Page City Council Summary
Week of June 11, 2026
Council approves updated city fee schedule in 4-1 vote
City Clerk to initiate review of Horseshoe Bend annual passes
Council approves land sale to private developer
Planning and Zoning recommends expedited rezoning for proposed development
City moves forward on $50 million second water source project
Page Utility Enterprises earns state environmental award
City announces free shuttles, parking changes for Fourth of July festivities
Sports complex lighting project completed just in time for softball season
Page Public Library secures $15,000 in technology and training grants
Council approves updated city fee schedule in 4-1 vote
PAGE, Ariz. — The city council adopted a resolution implementing a newly consolidated fee schedule for municipal services and facilities. The approval came in a 4-1 vote following an amendment to increase the Schedule B rental fee for the Sunset Room from $175 to $225. The change aligns the Sunset Room's community rate with other municipal room rentals, bringing it to approximately 75 percent of the standard commercial rate to better cover staffing and maintenance costs.
City Clerk to initiate review of Horseshoe Bend annual passes
PAGE, Ariz. — The city council directed staff to begin reviewing the fee structure for Horseshoe Bend annual passes. While the council passed the broader consolidated fee schedule without changing the current Horseshoe Bend rates, members acknowledged the complexity of the annual pass system and expressed a desire to revisit it. City Clerk Cindy Scott confirmed that she will immediately start the review process for next year's update, allowing community members to submit suggestions for the site's fee structure.
Council approves land sale to private developer
PAGE, Ariz. — Bypassing a scheduled executive session, the city council publicly approved an ordinance authorizing the sale of city-owned real estate to a private development company. Mayor Steven Kidman and the council opted to hold the vote in open session, noting that the parameters of the sale had been previously discussed and no active price negotiations required confidentiality. The specific name of the developer, parcel location, sale price, and exact acreage were not immediately disclosed during the open proceedings. The ordinance passed unanimously without further debate.
Planning and Zoning recommends expedited rezoning for proposed development
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended an expedited rezoning plan for a proposed development project, sidestepping a lengthy general plan amendment process. During the council meeting, it was reported that the commission chose a 75-acre "Swiss cheese" zoning option over an 80-acre proposal. This approach involves selectively excluding parcels from the rezoning application to create gaps — much like the holes in Swiss cheese — so the remaining acreage falls below the 80-acre threshold that legally requires a general plan amendment. By doing so, developers can bypass a process that would have otherwise delayed the project by one to two years. The specific developer and parcel location were not identified during the meeting.
City moves forward on $50 million second water source project
PAGE, Ariz. — Page's push for a second water source is gaining momentum as the city advances an estimated $50 million infrastructure project. Page currently relies entirely on Lake Powell for its water supply, and establishing a secondary source has become critical amid long-term drought conditions and fluctuating reservoir levels. During the city council meeting, it was announced that the Environmental Protection Agency approved the project's initial environmental and engineering step. The city recently received applications for the project's request for qualifications, and an internal committee will meet June 23 to review them. Additionally, an undisclosed consulting firm working with the city reported progress in identifying a "plethora of options" to eventually fund the entirety of the project.
Page Utility Enterprises earns state environmental award
PAGE, Ariz. — Page Utility Enterprises received the Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program Bronze Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The award recognizes the utility for maintaining three consecutive years of full environmental compliance without any violations. The achievement was highlighted during the meeting as a significant milestone, noting the utility's stark improvement from past challenges with wastewater and sewage treatment compliance.
City announces free shuttles, parking changes for Fourth of July festivities
PAGE, Ariz. — In an effort to ease traffic congestion and improve safety, the city will close Clubhouse Drive to public parking during the upcoming Fourth of July celebration at Lake Powell National Golf Course. The road will be restricted strictly to emergency vehicles. To accommodate attendees, Page will offer a free shuttle service using tour buses running from the Page Sports Complex, with overflow parking available at the Pera Club and amphitheater. City officials hope the designated parking areas and shuttles will provide a safer alternative to pedestrians navigating through heavy post-fireworks traffic. Visitors can also park near Vermilion Cliffs Arena, where a rodeo qualifying event will take place.
Sports complex lighting project completed just in time for softball season
PAGE, Ariz. — The newly installed lighting project at the Page Sports Complex is officially complete, city management announced. The upgraded tunable LED lights, which feature standard athletic illumination alongside programmable color-changing capabilities for special events and celebrations, are fully operational as the adult softball league kicks off its season. The completion marks the end of a highly anticipated recreation project aimed at improving nighttime visibility and extending playing hours for local sports leagues.
Page Public Library secures $15,000 in technology and training grants
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Public Library recently received a trio of $5,000 grants from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records to enhance community access and staff capabilities. The $15,000 in total funding will be divided evenly to support a Wi-Fi hotspot checkout program, general staff development, and specialized artificial intelligence training designed for both library employees and the general public.
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