Legals February 2, 2020

No. 26748 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COLUMBIA FALLS AREA URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA The City of Columbia Falls is seeking Proposals from qualified consultants for professional services for the preparation of an Urban Transportation Plan for the City of Columbia Falls and surrounding urban area. The Plan is intended to facilitate the community's goals and improve Columbia Falls' transportation infrastructure and services by: Coordinating transportation planning with existing and future land use and community growth policies. Promoting and increasing access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation for all motorized and non-motorized users. Improving mobility and the impact of current and future travel demands. Conducting pavement condition assessments and identifying replacement/rehabilitation strategies. Identifying improvement priorities, strategies and policies. Identifying funding sources and implementation processes. Proposals must be received by the City Clerk at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, by 2:00 p.m. local time, February 20, 2020. Full RFP text, supporting documents and instructions are available on the City of Columbia Falls website at https://cityofcolumbiafalls.org/public-notices All questions concerning this request or the scope of work should be directed to Tyler Bradshaw, P.E., Public Works Director, (406) 892-4430 or email: bradshawt@cityofcolumbiafalls.com Barb Staaland, City Clerk January 26, February 2, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26745 CITY OF KALISPELL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing regarding the MS4 Sampling Plan for TMDL-related water monitoring to comply with the MS4 General Permit requirements as required by Federal and State law will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, at 7:00 P.M. Based upon its population, the City of Kalispell is required to comply with MCA § 75-5-101 et seq. and ARM §§ 17.30.1101; 17.30.1301 et seq. and 17.30.1401 et seq. for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (commonly referred to as "MS4 permitting"). Any person wishing to address the MS4 Sampling Plan may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for Council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk prior to the hearing or emailing to citycouncil@kalispell.com. If there are questions that might be answered by telephone you may call (406) 758-7852. The MS4 Sampling Plan is available on-line at https://www.kalispell.com/472/Stormwater-Management-Program or in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Dated this 21st day of January, 2020. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk January 26, February 2, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26764 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for 3/4" Minus Crush Gravel, and 3/8" Seal Coat Aggregate from Kalispell area gravel pits. The purchase includes furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor and tools to provide loaded aggregate materials meeting the City of Kalispell specifications. Each year the City of Kalispell completes utility and roadway maintenance projects requiring 3/4" crush gravel for bedding, backfill and roadway base. The City uses 3/8" Seal Coat Aggregate in its winter roadway sanding operations. City equipment and labor forces are used to complete these maintenance projects and tasks. All vendors interested in the scope of work are required to submit written unit prices for 3/4" minus crush gravel meeting the requirements of MPWSS section 02235, 3/8" Seal Coat Aggregate meeting the requirements of MPWSS Section 02504, hours and dates of operation, and location of available aggregate source. The City will select a vendor based upon all factors stated in the offer. The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive minor irregularities or technicalities, and to re-advertise for all or any part of this solicitation as deemed in its best interest. All written bids must be received prior to 1:30 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Written quotes should be delivered to City of Kalispell Public Works, Attn. Gene Corne, City Road and Fleet Superintendent. Physical Address: City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901; Mailing Address: City Hall, PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Please direct all questions to Gene Corne, Road and Fleet Superintendent at the City of Kalispell Public Works at 406-758-7723. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2019. Aimee Brunckhorst City Clerk & Communications Manager City of Kalispell February 2, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26765 The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for Materials Testing 2020. The project primarily consists of furnishing labor, time, equipment and travel necessary to test for Asphalt Density, Asphalt Cores, Crushed Base Compaction, Soil Compaction, and Concrete Strength and Structure. The Asphalt Density and Base Density testing will be performed on overlay, reconstruction, and new construction projects completed by City Personnel. The concrete testing will be for valley gutters, sidewalks, foundations, and new curb installations. The testing service will be performed between the months of March and December 2020. Written bids must be received by 1:45 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2020, delivered to City of Kalispell Public Works, Attn: Gene Corne, City Road and Fleet Superintendent. Physical Address: City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901; Mailing Address: City Hall, PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Please direct all questions to Gene Corne, Road and Fleet Superintendent at the City of Kalispell Public Works at 406-758-7723. The successful bidder must provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,0000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Please review the service request information and specific bid requests provided online at www.kalispell.com/bids when assessing your costs associated with each of your bid units. Aimee Brunckhorst City Clerk & Communications Manager City of Kalispell February 2, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26766 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2020 Asphalt Material project. The bid includes furnishing plant mix asphalt materials to supply the City of Kalispell for scheduled street maintenance and improvement projects. Projects range from small utility patches, requiring less than two tons of asphalt hot mix, to mill and overlay projects requiring several hundred tons. Bid also includes item for disposal of asphalt. City costs for travel time and fuel will be considered in the evaluation of the bids received. Project Documents may be examined beginning February 3, 2020, through QuestCDN. The City of Kalispell portal to QuestCDN and other bidding information is located on the City of Kalispell website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Within QuestCDN click on the project title. A page will open which allows free viewing of the project and plan holders list. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:15 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2019. City of Kalispell Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 2, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26767 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2020 Milling and Paving project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to mill city streets, taper mill city streets, reconstruct city streets, or mill and overlay city streets. Project Documents may be examined beginning February 3, 2020, through QuestCDN. The City of Kalispell portal to QuestCDN and further bidding requirements is located on the City of Kalispell website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:15 PM on March 5, 2020. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2019. City of Kalispell Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 2, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26768 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Kalispell, Montana is requesting proposals for the annual independent audit of the City's financial records. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 PM local time on February 20, 2020. One (1) original plus three (3) copies must be submitted, addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 201 First Avenue East (PO Box 1997, Zip 59903), clearly labeled Proposal for Independent Financial Audit. A detailed description of the required services and qualifications may be obtained at the Office City Clerk (cityclerk@kalispell.com, 406-758-7756) and online at: https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx City of Kalispell Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 2, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26741 INVITATION TO BID DEPOT PARK - PHASE III Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:00 AM, local time, Tuesday, February 18. 2020, for construction of Depot Park - Phase III. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. Depot Park - Phase III includes a Base Bid and Additive Alternative. The Base Bid is for surfacing improvements to Central Avenue from Railway Street to Depot Street and the westerly portion of Depot Street and re-landscaping of the northwest quadrant of Depot Park. The proposed work generally includes asphalt removal, placement of new gravel and asphalt, concrete curb and sidewalks, minor storm drain improvements, retaining wall and hand rail, concrete seat wall, installation of site amenities including resetting of a statue, new street lights, landscaping, and other miscellaneous improvements. The Additive Alternative is for constructing a shared-use path north of the O'Shaughnessy Center, from Central Avenue westerly to the MDT Right-of-Way and Baker Avenue. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Parks and Recreations Department, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana (406)863-2460; Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana, (406)-752-5025; Robert Peccia and Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana, (406)-447-5000; Northwest Montana Plans Exchange, 2303 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 755-5888; Helena Plans Exchange, 1530 Cedar Street, Suite C, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 457-2679. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Digital project bidding documents are available at Robert Peccia & Associates web site (www.rpa-hln.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an "official" Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the Planholders List. A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 will be required to obtain the "official" Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the "official" Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "official" Bid Proposal form and the Contractor's name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 20, 2020. Completion of the work is required within 60 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk January 26, February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26747 SMITH VALLEY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY Letters of interest are being accepted by the Flathead County Commissioners for one open position on the Smith Valley Rural Fire District Board of Trustees. The unexpired term will begin upon appointment and will run through May 31, 2020. Please note that you must be an elector (an individual qualified to vote under state law) who resides in the Smith Valley Rural Fire District or any holder of title to lands within the Smith Valley Rural Fire District who presents a proof of payment of taxes on those lands in order to be considered for the position. Letters of interest are being accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Flathead County Commissioners' Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. Letters may also be emailed to malbertson@flathead.mt.gov. For more information, please call 758-5537. January 26, February 2, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26750 WHITEFISH FIRE SERVICE AREA BOARD VACANCY Letters of interest are being accepted by the Flathead County Commissioners for one open position on the Whitefish Fire Service Area Board of Trustees. The unexpired term will begin upon appointment and will run through May 31, 2020. Please note that you must be an elector (an individual qualified to vote under state law) who resides in the Whitefish Fire Service Area or any holder of title to lands within the Whitefish Fire Service Area who presents a proof of payment of taxes on those lands in order to be considered for the position. Letters of interest are being accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Flathead County Commissioners' Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. Letters may also be emailed to malbertson@flathead.mt.gov. For more information, please call 758-5537. January 26, February 2, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26759 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BIGFORK ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 956EC) on January 29, 2020 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) / SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) / SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: A tract of land in the North half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2SE1/4) of Section 13, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, also known as: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 10904. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 29th day of January, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26736 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ashley Powell: Ashley Powell, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-1331D DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Ashley Lynae Powell to Ashley Lynae Evans. The hearing will be on 02/18/2020 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: December 26, 2019 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ SARAH ARRIGONI Deputy Clerk of Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26744 Christine S. Kroemer Address: PO Box 2958 Kalispell, MT 59903 Phone: (406) 885-5983 Petitioner Pro Se MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Floyd L. Welty, DECEASED Cause No. DP-2020-12B NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Christine S. Kroemer, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, P.O. Box 2958, Kalispell, Montana, 59903, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. 01/21/2020 /s/ Christine S. Kroemer Personal Representative January 26, February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26758 Kalispell Area Transportation Plan Listening Sessions The City of Kalispell in cooperation with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is in the process of updating the Kalispell Area Transportation Plan, titled Move 2040. Move 2040 will consider all modes of transportation, not just automobiles. Considerations will be given to improving a range of mobility options such as biking, walking and public transportation. Move 2040 will outline a full range of needed improvements to meet projected transportation demands to the year 2040. This will include a recommended list of affordable transportation solutions to address needs for the Kalispell Area. Move 2040 will be supported through a comprehensive public engagement process. Phase I of Move 2040 involves three (3) Listening Sessions to gather input on Needs, Issues, Ideas and Strengths regarding transportation in the Kalispell area. Listening Sessions are scheduled for the following times and locations: February 12th - 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce February 13th - 9:00 to 10:30 am - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce February 13th - 5:30 to 7:00pm - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Listening sessions are open to the public. All are encouraged to attend to share your thoughts and insights into the future of transportation in the Kalispell area through the development of Move 2040. Issues and Needs Survey Interested persons are encouraged to participate in the Issues and Needs survey which is available through the project website at kalispellmove2040.com. The survey provides the opportunity to provide interactive comments about transportation needs in the Kalispell area. More information can be found online at www.kalispellmove2040.com Those not able to participate in person are encouraged to send comments to the attention of the Project Manager Wade Kline at wade.kline@kljeng.com or by mail at 1830 3rd Avenue E #202, Kalispell, MT, 59901. Written comments need to be received by February 27, 2020. February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26761 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Dena Denyse Buzick: Dena Denyse Buzick, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-045B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Dena Denyse Buzick to Dena Denyse Bryant. The hearing will be on 03/04/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date:January 24, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ AYLA M HILL Deputy Clerk of Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26762 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Tammy Joy Preston: Tammy Joy Preston, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-013B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Tammy Joy Preston to Tamacina Joy Preston. The hearing will be on 03/04/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date:January 10, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ AYLA M HILL Deputy Clerk of Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26763 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Wanda Jean Flores: Wanda Jean Flores, Petitioner Cause No. DV-2020-012C HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Wanda Jean Flores to Wanda Jean Lil Kannenberg. The hearing will be on 03/11/2020 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:January 8, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ TRUDY J BLAYLOCK Deputy Clerk of Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26755 NOTICE OF BIGFORK COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Bigfork County Water & Sewer District, Montana (the "District"), that pursuant to a certain resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board on December 26, 2019, which resolution is available for public inspection, a mail ballot special election of the registered voters owning or residing in the District will be held on February 26, 2020 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether or not the Board shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the District in the amount not to exceed $5,330,000, bearing interest at a rate to be determined by the Board and payable over a period of not more than 20 years, for the purpose of paying for the costs of water system improvements consisting of a new 750,000 gallon storage tank, an access road to that storage tank, approximately 8,000 feet of transmission line and drain line, system rehabilitation, related improvements, and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds (the "Project"). The Bonds will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied against all property in the District. All of the property in the District will be benefited by the Project and the owners of such property as well as all registered electors of the District shall be entitled to vote. If approved, based on the most recent assessed values of taxable property in the District and based on interest rates currently available, the bonds issued in their maximum authorized amount would result in an estimated annual tax on a home with an assessed value of $100,000 of $43.94 and on a home with an assessed value of $200,000 of $87.88. The property included in the District is described as: All the real property included with the boundaries of the Bigfork County Water & Sewer District, Flathead County, Montana, since its incorporation on November 27, 1984, as amended from time-to-time and as identified by certificates on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana and in the office of the Montana Secretary of State under file number D059773 The special election shall be by mail ballot and shall be conducted by the office of the Flathead County Election Administrator, 40 11th St W #230, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. Questions about the Project, or the need therefore, shall be directed to the District General Manager, Julie Spencer, at (406) 837-4566 Dated this 27th day of January, 2020 FLATHEAD COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR /S/Debbie Pierson by Monica Eisenzimer February 2, 9, 16, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26770 LEGAL NOTICE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to purchase a conservation easement that would protect approximately 50 acres of important fish and wildlife habitat along the Kootenai River just northwest of Troy, Montana. The property is owned by The Vital Ground Foundation (Vital Ground) and is part of an area identified by grizzly bear scientists as the best habitat linkage between the Purcell and Cabinet Mountains. FWP conserved a large portion of this linkage in 2012 with our 28,000-acre Kootenai Valleys conservation easement. Vital Ground is working to conserve the remaining gaps in this area. This project would continue our collaborative effort by helping Vital Ground conserve this property and its important riparian and upland habitat. Vital Ground would continue to own and manage the land and FWP would hold a conservation easement which will preclude future residential development, ensure the property is managed to benefit fish and wildlife habitat, and provide public access for fishing and bird watching. A copy of the draft environmental assessment is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; Montana State Library, 1515 E 6th Ave., Helena; FWP State Headquarters, 1420 E 6th Ave., Helena; and the FWP website at http://fwp.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/. FWP asks that comments on this draft environmental assessment be submitted to either of the following addresses by 5:00 pm on February 17, 2020: Stevie Burton, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 490 North Meridian Road Kalispell, MT 59901; or via email (stevie.burton@mt.gov). February 2, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26751 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Sale of the following personal property, Paula Lockhart of Unit 269, Mark Rhodes of Unit 301, Jon Crandall of Unit 47, Amy Ballard of Unit 116, Jerime Roberson of Unit 283, Kyle Holloway of Unit 95, Patricia McAtee of Unit 64 and 66, Sheryl Westphall of Unit 9006, Ladwana Clawson of Unit 51 and 248 and Nancy Norwood Thompson of Unit 4300. You are all hereby given notice with intent to sell storage merchandise stored at Treweek Mini Storage to satisfy delinquent rental fees. Gary Treweek 3220 Highway 93 South Kalispell, MT 59901 Said merchandise will be sold at auctions which will begin on February 3 ,2020 and end on February 12 at 5 pm on Storagetreasures.com. January 26, February 2, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26752 The City of Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for Consulting and Design Services for Irrigation and Landscape. Services include an Irrigation Audit and an Irrigation and Landscape Plan. The deadline for the submission of proposals is 4:00 pm on Friday February 21, 2020. The full Request for Proposals can be found on the City of Whitefish's website (http://www.cityofwhitefish.org/business/rfps-and-bids.php ) or picked up at the Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department (418 E. Second St., Whitefish, MT). February 2, 9, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________