and (e)

The Fruita City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss city manager hiring strategies and negotiation strategies. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after reconvening.

• Approved motion to convene executive session for city manager hiring and negotiation strategies (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for a workshop to conduct member training and receive updates on planning and development. No formal votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Planning Commission training and discussion
• Planning & Development updates

The Fruita Planning Commission met on January 14, 2025, for a workshop. The agenda included only training/discussion and planning and development updates. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council is meeting to conduct interviews with finalists for the City Manager position. The council will consider a motion to convene in executive session to discuss this personnel matter.

• Executive session for City Manager finalist interviews

The Fruita City Council held a special meeting on January 10, 2025, and voted unanimously to convene in executive session to interview four finalists for the City Manager position. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the session.

• Moved to convene in executive session for city manager finalist interviews (6-0)

City Council Meetings - 2025

The Fruita City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a motion to convene an executive session for city manager finalist presentations. This session, authorized under CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(f), will allow the council to discuss the personnel matter. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session discussion and possible action regarding city manager finalist presentations

The Fruita City Council held a special meeting on January 9, 2025, primarily to conduct executive session interviews with four city manager finalists. The council voted unanimously to enter executive session for the presentations, then reconvened and adjourned without any other substantive decisions.

• Moved to convene in executive session for city manager presentations (6-0)

Arts and Culture Board

The board will vote on approving December 2024 minutes and receive updates on the COCO VINO and FCC ARTIST projects. New business items may be discussed. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approve December 2024 minutes
• Update on COCO VINO
• Update on FCC ARTIST
• Public comments

The Fruita Arts and Culture Board voted to approve a rotation of three artists for the community center, starting with Randy George for about a month, followed by Eric Patrick Kelly and then Lindsey. The board also discussed plans for the upcoming Cocovino event, including pricing, entertainment, and a silent auction, and agreed to reach out to Mural Jam about collaborating on the mural fest.

• Approved artist rotation for community center: Randy George, then Eric Patrick Kelly, then Lindsey (motion by Andrea, seconded by AJ)
• Approved minutes from December meeting (motion by Meghan, seconded by Carrie)
• Set Cocovino entry pricing at $35
• Agreed to reach out to Mural Jam about collaborating on mural fest

City Council Meetings - 2025

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a property purchase in downtown Fruita and a street right-of-way vacation. The body will also review board appointments and a contract renewal for the Associate Municipal Court Judge.

• Resolution 2025-02: Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract to purchase property in downtown Fruita
• Ordinance 2025-01: Vacating street right-of-way for 18 Road south of I Road (Lake Weedunno)
• One-year Personal Service Agreement renewal for Associate Municipal Court Judge Greg Mueller
• Appointments to the Livability Commission, Fruita Tourism Advisory Council, and Board of Adjustment
• Annual review of the City's Red Flag Policy (Identity Theft Prevention Program)

The Fruita City Council affirmed the Planning Commission's decision requiring Xcel Energy to underground a transmission line through Riverfront Park's CSR zone, rejecting Xcel's appeal. The Council also approved the purchase of a downtown parking lot for $650,000 and vacated a street right-of-way on 18 Road. Public comments raised concerns about the 19 Road expansion and potential condemnation of farmland.

• Affirmed Planning Commission decision to require undergrounding of Xcel transmission line in Riverfront Park (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 authorizing purchase of downtown parking lot for $650,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 vacating street right-of-way on 18 Road south of I Road (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board reappointments and contract renewal (6-0)
• Convened executive session for legal advice and 19 Road negotiation strategy (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Fruita Historic Preservation Board will hold a public meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, but the main item is a discussion of upcoming goals and expectations for 2025. No specific projects, permits, or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 goals and expectations for the board

The Fruita Historic Preservation Board held a routine public meeting on January 6, 2025. They approved the meeting agenda with an added discussion item about plaque displays, and approved the minutes from December 2024. The board also discussed and updated its goals for 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with added plaque display discussion (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fruita Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the Old Fruita Bridge, a timeline and action items for the Community Garden, and a volunteer event at Spring Snooks Bottom. The board will also receive updates on Pickleball Courts and The Launch, and approve December 2024 minutes.

• Discuss follow-up on Old Fruita Bridge
• Community Garden timeline and action items
• Spring Snooks Bottom volunteer event
• Update on Pickleball Courts
• Update on The Launch

The Fruita Parks and Recreation Commission met and heard a public presentation from Ken Henry seeking verbal support for the Old Fruita Bridge renovation project, which would add walking trail options. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. No formal decisions were made on the bridge or other items; the meeting was largely informational, with updates on city projects like the Launch at Fruita, pickleball courts, and community gardens.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard public comment on Old Fruita Bridge renovation (no action taken)
• Received updates on 2025 city projects (no votes taken)