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Regular Meeting Times: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., City Shops (900 E. Kiefer)
Terms: Beginning in 2008, terms shall be 3 years, with the terms staggered so that one-third of the members shall be appointed each year. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms.
Council Liaison: Jeannine Purser
Established By: Resolution 2008-66 (adopted 9/16/08)
Number of Members: 9 Members
Composition Guidelines: At least 5 members of acknowledged accomplishment as either amateurs or professionals in one or more of the following: architecture, art criticism, art education, art history, choreography, dance, crafts, folk & ethnic arts, literature, media arts, music, painting, photography, sculpture, theater and urban design, If requested by City Council, a nominating committee shall be appointed from among the Board members to recommend and/or review candidates for Board membership.
Powers & Duties: To create and enhance art and culture in the City of Fruita.
The Board of Adjustments hears appeals from any order, decision, requirements, or interpretation made by the City Planner, and hears applications on variances.
Regular Meeting Times: As Needed
Terms: 3 Years
Council Liaison: Joel Kincaid
Established By: Fruita City Charter 6.03.01 and Fruita Municipal Code Chapter 2.40
Number of Members: 5 Regular and 2 Alternates
Composition Guidelines: Residency Required, Interview Required
Powers & Duties: Hears some appeals from any order, decision, requirements or interpretations made by an administrative official, hears applications on variances.
Regular Meeting Times: First Monday of the Month at 11:00 AM, Fruita Civic Center
Terms: 3 Years
Council Liaison: Amy Miller
Established By: Fruita Municipal code Chapter 17.37
Number of Members: Minimum of 5 no more than 7
Composition Guidelines: There shall be 1 member of the downtown merchants, Appointment based on Application
Powers & Duties: Protects and preserves the City's architectural, historic and cultural heritage and provides educational opportunities to increase public appreciation of Fruita's unique heritage. Makes recommendations for the rehabilitation, modification or addition to historic properties and finds properties eligible for placement on the Local Register of Historic Structures, Sites, and Districts.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommends plans for acquisitions, development and operations of parks, recreation areas and facilities and recommends recreational programs.
Regular Meeting Times: First Monday of the Month at 5:30 PM, Fruita City Shops at 900 E. Kiefer
Terms: 3 Years
Council Liaison: Aaron Hancey
Established By: Fruita City Charter
Number of Members: 7 Members
Composition Guidelines: One Council member, No Residency required, Interview required
Powers & Duties: Recommends plans for acquisitions, development and operations of parks, recreation areas and facilities and recommends recreational programs
The tourism Advisory Board advises and recommends budget and expenditures of lodging tax funds.
Regular Meeting Times: Fourth Thursday of the month, 11:00 AM, Fruita Civic Center
Terms: 3 Years
Council Liaison: Rich Parrish
Established By: Fruita Municipal Code 3.18.240
Number of Members: 7 Members
Composition Guidelines: Representative of the lodging industry, area attractions, retail businesses, the City Council and other interested parties, Interview required
Powers & Duties: Advises and recommends budget and expenditures of lodging tax funds
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