Fraser meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Fraser boards to weigh wastewater plant contract, St. Louis Landing lease

Fraser's Board of Trustees and two committees met this week with agendas covering a wastewater treatment plant contract, a lease for the St. Louis Landing project, and planning for arts events. No minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are confirmed.

Board of Trustees (Aug. 5)

The Board of Trustees met Aug. 5 with a full agenda, though minutes are not yet available. The board was scheduled to consider filling a vacancy after a trustee resignation, along with several resolutions:

• **Resolution 2026-08-05** – Accept a trustee resignation and fill the vacancy.
• **Resolution 2026-08-02** – Grand Kids Learning Center lease for St. Louis Landing.
• **Resolution 2026-08-03** – Xcel on-site distribution extension at the Public Works Facility.
• **Resolution 2026-08-04** – Intergovernmental agreement with Grand County Clerk for the November 2026 election.
• **Resolution 2026-08-01** – Revocable license agreement with Rendezvous Community Association.

The agenda also included a workshop on the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan. Because minutes have not been published, the outcome of these items is not yet known.

Joint Facilities Oversite Committee (Aug. 13)

The Joint Facilities Oversight Committee met Aug. 13 and was set to vote on a key contract for the Upper Fraser Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant. The agenda included:

• **Resolution 2026-08-01** – Approving the JFOC manager to enter into a contract with Tetra Tech for the wastewater treatment plant.
• New Discharge Permit Appeal Update by Gabe Racz.
• Capital Improvement Projects & Plant Expansion Update by Tetra Tech.
• Smart Meter Installation Update by Tetra Tech.
• Filter Plant Update by Logan.

No minutes have been published, so the vote result is not confirmed.

Public Arts Committee (Aug. 13)

The Fraser Public Arts Committee held a regular meeting Aug. 13 with two main discussion items: a recap of Mural Fest and planning for Fire & Ice 2027. The agenda was otherwise routine, including roll call and consent agenda. No decisions have been reported.

Coming up

The Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Aug. 19 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. No other upcoming meetings are listed in the next two weeks.

Fraser Public Arts Committee Sets Mural Festival Logistics; Other Boards Weigh Variance, Plat, and Financing

The Public Arts Committee finalized several operational details for the upcoming Mural Festival, while the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Board of Trustees held meetings with agenda items still pending. No formal votes were recorded at the arts committee meeting, which focused on coordination between staff and volunteers.

Public Arts Committee (July 30)

The committee agreed to set up a group text thread for last-minute festival communications. It confirmed that Fraser River Beer Company will no longer host canvases, and that the sauna will not return to the festival due to heat. The Lion's Club pancake breakfast tent approval is pending utility locates.

Board of Adjustment (July 29)

The board held a public hearing on a petition from Fraser Valley Arts for a variance from the off-street parking requirements of the Fraser Municipal Code. The agenda included Resolution 2026-07-0101 to approve an interim order for the variance. Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission (July 29)

The commission held a public hearing on the final plat and planned development plan for Grand Park Overlook Filing 2. The body also discussed strategies for amendments to Chapters 18 and 19 of the municipal code. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Trustees (August 5)

The board considered several resolutions, including filling a trustee vacancy following a resignation, a lease for Grand Kids Learning Center at St. Louis Landing, an Xcel on-site distribution extension at the Public Works Facility, an intergovernmental agreement with the Grand County Clerk for the November 2026 election, and a revocable license agreement with Rendezvous Community Association. The meeting also included a workshop on the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Fraser Public Arts Committee finalizes Mural Festival logistics; Board of Trustees set to tackle St. Louis Landing financing Aug. 5

Fraser's Public Arts Committee was the only body last week with published minutes, confirming several operational decisions for the upcoming Mural Festival. Three other recent meetings — the Board of Trustees, Board of Adjustment, and Planning Commission — have agendas on file but no minutes yet, so outcomes are not yet available.

Public Arts Committee — July 30

The committee, working from official minutes, made several logistical decisions for the Mural Festival:

• Members agreed to set up a group text thread for last-minute festival communications.
• Fraser River Beer Company will no longer host canvases.
• The sauna will not return to the festival due to heat.
• Lion's Club pancake breakfast tent approval is pending utility locates.

No formal votes were recorded; the meeting focused on operational planning and coordination between staff and volunteers.

Board of Trustees — July 22

The Board of Trustees agenda listed an executive session to discuss the Town Manager contract and receive legal advice on water rights from Town Water Counsel. Open items on the agenda included the Treasurer's Report, selection of the 2027 Budget Committee, and a Marketing Update. A workshop on Transit Budget and Service Options was scheduled before the formal meeting.

Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions can be confirmed.

Board of Adjustment — July 29

The Board of Adjustment was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a petition from Fraser Valley Arts seeking a variance from the off-street parking requirements of the Fraser Municipal Code. The agenda included Resolution 2026-07-0101 to approve an interim order for the Fraser Valley Arts variance.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission — July 29

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the final plat and final planned development plan for Grand Park Overlook Filing 2. The agenda also included a discussion on strategy for amendments to Chapters 18 and 19 of the municipal code.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up — Board of Trustees, Aug. 5

The Board of Trustees has a packed agenda for August 5, including several resolutions:

• **Resolution 2026-08-05** — Accept a trustee resignation and fill the vacancy.
• **Resolution 2026-08-02** — Grand Kids Learning Center lease for the St. Louis Landing project.
• **Resolution 2026-08-03** — Xcel on-site distribution extension at the Public Works Facility.
• **Resolution 2026-08-04** — Intergovernmental agreement with the Grand County Clerk for the November 2026 election.
• **Resolution 2026-08-01** — Revocable license agreement with Rendezvous Community Association.

The meeting also includes discussions on financing and leasing for the St. Louis Landing project and a workshop on the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan. Residents interested in the trustee vacancy, St. Louis Landing financing, or the Fraser River Corridor plan may want to attend.

Fraser Board vacates Planning Area 20w plat; water lease and drought rates on upcoming agendas

The Fraser Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ordinance 538 on July 8, vacating the Planning Area 20w Subdivision Exemption Plat after a public hearing that drew no public comment. The vote was 6–0.

Board of Trustees — July 8

Trustees opened the public hearing on the Planning Area 20w Subdivision Exemption Plat, received no public comment, and closed the hearing before approving Ordinance 538 to vacate the plat. All procedural motions — including a dinner break suspension and resumption, an executive session from 7:10 p.m. to 7:52 p.m., and adjournment at 7:55 p.m. — passed unanimously (6–0).

Public Arts Committee — July 9

The Public Arts Committee approved its meeting agenda (10–0) and coordinated logistics for the upcoming Fraser Mountain Mural Festival. Members agreed to reduce Yellow House mural panels to two on each side of the trees, scheduled banner flag setup for July 30, and agreed to promote the Lions Club pancake breakfast on social media. The committee also agreed to create a one-page FAQ sheet for information tents. A decision on using chalk spray paint for wayfinding was tabled, and members agreed to revisit a proposal for a 10th anniversary permanent mural project during post-event planning. Partnerships with the Lions Club and KFFR Radio were noted in the operational plans.

Downtown Development Authority Board — July 14 (agenda only)

The DDA Board's agenda listed Resolution 2026-07-01 regarding North Fraser Ave Sidewalk Construction and an associated additional expense resolution. The agenda also included new board members Cassidi Peterson and Kelly Peck, the resignation of board member Tiffany Short, appointment of a new Co Chair, and discussion of a DDA Draft Event Sponsorship Policy. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Board of Trustees — July 15 (agenda only)

The Board of Trustees' agenda included several resolutions: Resolution 2026-07-02 for a St. Louis Creek Water Lease Agreement with Byers Peak Properties, Resolution 2026-07-03 establishing emergency drought water rates, fees, and penalties, and Resolution 2026-07-04 for the Alves property right-of-way acquisition for the Clayton Court Streetscape Project. The agenda also listed an East Grand Fire District 2025 Update and a Town Manager Contract discussion. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Coming up

The Board of Trustees meets July 22 for a workshop on Transit Budget and Service Options, followed by a regular meeting. The agenda includes executive sessions for water rights discussion with Town Water Counsel and Town Manager Contract approval, plus the Treasurer's Report, selection of the 2027 Budget Committee, and a Marketing Update.

Fraser Public Arts Committee finalizes Mural Fest plans; Board of Trustees interviews Town Manager candidates

The Fraser Public Arts Committee approved its meeting agenda unanimously and finalized several logistics decisions for the upcoming Fraser Mountain Mural Festival at its July 9 meeting, while the Board of Trustees met July 8 to interview three candidates for the vacant Town Manager position. Minutes from the Board meeting have not yet been published.

Board of Trustees — July 1 and July 8

The Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for July 1 was canceled. No business was conducted.

On July 8, the Board was scheduled to interview three candidates for the Town Manager position: Paul Johnson, Patrick Davidson, and Sarah Catanzarite. The agenda also included an executive session for selection and negotiations, as well as a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 538, which would vacate the Planning Area 20w Subdivision Exemption Plat. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of the interviews and the ordinance vote are not yet available.

Public Arts Committee — July 9

The Public Arts Committee approved its meeting agenda with a 10-0 vote, the only formal vote recorded in the minutes.

The committee reviewed operational plans for the Fraser Mountain Mural Festival, coordinating with the Lions Club and KFFR Radio. Members agreed to reduce the Yellow House mural panels to two on each side of the trees and scheduled banner flag setup for July 30.

The committee agreed to promote the Lions Club pancake breakfast on social media and to create a one-page FAQ sheet for information tents. A decision on using chalk spray paint for wayfinding was tabled. Members also agreed to revisit a proposal for a 10th anniversary permanent mural project during post-event planning.

Coming up

July 14 — Downtown Development Authority Board: The DDA Board will consider Resolution 2026-07-01 regarding North Fraser Ave sidewalk construction and a related additional expense. The agenda also includes discussion of new board members Cassidi Peterson and Kelly Peck, the resignation of board member Tiffany Short, appointment of a new Co Chair, and review of a draft event sponsorship policy.

July 15 — Board of Trustees: The Board will consider Resolution 2026-07-02, a water lease agreement with Byers Peak Properties for St. Louis Creek; Resolution 2026-07-03, establishing emergency drought water rates, fees, and penalties; and Resolution 2026-07-04, authorizing acquisition of the Alves property right-of-way for the Clayton Court Streetscape Project. The meeting also includes an update from East Grand Fire District and a discussion of the Town Manager contract.

Fraser to Interview Three Town Manager Candidates This Week

The Fraser Board of Trustees will interview three candidates for the town manager position at a special meeting on Wednesday, July 8. The interviews will be followed by an executive session to select and negotiate with a finalist. The meeting also includes a public hearing on vacating a subdivision exemption plat.

This week’s roundup covers the only recent government meeting – which was canceled – and two upcoming meetings with significant business.

Recent meetings

Board of Trustees – July 1 (canceled)

The Board of Trustees’ regular meeting on July 1 was canceled. No business was conducted. The next regular meetings are scheduled for July 8, 15, and 22.

Planning Commission – June 24 (agenda only, no decisions yet)

The Planning Commission met on June 24 but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda showed the board was set to hold public hearings on development plans for a new town public works facility and the Grand Park West Mountain project (Planning Areas 7W & 8Wa). The commission also considered an ordinance to vacate Planning Area 20W Exemption Plat, proposed municipal code amendments regarding public notice and building permit expiration, and a new Planning Department policy on land use application referral comments.

Upcoming meetings

Board of Trustees – July 8 at [time/location to be confirmed]

The Board will interview three town manager candidates: Paul Johnson, Patrick Davidson, and Sarah Catanzarite. After the interviews, trustees will enter executive session for selection and contract negotiations. The board will also hold a public hearing and may vote on Ordinance 538 to vacate the Planning Area 20W Subdivision Exemption Plat.

Public Arts Committee – July 9

The Public Arts Committee will discuss plans for Mural Fest 2026 during its regular meeting. Other items include approval of the agenda and consent agenda.

Coming up

• **July 8** – Board of Trustees special meeting (town manager interviews)
• **July 9** – Public Arts Committee regular meeting
• **July 15 and 22** – Board of Trustees regular meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the town’s official website.