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Events

City Commission Special Meeting

July 06, 2026

City Commission Special Meeting

City-County Commission Joint Work Session

July 07, 2026

City-County Commission Joint Work Session

The City and County Commissions host a quarterly joint meeting to discuss issues that impact both governing bodies.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board Meeting

July 08, 2026

Monthly meeting by the Commission advisory board.

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News

New Pay-to-Park Kiosk Rates Take Effect Today

Published on July 01, 2026

New Pay-to-Park Kiosk Rates take effect today, July 1, 2026.

City Launches Survey to Support Parks & Rec Master Plan

Published on June 23, 2026

Helena residents are encouraged to share their input on the future of the city's parks, recreation facilities, programs, and urban pathways through a community survey now underway as part of the newly launched Parks & Recreation Master Plan update.

City to Begin Lawrence Street Water Main Replacement Project

Published on June 19, 2026

Starting the week of June 22, the City will begin a two-month project to replace a water main on Lawrence Street from Monroe to Park Ave. and sewer line on Lawrence between Dearborn and Benton Ave. Temporary water service may be required periodically for affected residents.

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Street and Trail Projects

Tricia St. Lane Closure – June 25

The City Streets team will close the westbound lane of Tricia St. between Lola St. and Irene St. on Thursday, June 25 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Northwest Passage–Ambrose Connector Trail Construction

Construction will also begin on a new connector trail linking the Northwest Passage Trail and the Ambrose Trail in Mount Helena Natural Park. No impacts to users are anticipated during construction.

Oakes Street Park Trail Reroute

City Open Lands are working on construction of a reroute of the Oakes Street Park Trail. The existing trail will remain open until the new trail is complete, then the old trail will be decommissioned.

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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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