Helper, UT

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026, has been canceled.

City Council

The Helper City Council work meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss a code update with Hansen. The body will also review minutes from three previous meetings held in August and September 2026.

• Discussion on Code Update with Hansen

Museum Board

The Helper Museum Board will hold its monthly meeting to review museum operations. The board is scheduled to discuss updates regarding a locomotive and a Wildcat donation.

• Wildcat donation update
• Museum locomotive update
• Fall/Winter fundraising

City Council

The Helper City Council meets Oct. 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at 19 South Main to discuss and consider several items, including closing Main Street for the Electric Light Parade on Dec. 4-5 and the Lights on Ceremony on Nov. 27, and terminating the Helper Saturday Vibes contract. Other agenda items include a road maintenance proposal from Vialytics, a property exchange near parcel 1A-1358-0000 at Spruce Street and 6th East Street, and applying for an AIA Design Assessment Team Grant. The agenda also lists approval of minutes from Sept. 3 and Sept. 17, 2026, a game fence discussion near Highway 6, a policy manual update, fertilizer purchase, and a UDOT grant for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Consider closing Main Street for the Electric Light Parade on Dec. 4-5
• Consider closing Main Street for the Lights on Ceremony on Nov. 27
• Consider terminating the Helper Saturday Vibes contract
• Consider a property exchange near parcel 1A-1358-0000, Spruce Street, and 6th East Street
• Consider applying for an AIA Design Assessment Team Grant and a UDOT grant for EV charging stations

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a special meeting on September 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall (58 S. Main St.) to discuss and consider a street closure for the Lotus Car Show on Friday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The agenda includes only this item, along with call to order and roll call.

• Discussion and consideration of street closure on Friday, Sept. 25th for Lotus Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main. The agenda includes an information item on administrative approvals, approval of minutes from a prior work meeting, and discussion and consideration of a Short Term Rental/Conditional Use permit and Business License for Ashley Whipple King at 169 N. Main Street. Public comment is invited on agenda items only, submitted 24 hours before the meeting.

• Discussion and consideration of Short Term Rental/Conditional Use permit and Business License for Ashley Whipple King at 169 N. Main Street
• Information item regarding administrative approvals
• Approval of minutes from the work meeting on Wednesday, September 9

Museum Board

The Helper Museum Board will hold its monthly meeting on September 10, 2026, at the museum. The agenda includes discussion of a Wildcat donation and three things done for the museum, a monthly newsletter update from Ameer Hafeez, and an update on the museum locomotive. The public is invited to attend and may submit comments on agenda items by phone 24 hours before the meeting.

• Discussion of Wildcat donation and three things done for the museum
• Ameer Hafeez to provide monthly newsletter update
• Museum locomotive update
• Public comments accepted by phone (435) 472-3009 until 24 hours before meeting

Planning and Zoning

The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting on September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main, Helper, Utah. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a discussion on a code update with Hansen. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on Code Update with Hansen
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 19 South Main, Helper, UT
• Public comments accepted 24 hours before meeting via phone or email

City Council

The Helper City Council is giving notice of intent to prepare amendments to multiple municipal ordinances and possibly clarifying updates to the general plan during 2026, with adoption targeted for late 2026 or early 2027. The changes aim to simplify and update regulations on administrative roles, public safety, parking, animals, and land use, applying citywide. Public and affected entities are invited to provide input, with details available at HelperCodeUpdate.org.

• Municipal ordinance revisions covering administrative processes, public safety, parking, animals, and land use
• Possible general plan clarifying updates
• Adoption targeted for late 2026 or early 2027
• Public input opportunities via HelperCodeUpdate.org and state notice website
• Contact: Mike Hansen, Hansen Planning Group, (801) 550-5075

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers (19 South Main, Helper, UT). The agenda includes discussions on rezoning a property to industrial use, potential street closures for community events, special event permits, budget reallocations, and purchasing street lights.

• Rezoning 3.25-acre parcel at 1377 North Frontage Road from RR-1-30,000 to I-1 Industrial (Ordinance 2026-02)
• Possible termination of the Helper Saturday Vibes contract
• Closing Main Street for Helper Trunk-or-Treat (Oct 24, 2026) and Helper Hogwarts (Oct 2, 2026)
• Reallocating $3,000 from Police Department budget for Carbon County Metro SWAT certification
• Purchasing street lights and donating $500 for Veteran's Day event

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss a code update with Hansen. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and the code update discussion, with a possible closed session. Public comments on agenda items can be submitted 24 hours before the meeting.

• Discussion on Code Update with Hansen
• Possible closed session
• Public comment period (24 hours before meeting)

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider a wage increase for administrative and library staff, or role replacement, and budgetary cuts to support a museum staff pay increase. Public comment will be taken. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and consideration of wage increase for administrative and library staff, or role replacement
• Discussion and consideration of budgetary cuts in support of museum staff pay increase
• Public comment period

Planning and Zoning

The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and discussion and consideration of a business license for Stars Elite LLC, presented by Isabelle Chavez. Public comment is invited on agenda items only, submitted 24 hours before the meeting.

• Business license for Stars Elite LLC - Isabelle Chavez
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 and special meeting July 23, 2026

Planning and Zoning

The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work meeting on August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main. The only agenda item is a discussion on a code update with Hansen. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work meeting.

• Discussion on Code Update with Hansen

City Council

The Helper City Council will discuss and consider multiple action items including fee waivers for the Arts Festival, a museum staff wage increase, and an interlocal agreement for indigent defense. The agenda also includes a discussion on obtainable housing and several equipment purchases for the street department.

• Discussion and consideration of waiving auditorium fees for the Kid's Art Yard during the Arts Festival (Aug 21-22)
• Discussion and consideration of waiving Rio Theater fees for film, storytelling, and a play during the Arts Festival (Aug 21-23)
• Discussion and consideration of a museum staff wage increase at 15%
• Discussion and consideration of spending up to $1,200 on Chrome Books for City Council and Planning & Zoning use
• Discussion of possibilities for obtainable housing

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a proposed build project for Colt Wilson.

• Proposed build project at 4S 5th Ave for Colt Wilson

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes discussion and possible approval of a new Vice Chair, two build projects, a business license with conditional use permit, and a landscape placement. Decisions will be made on these items after public input.

• Discussion and possible approval of appointing a new Vice Chair for the Planning and Zoning Board
• Discussion and possible approval of build project at 80 South Main Street for Derek Way
• Discussion and possible approval of business license and conditional use permit for Milk Mustache for Kinley Cowdell
• Discussion and possible approval of build project at 4S 5th Ave for Colt Wilson
• Discussion and possible approval of placing landscape at 133 S Main Street for George Waldron

Museum Board

The Helper Museum Board will hold a monthly meeting on July 8, 2026. Items include discussion of a locomotive location update and related donation, possible approval of a September fundraising event, discussion of a $3 per hour wage increase, and a review of the Helper City Code for museum board governance. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the museum.

• Discussion of locomotive location and updates on donation
• Discussion and possible approval of September fundraising event
• Discussion of $3 wage increase for museum staff
• Helper City Code review for museum board

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve several items including appointments to the Library Board and Planning and Zoning Board, street closures for community events, a resolution updating garbage rates, and a proposal to pursue a federal COPS Hiring Program grant. The council will also consider purchasing Wi-Fi hotspots for police patrol vehicles and possibly enter a closed session.

• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-11 updating garbage rates
• Discussion and possible approval of pursuing the COPS Hiring Program grant through the U.S. Department of Justice
• Discussion and possible approval of closing Main Street and rescinding the Noise Ordinance on July 31 for a Legends After Dark fundraiser
• Discussion and possible approval of closing Main Street on Sept. 26 for the Heart for Helper event
• Discussion and possible approval of appointing a Library Board Member and a Planning and Zoning Board Member

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on Resolution 2026-10, which would restrict firework use within the city.

• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-10
• Public Comment period
• Meeting at Helper City Hall, 58 S. Main St

Planning and Zoning

The Helper Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on June 29, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve a building permit for 260 Duchesne Street.

• Discussion and possible approval of building permit at 260 Duchesne Street for Tracy West
• P&Z Special Meeting on June 29, 2026
• Meeting location: 19 South Main, Helper, Utah

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a $365,000 transfer from the Electric Enterprise Fund to the General Fund, the purchase of a freezer for the Helper City Pool, and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Public hearings will be held on the budget amendment and fund transfer.

• Purchase of a freezer for the Helper City Pool
• Possible approval of adding a rehearsal fee to the Rio Reservation Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Public hearing on transferring $365,000 from the Electric Enterprise Fund to the General Fund
• Discussion and possible approval of the 2026 approximate Certified Tax Rate

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to receive comments on amending the budget for the fiscal year ending 2025-2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 19 South Main Street.

• Public hearing on FYE 2025-2026 budget amendment
• Council Chambers at 19 South Main Street
• Meeting date: June 18, 2026
• Electronic participation possible for council members
• ADA accommodations available by calling 472-5391

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on transferring $365,000 from the electric enterprise fund to the general fund. This amount represents approximately 32.72% of the electric fund budget for FYE 2025-2026.

• Public hearing to transfer $365,000 from the electric enterprise fund to the general fund

Planning and Zoning

The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially approve a business license and two building permits. The commission will also review minutes from May 2026 meetings.

• Business license and conditional use permit for Revival Antiques and Collectibles (Kelly Lloyd)
• Building permit at 5135 N Hwy 6 (Angelo Konakis)
• Building permit at 260 Duchesne street (Tracy West)

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a work meeting on June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers (19 South Main, Helper, UT). The agenda includes procedural items and a discussion on a code update with Hansen. The public may submit questions or comments 24 hours before the meeting.

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and consider a resolution to adopt it. Other items include purchasing police training ammunition for $1,285, rescinding prior approval of artwork on the River Walkway, and adopting an ordinance for a franchise with Rocky Mountain Power. The council will also discuss hosting the Lotus Car Rally, setting a fee for cemetery deed re-issues, and a possible closed session.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Resolution 2026-08 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget
• Purchase of training ammunition for the Police Department in the amount of $1,285
• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 2026-01, Utah Franchise with Rocky Mountain Power
• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-07 adopting fees for cemetery deed re-issues
• Discussion and possible approval of hosting the Lotus Car Rally on September 25 at Main Street Park

City Council

The Helper City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the adoption of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year End 2026-2027. This hearing will take place during the council meeting on June 4, 2026.

• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year End 2026-2027 budget

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to receive public input on the Helper City Master Transportation Plan. The commission will discuss and potentially recommend the plan for approval by the City Council.

• Public hearing for Helper City's Master Transportation Plan