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Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE UPDATE TO THE CITY OF EAST HELENA SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS The East Helena Planning Board has prepared a draft update to the City of East Helena Subdivision Regulations to address changes by the legislature during the 2023 session. The City of East Helena Planning Board conducted a public hearing on the amendments on January 24, 2024 and a subsequent public meeting on March 14, 2024, and made a recommendation that the City Council adopt the amendments. A public hearing on the draft update to the City of East Helena Subdivision Regulations will be conducted at the regular meeting of the East Helena City Council on April 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the East Helena City Hall, 306 East Main, East Helena, MT in the City Council room. For additional information, contact Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, 406-443-3962. Written comments may be directed to the East Helena Planning Board, 306 East Main or mail to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635. The public comment period ends on April 16, 2024. Hard copies of the draft Subdivision Regulation Updates can be viewed at East Helena City Hall. Further, an electronic copy can be requested by contacting Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, 406-443-3962. ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following: (406) 227-5321 TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711 cityclerk@easthelenamt.us 306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635 Publish March 30 and April 13, 2024

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in room 110 at East Helena City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, Montana. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request for annexation from Joseph Nistler to annex 5.005 acres on the north side of East Helena adjacent to Plant Road. The property is legally described as Lot 3 Hoffman Tracts Minor Subdivision located in Section 24, T. 10 N., R. 3 W, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. The City Council will hold a public hearing to gather public comment on the proposed annexation and development of the property. The City Council will make a decision on a Resolution of Intent to annex which will outline conditions that the owner must complete prior to final annexation of the property. The City Council will take into consideration any public comment prior to making a decision on the petition. Information on the proposed application is available for review at East Helena City Hall main office, 306 East Main Street, East Helena 59635. You may direct questions on the proposed application to the East Helena Contract Planner Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406)-443-3962. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, 306 East Main Street in East Helena or mailed to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635. Written comments must be received by March 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm. For those who require accommodation for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk, 406-227-5321.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR IRON HORSE LANDING ANNEXATION FOR ZONE MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF EAST HELENA The purpose is to consider a zone map amendment to prezone and designate a zoning district for the Iron Horse Landing annexation. The East Helena City Council will receive public comment on a proposed zone map amendment to designate the existing parcel as Residential District. The applicant proposes to annex the proposed multi-family development into the City of East Helena and zone the existing lot Residential District. The physical address of the property is 3355 Hoffman Road and the property is legally described as Lot 3 Hoffman Tracts Minor Subdivision located in Section 24, T. 10 N., R. 3 W. The applicant is Nistler Construction and Design, LLC. A public hearing is to be held before the City of East Helena City Council on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in room 110 at East Helena City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the zone map amendment and prezoning. Information on the proposed application is available for review at East Helena City Hall main office, 306 East Main Street, East Helena 59635. You may direct questions on the proposed application to the East Helena Contract Planner Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406)-443-3962. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, 306 East Main Street in East Helena or mailed to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635. Written comments must be received by March 19, 2024. For those who require accommodation for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk, 406-227-5321.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR IRON HORSE LANDING ANNEXATION FOR ZONE MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF EAST HELENA

The purpose is to consider a zone map amendment to prezone and designate a zoning district for the Iron Horse Landing annexation. The East Helena Zoning Commission will receive public comment on a proposed zone map amendment to designate the existing parcel as Residential District. The applicant proposes to annex the proposed multi-family development into the City of East Helena and zone the existing lot Residential District. The physical address of the property is 3355 Hoffman Road and the property is legally described as Lot 3 Hoffman Tracts Minor Subdivision located in Section 24, T. 10 N., R. 3 W. The applicant is Nistler Construction and Design, LLC.

A public hearing is to be held before the City of East Helena Zoning Commission on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in room 110 at East Helena City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the zone map amendment and prezoning.

Information on the proposed application is available for review at East Helena City Hall main office, 306 East Main Street, East Helena 59635. You may direct questions on the proposed application to the East Helena Contract Planner Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406)-443-3962. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, 306 East Main Street in East Helena or mailed to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635. Written comments must be received by February 13, 2024. For those who require accommodation for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk, 406-227-5321.

Public Notice

The East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Room 110, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana to consider written protests to the modification of lighting and street maintenance districts in Highland Meadows Subdivision and Vigilante Subdivision. Links to detailed information on each are below:

Public Notice

CITY OF EAST HELENA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the City Council Chamber, room 110, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the following: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO TDS METROCOM, LLC, AND ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, REGULATION, AND CONTROL OF A CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF EAST HELENA, MONTANA

City of East Helena - Notice of Sewer Rate Increase and Public Hearing

A public hearing on the proposed rate increase will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, commencing at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and in the Council Chambers (Room 110) of City Hall, located at 306 E. Main Street, in East Helena, Montana. Further information about the proposed rate increase may be obtained by contacting Amy Thorngren, City Clerk-Treasurer, 306 E. Main Street, Room 103, East Helena, Montana 59635, phone: (406) 227-5456.

Notice of Public Hearing

East Helena Draft Ordinance 279

Sewer Regulations Update

The East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the City Council Chamber, room 110, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the following:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST HELENA REGARDING SEWER REGULATIONS TO ALIGN THE REGULATIONS WITH CITY ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND CURRENT CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

For further information, please contact the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at (406) 227-5321 or at the office of the City Clerk, room 103, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, 59635. The draft Ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at 306 East Main or by mail to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635.

 

 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF EAST HELENA

The purpose is to consider text amendments to the City of East Helena Zoning Ordinance to add language Section 3.1 – Commercial District, 3.5 – Industrial District, and Section 8 – Specific Use Standards to include regulations for the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of marijuana in the Commercial and Industrial Districts. Currently the East Helena Zoning Ordinance does not regulate the sale, manufacturing, or distribution of marijuana within the City of East Helena. Due to the recently passed laws on recreational marijuana, Lewis and Clark County voters passed the initiative, the text amendments are proposed to define where marijuana can be sold, manufactured, and distributed within the City of East Helena.

A public hearing is to be held before the City of East Helena Council on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in room 110 at East Helena City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the amendment.

For additional information, contact Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 443-3962. The public is invited to comment in writing and public testimony will be heard. Written comments may be directed to the East Helena City Clerk, 306 East Main, East Helena, MT 59635. The proposed amendments may be reviewed at East Helena City Hall. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022. For those who require accommodations for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk, (406) 227-5321.

ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:
(406) 227-5321
TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711
cityclerk@easthelenamt.us
306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635

The East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the City Council Chamber, room 110, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the following:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST HELENA REGARDING SEWER REGULATIONS TO ALIGN THE REGULATIONS WITH CITY ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND CURRENT CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

For further information, please contact the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at (406) 227-5321 or at the office of the City Clerk, room 103, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, 59635. The draft Ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at 306 East Main or by mail to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635.

 

 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF EAST HELENA

The purpose is to consider text amendments to the City of East Helena Zoning Ordinance to add language Section 3.1 – Commercial District, 3.5 – Industrial District, and Section 8 – Specific Use Standards to include regulations for the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of marijuana in the Commercial and Industrial Districts. Currently the East Helena Zoning Ordinance does not regulate the sale, manufacturing, or distribution of marijuana within the City of East Helena. Due to the recently passed laws on recreational marijuana, Lewis and Clark County voters passed the initiative, the text amendments are proposed to define where marijuana can be sold, manufactured, and distributed within the City of East Helena.

A public hearing is to be held before the City of East Helena Council on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in room 110 at East Helena City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the amendment.

For additional information, contact Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 443-3962. The public is invited to comment in writing and public testimony will be heard. Written comments may be directed to the East Helena City Clerk, 306 East Main, East Helena, MT 59635. The proposed amendments may be reviewed at East Helena City Hall. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022. For those who require accommodations for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk, (406) 227-5321.

ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:
(406) 227-5321
TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711
cityclerk@easthelenamt.us
306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635

Notice of Public Hearing

The East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in the City Council Chamber, Room 110, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the following:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST HELENA REGARDING WATER REGULATIONS TO ALIGN THE REGULATIONS WITH CITY ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND CURRENT CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

For further information, please click or tap on the Public Notice link below or contact the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at (406) 227-5321 or at the office of the City Clerk, Room 103, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, 59635. The draft Ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall during normal business hours or by clicking or tapping on the link below to view the proposed changes in pdf format. Proposed additions to the ordinance are shown underlined, deletions are shown in strikeout. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk/Treasurer, Amy Thorngren, at 306 East Main or by mail to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635.

ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:

(406) 227-5321
TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711
cityclerk@easthelenamt.us
306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635

East Helena Public Notice - Public Hearing

Public Hearing - Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 7PM, 306 E. Main Street, Room 110, East Helena

East Helena Draft Ordinance 278

Water Regulations Update

Public Notice

City of East Helena - Public Water Supply

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

East Helena Draft Ordinance 278

Water Regulations Update

The East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the City Council Chamber, room 110, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the following:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST HELENA REGARDING SEWER REGULATIONS TO ALIGN THE REGULATIONS WITH CITY ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND CURRENT CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

For further information, please contact the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at (406) 227-5321 or at the office of the City Clerk, room 103, City Hall, 306 East Main Street, East Helena, Montana, 59635. The draft Ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, at 306 East Main or by mail to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635.

 

 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF EAST HELENA

The purpose is to consider text amendments to the City of East Helena Zoning Ordinance to add language Section 3.1 – Commercial District, 3.5 – Industrial District, and Section 8 – Specific Use Standards to include regulations for the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of marijuana in the Commercial and Industrial Districts. Currently the East Helena Zoning Ordinance does not regulate the sale, manufacturing, or distribution of marijuana within the City of East Helena. Due to the recently passed laws on recreational marijuana, Lewis and Clark County voters passed the initiative, the text amendments are proposed to define where marijuana can be sold, manufactured, and distributed within the City of East Helena.

A public hearing is to be held before the City of East Helena Council on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in room 110 at East Helena City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, Montana, to consider the amendment.

For additional information, contact Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 443-3962. The public is invited to comment in writing and public testimony will be heard. Written comments may be directed to the East Helena City Clerk, 306 East Main, East Helena, MT 59635. The proposed amendments may be reviewed at East Helena City Hall. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022. For those who require accommodations for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk, (406) 227-5321.

ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:
(406) 227-5321
TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711
cityclerk@easthelenamt.us
306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635

Public Notice

City Ordinances (Code)

Click here to view the website where the City Ordinances can be viewed for the City of East Helena.

Please call (406) 227-5321 for more information  and ADA assistance or access.

Public Notice

City of East Helena - Planning Board Agenda

Public Meeting Agenda, Wednesday, March13, 2024, 6:00PM, Room 110, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena

Public Notice

 

NOTICE OF EAST HELENA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING FOR HIGHLAND MEADOWS MAJOR SUBDIVISION PHASE 4 COMMENCEMENT

Pursuant to the City of East Helena Subdivision Regulations, the East Helena City Council will conduct a public hearing on September 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment on the revised commencement of Phase 4 of the Highland Meadows Major Subdivision. On December 18, 2019 the City Council approved with conditions the preliminary plat of the Highland Meadows Major Subdivision. The application was approved to be developed in seven phases. The East Helena Subdivision Regulations require the applicant to notify the City upon commencement of planning and construction for each phase of the subdivision and requires the City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comment specific to that phase and decide whether additional conditions of approval are required to mitigate impacts for that specific phase. The applicant had previously notified the City on September 14, 2022 that they are commencing planning for Phase 4 of Highland Meadows Major Subdivision and on October 18, 2022 the Council held a public hearing and approved the commencement of Phase 4. The applicant has requested an amendment to the Phase 4 commencement to include the remaining 60 lots for a total of 123 single family residential lots, internal water and sewer improvements to serve each lot, storm water conveyance and detention, and improvements to Meadow View Loop, Stirling Loop Court, Argyll Court, and Glenco Court.

Requests for information and questions on the proposal may be directed to the East Helena Contract Planner Jeremy Fadness, WWC Engineering, 1275 Maple Street Suite F, Helena, MT 59601, (406)-443-3962. Written comments may be directed to the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, 306 East Main Street in East Helena or mailed to P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, Montana 59635. Written comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 5, 2023. Interested parties are invited to attend a Public Hearing and make known their views and concerns on the proposed revised Phase 4 of the Highland Meadows Major Subdivision. The City Council Public Hearing will be held on September 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 110, at City Hall, 306 East Main Street in East Helena.

ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:

(406) 227-5321

TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711

cityclerk@easthelenamt.us

306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635

Public Notice
Public Notice

 

The East Helena Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to review possible additions and changes to the Zoning Regulations due to 2021 Montana Legislature marijuana law changes and take public comment. The public meeting will take place at City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Room 110, East Helena, MT, and on Zoom at 6:00PM Thursday, February 3, 2022. The meeting agenda is linked below.

Please call (406) 227-5321 for additional information and ADA assistance or access.

Public Notice

City of East Helena - Zoning Commission Agenda

Public Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 6:00PM, Room 110, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena

Reports

City of East Helena - Water Master Plan (PDF)

May 2018 Report describes current public water supply system & identifies needed improvements.

City of East Helena - Wastewater Master Plan (PDF)

April 2020 Report describes current wastewater (sewer) system & identifies needed improvements.

Notice of Water Rate Increase

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 17, 2021, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of East Helena, Montana (the “City”) adopted a Resolution of Intention of the City of East Helena, Montana to Increase Rates for the Users of the Municipal Water System.

The City utilizes an equivalent dwelling unit methodology for imposing rates and charges, which is based on the size of the water line or meter servicing each connection.  A 3/4 inch or 5/8 inch service, which is the standard service for single family residential users, is 1 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).

The City currently charges users of the water system a Base Rate Charge of $30 per EDU per month, as shown below:
Water Line/Meter SizeMultiplierBase Rate Charge

5/8  x 3/4

1.00

$30.00

3/4 inch

1.00

$30.00

1 inch

1.78

$53.40

1½ inch

4.00

$120.00

2 inch

7.11

$213.30

3 inch

16.00

$480.00

4 inch

28.44

$853.20

In addition, the City also charges users of the water system a Varied Rate of $1.10 per 1,000 gallons of water or portion thereof used per user per month. All users connected to the water system are charged the sum of the Base Rate Charge plus the Varied Rate.
 
In addition, the City charges a monthly surcharge of $20 per month for the months of May through October for each unmetered irrigation hydrant (the “Irrigation Hydrant Surcharge”).
 
Commencing with the January 2022 billing, the City will increase the Base Rate Charge to $43.25 per EDU per month (the “Proposed Base Rate Charge”), as shown below:
Water Line/Meter SizeMultiplierProposed Base Rate Charge

5/8  x 3/4

1.00

$43.25

3/4 inch

1.00

$43.25

1 inch

1.78

$76.99

1½ inch

4.00

$173.00

2 inch

7.11

$307.51

3 inch

16.00

$692.00

4 inch

28.44

$1,230.00

6 inch

64.00

$2,768.00

In addition, the City will increase the Varied Rate to $1.35 per l,000 gallons of water or portion thereof used per user per month (the “Proposed Varied Rate”).

Commencing with the January 2022 billing, the City will charge all users connected to the water system the sum of the Proposed Base Rate Charge plus the Proposed Varied Rate.

The City will also increase the Irrigation Hydrant Surcharge to $28.85 per month for the months of May through October.

For a residential user with a ¾ inch line using 3,000 gallons of water per month, the proposed monthly charge ($43.25 + $4.05 = $47.30) represents an increase of approximately 42% over the current monthly charge ($30.00 + $3.30 = $33.30). For a user with an unmetered irrigation hydrant, the proposed Irrigation Hydrant Surcharge represents an increase of approximately 44.25% over the current Irrigation Hydrant Surcharge.

Public meetings and Public hearings were held in 2019, 2020, and 2021 culminating in a public hearing on the proposed rate increase on September 7, 2021, and a final Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

ADA Notice

The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings, in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings, or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs, or activities should contact the City Clerk, Amy Thorngren, as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at any of the following:

(406) 227-5321
TTY Relay Service 1-800-253-4091 or 711
cityclerk@easthelenamt.us
306 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635

City of East Helena - Planning Board Agenda

Public Meeting Agenda,Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6:00PM, Room 101, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena