> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Page City Council Summary - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/page-city-council-summary-12/ - Published: 2026-08-14T15:01:25.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-14T15:01:25.000Z - Description: Week of August 13, 2026 - Author: Cronkite - Tags: pagj, #summary, email # Sháándíín Resort pitches council for land purchase # TanArena developers propose art installation and restaurant on city land # Council seeks compromise and traffic studies for rival land proposals # Airport board presses for airline fare transparency # Parks board expresses disappointment over accessible park budget cut # Restrooms open at John C. Page Memorial Park # City leaders push for city water project funding # Literacy initiative targets third-grade literacy --- ### Sháándíín Resort pitches council for land purchase PAGE, Ariz. — The developers of Sháándíín Resort, a planned 50-key luxury resort, presented a proposal to the Page City Council to purchase 40 acres of city-owned land. The developers currently hold 23 acres and hope to acquire the adjacent, idle city property to fulfill their project's scope. The group estimates the resort will generate more than 200 construction jobs and 78 permanent jobs. Developers emphasized their intention to hire locally and integrate the resort sustainably into the local landscape while promoting cultural tourism. --- ### TanArena developers propose art installation and restaurant on city land PAGE, Ariz. — Developers of the $150 million TanArena resort project presented a competing vision for a portion of city-owned Parcel 802-20-005A. The group requested 75 acres to expand upon 247 acres previously approved for the project in order to build an expansive proposed art installation carved into a rock formation, alongside a 4,000-square-foot Italian restaurant and a housing village for 60 staff members. The expansion is projected to add $15 million to $20 million in capitalization and up to 30 permanent jobs, with developers pushing for a fast-tracked closing to meet a 2030 opening date. --- ### Council seeks compromise and traffic studies for rival land proposals PAGE, Ariz. — Following dual presentations from Sháándíín Resort and TanArena developers for the same tract of commercial city land, the city council directed staff to explore creative solutions to accommodate both projects. Council members requested comprehensive data on the developments' projected sales versus property tax revenues. Citing pedestrian and driver safety on Highway 98, which dissects the proposed developments, the council also instructed staff to consult with the Arizona Department of Transportation for traffic safety evaluations before moving forward. --- ### Airport board presses for airline fare transparency PAGE, Ariz. — The Airport Advisory Board recently discussed ways to improve public notification regarding Contour Airlines' ticket price and baggage fee adjustments. City officials highlighted the board's desire for clearer communication with passengers regarding fare structures, exploring strategies to ensure travelers are adequately informed of any changes. --- ### Parks board expresses disappointment over accessible park budget cut PAGE, Ariz. — The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board expressed significant disappointment that funding for an accessible park was cut from this year's municipal budget. The board had long discussed the inclusion of accessible playground equipment — which the city currently lacks — as a primary priority. City officials stated that the board will work to better communicate its recommendations to the city council earlier in the budgeting process to prevent future priorities from being sidelined. --- ### Restrooms open at John C. Page Memorial Park PAGE, Ariz. — Public restrooms at John C. Page Memorial Park are officially open, fulfilling a long-standing request from residents. City officials shared the update during the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board report, noting that the facilities opened smoothly and without any initial issues. Officials also highlighted ongoing community recreation activities, including upcoming youth soccer leagues and a pickleball tournament. --- ### City leaders push for city water project funding PAGE, Ariz. — City officials continue to navigate federal hurdles to fund the city's water project and water treatment plant upgrades, which are moving well on the local and agency levels but await further action from a currently recessed Congress. The Page Utility Enterprises Board is seeking $4.2 million for ongoing environmental design and study costs, with hopes of tying Page's federal funding requests to a larger $2 billion need for the Grand Canyon's North Rim under the Great American Outdoors Act. --- ### Literacy initiative targets third-grade literacy PAGE, Ariz. — A community-wide literacy effort is taking shape in Page to improve the reading skills of school-aged children, specifically third graders. City leaders reported on the initiative, which is coordinated by Education Forward Arizona and involves the Page Unified School District No. 8, the National Park Service, local libraries and nearby Navajo Nation chapters. The program aims to distribute books and encourage parents to read with their children for 20 minutes a day, featuring a campaign logo designed by a Page High School student. --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- [![Job Board](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/JOB.png)](https://gregl72.github.io/job/?ref=citizenjournal.us)