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Events

Community Listening Session: City Budget

September 16, 2026

The session this month is titled “Where the Money Comes From & How It's Spent,” and will be held at 5 p.m. at Headwaters Crafthouse.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

August 26, 2026

Monthly meeting by the Commission advisory board.

(CANCELLED) City Commission Administrative Meeting

August 26, 2026

(CANCELLED) City Commission Administrative Meeting

Stakeholder Meeting - 2025 Engineering and Design Standards Update

August 31, 2026

The City will host public meetings to discuss the draft Engineering and Design Standards update.

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News

Municipal Court Schedule Change

Published on August 25, 2026

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, the City of Helena’s Municipal Court Open Court will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check-in is at 9:15 a.m. with appearances before the Judge starting at 9:30 a.m. An additional Monday afternoon open court session may be scheduled at 3 p.m. with a 2:45 p.m. check-in.

Mayor to Issue Proclamation for Health Equity Week

Published on August 24, 2026

Mayor Emily Dean will issue a proclamation on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of the City-County Building, 316 N. Park Ave., in recognition of Health Equity Week and the Walk USA for Health Equity Initiative.

City & Helena Public Schools Commit to Collaboration on Major Projects

Published on August 21, 2026

The City of Helena, Helena Public Schools and the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce have issued the following shared statement regarding continued coordination and collaboration on major public construction projects in Helena.

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Street and Trail Projects

Helena Ave. Valley Gutter Project – Aug. 17-25

The City Streets team will close the southeast side of the intersection of Helena Ave. and Logan St. for the installation of a new valley gutter beginning Monday, Aug. 17. That side of the intersection will remain closed until Aug. 25 to allow the concrete to cure.

Rodney Street Asphalt Overlay – Aug. 19-20 & 25-26

The City Streets team will close S. Rodney St. from E. Broadway south to the end of the asphalt near Division St. for asphalt patching on Aug. 19-20 & 25-26 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

N. Lamborn Street Asphalt Maintenance Scheduled Aug. 11–13 & 18

The City Streets team will close N. Lamborn St. from 11th Ave. to E. Broadway St. for asphalt maintenance on Aug. 11–13 & 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Public Engagement

Community Listening Sessions

Community Listening Sessions are held monthly and centered on one featured topic of high relevance or community impact. Each session will begin with a concise 10–15 minute presentation from staff providing background information, current status updates, and future outlook. Following the presentation, attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and provide input.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The City is updating its Parks & Recreation Master Plan — a 10-year blueprint to guiding parks, pedestrian pathways, facilities, and green spaces through 2035. Your input shapes the outcome.

Zoning Regulations Update

The Zoning Regulations Update process provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to communicate the issues they’ve experienced utilizing the current regulations and share their thoughts on how it can be improved.

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