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Fruita City Council Meeting

April 1, 2025 · Fruita, CO
Source: Meeting minutes 2025-04-01 (PDF, 14 pp)
Retrieved April 20, 2026 from www.fruita.org ↗
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Attendees

Mayor Matthew Breman (Mayor)
Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Hancey (Mayor Pro Tem)
City Councilor James Williams (City Councilor)
City Councilor Jeannine Purser (City Councilor)
City Councilor Rich Parrish (City Councilor)
City Councilor Amy Miller (City Councilor)
City Manager Shannon Vassen (City Manager)
Executive Assistant to the City Manager Kaydee Lucero (Executive Assistant)
Communications and Engagement Manager Ciara Amann (Communications and Engagement Manager)
City Clerk Deb Woods (City Clerk)
Finance Director Joe Zaher (Finance Director)
Planning and Development Director Dan Caris (Planning and Development Director)
City Planner Henry Hemphill (City Planner)
City Engineer John Boulden (City Engineer)
Engineering Project Manager Steve Martinez (Engineering Project Manager)
Civic Engineer John Vasey (Civic Engineer)
Parks and Recreation Director Marc Mancuso (Parks and Recreation Director)
Marketing and Communications Coordinator Ammon Pierce (Marketing and Communications Coordinator)
City Attorney Mary Elizabeth Geiger (City Attorney)
✓ Present: 19/19

Decisions

#1

5 YES VOTES

#2

5 YES VOTES

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Breman.

#2

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

A moment of silence was held and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#3

Agenda - Adopt/Amend

The agenda was adopted with amendments.

#4

Proclamations and Presentations

Various proclamations and presentations were made.

#5

Public Participation and Consent Agenda

Public comments were heard and the Consent Agenda was approved.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Paul Schultz · Topic: Concerns about the City's handling of historic irrigation infrastructure and family farms

Mr. Schultz expressed concerns about the City's handling of historic irrigation infrastructure and family farms.

Tessa Binam · Topic: Enforcement of irrigation rules and regulations

Ms. Binam asked about the enforcement of irrigation rules and regulations.