Helper public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the updated 2025 General Plan and consider a rezoning request for property on North Frontage Road. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
- Public hearing on updated 2025 General Plan
- Discussion on rezoning 1377 N Frontage Road to Limited Industrial
- Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025
- Consideration of home business license for Kinley Cowdell
- Discussion on conditional use permit for Kinley Cowdell
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including a new privacy policy and a civil rights resolution. The body is also considering funding for road maintenance and updates to the city's Master Recreation Plan.
- Application for Joint Highway Committee-STP Small Urban funding for Road Maintenance and Reconstruction
- Amendment 2025-01 to the Helper City Master Recreation Plan
- Resolution 2025-08, Privacy Policy for Helper City
- Civil Rights Resolution 2025-07
- Legal representation by Smith Hartvigresen for the Goosebury Narrows Project
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss administrative items and a specific property request. The body will consider approving 2026 meeting dates and a request regarding parcel division and setback requirements.
- Discussion and possible approval of plans, parcel division, and setback requirements for Shalee Johansen
- Discussion and possible approval of 2026 meeting dates
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 and October 15, 2025 meetings
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss and potentially recommend a proposed Strategic Plan for Helper City.
- Discussion and possible recommendation for the proposed Strategic Plan for Helper City
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a special meeting to serve as the Board of Canvassers and certify the 2025 General Election results. The meeting is procedural and will include a roll call and formal authorization of the election results.
- Authorization for the City Council and City Recorder to serve as the Board of Canvassers
- Approval of the 2025 General Election results
City Council
The Helper City Council is holding a public hearing to gather community input. The discussion will focus on possible applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
- First public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) input
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (19 South Main, Helper, UT). The agenda includes discussions and possible approvals of street closures for the Christmas Town Parade, ordinance changes, grants, utility fee waivers, and equipment leasing.
- Possible approval of closing Main Street for Christmas Town Parade on November 28, December 5–6
- Possible approval of Ordinance 2025-04 setting 2026 City Council meeting dates
- Possible approval of $580,000 Land Water Conservation Grant application
- Possible waiver of late fees for residents who received HEAT Assistance in 2024–2025
- Possible approval of $1,785 street light installation
City Council
The Helper City Council will meet on November 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting time was changed to accommodate a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant.
- Public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah. The purpose is to inform residents about eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. No decisions will be made at this hearing; a second hearing will follow if the city chooses to apply.
- First public hearing on CDBG Small Cities Program eligibility
- Discussion of eligible activities including public works, real property acquisition, and public services
- Meeting at Council Chambers, 19 South Main Street, Helper, UT
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers (19 South Main, Helper, UT). The meeting includes a public hearing and discussion on rezoning property at 1377 North Frontage Road from Rural Residential to Limited Industrial, as well as possible approval of minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and lot line adjustments for four parcels.
- Public hearing for rezoning 1377 North Frontage Road from Rural Residential (RR1-30000) to Limited Industrial (LI-1)
- Possible approval of rezoning 1377 North Frontage Road from Rural Residential to Limited Industrial by Christie & Roegun Wilde
- Possible approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
- Lot line adjustments for parcels 1A-0126-00, 1A-0127-0000, 1A-0139-0000, and 1A-0124-000
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend rooster allowances in City Code 18.90.090. The body will also discuss board appointments and several local project approvals.
- Public hearing and possible approval of Ordinance 2025-04 regarding rooster allowance
- Possible approval of street closure on Ivy Street Oct. 18th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Possible waiver of business license fee for nonprofit Op3n Wat3rs
- Vendor selection for All Wheels Skate Park design and community engagement
- Interlocal Agreement with Carbon Metro Drug Task Force
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on Helper City Code 18.90.090 regarding the confinement and keeping of livestock, specifically considering whether to allow roosters within city limits. The hearing is scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main Street, Helper, Utah.
- Public hearing on Helper City Code 18.90.090 Confinement and Keeping of Livestock
- Consideration of allowing roosters within city limits
Helper City
This notice provides a sample ballot for the 2025 Helper City Municipal General Election. It is a public information handout rather than a deliberative meeting agenda.
- Release of the 2025 Helper City Municipal General Election Sample Ballot
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a proposed change to ordinance 18.90.090. The body will also review several applications for business licenses, conditional use permits, and building projects.
- Proposed ordinance change for ordinance 18.90.090
- Rezoning of property at 1377 North Frontage Road by Christie & Roegun Wilde
- Business license and conditional use permit for Cayla Hernandez at 734 Royal Street
- Garage build at 350 S O'berto Lane by Chad Closs
- Building permit for two storage containers and sewer connection at 159 Duchesne Street by Jerry Pendleton
City Council
The City Council will consider updates to garbage rates, personnel policies, and livestock regulations. The body will also discuss street closures for October events and vendor selection for a Master Transportation Plan.
- Resolution 2025-06 to amend garbage rates
- Resolution 2025-05 to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
- Possible allowance of roosters under City Code 18.90.090
- Closing Main Street for Helper Hogwarts (Oct. 3) and Trunk or Treat (Oct. 25)
- Vendor selection for Master Transportation Plan
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a special meeting to serve as the Board of Canvassers. The body will authorize the approval of the 2025 Primary Election results.
- Authorization for City Council and City Recorder to approve 2025 Primary Election results
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a special meeting to address the 2025 Primary Election canvass. The body will discuss authorizing the City Council and City Recorder to serve as the Board of Canvassers to approve the election results.
- Authorization of City Council and City Recorder as Board of Canvassers for 2025 Primary Election results
Planning and Zoning
The Helper Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main, Helper, UT. The agenda includes discussions and possible approvals of business licenses, conditional use permits, shed/garage plans, site plans, building permits, and a parcel line adjustment for multiple properties.
- Business license and conditional use permit for 333 South 100 West for MRC Power Washing LLC
- Shed/garage plans at 16 Welby for David Safford
- Business license and conditional use permit for 2 South 3rd Avenue for Root Research and Title LLC
- Business license and conditional use permit for 68 South Main Street for Last Call Liquor Store
- Site plan and building permit at 455 Arnton Avenue for Malarie DeVincent
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss employee compensation and equipment. The body will also review the distribution of funds provided by Wildcat across city departments.
- Discussion on Premium Pay
- Discussion on cell phone options for city employees
- Discussion on distribution of funds rewarded by Wildcat throughout Helper City departments
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss personnel and funding matters. The body will review employee compensation and equipment options, as well as the allocation of specific funds.
- Discussion on Premium Pay
- Discussion on cell phone options for city employees
- Discussion on distribution of funds rewarded by Wildcat throughout Helper City departments
City Council
The City Council will discuss several operational items, including a trash collection contract and fire department pay. The body is also considering an ordinance to re-authorize a specific sales tax for botanical, cultural, recreational, and zoological purposes.
- Ordinance No. 2025-002: Re-authorization of a 0.01% ZAP tax
- Discussion and possible approval of trash collection contract with City Sanitation
- Discussion and possible approval of pay increase for the fire department
- Ordinance amending permitted marker and stone dimensions at the city cemetery
- Discussion of RFQs for the Master Transportation Plan
City Council
The City Council will discuss a sales and use tax for botanical, cultural, recreational, and zoological purposes. The body will also consider contracts for trash collection and pay increases for the fire department.
- Ordinance No. 2025-002: Re-authorization of a 0.01% ZAP tax
- Discussion of trash collection contract with City Sanitation
- Discussion of pay increase for the fire department
- Ordinance amending permitted marker and stone dimensions at the city cemetery
- Discussion of RFQs for the Master Transportation Plan
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve business licenses and conditional use permits for two properties. The commission will also review minutes from May and June 2025.
- Business license and conditional use permit for 124 South Main Street (Bradley Marston)
- Business license and conditional use permit for 201 South Main Street (Mariel Rollins)
City Council
The notice for the July 3, 2025, Helper City Council meeting has been cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on security system expansion and equipment rentals.
- Discussion and possible approval of expanding the security system
- Discussion and possible approval of equipment rental from A-1 Rental to mow weeds
- Discussion and possible approval of parking signs at Locust St. Park
- Discussion and possible approval of updating the Excavation Permit
- Discussion and possible approval of providing swim passes to JackFM for marketing
City Council
The Helper City Council will meet to discuss several operational approvals, including security system expansion and equipment rentals. The body will also consider updates to the Excavation Permit and parking signs at Locust St. Park.
- Possible approval of expanding the security system
- Possible approval of updating the Excavation Permit
- Possible approval of parking signs at Locust St. Park
- Possible approval of equipment rental from A-1 Rental for weed mowing
- Possible approval of providing swim passes to JackFM for marketing
City Council
The Helper City Council will meet to discuss several city permits and equipment rentals. The body is also scheduled to appoint Traci Bishop as City Recorder and Lori Prettyman as City Treasurer.
- Appointment of Traci Bishop as City Recorder and Lori Prettyman as City Treasurer
- Possible approval of equipment rental from A-1 Rental for weed mowing
- Possible approval of parking signs at Locust St. Park
- Possible approval of updating the Excavation Permit
- Possible approval of expanding the security system
City Council
The City Council has issued a public notice providing a sample ballot for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election. This document is intended for public information.
- Release of the 2025 Helper City Municipal Primary Election sample ballot
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings to amend the 2024-2025 budget and adopt the 2025-2026 budget. The body will also discuss the 2025 approximate certified tax rate.
- Public hearing on amending the 2024-2025 budget
- Public hearing on adopting the 2025-2026 budget
- Discussion and approval of the 2025 approximate certified tax rate
- Possible approval of a quote for Public Works fertilizer
- Possible approval of Request for Qualifications for Transportation Master Planning
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the adoption of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
- Public hearing for the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget
City Council
The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding amendments to the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2025, at the Council Chambers.
- Public hearing on amending the FY 2024-2025 budget
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings to amend the 2024-2025 budget and adopt the 2025-2026 budget. The body will also discuss the 2025 approximate certified tax rate and various city policies.
- Public hearing and possible approval of Resolution 2025-02 to amend the 2024-2025 budget
- Public hearing and possible approval of Resolution 2025-03 to adopt the 2025-2026 budget
- Discussion and approval of the 2025 approximate certified tax rate
- Possible approval of Request for Qualifications for Transportation Master Planning
- Possible approval of policies for Premium Pay and City-Issued Cellular Devices
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss business licenses and conditional use permits for two food-related ventures. The body will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding parking signs.
- Business license and conditional use permit for an eatery at The Filling Station (William and Amanda Hicks)
- Business license and conditional use permit for a mobile food cart (Korey Reid)
- Recommendation to City Council for parking signs at Locust Street Park
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially approve several business licenses and conditional use permits. The body will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding park signage.
- Business license and conditional use permit for an eatery at The Filling Station (William and Amanda Hicks)
- Business license and conditional use permit for a mobile food cart (Korey Reid)
- Business license and conditional use permit for 124 South Main Street (Bradley Marston)
- Positive recommendation to City Council for parking signs at Locust Street Park
City Council
The City Council will consider a tentative budget for 2025-2026 and several public safety agreements. The meeting includes discussions on festival planning, city contracts, and personnel pay increases.
- Tentative budget for 2025-2026
- Closing Main Street from the Park to Depot Street August 15-17, 2025
- Pay increases of $0.75/hour for DJ Romero and Debbie Jensen for water certification
- Interlocal Agreement for Fire/Emergency Services between Carbon County and Helper City
- Contract with Propvizer Inc. to leverage public assets for local priorities
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss several business licenses and conditional use permits. The body will also consider a parcel line adjustment and a business license waiver.
- Short-term rental business license and conditional use permit for 256 Vernal Street
- Business license and conditional use permit for 6 Oak Street
- Business license and conditional use permit for 124 South Main Street
- Conditional use permit for solar installation at 9 3rd Ave
- Parcel line adjustment for Michelle Goldsmith property
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially approve several business licenses and conditional use permits. The meeting includes reviews for short-term rentals and a solar installation.
- Conditional use permit and business license for short-term rental at 256 Vernal Street
- Conditional use permit and business license for 6 Oak Street
- Conditional use permit and business license for 124 South Main Street
- Conditional use permit for solar installation at 9 3rd Ave
- Parcel line adjustment for Michelle Goldsmith property
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included routine procedural items and discussions on business licenses, conditional use permits, and a parcel line adjustment, but no decisions were made.
Museum Board
The Helper Museum Board is meeting on April 24, 2025, but the agenda notice contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The attached PDF titled 'Museum Agenda 4-24-2025.pdf' is referenced but its content is not included in the notice.
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve a metal garage at 19 D Street and a home business license at 15 S. 2nd Ave. They will also discuss a conditional use permit regarding shipping containers for Terra Community Alliance.
- Discussion and possible approval of 20x25 metal garage at 19 D Street for Pete Garcia
- Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use application for home business at 15 S. 2nd Ave for David Hansen
- Discussion of conditional use permit regarding shipping containers for Terra Community Alliance for Michael Cox
Planning and Zoning
The Helper Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider approval of a business license and conditional use permit for the Terra Community Alliance Foundation, a nonprofit. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and standard procedural items.
- Discussion and possible approval of a business license and conditional use permit for Terra Community Alliance Foundation (nonprofit) by Tim Cox
Planning and Zoning
The Helper Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve a business license and conditional use permit for a short-term rental for Pugliese Ariotti Holdings LLC, and to hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the subdivision code (Chapter 17.05) and minor changes to the land use code (Chapter 18), with possible approval of a positive recommendation.
- Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use permit for short-term rental for Pugliese Ariotti Holdings LLC by Stephanie Ariotti
- Public hearing regarding revision to Helper City subdivision code (Chapter 17.05) with minor changes to the land use code (Chapter 18)
- Discussion and possible approval of a positive recommendation of amended subdivision code (Chapter 17.05) and minor changes to the land use code (Chapter 18)
Planning and Zoning
This meeting of the Helper Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The agenda originally included a review of subdivision code (Chapter 17.05) and minor changes to the land use code (Chapter 18). No decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting cancelled; no items considered
Planning and Zoning
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and revise the city's subdivision and land use codes. This work meeting focuses on updating specific regulatory chapters.
- Review and revision of subdivision code (Chapter 17.05)
- Minor changes to the land use code (Chapter 18)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a safety project on US-6/US-89 and consider possible approval of business licenses and conditional use permits for four businesses: My Restless Art, Glamourist Nails at 748 Royal St., Balance Rock Speedway LLC, and Shiva Investment LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 18, 2024, and public comment.
- Discussion of safety project on US-6/US-89 and letters of support by Daniel Jensen of Sunrise Engineering
- Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use permit for My Restless Art by Jessica Reininger
- Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use permit for Glamourist Nails at 748 Royal St. by Michelle Waddell
- Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use permit for Balance Rock Speedway LLC by Austin Barnett
- Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use permit for Shiva Investment LLC by Vishnu Patel