City Commission to Consider Alpine Coaster

HELEN, Ga. — Helen’s City Commission will elect a mayor and mayor pro tempore and administer the oath of office when it holds its first meeting of the new year at 10 a.m Tuesday.

The Commission will also hold a public hearing on Terry Sims’ application and conditional use permit from R-2 (medium density residential) to C-3 (highway commercial) for property located at 8409 Main Street for the purpose of constructing an Alpine Coaster.

The issue drew opposition from area residents during last week’s Planning Commission meeting who feel approval of the application could be detrimental to their property values and diminish the peace and tranquility of the area.

The commission will again discuss a proposal from Dona K. Burke to provide decorations for the city for fall and Christmas. The issue was postponed at last week’s meeting.

The commission will also discuss setting qualifying fees for candidates who run for city commission seats that expire at the end of this year.

Before adjourning, commissioners will then hold a first reading of an amendment to the city’s alcohol ordinance