Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in parks rec with medium priority
October library programming
August visits, circulation, and computer use all dropped compared to last August, but program counts exploded — 165 programs with 3,163 attendees versus 97 and 1,976 last year — and the library served 894 meals to kids. The library is leaning harder into programming and community services.
Library Makerspace and Record Usage
The library's makerspace finished its first month of programming with 55 attendees, offering 3D-printed spider painting, coaster engraving, origami, and Cricut earring-making, plus walk-in tours. It's a new creative resource the community can use for free.
Trunk-or-treat moved off Halloween
The library's trunk-or-treat event is happening October 24 this year instead of Halloween night, after community feedback that families were forced to choose between it and door-to-door trick-or-treating. A movie in the park on Halloween gives kids a second option. Board members discussed safety benefits of the old single-venue format and generally supported the change.
Accessible park cut from budget
The Parks and Rec board is disappointed that an accessible park was cut from this year's budget — the city currently has no accessible playground equipment. The board wants to do a better job getting the priority to council.
Concession Stand Electrical Upgrade
The sports complex concession stand's electrical system can't run a popcorn machine and microwave at once, and the upgrade has been put off for years. Staff will get a second opinion from the new public works director.
Glen Canyon Conservancy archives at risk
The conservancy holds community archives about the dam and the city's creation, but is selling its museum building and lacks a long-term home for them. One board member warned the city could regret losing these records in 50 years.
Extended Saturday Library Hours
The library's Saturday hours (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) have left patrons showing up to locked doors, including Councilor Roundtree. The board unanimously recommended extending Saturdays to 9 a.m.–3 p.m., adding two hours within the existing budget.
Extended park hours under city manager flexibility
Ordinance 754-26 removes the fixed sunrise-to-10-p.m. standard, letting the city manager adjust park hours — welcomed by evening pickleball and basketball players in the summer heat, but some councilors worried about noise near homes and police input on crime.
Rural and Reservation Outreach / Bookmobile Service
Board members raised the idea of extending library service to the reservation and Kaibeto, which currently has no bookmobile coverage. The library is seeking a grant for a small van to resume monthly storytime visits suspended since COVID.
Horseshoe Bend retail and visitor services
Council debated whether to allow limited merchandise sales at Horseshoe Bend — currently just $1 water and $2 stickers — as utilities and future phases are planned. Ideas included a conservancy-run store and a maker space for local artists.
Vermillion Park Playground Replacement
The Parks and Trails Manager was scheduled to give an update on replacing the playground at Vermillion Park, a project families with young kids will notice directly.
Future Park Projects
A long wish list of park improvements was on the table: batting cages, solar lighting, shade structures, handicap equipment at selected parks, cameras at Golliard Park, and a historical park at Vista and Saguaro Streets.