Legals for December, 26 2021

No. 28243 PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES FLATHEAD CITY-COUNTY HEALTH BOARD - One (1) position, 3-year term. Applicants shall be a resident of Whitefish to hold the City's position on the Health Board. Interested citizens - Please submit a letter of interest to serve on the above committees to the Whitefish City Clerk's Office at 418 E. 2nd St.; mail to P.O. Box 158, Whitefish, MT 59937, or email mhowke@cityofwhitefish.org, by 12:00 p.m. (Noon), Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Interviews will be held during the City Council Special Session, Monday, January 3, 2022. Please include your name, mailing address, physical address, and phone number. If you have any questions, please call Michelle Howke, City Clerk at 863-2402 or visit the City's website: www.cityofwhitefish.org *THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST* December 26, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28245 INVITATION TO CONTRACTORS CITY OF WHITEFISH SPOKANE AVE. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION The City of Whitefish is accepting Pre-Qualifications from General Contractors interested in bidding on the Whitefish, MT Spokane Ave. Watermain Replacement Project. It is mandatory that all General Contractors who intend to submit bids for the project complete the Pre-Qualification package and be approved by The City of Whitefish. The project generally consists of municipal water system improvements along Spokane Avenue (Hwy 93) from 2nd Street to 13th Street in Whitefish, MT. Approximately 3,750 LF of 18" C900 PVC water main is to be installed under Spokane Avenue replacing existing water mains. The new main will tie-in to the existing water distribution system in several locations. Existing residential and commercial water services will be reconnected to the new water main. Sidewalks and curb will be removed and replaced at several intersections to meet current ADA requirements. Multiple fire hydrants will also be replaced. Horizontal directional drilling will be required for some water service connections. Services of a licensed arborist will be required to mitigate damage to existing trees along the project corridor. The Owner will procure some of the required materials prior to construction including the 18" water main pipe, fire hydrants, and various appurtenances that will be listed in the project bid documents. The Pre-Bid Qualification package may be obtained from: Morrison-Maierle, Inc at 172 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT 59901, Phone: 406-752-2216, email: jcicon@m-m.net No fee is required for the Pre-Qualification package. Completed Pre-Qualification submittals shall be received by the Morrison-Maierle, Inc at 172 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT 59901, until 4:00 PM local time on or before January 21, 2022 All Contractors who submit a Pre-Qualification package will be notified of the outcome of the qualification process. There will be no limit to the number of Contractors who can be approved through the Pre-Qualification process. Prior to bidding on the project, all contractors and subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain a Contractor's Registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Any objections to the published requirements must be filed in written form with the City of Whitefish prior to the Pre-Bid Qualification due date. December 26, 2021 & January 16, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28246 INVITATION TO BID CITY OF WHITEFISH SPOKANE AVE. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT MATERIALS SUPPLY PROJECT Notice is hereby given that bids for construction of the Spokane Ave. Water Main Replacement Materials Supply Project will be received by City of Whitefish, Public Works Office with address: PO Box 158, 418 E. 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT 59937; until 11:00 a.m. local time on January 10th, 2022, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project will be awarded on January 12th, 2022. The project generally consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items: Purchase and delivery of materials to the City's laydown yard in Whitefish, MT for 3,750 linear feet of new 18" diameter AWWA C900 water main, including valves, fittings, hydrants, services, and appurtenances. Complete electronic Project Plans and Specifications are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website "www.m-m.net" by clicking on the "Contact Us" tab, then click "Projects Bidding," then click "View our current projects bidding page" and selecting this project from the project list which will direct you to the QuestCDN website. Documents can only be viewed and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing. To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format, click "Download Project PDF" and sign on to QuestCDN.com. Plan documents can be downloaded for a fee of $30.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email "info@questcdn.com" for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading documents, and working with this digital project information. The bidding package must be purchased through QuestCDN. Hard copies of the project documents will not be available. There will be a virtual Pre-Bid Conference at 3:00 p.m. local time on January 3, 2022. Interested MATERIAL SUPPLIERS are encouraged to attend. A bid may not be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Whitefish. December 26, 2021 & January 2, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28244 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BLANCHARD LAKE 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. 966AQ) on December 21, 2021 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Blanchard Lake Zoning District from AG-40 (Agricultural) to SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from AG-40 (Agricultural) to SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural); Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 11481, located and being in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2 SW1/4) of Section 5, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the AG-40 and SAG-10 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 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 Blanchard Lake 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 21st day of December 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy. L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman December 26, 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. 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, Board of Adjustment, and Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory. These positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Please refer to the posting on flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning to see qualifications. 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 ________________________

No. 28242 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action. 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/86130918614 Meeting ID: 861 3091 8614 One tap mobile +13462487799,,86130918614# US (Houston) +16699006833,,86130918614# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 861 3091 8614 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbzmIvqgQ4 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 12, 2022. A zone change request from Sands Surveying, Inc., on behalf of Montana LLC and Robert G. & Rita A. Boese for property within the Bigfork Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located at 1308 Highway 83 and assessor #0007637 in Bigfork, MT from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 38.5 acres that can legally be described as follows: A tract of land, situated, lying, and being in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows to wit: Commencing at the southwest corner of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana; Thence N85°53'00"E 650.71 feet to the southwest corner of Tract 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 15806 (records of Flathead County, Montana) and THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; Thence N00°17'42"W 660.02; Thence S88°49'33"E 726.36; Thence S00°17'42"E 660.02 feet; Thence N88°49'33"W 726.36 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.002 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. AND Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 20478, in That Portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday, December 30, 2021 @ 4:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church 8559 Highway 35 in Bigfork, MT. A Zone change request from Sands Surveying, Inc., on behalf of John & Eman Federico for property within the Rural Whitefish Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located at 2505 and 2525 E. Lakeshore Drive outside of Whitefish, MT from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 23.047 acres that can legally be described as follows: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 20173, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. AND Tract 1 of Retracement Certificate of Survey No. 16804, located and being in Government Lot 1 in Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A zone change request from Edward G. LaPrath for property within the Blanchard Lake Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located at 630 Leksand Trial near Whitefish, MT from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 4.41 acres that can legally be described as Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 21375, located and being in Government Lot 9 of Section 2, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A zone change request from Alex Olson on behalf of Tim J. & Sherrie L. Calaway for property within the Bigfork Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located off Highway 83 near Bigfork, MT from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 20.02 acres that can legally be described as follows: Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 12604, located and being in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 SW 1/4 ) and in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4 ) of Section 13, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday, December 30, 2021 @ 4:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church 8559 Highway 35 in Bigfork, MT. A zone change request from Sands Surveying, Inc. on behalf of Mark A, Pytosh and Hilda S. Pyun for property within the Blanchard Lake Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located at 350 and 405 Blanchard View Drive and 115 Whitefish Hills Drive near Whitefish, MT from AG-40 (Agricultural) to AG-20 Agricultural). The total acreage involved in the proposal is approximately 139.69 acres that can legally be described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 of Subdivision 206 in Section 03, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. AND A portion of Tract 1 of COS 21768 in the Northeast Quarter of Section 03, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A zone change request from Sands Surveying, Inc., on behalf of D & J Koenig Holdings, LLC for property within the Highway 93 North Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located at 430 Church Drive outside of Kalispell, MT from AG-40 (Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 8.863 acres that can legally be described as follows: A Tract of Land, Situated, Lying and Being in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and More Particularly Described as Follow to Wit: Beginning at the northwest corner of Section 13 , Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin on the centerline of Church Drive, a 60 foot declared County road; Thence along the west boundary of the NW1/4 NW1/4 of said Section 13, and along said centerline S00°03'20"W 552.4 feet more less to a point on the centerline of the Stillwater River; Thence southeasterly along said river centerline the following thirteen courses: S82°32'00"E 30.25 feet, S76°41'59"E 187.32 feet, S70°30'21"E 185.53feet, S57°23'11"E 61.23 feet, S42°17'11"E 69.84 feet, S25°21'38"E 76.44 feet, S08°53'41"E 70.70 feet, S03°24'19"E 78.18 feet, S31°29'30"E 91.49 feet, S21°05'41"E 65.06 feet, S09°34'17"E 90.31 feet, S00°09'06"W 82.48 feet, and S18°41'25"W 42.06 feet to a point on the south boundary of the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 13; Thence leaving said river centerline and along said south boundary, S89°24'03"W 607.38 feet more or less to a found iron pin being the southwest corner of said NW1/4 NW1/4; Thence N00°03'20"E 767.02 feet to the point of beginning, containing 8.863 Acres more or less; subject to and together with a 60 foot County road known as Church Drive. This item was reviewed by the Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee on Monday, December 20, 2021 @ 6:30 pm in the second-floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, MT. A zone change request from APEC Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Thornton Motorsports, LLC for property within the Highway 93 North Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on property located at 3790 Highway 93 North near Kalispell, MT from AG-40 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential). The total acreage involved is approximately 40.6 acres that can legally be described as follows: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4NE1/4) of Section 12 in Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana. This item was reviewed by the Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee on Monday, December 20, 2021 @ 6:30 pm in the second-floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, MT. Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection in the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, http://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner, or contact the Commissioners' office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than January 12, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/events.php 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 26, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28247 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 2022 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89372375817?pwd=TE5TNEhBa1JQRW1pYWVqWWc0QTRMUT09 Public Comment can also be provided via email to planning@kalispell.com The planning board will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda items listed below: File #KCU-21-09 - A request from Bergen, LLC for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory casino within a proposed bar to be located in the basement of the KM Building located at 29 3rd Street East. The property is located in the B-4 (Central Business) zone and can be described as Lots 1-12, Block 56 of the Kalispell Original Townsite, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. File #KCU-21-11 - A request from Fortify Holdings, LLC, for a conditional use permit to allow the conversion of an existing hotel (Fairbridge Inn/Outlaw Convention Center) into a multi-family residential dwelling containing up to 250 studio units. The project will involve renovation of all rooms, including upgrades to address building/fire code issues. Also included are site improvements to the parking area and upgraded recreational amenities. The property is located at 1701 Highway 93 South and can be described as Lot 2 of the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2 of the Amended Plat of Lots 1-10, Block 2, Ryker Addition to Kalispell and Lot 3 of the Amended Plat of Lots 1-10, Block 2, Ryker Addition to Kalispell, excepting therefrom that portion deeded to the Montana Department of Transportation in Bargain and Sale Deed recorded December 11, 2000, as Instrument No. 2000-346-08450, as well as Lot 1 of the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2 of the Amended Plat of Lots 1-10, Block 2, Ryker Addition to Kalispell, all according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda items are posted on our website at https://mt-kalispell.civicplus.com/314/Planning-Board under planning board "upcoming agenda." Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns to the Planning Board. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Planning Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940 or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information. /s/Jarod Nygren/KB Jarod Nygren Development Services Director December 26, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28248 LEGAL NOTICE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is moving forward with a proposal to purchase 9.3 acres of property that will add capacity to the existing Lone Pine State Park archery range. This proposal takes advantage of a Pittman Robertson Act grant, administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, that is aimed at increasing public shooting sport opportunities. A copy of the decision notice is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; and the FWP website at https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. For further information contact Brian Schwartz, Lone Pine State Park Manager, 300 Lone Pine Rd, Kalispell MT 59901; or via email (BSchwartz2@mt.gov). Dec. 26, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 28249 LEGAL NOTICE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is moving forward with the proposal to develop a public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. The archery range will be developed on a parcel of Big Arm that is located on the west side of US Highway 93 directly across from the Park's main entrance. This proposal takes advantage of a Pittman Robertson Act grant, administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, that is aimed at increasing public shooting sport opportunities. A copy of the decision notice is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; and the FWP website at https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. For further information contact Amy Grout at AGrout@mt.gov or by phone: (406) 837-3041 ext 3. Dec. 26, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 28250 LEGAL NOTICE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will implement Alternative C as proposed in the Draft Environmental Assessment at the newly acquired Somers Beach State Park site to provide basic visitor amenities to facilitate public use during the interim period until a long-term vision and development plan is established. A copy of the decision notice is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; and the FWP website at https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. For further information contact Dave Landstrom at (406) 751-4574 or DLandstrom@mt.gov Dec. 26, 2021 MNAXLP