Page City Council Summary
Week of September 10, 2026
Mayor reports progress on federal funding for second straw water intake
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends new rules for EV chargers
Page Utility Enterprises Board reports drop in blended power costs
Police chief outlines strict privacy policies for license plate readers
City awards $400,000 contract to pave Horseshoe Bend parking lot
Council approves $30,000 feasibility study for former middle school campus
City Hall remodel paused amid ballooning scope and alternative options
Mayor reports progress on federal funding for second straw water intake
PAGE, Ariz. — Mayor Steven Kidman provided an update on the city's ongoing efforts to secure federal funding for the second straw water intake structure project. Lobbyists are actively working with Congress to ensure the city's earmarks remain a priority in upcoming funding bills, including the potential reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act. The project's environmental and design phases are nearing completion, which will prepare the large-scale project on federal land for the bidding process.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends new rules for EV chargers
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended a text amendment to regulate electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in Page. The proposal would allow standalone EV charging stations in C2 and SC zoning districts with a conditional use permit but would prohibit them in the central business district. The commission also recommended rezoning the back half of The Wesley Hotel to resolve an antiquated split-zoning issue on the parcel.
Page Utility Enterprises Board reports drop in blended power costs
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Utility Enterprises Board reported that a newly implemented power scheduling agreement is already yielding financial benefits for the city. During a recent update, the board revealed that blended power costs for April through July 2026 were the lowest recorded since May 2024. While the utility board is waiting for a full 12 months of data before officially declaring the new consortium agreement a success, early indicators show it is effectively lowering energy costs for Page ratepayers.
Police chief outlines strict privacy policies for license plate readers
PAGE, Ariz. — Page Police Chief Tim Lange delivered an extensive presentation on the department's use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers, emphasizing strict internal guardrails to prevent misuse. Lange noted that the cameras do not use facial recognition and data is deleted after just seven days — a shorter retention period than the 30-day window previously standard for such systems. Access to the system is restricted to a select few trained personnel, and searches require an active case number tied specifically to missing persons, wanted felons or stolen vehicles.
City awards $400,000 contract to pave Horseshoe Bend parking lot
PAGE, Ariz. — To resolve ongoing safety and maintenance issues, the city council approved a $400,937 contract with Sunland Asphalt to resurface the dirt parking spaces at Horseshoe Bend. Public Works Director Kyle Christiansen explained that exposed rebar from surveying markers hidden in the site's decorative granite has punctured numerous visitor tires. The project will replace 4 inches of granite with 4 inches of durable asphalt, though officials noted the paving will not increase the total number of parking spaces at the busy tourist destination.
Council approves $30,000 feasibility study for former middle school campus
PAGE, Ariz. — In a split vote, the city council approved a $30,000 feasibility study to explore purchasing the former Page Unified School District's Page Middle School campus for municipal use. City Manager Frank Marbury proposed evaluating the massive site for a new City Hall, municipal courts, a public pool and potential housing partnerships. The measure passed despite some opposition raising questions about why the city would acquire a building the school district recently vacated, and concerns over how a major purchase might limit the city's bonding capacity for critical water infrastructure projects.
City Hall remodel paused amid ballooning scope and alternative options
PAGE, Ariz. — During the debate over the middle school feasibility study, City Manager Frank Marbury revealed that the planned expansion and remodel of Page City Hall has been placed on hold. Although $50,000 has already been spent on design work, officials paused the project after discovering the initial scope did not include additional necessary and expensive building code upgrades, including a full sprinkler system, severe roof leaks and a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The pause will allow the city to evaluate whether relocating municipal operations to the former middle school campus is a more cost-effective solution for taxpayers.
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