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2026 City Council Meetings

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Aug 10, 2026

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Council Advances Affordable Housing Plans

Published Aug 10, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council approves Mulberry Street property purchase

Fruita City Council approved the purchase of 162 S. Mulberry Street for $525,000 and authorized closing documents. The council also approved a 2026 budget amendment that includes $625,000 for land acquisition, along with funding for equipment, special projects, and police training.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Fruita City Council workshop summary

The Council rescheduled the 150/250 Celebration to August 1 for public safety reasons, discussed using unspent fireworks funds for concerts, and agreed to donate some of those funds to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council approves audit and waste rules

Fruita City Council approved the 2025 financial statements and auditor’s report, showing a $7.9 million increase in total net position, $28 million in unrestricted net position, and a $16 million General Fund balance.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Advances Vacancy Selection Process

The council selected four applicants to interview for the vacant council seat: Jared Prochnow, Jess Hearns, Sam Bous’sard and Scott Cotton. Interviews were scheduled for June 3, with a vote on the appointment expected at the June 16 council meeting. Seven applications remained after one applicant withdrew.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Approves Regional Affordable Housing Agreement

Fruita City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-17, creating an agreement for regional collaboration on attributing affordable housing units toward Proposition 123 unit credits.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves Launch property rezoning

The Fruita City Council approved rezoning approximately 20.3 acres for The Launch from Community Services and Recreation to Commercial-2 by a six-to-zero vote. The ordinance is scheduled to take effect 30 days after adoption.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Reviews Priorities and Vacancy Process

Council began planning to fill a council vacancy after announcing that Councilor James Williams will resign, with an appointment required within 60 days or a special election would be held.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Approves Orchard Ridge Annexation

The council approved annexing approximately 37.3 acres at 1179 17 Road and adjacent 17 Road right-of-way into Fruita, with six yes votes. The agreement requires the developer to submit a preliminary plan within two years and build sewer lines and pedestrian connections with landscaping.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Reviews Housing and City Projects

Council reviewed Fruita Housing Authority plans focused on diverse housing and infill development, including 90 units at the Commons and The Oaks, and discussed a possible bylaws amendment for consideration as soon as April 7.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council approves appointments and consent items

The council approved Laura Smith and Sam Bus’sard to serve two-year terms on the Election Commission and approved the consent agenda with five yes votes. The consent agenda included setting an April 21, 2026, public hearing on applying and amending the International Fire Code throughout Fruita.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Advances Housing and Banner Plans

Council directed staff to assess additional incentives for the Accessory Dwelling Unit program, which has $100,000 in first-year funding. Staff also will seek community artists to redesign the Fruita COOP Tower banners and develop three finalists for review.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council Advances 1179 17 Road Zoning

The City Council approved publication of a March 3, 2026, public hearing on proposed zoning changes for portions of 1179 17 Road, with six yes votes.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Discusses Metro District Standards

Fruita City Council continued developing standards for metro districts, including a model service plan, possible review fees, and limits or requirements related to taxes, debt, and services. The workshop also covered a downtown alleyway improvement project and other downtown projects.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Downtown Property Purchase

The City Council approved $305,000 in General Fund appropriations and authorized the purchase of 166 S. Plum Street, a property next to the Fruita Police Department that could support future economic development uses.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Advances Affordable Housing Plans

The Fruita Housing Authority approved terms for a ground lease option with IndiBuild to pursue affordable housing at 1130 and 1138 18 ½ Road, with six yes votes.

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