Hildale meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

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.