Page City Council Summary
Week of April 9, 2026
City council opts for scaled-back airport terminal expansion
City to review land sales process following public concerns
Mayor reports on water infrastructure coordination with LeChee Chapter
City finishes utility infrastructure work at Horseshoe Bend
Accessible playground equipment proposed for a city park
Page splash pad opens following successful weekend events
City council opts for scaled-back airport terminal expansion
PAGE, Ariz. — In a 5-1 vote, the Page City Council approved a $2.5 million expansion for the Page Municipal Airport terminal on Wednesday, rejecting a larger $5.5 million alternative. The approved project, which is largely funded by a Federal Aviation Administration grant, will increase the secure waiting area capacity to 37 passengers and add restrooms and vending services. City Manager Frank Marbury noted the larger 60-passenger design would require the city to shoulder an additional $3 million upfront, as the FAA currently deems the larger capacity speculative. One council member cast the lone dissenting vote, arguing the city should build for future capacity to attract larger regional air carriers.
City to review land sales process following public concerns
PAGE, Ariz. — Following resident questions about recent municipal land transactions, including the approved sale of 500 acres for a proposed data center near Horseshoe Bend, the Page City Council agreed to schedule a future public presentation outlining the city's land sales process. A city council member requested the agenda item to provide clarity and transparency for residents and local media regarding exactly how municipal land is sold to private buyers. City Manager Frank Marbury confirmed that staff members are already actively revising the procedures and will present an overview of the legal process to the council at a future meeting.
Mayor reports on water infrastructure coordination with LeChee Chapter
PAGE, Ariz. — City officials announced ongoing discussions with the local LeChee Chapter and the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority regarding future wastewater planning and regional infrastructure. During a recent meeting, officials discussed the development of an emergency water feed to the city of Page, which will be operational once a new waterline from the former Navajo Generating Station intakes is completed. Discussions also covered the chapter's efforts to utilize a $3.3 million grant to improve connections to Page's water and sewer systems.
City finishes utility infrastructure work at Horseshoe Bend
PAGE, Ariz. — Municipal utility extension work at the Horseshoe Bend site is officially complete, advancing the site's ongoing development. City officials reported that the city's portion of the infrastructure project has concluded, and the remaining utility connection workloads have now been handed over to Page Utility Enterprises for completion.
Accessible playground equipment proposed for a city park
PAGE, Ariz. — The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is actively exploring options to bring accessible playground equipment to Vermilion Park, city officials reported Wednesday. The board recently received a presentation from Unlimited Play, a nonprofit organization specializing in designing inclusive playgrounds for children of all physical abilities. The board will continue to evaluate potential designs and funding options for the proposed park upgrades.
Page splash pad opens following successful weekend events
PAGE, Ariz. — City Manager Frank Marbury reported a highly successful opening weekend for the city's new splash pad, which saw high attendance despite unusually chilly spring weather. The opening coincided with heavily attended community events organized by the Community Services Department, including a recent Easter egg hunt that filled local baseball fields and a visit from the America 250 Traveling Museum, which allowed local students to ring a replica of the Liberty Bell.
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