Legals for June, 20 2021

No. 27857 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In re the Guardianship of: Makaih White-Clark; Minor Child(ren) Melvin E. Clark and Cindy M Clark Petitioner(s) Cause No.: DG -21-040D NOTICE OF HEARING ON GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR CHILD THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO: Terinna A. White/Clark, Father Unknown NOTICE IS GIVEN to the birth parents of the minor child(ren) above-referenced that Petitioner(s) has/have filed a Petition with the Clerk of this Court to become the Guardian(s) of the Minor child(ren). The hearing on the Petition will be held at the Justice Center Building, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County on the following date and time: DATE: 06/29/2021 at 1:30 p.m. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioners being granted. DATE: 06/02/2021 /s/ PEG L ALLISON Clerk of Court /s/ JENNIFER L. McMULLEN Deputy Clerk June 6, 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27849 On June 29th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., the Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at the Bigfork Fire Hall, located at 810 Grand Dr. Bigfork, MT to discuss the preliminary budget. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. After the Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees has completed its preliminary annual budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the Fiscal Year 2022 budget will be placed on file and will be open to inspection in the Flathead County Finance Department. On August 31st, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., the Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at the Bigfork Fire Hall, located at 810 Grand Dr. Bigfork, MT, to approve the final budget. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget or budget amendment. June 20, 27, 2021 MNAXLP -----------------------------------------

No. 27856 Kent Saxby Alexander Amsler Johnson, Berg & Saxby, PLLP 221 First Avenue East PO Box 3038 Kalispell, Montana 59903-3038 Telephone: (406) 755-5535 Facsimile: (406) 756-9436 Email: ksaxby@jbsattorneys.com aamsler@jbsattorneys.com Attorneys for Petitioner MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: R.J.R ., A minor child, and TYLER RAY ENGLISH, Petitioner. Cause No.: DA-21-010A SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA sends greetings to Respondent, Matthew Scott Johnson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Verified Petition for Step-Parent Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in the Verified Petition. Petitioner is suing Respondent for purposes of allowing a step-parent adoption and termination of parental rights in Flathead County, Montana. Witness my hand and Seal of said Court this 1st day of June, 2021. PEG ALLISON Clerk of Court By:MICHELLE DAVIS Deputy Clerk June 6, 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27881 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, July 6, 2021 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://zoom.us/j/98032692206 Meeting ID: 980 3269 2206 One tap mobile +13462487799,,98032692206# US (Houston) +16699006833,,98032692206# 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: 980 3269 2206 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acjtbdnhou 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 July 6, 2021. A request from APEC Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Cedar Pointe, LLC, for a conditional use permit for the placement of nine unit multi-family dwellings (four duplexes and an existing mobile home) on a parcel located within the Evergreen Zoning District. The property is located at 426 Maple Drive and is currently in the process of a zone change from R-1 (Suburban Residential) to RA-1 (Residential Apartment). The total acreage involved in the request is 1.37 acres that can legally be described as Lot 15 in Block 2 of Mountain View in Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A request from David Kauffman, on behalf of Forest Hills, Inc. for a variance to Section 3.07.040(4) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR), to the maximum structure height of 35 feet. The subject property is zoned SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) and SC (Scenic Corridor) and is located at 4610 Highway 40 W, within the Rural Whitefish and Scenic Corridor Zoning Districts. The property contains approximately 240 acres and can legally be described as Tract 1D in Section 07, and Tracts 2F and 2G in Section 08, all in Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 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, July 6, 2021. 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. /s/ Mark Mussman Mark Mussman, CFM® Planning Director June 20, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27850 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO MARION FIRE DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 7-33-2125(1)(b), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to annex territory into the Marion Fire District. The area proposed to be annexed into the Marion Fire District includes one parcel located in Marion, Montana that can legally be described as: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 4A of the Amended Plat of Lot 4 of Montana Dreams in Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Board of Commissioners has received a petition in writing by the owners representing 100% of the land in the area asking that said area be annexed into the Marion Fire District, thereby altering the boundaries of the Flathead County Fire Service Area by transferring the property as described above into the Marion Fire District. The public hearing will be held on the 29th day of June, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed annexation. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received at least three business days prior to the hearing. Dated this 27th day of May, 2021. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA By:/sRandy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman June 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP -----------------------------------------

No. 27870 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Evergreen Zoning District from R-1 (Suburban Residential) to R-3 (One Family Residential). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from R-1 (Suburban Residential) to R-3 (One Family Residential) are described as: Lot 16 of Block 2 of Mountain View, located in Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the R-1 and RA-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, located at 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:// http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 24 day of June, 2021, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., in the Commissioner's Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Evergreen Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 6 day of May, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:/s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman June 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27842 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Marillee Machelle Brown: Marillee Machelle Brown, Petitioner Cause No.:DV-21-375B Dept. No.: 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 Marillee Machelle Brown to Marillee Machelle Norvell. The hearing will be 07/07/2021 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:May 12, 2021 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ ANISSA NEILS Deputy Clerk of Court May 30, and June 6, 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP -------------------------------------------- __________________________

No. 27779 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change request from Sands Surveying, Inc. on behalf of Mark E. Owens for property in the Rural Whitefish Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on one (1) parcel located at 420 Haugen Heights Road, near Whitefish, MT from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) on approximately 35.94 acres. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) are described as: Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 20289, located in the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-2.5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, 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 for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 24th day of June, 2021 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Rural Whitefish Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 4 day of May, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman June 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27869 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change request from Sands Surveying, Inc. on behalf of Mark E. Owens for property in the Rural Whitefish Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on one (1) parcel located at 420 Haugen Heights Road, near Whitefish, MT from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) on approximately 35.94 acres. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) are described as: Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 20289, located in the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-2.5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, 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 for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 24th day of June, 2021 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Rural Whitefish Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 4 day of May, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman June 13, 20, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27878 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 12th Avenue West Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA EDA Project No. 05-01-06105 The City of Columbia Falls ("City") is soliciting Proposals from qualified consultants for professional engineering services on the 12th Avenue West Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project. I. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS / SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Respondents are required to submit their response to this Request for Proposals no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021. Mail or hand deliver proposals to: City of Columbia Falls City Clerk 130 6th Street West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 Respondents shall submit three (3) hard copies and one electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive of their response to this Request for Proposals (hereafter "RFP"). Responses to this RFP are to be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly labeled: "Response to Request for Proposals 12th Avenue West Roadway and Utilities Improvements" The responding firm with address and contact information shall be clearly displayed on the sealed envelope. All questions concerning this request or the scope of work should be directed to Chris Hanley, Public Works Director, (406) 892-4430 or email: hanleyc@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. Respondents are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at City Hall Public Works Department, 130 6th St. West, Columbia Falls. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION and SCOPE OF WORK The 12th Avenue West Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project is a capital infrastructure improvement and expansion project. This project will be partially funded with Federal funds from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, (EDA) and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program. The project will reconstruct an existing local street to accommodate increased motorized and non-motorized traffic resulting from ongoing and anticipated commercial and industrial development in the area. The EDA funded project includes roadway subgrade and pavement reconstruction, sidewalk, curb and gutter with storm water inlets, and expanded water and sewer infrastructure. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, (BNSF) rail line is within the project area, a water main crossing and an at-grade pedestrian crossing of the BNSF right of way will be required. The non-EDA funded project work includes street lighting infrastructure and water and sewer service lines. Preliminary engineering and concept development have been performed by the City of Columbia Falls. A Preliminary Engineering Report developed by the City to facilitate the EDA Grant Application can be found in Appendix A for the EDA funded work. Key project tasks include: Preliminary site investigations as required to support design, permitting and grant administration in accordance with EDA, Montana Department of Environmental Quality, (DEQ) and other applicable standards and regulations and in compliance with city standards and preferences. Investigations include topographical and right of way survey, geotechnical assessment, existing utilities assessment, coordination with Flathead Electric for lighting improvements. Reports and/or technical memorandum shall be developed and submitted to the City as appropriate. Permitting including DEQ Plan review and approval for water main and sewer main extensions, and BNSF pipeline license and approvals as required for subgrade water main crossing and at grade pedestrian crossing; others as required. Bid documents will contain appropriate language to require compliance with the Montana DEQ Construction Storm Water Discharge General Permit and state law regarding construction storm water discharges and permitting. Agency coordination assistance. The City will be the grant administrator. Consultant will aid the City in coordinating EDA funding requirements throughout the entirety of the project. Invoices and documentation shall be appropriately developed. Consultant shall participate in review meetings with EDA personnel as required. The project is funded through an EDA grant in addition to local and other non-restrictive funds. Design. Consultants should anticipate a minimum of two design review submittals followed by bid ready construction documents. Unless otherwise negotiated, submittals will be as follows. 35% including plans, anticipated design and construction schedules (EDA funded and Non-EDA funded) and detailed construction cost estimate. 90% including plans, specifications anticipated design and construction schedules (EDA funded and Non-EDA funded) and detailed construction cost estimate. Bid ready documents including plans, specifications and detailed construction cost estimate. Bid ready documents shall be submitted to EDA for review and approval. Consultant shall participate in an EDA review conference and revise bid ready documents as required to address any comments or stipulations required by EDA prior to finalizing bid ready documents. Bid phase assistance, including attending the pre-bid meeting and keeping minutes, addenda preparation and delivery, and responding to bidder questions as needed. Conformed Documents shall be prepared for construction. Documentation and coordination as necessary for EDA approval of construction contract. Construction phase assistance including construction administration and inspections. Consultant should anticipate providing onsite inspections by a qualified engineer during construction. Documentation and coordination in accordance with EDA grant requirements. Reporting. Consultant shall submit a report not less frequently than quarterly covering the general progress of the job and describing any problems or factors contributing to delay. Documentation and coordination in accordance with EDA grant requirements Additional tasks may be added to the work during negotiations or by contract amendment. III. PROJECT DELIVERABLES Project deliverables will include: Preliminary reports and/or technical memorandum as required. Permits/ agency authorizations. Submittals, documentation and coordination in accordance with EDA grant requirements and in support of Grant Administration. Design submittals and bid documents as listed above. Construction phase documentation including logs and inspection reports. Additional deliverables as may be required. IV. PROJECT SCHEDULE EDA approved Bid ready documents, shall be delivered to the City no later than January 14, 2022. V. PROPOSAL CONTENTS The proposal must contain the information listed in this section. The proposal is limited to fifteen (15) pages, not including Appendices, Cover Page, Table of Contents and Dividers. Each page is defined as one side of a letter size sheet (no larger than 8 1/2 " x 11"), minimum font size of 10.5, single spaced. Evaluation of information will begin with the first page immediately following the cover page, and every page will be counted, in order, from that point forward. Please format your proposal in an organized fashion addressing the information below. Responses shall include the following sections in order: Organization and Qualifications of Firm: Include Firm's legal name, address, and telephone number. Provide a discussion of how your firm is best qualified to respond to the requirements of this project. Discussion should focus on the requirements for this specific project, particularly: Identify the consultant team proposed for this project and demonstrate ability to perform the desired services within the established schedule. Your firm's expertise and experience, as it relates to the work. Provide examples of previous related project experience. Subconsultants/ support services that you anticipate utilizing and describe their expertise. Quality assurance/quality control procedures. Firm's Representation: Discuss the experience and qualifications of the key staff to be assigned to project and their availability during the project time period. Identify the project manager and the principal in charge of the project and their qualifications. The project manager should be the proposed point of contact for the city and manager of day to day operations of the project. Describe anticipated work activities for key personnel within the term of the project and how these would be coordinated. Include relevant licenses issued by the State of Montana. Provide hourly rates for all key personnel. Resumes may be provided for key personnel by appendix. Limit resumes to one page. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work: Proposal shall demonstrate an understanding of the requested scope of services. Proposal shall show interest and insight into the details of the Project. Demonstrate ability, strategy and approach to meet project/contract requirements. Propose a schedule with relevant milestones; demonstrate ability and strategy to meet schedule. Experience with Similar Projects: Provide a description of the firm's prior experience, including a minimum of three similar projects, experience with federally funded projects as well as experience working within railroad right of way should be discussed. Discuss size of community, location, and estimated and final construction costs. Provide a reference for the projects, including name and contact number. Reference should be a local official knowledgeable regarding the firm's performance. Acknowledge all Addenda. Proposers must submit with their proposal U.S. Department of Commerce Form CD-512 Certification Regarding Lobbying Lower Tier Covered Transactions found in Appendix B. VI. PROPOSAL EVALUATION Respondents' Proposals will be evaluated according to the following listed criteria (see 18-8-204(2), MCA) and weight of each factor: Qualifications of firm(s) - 150 Points Qualifications of proposed personnel - 200 Points Capability to meet time (include present and projected workloads) and budget requirements - 100 Points Proposed method to accomplish the work - 225 Points Related experience on similar projects - 200 Points Location, proximity to the City of Columbia Falls - 75 Points Quality of proposal/Conformance to proposal requirements - 50 Points All Proposals will be evaluated using the following basic scoring methodology: Outstanding/Exceptional response: 90-100% of the available points Good response: 70-90% of the available points Average response: 50-70% of the available points Poor response: 30-50% of the available points Qualifications not clearly met: 0-30% of the available points The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to narrow the list of responding firms to an appropriate short list. Short-listed firms may be asked to provide a supplemental proposal, interview, or presentation. Scores from the proposals, supplement project proposals (if used), and interviews (if used) will be tabulated to make final selection. VII. COST AND AWARD PROCEDURE The City of Columbia Falls utilizes a "qualifications based" selection process to select the most qualified firm and negotiate a contract with the firm determined to be the most qualified at a price which is determined to be fair and reasonable. Costs will not be discussed until the top ranked respondent has been selected for contract negotiations. The provisions of 18-8-205(1) and (2), MCA, will be applied to the contract negotiations. The City will enter negotiations with the Consultant deemed most qualified as determined through the proposal scoring evaluation procedures described in Article VI. Should a suitable Contract agreement not be reached with the highest rated consultant, the City will enter negotiations with the second highest rated consultant and so forth until an agreement is reached with a qualified firm. The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to accept or reject any and all qualification statements, or parts of statements; waive technicalities; and to make its decision on the basis of merit, appropriateness, and any other factor. Unless all statements are rejected or the solicitation is canceled, a contract will be awarded to the firm whose qualifications best meet the requirements and criteria set forth in this solicitation with whom a Contract agreement can be reached. By submitting a proposal the Consultant warrants that the firm, nor any of the proposed sub-consultants are on the federal System for Award Management Excluded Parties List. RFP Appendices: City of Columbia Falls,12th Avenue West Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project Preliminary Engineering Report, Rev. 2, February 2021 U.S. Department Of Commerce Form CD-512 Certification Regarding Lobbying Lower Tier Covered Transactions. June 16, 20, 23, 27, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________