City of Helena Advisory Boards Efficiencies
The comment period for board efficiencies is closed.
Background: the City solicited feedback for board efficiencies under the Parks, Recreation, and Open Lands Department. This department currently staffs multiple boards, including, The Helena Open Lands Management Advisory Committee, the City-County Parks and Recreation Board, the Bill Roberts Golf Course Board, and the Civic Center Board. The over-arching goal of this proposal is to generate ideas that can then be taken to the City Commission for consideration.
Meetings:
November 15, 2019 Presentation
Helena Open Lands Management Advisory Committee
The Helena Open Lands Management Advisory Committee (HOLMAC) performs various functions for the city related to the management of Helena’s open lands. Open lands have been acquired through purchase with open space bond funds and donations and is maintained by a voter-passed maintenance district. Meetings are generally held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Room 326, City-County Building.* Meetings are open to the public.
*Note: Meeting times and locations may have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please consult the City Calendar for up-to-date meeting schedules.
Agendas
Agendas
2021 HOLMAC Agendas
2020 HOLMAC Agendas
- Supplemental Meeting Documents:
E-Bike Memo
Helena Open Lands Ch. 7 Public Process Appendix
2020 Workplan with Accomplishments
11/2020 HOLMAC + Parks Dept. Major Projects Open House Information
12/2020 HOLMAC Summary Agenda
2019 HOLMAC Agendas
2018 HOLMAC Agendas
2017 HOLMAC Agendas
2016 HOLMAC Agendas
Minutes
Minutes
2020 Helena Open Lands Advisory Committee Minutes
12/2020 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
11/2020 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
10/2020 HOLMAC Summary_Minutes
09/2020 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
08/2020 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
03/2020 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
01/2020 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
2019 Helena Open Lands Advisory Committee Minutes
01/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
02/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
03/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
04/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
05/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
08/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
12/2019 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
2018 Helena Open Lands Advisory Committee Minutes
01/2018 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
02/2018 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
03/2018 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
04/2018 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
11/2018 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
12/2018 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
2017 Helena Open Lands Advisory Committee Minutes
01/2017 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
02/2017 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
11/2017 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
12/2017 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
2016 Helena Open Lands Advisory Committee Minutes
01/2016 HOLMAC Summary Minutes
City-County Consolidated Parks Board
A 1999 interlocal agreement between Helena and Lewis and Clark County established the City-County Consolidated Parks Board as recommended in the city and county parks, recreation and open spaces plan. The board serves in an advisory capacity to the city and county commissions in parks, recreation and open lands matters.
The seven board members may serve two three-year terms as set out in the bylaws adopted in 2001. Three members are appointed by the city, three by the county and jointly-appointed member representing the school district. The board’s regular meeting is the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 AM in the City-County Building, Room 426.* Meetings are open to the public.
*Note: Meeting times and locations may have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please consult the City Calendar for up-to-date meeting schedules.
Committee Members
Committee Members
City Members: Pat Doyle, Steve Baiamonte; David McGuire
County Members: Nyle Howsmon (Lincoln Parks Board), Two Vacant Positions
Joint Member: School District Representative
Commission Representatives: Sean Logan, City Commissioner, Jim McCormick, County Commissioner
Helena Citizen Council Representative
Below you can find documents regarding the City County Parks Board:
Agendas
Minutes
Minutes
2021 City County Parks Board Minutes
2020 City County Parks Board Minutes
2019 City County Parks Board Minutes
2018 City County Parks Board Minutes
2017 City County Parks Board Minutes
2016 City County Parks Board Minutes
Golf Advisory Board
The seven-member board is appointed to staggered three-year terms. The board’s objectives are to promote cost effective and efficient management of the golf course, provide a single and accessible forum for input from all golf course users, evaluate user input and provide meaningful input to the city regarding golf course operations. There are also four non-voting members including the Golf Pro, Course Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Department Director and Helena Citizens Council Representative.
The board normally meets the second Tuesday of the month in room 326 of the City-County Building from noon to 1 PM.* Meetings are open to the public.
*Note: Meeting times and locations may have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please consult the City Calendar for up-to-date meeting schedules.
Committee Members
Committee Members
Voting Members | Non-Voting Members |
Pete Aspinwall | Larry Kurokawa, Golf Superintendent |
Below you can find general documents regarding the Golf Advisory Board:
Financial Feasibility Study and Review of Operations for Bill Roberts Golf Course
Agendas
Agendas
2020 Golf Advisory Board Meeting Agendas
09/2020 Meeting Agenda; Supporting Docs: July/Aug. Financial Report
Minutes
Minutes
2020 Golf Advisory Board Minutes
2019 Golf Advisory Board Minutes
2018 Golf Advisory Board Minutes
2017 Golf Advisory Board Minutes
2016 Golf Advisory Board Minutes