Hildale meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Hildale notices hearings on $988,000 water bond proposal and two rezoning requests

Hildale City noticed a public hearing for Oct. 13 on a proposal to issue up to $988,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, to pay for water system improvements. The same week, the Hildale City Planning Commission noticed public hearings on two property rezoning requests. Agendas for all three hearings are on file; minutes have not been published, so no votes, approvals, or outcomes are recorded in the documents available.

Water bonds: what the hearing covered

The Oct. 13 hearing was to take public comment on issuing up to $988,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. According to the meeting record, bond proceeds would fund a booster pump station, pipeline improvements, and a spring collection box.

The record lists these terms:

• Total estimated principal and interest cost if the bonds are held to maturity: $1,092,435.
• Interest of up to 0.50%, over a maximum of 39 years.
• Repayment from water system revenues.
• Existing bonds secured by water revenues: $193,381.85 outstanding.
• A 30-day legal contest period for the bond resolution.

The hearing was also to address potential economic impacts on the private sector, as required for this type of financing.

Separate water fund request

The Oct. 13 special meeting notice also listed a proposed funding request of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Fund for the Well 25 & 26 Outfitting Project. The record describes this as a proposal; it does not show an approval.

Planning Commission: two rezoning requests

The Planning Commission noticed public hearings for Oct. 20 on two requests:

• 325 E Newel Ave (parcel HD-SHCR-9-28), from Public Facility (PF) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
• Parcel HD-SHCR-4-4 on Redwood Street, from Residential Agriculture 1 (RA-1) to Residential Multifamily 2 (RM-2).

The meeting record states that no decisions would be made during the public hearing. The commission was to determine whether to recommend the changes to the City Council for approval. Any final decision on a zone change would rest with the City Council, not the commission.

What the records do not show

All four entries in this week's file are marked as agenda only, with minutes not yet published. That means the documents establish what was scheduled and proposed, not what was decided. No vote tallies, approvals, denials, or continuances appear in the available material. Whether the bond hearing drew public comment, and whether the commission forwarded either rezoning request, is not established by the records provided.

Residents who want the outcome of any of these items should check the published minutes once they are posted; the linked official documents are the authoritative record.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings for Hildale City or the Hildale City Planning Commission appear in the supplied schedule for the next 14 days. That absence reflects the calendar provided, not confirmation that no meetings will be called; special meetings can be noticed on shorter timelines. Residents should watch the city's official posting location for agendas.

Hildale water bond hearing, $170,000 meter purchase top October agendas — no votes recorded yet

Hildale City's October meeting records describe a proposed water revenue bond issue of up to $988,000 and a set of utility purchases with not-to-exceed figures of $170,000, $30,000 and $11,000. All three October entries reviewed for this roundup are agendas or hearing notices; minutes have not been published, so no votes, approvals or final decisions are recorded in the material available.

Water bonds: hearing on up to $988,000

A public hearing on the proposed issuance of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, was noticed for Oct. 13. The bonds would be issued for up to $988,000 to finance water system improvements: a booster pump station, pipeline improvements and a spring collection box.

According to the hearing notice, the bonds would be repaid from water system revenues and could carry up to 0.50% interest over a maximum of 39 years. The notice states the total estimated principal and interest cost if the bonds are held to maturity is $1,092,435. It also lists $193,381.85 in existing bonds secured by water revenues as outstanding.

The notice states the hearing also addresses potential economic impacts on the private sector, and that a 30-day legal contest period applies to the bond resolution.

A separate Oct. 13 special meeting agenda lists the same bond hearing along with a proposed funding request of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Fund for the Well 25 & 26 Outfitting Project.

Meters, pipe repairs and a well pump on the Oct. 7 agenda

The Oct. 7 City Council agenda listed four utility items:

• Purchase of radio-read meter systems from Badger Meter not to exceed $170,000
• Land Application Line Pipe Repairs from the sewer plant not to exceed $30,000
• Well #19 pump and motor replacement not to exceed $11,000
• A second amendment to the Jones & DeMille agreement for a DDW grant, for an additional $102,000

The same agenda listed Resolution 2026-07-01, concerning retention of wastewater impact fees beyond six years. The agenda summary also mentions a fraud hotline policy as under consideration. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of any of these items is not established in the record reviewed.

Planning Commission to take comment on two re-zoning requests

The Hildale City Planning Commission has noticed a public hearing for Oct. 20 on two property re-zoning requests:

• 325 E Newel Ave (parcel HD-SHCR-9-28), from Public Facility (PF) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
• Parcel HD-SHCR-4-4, from Residential Agriculture 1 (RA-1) to Residential Multifamily 2 (RM-2)

The notice states that no decisions will be made during the public hearing.

What residents can act on

The Oct. 20 Planning Commission hearing is the item in this window that explicitly invites public comment, and the notice states no decision will be made at that session. The water bond hearing noticed for Oct. 13 included a 30-day contest period following the bond resolution, as described in the notice.

Readers should note the limits of this roundup: the summaries reviewed are agendas and hearing notices, not minutes. Amounts described as "not to exceed" are ceilings, not confirmed spending, and the bond figures are proposed terms rather than final costs.

Coming up

• **Oct. 20 — Hildale City Planning Commission:** public hearing on re-zoning requests for 325 E Newel Ave (HD-SHCR-9-28) and parcel HD-SHCR-4-4. No decisions will be made at the hearing.

No other meetings were listed in the upcoming-meeting data provided.

Hildale City Council, Planning Commission Hold Hearings on Land Sales, Water Plan, Rezones

The Hildale City Council and Planning Commission held public hearings this week on several property and planning matters, but no decisions have been published yet. The council considered declaring two city-owned parcels as surplus and adopting a water conservation plan, while the planning commission heard two rezoning requests. Minutes from both meetings have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are available.

City Council: Surplus land and water plan

At its August 12 meeting, the Hildale City Council held public hearings on two proposed surplus property declarations and a water conservation plan. The council heard comments on declaring 325 E Newel Ave (Parcel HD-SHCR-9-28) and 1340 West Uzona Ave (Parcel HD-HDIP-27) as surplus and authorizing their disposition. It also held a hearing on Resolution 2026-08-01, which would adopt the Water Conservation Plan dated February 27, 2026. The agenda also included approval of the financial report and invoice register, and approval of minutes from the July 8, July 16, and August 5, 2026 meetings. No action was taken during the hearings, according to the agenda notices.

Planning Commission: Two rezoning requests

On August 18, the Hildale City Planning Commission held a public hearing on two rezoning requests. The first would rezone parcel HD-SHCR-5-1 at 985 N Box Elder St. from Public Facility (PF) to Highway Commercial (HC). The second would rezone parcel HD-SHCR-2-31-B at 845 West Field Ave. from Residential Agriculture (RA-1) to Single-Family Residential .5 (RA-0.5). The commission also considered approval of minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting and held a general plan work session. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker. As with the council meeting, the agenda indicates these were hearings with possible approval, but no minutes have been published.

Status of decisions

All items from the August 12 and August 18 meetings remain pending. The city has not published minutes or resolutions, so it is not known whether the council declared the properties surplus, adopted the water plan, or whether the planning commission approved the rezones. Residents seeking final outcomes should consult the official meeting minutes when they are released.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for future agendas.

Hildale Council Considered Landfill Fees and Pump Station Agreement; Property Tax Increase Hearing Set for August 12

Hildale's City Council had a full agenda on July 16, including a public hearing on Arizona Strip Landfill fees and consideration of a promissory note for the Hildale Booster Pump Station Project. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of the listed items are not yet confirmed. Meanwhile, the city has scheduled a public hearing for August 12 on a proposed property tax increase that would generate an additional $210,219 in annual revenue.

July 16 City Council Meeting

The Hildale City Council agenda for July 16 included several items for public hearing and action:

• **Resolution 2026-07-02 — Arizona Strip Landfill fees:** A public hearing and council action were scheduled on a resolution setting fees for the Arizona Strip Landfill.
• **Arizona Strip Landfill Fees public hearing:** A separate hearing was listed to receive public comments on Arizona Strip Landfill fees adopted by the Town of Colorado City on June 15, 2026. The agenda noted that no action would be taken during this hearing.
• **Civic Reach contract renewal:** The council was scheduled to consider approving a renewal of the Civic Reach contract.
• **Gas Meter Master Plan Agreement:** The council was to consider approval of a Gas Meter Master Plan Agreement recommended by the Utility Board on April 23, 2026.
• **Hildale Booster Pump Station Project:** The council was to consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a Promissory Note and Garkane Agreement for the Hildale Booster Pump Station Project.
• **Financial reports:** Approval of the financial report and invoice register was listed as a routine item.

All items above were listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published, so whether each item was approved, tabled, or otherwise acted on is not yet part of the public record.

Canceled Meetings

Two scheduled meetings did not take place:

• The **Hildale City Planning Commission** meeting set for July 21, 2026, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
• The **Hildale City Utility Board** meeting set for July 23, 2026, was canceled. The cancellation notice was posted on July 22, 2026. No decisions or discussions took place.

Proposed Property Tax Increase

Hildale City is proposing to increase its property tax revenue by an additional $210,219 annually. According to the city's notice, the proposal includes:

• A proposed tax increase on a **$453,000 residence** from **$267.09 to $715.56**.
• A proposed tax increase on a **$453,000 business** from **$485.62 to $1,301.02**.
• A proposed **167.79% increase** in property tax budgeted revenue above last year's revenue.

A public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at 320 East Newel Ave. The hearing will allow residents to hear the city's reasons for the increase and provide comments. No tax increase has been adopted; the August 12 hearing is the next step in the process.

Coming Up

• **August 12, 2026, 6:00 P.M. — Hildale City public hearing on proposed property tax increase**, 320 East Newel Ave. This is the meeting where residents can comment on the proposed increase before any council action.
• Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 16 City Council meeting should watch for published minutes, which were not available as of this report.