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\"The traffic speed limit is 30 miles an hour on Maple Street... I know people are driving 50, especially in the morning and rush hour,\" resident David McKeand said, identifying his address on South Maple. He described heavy pedestrian use near Reid Park and children on skateboards and urged the council to consider measures such as a stop sign at Maple and McKeown or other traffic-calming improvements.

Councilors and staff discussed related intersections, including McKeown and Peach, where sight lines are obstructed by parked cars. Councilor Williams and other members said the city has added crosswalks that have helped in some locations but acknowledged the concerns persist. City staff and council members suggested referring the matter to the traffic committee for evaluation and recommended a future workshop or presentation explaining traffic-control standards, how warranting works for stop signs and speed management, and options for crosswalk marking on Aspen Street.

Public works staff also noted on-the-ground constraints such as parked vehicles and the geometry of intersections that affect sight lines, and council asked staff to add the McKeown/Peach and Maple/McKeown locations to the traffic committee’s agenda. Council also discussed whether the decorative/stamped paving on Aspen Street functions as an actual crosswalk in drivers’ perceptions and whether painting or signage should be added to clarify pedestrian right-of-way.

No formal action or ordinance was adopted; the council directed staff to initiate traffic-committee review and to schedule a workshop or presentation explaining traffic standards and candidate remedies for the identified locations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fruita City Council Meeting - July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident urged the Fruita City Council to address speeding on Maple Street and sight-line and parking issues at McKeown/Peach; councilors directed staff to ask the traffic committee to study the locations and report back, and discussed repainting or clarifying downtown crosswalks on Aspen Street.","taxTitle","Fruita City, Mesa County, Colorado","taxId",70581,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6179566,"Fruita authorizes staff to begin annexation process for jointly owned parcel at 16th and L",84,1106000,1190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97&start=1106&end=1190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97/thumbnail_1106000.jpg","/articles/6179566/Fruita-City/Mesa-County/Colorado/Fruita-authorizes-staff-to-begin-annexation-process-for-jointly-owned-parcel-at-16th-and-L","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179566-5176aa76ce0a86fd8b3db2f26ad65617/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445297&Signature=BrvyO2Ba~o-2aac-9LQMN23zCcDiqX7tLarslPKpQjKsiGRyjvdm5ApSxNjI1604yMR8ugpaLONMgKCAA54W7VtI10URNX0hQXg7beoHC-3r~RDwCjlEVybad5tIpG1gDyQUj7MRa02RhYzNsjkMayUEATzGskioPU1T0WvBFGTYKZqjyvIr3ILf9lGymhrZ1bxyrpNyOWRIX1EDrpSuGa3zTQo0UGx~51ir6a-P4DdJ1ceIP-TRVad3tDcAomYdeQUpvG27PsRVQLIKzUGqWUczyjMl8XlvWs6cUNyvySN00XFsamTcpM3FNzyUAEJLoORNJToHUio0THXn0aIjxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fruita City Council approved Resolution 2025-27, authorizing the city manager or assistant city manager to sign documents needed to pursue annexation of a jointly owned property near the intersection of 16th Street and L Road.

Assistant City Manager Dan Carris explained the school district requested the annexation because the district had experienced challenges obtaining a county conditional-use permit for a project on the site. \"I think it benefits them to annex that land into the city and then be subject to our land use requirements,\" Carris said. He added that the authorization allows staff to begin the internal annexation process; any formal zoning or land-use petitions would later come before the council for consideration.

Carris said there were no immediate tax implications from starting the annexation process and that the only expected expense would be minimal staff time to process any notices or reporting requirements. Council members confirmed the property corner was in the northeast/southeast quadrant near 16th and L during the discussion.

The council approved the authorization as part of the consent agenda; the motion passed 5-0.

Next steps: Staff will prepare the formal annexation petition, notices and any supporting documents and bring required land-use matters before the council as separate items for public hearing and action.","The council authorized the city manager or assistant city manager to sign documents necessary to begin annexation for property the city jointly owns with the school district near 16th Street and L Road; staff said the school district requested annexation to resolve county permitting difficulties.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6179572,"Council approves reimbursement agreement authorization for predevelopment costs on proposed housing site",298,784000,1082000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97&start=784&end=1082","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97/thumbnail_784000.jpg","/articles/6179572/Fruita-City/Mesa-County/Colorado/Council-approves-reimbursement-agreement-authorization-for-predevelopment-costs-on-proposed-housing-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179572-3e579adc9b2e337d26f5006dbfc175af/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445297&Signature=dBmNvbZg8h707MccXhKXRrydyLPdVNW0Wy3VxTuuf0IwnnxaawhKO5uPY6HzHQnzFtgRzChgy18dj-lLWM6yjqdqxRdDX~iHNG3Y8U2moR7rYKKvwJ6Jamx06pPvbzUYHDiO0UrxmnMfoC6dCB9LV7eAe3NCGYFIpLAlzfhIjRkCrxjHZ1E00lbLMlV-kGQwBsd0Epa49Y~m1mrxtJatXynKOcPQUczAmh7wFn~iBKfhf044o~A2L-LUt~f1G2oaaqe~zEtAH4sNR7ySs46MmiY7RL0--Rnnclq2G2iNzCHW-vccqSXCm4YWruhRAkoOlLSVdLqARm6JSDgb2faD2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fruita City Council approved Resolution 2025-24, authorizing the city to enter a reimbursement agreement regarding predevelopment costs for a proposed real estate transaction and development with a private entity referenced in staff comments as \"Prop 123.\"

Dan Carris, assistant city manager, told the council the resolution authorizes the city to establish an agreement to reimburse certain predevelopment expenses that private entities incur while pursuing a purchase and potential development of city-owned or jointly owned real estate. Carris described typical expenses covered by the agreement as Phase I environmental assessments, possible remediation costs to clear property for closing, appraisals, surveys, title work and preliminary soils investigations.

\"Much like we did with Lagoon's redevelopment back in 02/18/19, we entered into a reimbursement agreement ... in the event that the project doesn't move forward,\" Carris said. He added that, if the project proceeds, those predevelopment costs can often be folded into the development financing stack and negotiated for reimbursement, and that legal fees are typically excluded from the city's reimbursement commitment.

Carris said the arrangement is intended to allow the city and potential developer to perform necessary due diligence so the council and the housing authority can make an informed decision about moving forward with a project. He gave an example of a previous project (referred to as \"Muse\") that had predevelopment costs in the roughly $50,000 range.

The resolution was on the consent agenda and approved as part of the consent vote; council later approved the remaining consent items and the item is recorded as adopted by vote. Council discussed that if the project proceeds the predevelopment costs would be part of the project's financial stack and staff would seek to negotiate repayment where appropriate.

What this means: The city will be able to enter reimbursement agreements that cover certain due-diligence expenses incurred by prospective developers prior to a formal purchase-and-sale agreement, subject to the terms negotiated in each agreement.","The council approved a resolution authorizing a reimbursement agreement allowing developers to be reimbursed for certain predevelopment studies if a proposed transaction closes or otherwise benefits the city; staff said typical costs include environmental studies, appraisal, survey and title work.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6179577,"Council approves Josephine’s Fruita liquor license for restaurant at 169 S. Mulberry",339,1356000,1695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97&start=1356&end=1695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97/thumbnail_1356000.jpg","/articles/6179577/Fruita-City/Mesa-County/Colorado/Council-approves-Josephines-Fruita-liquor-license-for-restaurant-at-169-S-Mulberry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179577-6fe6bf0ca825b01d84602f1eb40e812f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445297&Signature=KBzoME3OleXpvzsqHihnU6-iz5uWF5sbzCnoqglw9b60W-jo4YAEAMsYNVX4UrQjsvF44duXBkVSW57OdDfOlsq6wb94sEWd4IFCBtu6OQrbNVe8dvmZA5-A-eW2tmQ-ZJgnJq3lWl8ooGDsmrOvS20IvXnX5c6fnR-6ThqGk~WYEpbw-SPFz5KzJFTW0iCB4x~XaOqnZnDtFIioK8qFE~MKfdPCPJ6KTpiSHdfx5kr8lXo2C4NTVOLD0iFz9H0BdzRhXxfQ8rcfzaJqqKoG6nNMmS3PIvuGYkaT-WgTRQ-5-QJ52~02Ydj0BzKaCxiEwQ30KXHPlovC9I3d59Wd0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fruita City Council voted 5-0 to approve a hotel-and-restaurant liquor license for Josephine’s Fruita LLC, the new restaurant planned for 169 South Mulberry Street.

City Clerk Deb Woods told the council the applicants, Jeffrey Snook and Jody Corey, submitted the application and fees and that background checks conducted through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement were clear. Woods said the applicants provided a neighborhood survey signed by eight people in favor and none opposed, and that State Liquor Enforcement had completed its review and was awaiting local approval before issuing the license.

\"Hotel and restaurant liquor licenses allow the sale and consumption on premises of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors if at least 25% of gross sales is from the sale of food,\" Woods said. She told the council the applicants affirmed that food sales would meet that requirement and that Josephine’s will feature Italian food and drink.

Applicants Jeff Snook and Jody Corey addressed the council. Jeff Snook said they have operated a restaurant in Palisade and a boutique motel, and they are \"excited to be a part of the community in Fruita.\" The council asked routine questions, including whether the applicants had any disqualifying history; Woods reported the background checks were clear.

A councilor moved to approve the license; the motion passed 5-0. The council and applicants exchanged brief congratulations after the vote.

Background: Under the Colorado Liquor Code, local governments may consider only the character of applicants and the needs of the neighborhood when acting on local liquor-license approvals. Woods said the neighborhood survey and clear background checks satisfied the local review criteria.

What happens next: With local approval secured, Woods said State Liquor Enforcement had already completed its concurrent review and will issue the license once the city’s approval is on file.","The Fruita City Council unanimously approved a hotel-and-restaurant liquor license for Josephine’s Fruita LLC, allowing on-premises sale of beer, wine and spirits at 169 South Mulberry after local and state checks came back clear.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6179582,"Fruita council pauses consideration of Title 32 service plans to craft policy",457,1717000,2174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97&start=1717&end=2174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5126298-83a37017f6643e053979718626e8fd97/thumbnail_1717000.jpg","/articles/6179582/Fruita-City/Mesa-County/Colorado/Fruita-council-pauses-consideration-of-Title-32-service-plans-to-craft-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179582-0250165c5a4a386f0ee9798958487b3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445297&Signature=X-Y937Nnr7yl4fB3b6oKSWSQ9inFrYCzpKzTxumotbF00VfniuYvsK3FHKd~~xdgFn2ju16Hng6dfSM~EaUNHUolSOzXjT3kKN3uCddgJ2iDtiZO7Qzvahjx~AE8XXQAIHahXYgbtDMIlNYBsV63bqiQ4Lp1zIpeMM3OtkE5mUkl-boSyh-qD0W-rJ2x6YhqU2Ry2Se4oZduebTclKIch5JA2Wy2ScsZrkPEADFCTR~6n3-YMtiHkfDTrJpXkcVqgj8AcscbXLwRw8WLh9SUW82qGJGC18N2iCmQBnEFODWI47w0U~kbWXnVpmaScWfXbu--YlggfoXNolT28dEhPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fruita City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-25, imposing a temporary suspension on the city’s processing of pending or new service plans for Title 32 special districts.

The pause, presented by City Attorney Mary Elizabeth Geiger, is intended to give the council time to develop a clear policy and a model service plan before the city again considers individual metro-district or other Title 32 applications. \"Title 32 also includes water and sanitation districts, park and recreation districts, among others,\" Geiger said during her presentation.

The resolution applies only to districts created under Title 32 of Colorado law; it does not apply to general improvement districts (GIDs), tax increment financing (TIF) districts or other financing mechanisms. Geiger told council that the suspension would run from the date the resolution is adopted until the council adopts a policy and model service plan, and that the city could lift the pause sooner if the policy work finishes quickly.

Council members and staff said they want a deliberate process. Councilor Purser said the pause would allow the city \"to dig in and develop a policy\" and avoid ad hoc decisions. Geiger estimated that preparing a policy and model service plan would likely take six to 12 months, noting the city’s special counsel, Don Kelly, has experience drafting similar policies for other jurisdictions.

The council moved to adopt the resolution without amendment and the motion passed 5-0.

The council directed staff to schedule workshops to begin the policy work in the coming months; staff indicated an initial kickoff workshop could occur in August or September depending on scheduling. The council emphasized the pause is not targeted at any individual project but intended to create a standard, transparent decision-making process.

Background: Title 32 special districts are a statutory mechanism in Colorado for forming local districts that can issue debt and levy property taxes to fund public infrastructure and services. The Fruita resolution does not change statute; it simply suspends local processing of service plans while the council develops local policy guidance.","The Fruita City Council voted unanimously to suspend processing of pending and new Title 32 special-district service plans until the city adopts a policy and model service plan, giving staff time to workshop details over the next several months.","actionData","errors"]

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