Neighborhood Council #5 will hold its monthly meeting on April 20 at 7:00 pm in the Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center Conference Room, while Neighborhood Council #4 will meet on April 23 at 6:30 pm at Heritage Baptist Church. Both meetings are open to residents of Great Falls and will cover a range of neighborhood issues.
These council meetings provide a platform for community members to address local concerns and participate in decision-making processes. This approach aligns with the City of Great Falls’ goal to promote transparent governance and empower the community through collaborative efforts, as stated on the official website.
The agenda for Neighborhood Council #5 includes an appearance by Chief Jeremy Virts from the Great Falls Fire Department, discussion about a Russell Park clean-up event scheduled for May 9 (weather permitting), updates on ongoing business such as Facebook outreach and an MDOT study request letter, as well as council business updates and time set aside for neighborhood concerns. Residents seeking more information about NC#5’s boundaries or contact details can visit Neighborhood Council 5 online.
For Neighborhood Council #4, scheduled topics include remarks from Jim Wingerter, Montana Department of Transportation District Administrator; introductions from candidates Valynda Holland (Senate District 11) and Melinda “Mindy” Kahle (Cascade County Sheriff); updates regarding a pet waste station at Pinski Park; information about an upcoming Homebuyer’s Fair; quarterly new project reports; and space for additional neighborhood concerns. Details about NC#4 are available through Neighborhood Council 4 online.
The City of Great Falls is recognized for its notable infrastructure such as hydroelectric dams along the Missouri River’s waterfalls, which drop over 500 feet—the only visible falls in the Missouri-Mississippi system without a dam—according to the official website. The city also honors its heritage through initiatives celebrating its history with Lewis and Clark expeditions, early Native American tribes, Western artist Charles M. Russell, and country music star Charley Pride.according to the official websiteand historical resources.
Great Falls operates under a commission-manager form of government where policy decisions are made by an elected City Commission that appoints a City Manager to oversee daily operations according to city documents. As these councils continue their work this month, they aim to further strengthen civic engagement across neighborhoods.
