{
 "city": "Great Falls",
 "state": "Montana",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/greatfallsmt.net/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Commission",
   "headline": "City Commission to consider rezoning 305 21st Ave S to R-2 medium-density residential",
   "summary": "The Great Falls City Commission will consider a first reading of Ordinance 3285 to rezone 305 21st Ave S to R-2 Single-family Medium Density. The consent agenda includes setting public hearings for the Gibson Park concession lease, the Business Improvement District and Tourism BID budgets, and a rules update. The Commission will also vote on appointments to the Housing Authority Board and the Police Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-498",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "The City Commission will review the proposed FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The City Commission is holding a work session to hear a presentation on the proposed FY2027 budget. The presentation will be led by Greg Doyon and finance staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-497",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Advisory",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss Portage landmark, committee updates",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will discuss the Great Falls Portage National Historic Landmark, hear reports from the Semiquincentennial, Vinegar Jones Cabin, and Boston and Montana Barn committees, and consider approval of June meeting minutes. Public comment will be accepted on action items including the minutes, landmark discussion, and barn committee report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-492",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses planning for the annual Summer Celebration",
   "summary": "The council will discuss and plan the upcoming Summer Celebration scheduled for August 22, 2026. The event is set to take place in Jaycee Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-495",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Airport Authority",
   "headline": "Great Falls International Airport Authority discusses bids and lease amendments",
   "summary": "The Board will review financial reports for May 2026 including payroll and maintenance costs. Discussion items include a parking lot bid, an Avmax Phase I extension, and a ground lease amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Adopt a Park Program, meet new Parks Director",
   "summary": "The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 4 will vote on adopting the Adopt a Park Program and hear an introduction from new Park and Recreation Director Toby Hazelbaker. The council will also approve minutes from May 28, 2026. Public comment on non-agenda items is invited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-489",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Transit District",
   "headline": "Great Falls Transit District to elect officers and discuss budget",
   "summary": "The Great Falls Transit District Board will convene to elect officers, review financial and ridership reports, and discuss a preliminary budget. The meeting will also cover the purchase of emergency radio equipment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-493",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Board-Zoning",
   "headline": "Public hearing on conditional use permit for retirement home at 3020 18th Ave South",
   "summary": "The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Benefis Health System Inc. to establish a retirement home (Benefis Village) on a 13.14-acre parcel at 3020 18th Ave South. The proposed memory care community would accommodate up to 48 residents and employ about 52 staff. The board will vote on a recommendation to the City Commission after hearing public testimony.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-490",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to decide on director compensation and holiday closure",
   "summary": "The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on adopting minutes, financial reports, and two action items: compensation for the library director and a July 4th holiday closure. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment. Attached minutes from May special and regular meetings show detailed discussion of strategic planning, a library remodel, and fundraising timeline.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-491",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Tourism Business Improvement",
   "headline": "FY27 Media Plan and board appointments up for vote",
   "summary": "The Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Business Improvement District boards will vote on the FY27 Media Plan, appoint CVB directors and officers, reappoint honorary directors, and consider a trustee recommendation and an appeal. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-494",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Police Commission",
   "headline": "Police Commission to examine candidates for Police Commissioner appointment",
   "summary": "The Police Commission will examine ten applicants for the Great Falls Police Department. The body will then forward a recommendation to the Great Falls City Commission for the appointment of a new Police Commissioner.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-486",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Parking Advisory",
   "headline": "Parking commission to review fee/fine changes, parking system RFP",
   "summary": "The Parking Advisory Commission will hear updates from the Downtown Parking Summit, including financial changes to fees and fines, and review the status of a request for proposals for a new downtown parking management system. The commission will also discuss capital improvements funded by TIF dollars, including repairs to the North Garage elevator, tree maintenance at Lot 7, and next steps for the Capital Improvement Plan. Public comment will be accepted in person or via email.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-488",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Neighborhood Council holds routine meeting with ice cream social discussion",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #8. The council will approve minutes from the prior meeting, discuss an upcoming Ice Cream Social and receive a Council of Councils report, with time for public comment and neighborhood concerns.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-482",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Great Falls Housing Authority Board Meeting on June 18, 2026",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review administrative, financial, leasing, and police reports. The meeting includes discussions on old business regarding a community police officer contract and Play N’ Learn Daycare.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-487",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "City Commission interviews library board candidates",
   "summary": "This work session is primarily for interviewing three candidates for the Great Falls Library Board. The Commission will consider Len Nopen, Anne Burnett, and Brian Patrick. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items such as public comment and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-484",
   "minutes_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-484",
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss 2027 budget and meeting start times",
   "summary": "The City Commission will hold a work session on June 16, 2026, to discuss two items: proposed changes to the start times of commission work sessions and regular meetings, and a 2027 Budget Development Update presented by Greg Doyon. No final action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion and staff direction only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-483",
   "minutes_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-483",
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers $1.3 million fire training simulator and land use plans",
   "summary": "The City Commission will hold public hearings on a land use participation plan, a growth policy, and TIF funding for infrastructure. The body is also deciding on a fire training simulator contract and a zoning change for the Good Medicine Housing development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-485",
   "minutes_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-485",
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Training Project presentation",
   "summary": "The Neighborhood Council will hear a presentation on the Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Training Project and receive a Council of Councils report. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, and miscellaneous council updates. No formal decisions on rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-481",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Transportation Planning TAC",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-480",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Business Improvement District",
   "headline": "Great Falls BID to review FY 2027 budget and work plan",
   "summary": "The Board of Directors will meet to take action on the FY 2027 budget and work plan. The board is also considering professional services agreements and grant program criteria.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-477",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Advisory",
   "headline": "Commission to consider Boston and Montana Barn fence agreement and July meeting cancellation",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will approve meeting minutes, receive an HPO report, and decide whether to cancel the July meeting. Action items include a committee report on the Boston and Montana Barn and discussion of the Semiquincentennial and Vinegar Jones Cabin projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-479",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Board-Zoning",
   "headline": "Public hearing on annexation and R-2 zoning for Lot 3, Grandview Tracts",
   "summary": "The Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to consider annexing Lot 3 of Grandview Tracts (305 21st Ave S) into the city and establishing R-2 Single-family Medium Density zoning. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. Public comments may be submitted via email before noon on June 9.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-475",
   "minutes_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-475",
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Neighborhood Council to hear candidate intro, mostly procedural",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #1 is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes and updates. The only substantive new business is a candidate introduction for Pam Carroll, HD 24, and a Council of Councils update. Public comment is permitted on non-agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-476",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Park and Recreation",
   "headline": "Park and Recreation Board to discuss Gibson Park concessions and Wadsworth collaboration",
   "summary": "The Park and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review a concessions agreement for Gibson Park and receive presentations on the Wadsworth collaboration and Adopt a Park. The board will also receive updates on PMD No. 1 projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-478",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Neighborhood Council to finalize MDOT letter on River Dr. South traffic",
   "summary": "The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #7 will decide on approving May meeting minutes, receive committee reports, and finalize a letter to MDOT regarding River Drive South. New business includes discussing traffic concerns in the 800 block of River Drive South with MDOT representative Jim Wingerter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-473",
   "minutes_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-473",
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Advisory",
   "headline": "Review of Boston and Montana Barn funding and improvement agreement",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will meet to review a final draft agreement regarding the Boston and Montana Barn. The commission is scheduled to vote on this agreement for funding and improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-474",
   "minutes_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052026-474",
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Neighborhood Council",
   "headline": "Neighborhood Council to hear Adopt a Park presentation, discuss park fundraising",
   "summary": "The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 3 will hold its regular meeting on June 4, 2026, covering old business, committee reports, and new business. Key items include an Adopt a Park presentation from Art Taft, planning for the Summer Celebration, and an update on fundraising for Skyline Park and Valley View Park. The council will also review minutes, hear a Calumet update, and receive the Great Falls Citizens Council report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-471",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Cascade County Metro Region Governance Committee for Opioid Abatement",
   "headline": "Metro Board considers draft bylaws and elects officers for opioid abatement efforts.",
   "summary": "The Cascade County Metro Region Governance Committee will meet to discuss adopting draft bylaws, electing officers, reviewing a financial report, and considering pending applications related to opioid abatement. The agenda does not provide specific details on the applications or financial figures. Decisions on these items affect how regional opioid abatement programs are administered in Cascade County.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-472",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.greatfallsmt.net/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}