Legals for December, 19 2021

No. 28226 City of Columbia Falls Public Notice Disposition of Surplus Property The Columbia Falls City Council has declared the following equipment surplus, obsolete, and no longer suitable for City purposes at a regular meeting held December 6, 2021: 2016 Ford Police Interceptor (VIN 1FM5K8AR6GGA12341) The City Council also declared their intent to sell or dispose of the surplus asset in the most efficient, cost effective manner, including public auction or sealed bids or to any political subdivision of the State of Montana. Any taxpayer wishing to comment on this action may do so by contacting Susan Nicosia, City Manager, City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or by calling 406-892-4391 within 15 days of the publication of this notice, January 3, 2022. Barb Staaland, City Clerk December 19, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28201 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION WILLOW GLEN 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. 654BV) on December 2, 2021 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Willow Glen Zoning District from R-2 (Two-Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from R-2 (Two-Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business); Parcel 1: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 6655, situated, lying and being in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Parcel 2: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 10055, located and being in the Southwest Quarter of Section 4 and in the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the R-2 and B-2 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 on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website, 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 Willow Glen 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 2nd day of December 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman December 12, 19, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28231 Fire District Board Vacancies The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking individuals interested in serving as trustees on the following fire district boards: Big Mountain Fire District One partial term through May 31, 2022 One partial term through May 31, 2023 Martin City Rural Fire District One partial term through May 31, 2024 Olney Rural Fire District One partial term through May 31, 2024 Please note that you must be an elector (an individual qualified to vote under state law) who resides in the district, or any holder of title to lands within the district, who presents a proof of payment of taxes on the lands in the district for which you are applying in order to be considered for the position. Additional details are available online: https://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner. Letters of interest are being accepted through January 17, 2022 and may be sent to enelson@flathead.mt.gov or Flathead County Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. December 19, 2021 & January 2, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28232 Flathead County Board Vacancies Flathead County has opportunities to serve on the following boards and committees: Fire Service Area Board Tax Appeal Board Transportation Advisory Committee Various term lengths are available and details are online: https://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner. Letters of interest are being accepted through January 17, 2022 and may be sent to enelson@flathead.mt.gov or Flathead County Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. December 19, 2021 & January 2, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28222 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT, REHABILITATION, BETTERMENT AND MODERNIZATION CHARLO IRRIGATION SERVICE AREA CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES (CSKT) DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND WATER RESOURCES The CSKT Division of Engineering and Water Resources invites interested consultants to submit a Statement of Qualifications in response to the Request for Qualifications - Irrigation Water Management, Rehabilitation, Betterment and Modernization Charlo Irrigation Service Area. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) may be obtained from: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: Attn: Seth Makepeace, DEWR Team Lead, seth.makepeace@cskt.org, Phone 406-676-2600. The Request for Qualifications may also be viewed and downloaded at the following website: http://nrd.csktribes.org/water-management/Charlo Irrigation Service Area Project. Statements of Qualification must be received at the email address listed in the RFQ no later than 4:00 PM (MST), January 20, 2022. This Project will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the CSKT's Indian Preference Ordinance 101A and Regulations. The selection of the successful consultant and award of this project will be per the provisions of Ordinance 101A and regulations. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the CSKT Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian owned business prior to the submission of their Statement of Qualification. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your Statement of Qualification in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of you membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. Contractors must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim Indian preference. It is the sole responsibility of the submitter to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification form the Indian Preference Office. December 12, 19, 26, 2021 & January 2, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28230 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the items listed below on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. Individuals that would like to participate via Zoom meeting may do so by following the instructions below. To access the meeting and give oral public comment, please follow the instructions below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82868378527 Meeting ID: 828 6837 8527 One tap mobile +16699006833,,82868378527# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,82868378527# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 828 6837 8527 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcElhS4ha You will be instructed during the meeting when the public comment period is open for each agenda item. You can join the event starting at 5:45 p.m. on January 4, 2022. A request from Cherry Hill Lodge, LLC, for the establishment of 'Short-term Rental Housing' on property located within the Bigfork Zoning District. The property is located at 9248 Highway 35 in Bigfork, MT and is zoned R-1 (Suburban Residential). Per Section 2.06.045(5) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR), if written opposition from adjacent property owners was received prior to the end of the comment period and the expressed concerns of opposition cannot be resolved by the applicant or by conditions of approval, the Flathead County Board of Adjustment is required to review the request. The property contains approximately 3.65 acres that can legally be described as Tract 1CB and Tract 1FD in Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A request from Robert & Jennifer Mims, for the establishment of 'Short-term Rental Housing' on property located within the West Valley Zoning District. The property is located at 297 Go Away Lane, near Kalispell, MT and is zoned WV (West Valley). Per Section 2.06.045(5) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR), if written opposition from adjacent property owners was received prior to the end of the comment period and the expressed concerns of opposition cannot be resolved by the applicant or by conditions of approval, the Flathead County Board of Adjustment is required to review the request. The property contains approximately 12.2 acres and can legally be described as Tract 3A in Section 28, Township 29 North, Range 23 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A request from George J. Joseph, on behalf of Falcon 48, LLC, for a conditional use permit to construct a 10-unit apartment building on property located within the Evergreen Zoning District at 48 West Evergreen Drive, Kalispell, MT. The property is zoned RA-1 (Residential Apartment) and the total acreage involved in the request is approximately 0.5 acres that can legally be described as Tract 1DD in Section 04, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A request by MKR McDermott Lane, LLC for a conditional use permit for a 'Recreational Facility' to be located along McDermott Lane near Kalispell MT within the Highway 93 North Zoning District. The property is zoned AG-40 (Agricultural) and the total acreage involved in the request is approximately 40.0 acres that can legally be described as Tract 7 in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee on Monday, December 20, 2021 @ 6:30 pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, MT. A request from Cesar & Alexandra Avila for a variance to Section 3.40.040(2) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR), to the setback requirements. The subject property is zoned 'North Fork' and is located at 881 Trail Creek Road, Polebridge, MT within the North Fork Zoning District. The property contains approximately 2.36 acres and can legally be described as Tract 2A, in Section 28, Township 37 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Known as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 11809. This item will be reviewed by the North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 @ 5:00 pm at Sonderson Hall, 8 miles north of Polebridge on the left. All decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are considered final actions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting to make their views or concerns known to the Board. Written comments are strongly encouraged and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, no later than 5:00 pm, January 4, 2022. Information and documents pertaining to the above requests are on file in the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901, and may be reviewed during regular office hours, or you may call (406) 751-8200 for more information. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Elaine Nelson at the Flathead County Commissioner's Office at 758-5503 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Erik K Mack, AICP® Planning Director December 19, 2021 MNAXLP _____________________

No. 28233 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. These positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Angela Phillips Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2022. For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning December 19, 22, 26, 29, 2021 MNAXLP ________________________