Legals for April, 24 2022

No. 28535 SECTION 00 11 16 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the Big Mountain County Sewer District Infiltration & Inflow Mitigation Project will be received by the Big Mountain County Sewer District (BMCSD), Attn: Jennifer Sato, Board President, at the BMCSD Maintenance Shop -3808 Big Mountain Road, Whitefish, MT 59937, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids submitted via post shall be received by BMCSD at its mailing address (P.O. Box 1252, Whitefish, MT 59937) by May 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm. The project will include the furnishing of all labor, skill, equipment, and construction materials to construct the proposed improvements to the (BMCSD) wastewater collection system in accordance with the plans and specifications. Bids will be for a single prime contract, bid on a Unit Price basis. The project will generally consist of the following work: * Replace 1,062 LF of 8" PVC gravity sewer main; * Replace 120 LF of 4" PVC gravity service pipe; * Spot repair 8" sewer at 1 location; * Improvements to 40 manholes, including; o Replace 7 manholes; oExcavate and waterproof wrap 19 manholes; oInstall exterior chimney seals on 40 manholes; oInstall concrete collars on 6 manholes * Abandon one manhole * All appurtenant work: bypass pumping; dewatering; traffic control; asphalt and surface restoration; etc. The contract documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Specifications, may be obtained at the office of AMCE at 1064 N. Warren St., Helena, MT 59601 (phone: 406-449-3303). The Instructions to Bidders outlines specific requirements for all Bidders to observe. The required payment for a complete set of contract documents is $150 per set or $50 for electronic media, which is not refundable. A Set of Drawings and Project Specifications can be examined online at AMCE's website at www.a-mce.com, available April 17, 2022. Bidders must purchase a numbered set of drawings & specifications in order to be placed on the official Planholders list and to submit a responsive bid. A Set of Drawings and Project Specifications on the Project will be made available to the local and regional Plans Centers. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the BMCSD Maintenance Shop, (Phone 406-863-2465) at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR's subcontractors submitting a bid on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Contractor Registration Unit prior to submitting bids. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORs or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious views, gender or national origin. The highest of Montana Prevailing Wage or Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply to this project. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Big Mountain County Sewer District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. Bidders must demonstrate their qualifications to do the work. This project is funded with grant and loan funding from the DNRC Renewable Resources Grant Program, Montana Department of Commerce Treasure State Endowment Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Montana DNRC. Award of the project will be contingent upon available funding and award concurrence from the MDNRC, MDOC and ARPA fund administrators. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. 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 sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. The Big Mountain County Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Big Mountain County Sewer District Jennifer Sato, Board President P.O. Box 1252 Whitefish, MT 59937 INVITATION TO BID 00 11 16-2 April 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28560 Notice of Public Meeting Bigfork County Water and Sewer District The Bigfork County Water and Sewer District will hold a public meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the District Office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork, MT for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding the on-going Water and Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Reports. The District's consulting engineer, Morrison-Maierle, will summarize the improvement alternatives, provide a cost analysis of the improvement alternatives, potential funding sources and affects to rates, and environmental impacts of the recommended alternative. A draft copy of the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed alternatives will be available at the meeting or by emailing jcicon@m-m.net. Comments on the EA will be received until May 6, 2022. Following the presentation, the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment on the water and sewer systems. For those who cannot attend in person, the meeting will be available via Zoom. Please check the District's website, www.bigforkwater.com, for a meeting link and periodic updates. April 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28559 CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing for the following item at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers of City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana. The Columbia Falls City Council will hold a subsequent hearing on Monday June 6, 2022 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the same location. Request A Conditional Use Permit to construct two six-plex apartments in the Columbia Falls Zoning Jurisdiction: A request by Big Sky Living, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to build a six-plex condominium/apartment building on each of two lots owned by the applicant. As a result, there will be a total of twelve units proposed. The six-plex's will occupy Lots 166 and 167 of Hilltop Homes Subdivision located on Diane Road in Columbia Falls. The properties are zoned CRA-1 (Multi-Family Residential) which requires a CUP to construct a three-plex or greater within the zoning district. The properties are addressed at 9 and 11 Diane Road and described as Lots 166 and 167 of the Hilltop Homes subdivision in Section 18, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Request to change the zoning from CR-5 (Two-Family Residential) to CR-3 (One-Family Residential) in the Columbia Falls Zoning Jurisdiction: The applicant, Rhonda Hoon, is requesting a zone change at 1115 Nucleus Avenue in the Columbia Falls area from the current CR-5 (Two-Family Residential) to a CR-3 (One-Family Residential) designation. The property currently has a house and a detached garage on the property. The applicant would like to convert the garage to an accessory dwelling. The property is described as Lot 3, Block 8 of Nucleus Addition in Section 17, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County. Interested persons are allowed to attend the hearing(s) in person or via ZOOM. Persons are encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written comments carry the same weight as public testimony given during the hearing. Written comments may be sent to Columbia Falls City Hall, Attention: Barb Staaland, City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or via email: staalandb@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. For more information on the proposed Conditional Use Permit or Zone Change, please call Eric Mulcahy, Columbia Falls City Planner at 755-6481. To obtain the ZOOM meeting registration, contact City Clerk Barb Staaland via email or by calling (406) 892-4391 no later than 5:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. DATED this 18th day of April, 2022 Susan Nicosia Susan Nicosia, City Manager/Planning & Zoning Administrator COLUMBIA FALLS CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD April 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28516 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 2nd day of May, 2022 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, the City Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction. The amendments are being presented to the Kalispell City Council for their consideration. The City Council, on April 4, 2022, passed a Resolution of Intention to Amend the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction. Any person wishing to address the proposed ordinance may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present their comments in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for Council consideration by delivering the comments to the City Clerk prior to the hearing, or email to publiccomment@kalispell.com. If there are questions that might be answered by telephone you may call (406) 758-7727. The proposed amendments can be viewed on the city's website at www.kalispell.com/679/Council-Public-Hearings or in the Public Works office at 201 First Avenue East (PO Box 1997), Kalispell 59903. Dated this 4th day of April, 2022. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk April 10, 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28517 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 2nd day of May, 2022 at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, the Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Regulations of the city Water Utility. It is the intent of the City to amend certain parts of its regulations to reflect the additional monthly fee of $3.00 charged to its City sewer users who receive their water from Evergreen Water to reimburse the City for the charges it must pay Evergreen Water for reading the water meters of those City sewer users. The proposed amendments can be viewed on the city's website at www.kalispell.com/679/Council-Public-Hearings or in the Public Works office at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. For further information contact: Public Works, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT, telephone: 758-7720. Any person wishing to address the proposal may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present their comments in writing. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the meeting either by mail at P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903, by email at publiccomment@kalispell.com or in person at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East. For further information contact the Public Works Department at (406) 758-7720. Dated this 4th day of April, 2022. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk April 10, 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28483 LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking citizens who are interested in serving on the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees. There is currently one vacancy for a five-year term that will begin on July 1, 2022 and continue through June 30, 2027. The job description can be viewed at https://imagineiflibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/board-of-trustees_job-description.pdf. An application packet is required and is available by calling Teri Dugan at 758-5821. Your letter of interest and application packet should be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners' Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 or emailed to dmagar@flathead.mt.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022. April 10, 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28530 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION EVERGREEN 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. 797HM) on April 12, 2022, to change the zoning designation in the Evergreen Zoning District from R-1 (Suburban Residential) to R-2 (One Family Limited Residential). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from R-1 (Suburban Residential) to R-2 (One Family Limited Residential) are described as: A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 2 of Block 2 of Scenic Tracts (records of Flathead County, Montana), which is on the westerly R/W of a 60 foot R/W known as Scenic Drive; Thence along said R/W S00°14'03"W 30.00 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED: Thence continuing S00°14'03"W 146.79 feet; Thence leaving said R/W S89°59'08"W 213.58 feet; Thence N00°14'03"E 147.08 feet; Thence S89°56'12"E 213.58 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.720 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. The regulations defining the R-1 and R-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 Highway 93 North 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 12th day of April, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman April 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28531 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO SOMERS RURAL 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 Somers Rural Fire District. The area proposed to be annexed into the Somers Rural Fire District includes thirteen parcels and approximately 248.54 acres located adjacent to the current boundaries of the Somers Rural Fire District that can legally be described as: That portion of Section 22, Township 27 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner of Section 22; thence along the West line of the Northwest 1/4, Section 22 North 0°06'03" East 2621.82 feet to the Northwest corner of Section 22; thence along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 South 88°47'03 " East 2654.18 to the North 1/4 corner, Section 22; thence along the North line of the Northeast 1/4, Section 22 South 88°31'17" East 610.00 feet to the Northeast corner of Parcel A as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 18899; thence along the East line of said Parcel A South 9°48'53" East 1027.00 feet to the Northeast corner of Tract 1 as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 15182; thence along the East line of said Tract 1 South 7°13'09" West 551.55 feet to the Northwest corner of Parcel X as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 21310; thence along the North, East & South lines of said Parcel X the following 3 courses: East 634.49 feet, South 3°10'48" West 727.64 feet and West 593.00 feet to the Northeast corner of Parcel 1 as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 21300; thence along the East lines of Parcel 1 & Parcel 2 as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 21300 the following 3 courses: South 14°00'05" East 354.78 feet, North 88°39'16" West 140.02 feet and South 7°15'05" West 780.10 feet to the Southeast corner of Parcel 2 as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 21300; thence along the South line of said Parcel 2 North 88°38'41" West 161.87 feet to the Northeast corner of Parcel B as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 20519; thence along the East, South & West lines of said Parcel B the following 6 courses: South 19°48'11 " West 622.71 feet, North 88°58'59" West 207.83 feet, North 74°22'43" West 678.72 feet, North 0°04'17" East 424.18 feet, North 0°03'36" East 110.83 feet and North 0°03'00" East 67.29 feet to the Southwest corner of Parcel A as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 20519; thence along the West line of said Parcel A North 0°03'00" East 597.96 feet to the Northwest corner of said Parcel A which point is on the South line of Parcel C as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 19987; thence along the South line of Parcel B and Parcel C as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 19987 North 88°39'49" West 1990.05 feet to the Point of Beginning. The Board of Commissioners has received a petition in writing by the owners representing approximately 68% of the land in the area asking that said area be annexed into the Somers Rural Fire District, thereby altering the boundaries of the Flathead County Fire Service Area by transferring the property as described above into the Somers Rural Fire District. The public hearing will be held on the 28th day of April, 2022 at 10:45 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old 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 12th day of April, 2022. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman April 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28534 NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGULAR VOTER REGISTRATION AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal Primary Election to be held on June 7, 2022, will close at 5:00 p.m., on May 9, 2022. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. Election Office: 40 11th St West #230, Kalispell MT 59901 Website: http://flathead.mt.gov/election for voter registration forms and absentee ballot applications. All active and inactive**electors of Flathead County, are entitled to vote at said election. **Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the County Election Administrator in writing of the elector's current address in the county. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office. DATED this 11th day of April 2022. Flathead County Debbie Pierson Election Administrator By: Monica Eisenzimer Clerk & Recorder and Election Manager April 17, 24, May 1, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28557 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Avenue 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/87997659215 Meeting ID: 879 9765 9215 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87997659215# US (Houston) +16699006833,,87997659215# 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: 879 9765 9215 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/k1Y4QdgPz 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 May 11, 2022. A zone change request from APEC Engineering, on behalf of Montarise Developments, LLC for property within the Prairie View Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on three parcels of land located north of KM Ranch Road near Whitefish, MT from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential). The total acreage involved is approximately 155.9 acres that can legally be described as follows: Parcel A of Correction Certificate of Survey No. 17161, located and being in a portion of Section 36, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. An amendment to Section 4(J)(1) of the Canyon Area Land Use Regulatory System (CALURS) to clarify the review process for work camp. This item will be reviewed by the Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm at the Coram-West Glacier Fire Hall, 100 Rea Road, West Glacier, MT. A request by the Flathead County Planning Board for amendments to the Flathead County Subdivision Regulations regarding recent changes to the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act and changes made to Flathead County Resolution 509E. The amendments include changes to the following sections of the regulations: 4.0.14 Public Hearings and Notices - In General, 4.0.17 removing Waiver of the Right to Protest, 4.1.4 regarding time limits for application review, 4.3 regarding first minor subdivision administrative approval, adding a section under major subdivisions for expeditated review, 4.7.24 regarding when parkland dedication is required, 4.8 regarding division of lands exempt from subdivision review and amendments to Appendix E. 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 May 11, 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 April 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28556 PUBLIC NOTICE-REQUEST FOR BIDS: Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, MT is accepting bids on furniture, fixtures, and equipment package, including purchasing, receiving, delivery and installation for the College Center. Request for contract documents or clarification can be made by email to Jessica Murray at Cushing Terrell, jessicamurray@cushingterrell.com. Sealed bids will be received by the Business Services Office, ATTN: Calvin Pippin, in Blake Hall at 777 Grandview Drive until 4:00 PM local time, Tuesday, May 17th, 2022. No faxed, emailed, incomplete or late bids will be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in the adjacent Boardroom #140 in Blake Hall. All sealed bids must be clearly marked, "FVCC College Center FF&E." All sealed bids must be submitted fully as outlined; segregated bids will not be accepted. All relative state bidding requirements apply. April 24, May 1, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28558 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 10, 2022 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 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/j/84349303201?pwd=UVE3emRjWnQvS0pzdGJZQnFtUWdqUT09 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: The planning board will receive public comments regarding the environmental review record for the proposed sewer and water project that will provide city service to the Morning Star Court Community, as required by the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). Morning Star Court is a cooperatively owned affordable-housing mobile home community, consisting of 41 residential units, located at 1717 South Woodland Drive, Kalispell, MT. The community is proposing to abandon their aged onsite water and wastewater infrastructure and connect to adjacent City of Kalispell services. At the public hearing the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding, environmental review findings and any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the proposed project and any environmental impacts. Comments may be given verbally at the meeting or submitted in writing prior to May 10, 2022, at 5 p.m. Anyone wanting to review the environmental review record and project impacts or submit questions and comments should contact Jonathan Gass at WGM Group, (406) 728-4611. Copies of the draft environmental record is available at Kalispell City Hall Development Services Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 and will also be available at the public meeting. File # KA-22-04 - A request from Morning Star Community, Inc. for annexation and initial zoning of R-4 (Residential) for property located at 1717 South Woodland Drive containing 5.88 acres. The proposal would annex an existing mobile home park to allow for the units to connect to city sanitary sewer, which is located within the South Woodland Drive right-of-way. The property to be annexed and zoned can be described as Lots 23, 24, and the North Half of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Files #KA-22-01 and KPUD-22-01 - A request from Kelcey and Tawnya Bingham for annexation and initial zoning with a Commercial Planned Unit Development overlay on approximately 37.6 acres of land. The development, called the Farm District, would be a mixed-use development with a focus on an indoor youth athletic and arts facility along with commercial and residential uses. The property is located at the northwest corner of Highway 93 North and Church Drive and can be described as a tract of land situated, lying and being in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M, Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows to wit: Lot 2 of Patterson Tracts, as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 17246 (both records of Flathead County, Montana) and containing 37.635 acres, subject to and together with a 60 foot county road known as Church Drive, subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. File #KPUD-22-02 - A request from JCA Management, LLC, for a Commercial Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay on approximately 9.72 acres of land. The property is currently zoned B-2 with a placeholder PUD overlay, which requires a full PUD submittal prior to development. The proposal includes locating a truck and RV Center on the property. The property is located at 3178 Highway 93 South near the intersection of Highway 93 and the Bypass. It can be described as Assessor's Tract 3C, a tract of land situated, lying and being in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 29, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, shown as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 21952 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana. Files #KA-22-03, KGPA-22-01 and KZC-22-03 - A request from Spartan Holdings for a zone change, growth policy map amendment and annexation and initial zoning of property, to be known as Eagle Valley Ranch Addition on 6.8 acres of land at 3201 U.S. 93 North. The developer of Eagle Valley Ranch PUD has acquired land adjacent their development (Home Outfitters) and neighboring property currently within the County that is being requested to be included in the Eagle Valley Ranch PUD. The application includes a zone change of the existing Home Outfitters building which is City R-2 to the Eagle Valley Rand PUD, and annexation and initial zoning of surrounding County property from County SAG-10 to the Eagle Valley Ranch PUD. The request would also include a growth policy map amendment from suburban residential to urban mixed use on those properties annexing into the city, allowing for neighborhood commercial uses, similar to the commercial properties within the current Eagle Valley Ranch PUD. The goal of the change is similar to that of the original PUD which is to provide a diverse neighborhood close to existing services and commercial development on the north side of Kalispell and allows for inclusion of properties that are currently segregated from the development. The proposed development is generally situated along Highway 93 south of Ponderosa Residential Subdivision, east of Northern Pines Golf Course and north of the Montana National Guard facilities in the West 1/2 of Section 19, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A more particular legal description can be obtained at the Kalispell Planning office. File KZTA-22-01 - A request from the City of Kalispell for a zoning text amendment amending Section 27.07.010 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The amendment would change the intent of the R-4 (Residential) zoning district to include areas designated as suburban residential in addition to urban residential on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map. 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 item is 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 April 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28506 Notice of Public Hearing on Stringency Written Findings pertaining to the Lake Koocanusa Water Column Selenium Standard On February 25, 2020, at its regularly scheduled public meeting, the Board of Environmental Review (board) determined that Administrative Rule of Montana (ARM) 17.30.632(7)(a), the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa, is more stringent than comparable federal guidelines. The decision came following the submission of two petitions, filed pursuant to Section 75-5-203(4), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), requesting the board review ARM 17.30.632(7)(a) for stringency. Upon the board's stringency determination, the Department of Environmental Quality will comply with MCA 75-5-203, MCA by making the required written findings in accordance with 75-5-203, MCA. The department has completed draft written findings, which are located on the department's website at: https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. The department will receive written comments from the public on its proposed findings though May 4, 2022. On April 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., the department will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed stringency findings. The public hearing will be held in room 111 of the Metcalf Building, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana with a virtual option through Zoom. More information on the can be found on department's website, including instruction on how to attend remotely, which will be updated on a regular basis, at https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments, either orally or in writing, at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to Catherine Armstrong, Paralegal, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; faxed to (406) 444-4386; or e- mailed to Catherine.Amrstrong2@mt.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2022. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date. April 10, 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28538 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE GRIZZLY BAR AND CASINO LLC (, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 07-999-2656-002 to be operated at GRIZZLY BAR AND CASINO, 2849 Mt Highway 82, Bigfork(flathead), Flathead County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-999-2656-002 and the applicant's name GRIZZLY BAR AND CASINO LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before May 4, 2022. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Bigfork(flathead). All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or LPatzer@mt.gov. April 17, 24, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28539 Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-912-0365-003 and the applicant's name LATE THAN NEVER, LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before May 18, 2022. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Whitefish. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or LPatzer@mt.gov. April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28533 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on May 5, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Somers Beach State Park Interim Improvements Project, FWP # 72168031 near Somers, MT. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at: https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/design-and- construction/upcoming-bid-openings A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID IS SCHEDULED FOR April 26, 2022 AT 11:00 A.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT SOMERS BEACH STATE PARK 558 SOMERS ROAD. ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND. If you would like any further information, please contact Randi Rognlie at (406) 841-4019. All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS STATE OF MONTANA April 17, 24, May 1, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________