City Manager Lake used a Helena City Commission meeting September 29 to flag several items for residents, including a last-minute scheduling clarification on a public budget session. Lake initially indicated the Budget 101 listening session was the following day before Commissioner Gustafson stepped in to correct the date — it was Wednesday, September 30, at 5:00 p.m. at Headwaters Craft House. The session was designed to help Helena residents understand how the city budget process works.
Lake also reported that Park Avenue to Clerk Street is currently closed, though the duration and reason for the closure were not detailed in the meeting notes available. Residents driving or walking in that corridor should expect to find alternate routes.
Helena also received a nod from the International City/County Management Association, according to Lake's report, though the specific nature of the recognition was not elaborated upon in available records. ICMA is the professional organization for local government managers across the country, and a feature from that organization typically highlights innovative or effective municipal practices.