By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA–The Helena City Council members unanimously passes a resolution at the Dec. 12 Helena City Council meeting to approve the schedule for the 2017 meetings.

In 2017, the Helena City Council meetings will be held on the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Helena City Hall. A council work session normally takes place at 5 p.m.

Two new members, Alice Lobell and Laura Joseph, were elected to the Helena Council in November and began serving in their respective roles. 2017 will mark the first full calendar year for the newly appointed Helena City Council.

The 2017 Helena City Council meeting dates are as follows:

–Jan. 9 and Jan. 23

–Feb. 13 and Feb. 27

–March 13 and March 27

–April 10 and April 24

–May 8 and May 22

–June 12 and June 26

–July 10 and July 24

–Aug. 14 and Aug. 28

–Sept. 11 and Sept. 25

–Oct. 9 and Oct. 23

–Nov. 13 and Nov. 27

–Dec. 11 and no meeting Dec. 25 due to Christmas

Additional information such as council meeting agendas, minutes and biographies of each council member can be found at the city website at Cityofhelena.org.