Legals for June, 4 2024

NO. 30279 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 Bigfork Zoning District from ‘B-3 Community Business’ to ‘R-4 Two Family Residential’ for property located at 540 Grand Drive in Bigfork, Montana. The boundary of the area proposed to be amended from B-3 Community Business to R-4 Two Family Residential is described as: A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Shown as “Remainder” parcel of Certificate of Survey No. 6948.  The regulations defining the B-3 and R-4 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 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 11th day of June, 2024 at 10:45 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 Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 16th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman May 28 and June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30280 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 ‘SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural’ to ‘R-1 Suburban Residential’ for property located at 455 Helena Flats Road near Kalispell, Montana. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from ‘SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural’ to ‘R-1 Suburban Residential’ are described as: A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point South 1°10’43” East, 1589.4 feet and North 89°17’27” East, 20.0 feet from the Quarter corner common to 27 and 34 of said Township and Range, said point being the point of beginning of the tract herein described; thence North 89°17’27” East 1302.90 feet; thence South 1°10’43” East 516.2 feet; thence South 89°17’27” West 1302.90; thence North 1°10’43” West 516.2 feet to the point of beginning. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-1 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: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on 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 11th day of June, 2024 at 10:30 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 Evergreen Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 16th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman May 28 and June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30402 NOTICE TO SELL REAL PROPERTY  TO AMENDED AND RESTATED PAUL AND MONIKA JENKINSON FAMILY TRUST WHEREAS, Flathead County owns and possesses real estate in Flathead County, Montana, located along West Valley Drive, near 203 West Valley Drive, Kalispell MT that the Flathead County Board of Commissioners deem to not be necessary for the conduct of Flathead County business; WHEREAS, the real estate is more particularly described as the portion of NW ¼ NW ¼ S15, T28 N, R22 W located west of centerline of West Valley Drive, Flathead County, MT. The property is estimated at approximately 1.46 acres; WHEREAS, Flathead County will retain the right of way easement along West Valley Drive; WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Paul and Monika Jenkinson Family Trust wishes to purchase the subject property for $18,748.00; WHEREAS, the Flathead County Board of Commissioners has determined that the sale price of $18,748.00 is appropriate, with any and all additional costs incurred to complete the transaction to be the responsibility of the purchaser; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED that the Flathead County Board of Commissioners may sell the subject property to the Amended and Restated Paul and Monika Jenkinson Family Trust at the price of $18,748.00.  Further information regarding this sale can be obtained by contacting Whitney Aschenwald, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, Montana, (406) 758-2467. This Notice shall be published as provided in § 7-1-2121, M.C.A. DATED this 23rd day of May, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Flathead County, Montana  By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Member By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Member May 28 and June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30403 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES   The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting Statement of Qualifications from firms or teams of firms interested in providing architectural and design services to Flathead County pursuant to the requirements of Section 18-8-201 et seq., M.C.A. Services needed include preliminary design and cost estimating, public education, final design, construction plans, bid specifications, contract administration, and construction inspection for the Flathead County Public Safety Facility. The selected firm will work in partnership with a General Contractor Construction Manager (GCCM). The project includes facility design through construction management for a new adult detention center, sheriff’s department and courtrooms for Flathead County, MT. The project will be located at 225 Snowline Lane in Kalispell, MT.   Copies of the detailed RFQ, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of proposals, and the factors used to evaluate the proposals, can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/public-notices or by contacting Whitney Aschenwald, Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-2467 / waschenwald@flathead.mt.gov. All statements must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on July 1, 2024. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 23rd day of May, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana      By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman May 28 and June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30419 Canvass of Votes and Declaration of Results CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AT THE KALISPELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 ELECTION, FLATHEAD COUNTY, ON THE 8TH DAY OF MAY, 2024. Office or Issue: THREE (3) ELEMENTARY TRUSTEES, 3- YEAR TERM CANDIDATE / NUMBER OF VOTES REYNOLDS CAMERON 1,922 SUE CORRIGAN 4,029 HEIDI HICKETHIER 3,453 REBECCA LINDEN 2,814 BRIAN PUTNAM 2,792 Total Votes Cast: 15,010 Office or Issue: ELEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY FUND LEVY PROPOSITION / NUMBER OF VOTES For the Levy 3,616 Against the Levy 3,599 Total Votes Cast: 7,215 We hereby certify that this constitutes a full, true and complete canvass of the number of votes cast, and declaration of results of Kalispell Elementary School District, No. 5, Flathead County for the offices/issues enumerated and we hereby declare elected the individuals listed receiving the highest number of votes. Attest my hand this 14th day of May, 2023. Trustee: /s/Jinnifer Mariman Trustee: /s/Rebecca Linden Trustee: /s/Scott Warnell Trustee: /s/Sue Corrigan Trustee: /s/Jennifer Servier Election Administrator: /s/Chris Campbell June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30420 Canvass of Votes and Declaration of Results CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AT THE FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ELECTION, FLATHEAD COUNTY, ON THE 7ND DAY OF MAY, 2024. Office or Issue: HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TRUSTEE, 3- YEAR TERM CANDIDATE / NUMBER OF VOTES LINDA KAPS Seated by acclimation MARK KORNICK Seated by acclimation Total Votes Cast: NA Office or Issue: HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL FUND LEVY PROPOSITION / NUMBER OF VOTES For the Levy 7,516 Against the Levy 9,056 Total Votes Cast: 16,572 We hereby certify that this constitutes a full, true and complete canvass of the number of votes cast, and declaration of results of Flathead High School District, No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Flathead County for the offices/issues enumerated and we hereby declare elected the individuals listed receiving the highest number of votes. Attest my hand this 14th day of May, 2024. Trustee: /s/Heather Asher Trustee: /s/Jack Fallon Trustee: /s/Mark Kornick June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30421 Public Notice Notice of Application for a Montana Air Quality Permit (MAQP), pursuant to Sections 75-2-211 and 75-2-215, MCA, and the Air Quality Rules). NorthWestern Energy Corporation, will file on or about June 5, 2024 an application for a MAQP or a modification to an existing MAQP from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Applicant(s) seeks approval of its application for: NorthWestern Energy Corporation is proposing to construct a new compressor engine facility with two new compressor engines near West Glacier, Montana. The legal description of the site is: Section 35 , Township 32N , Range 19W in Flathead County, Montana. Within 40 days of the receipt of a completed application, the Department will make a preliminary determination whether the permit should be issued, issued with conditions, or denied. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to receive notice of the preliminary determination, and the location where a copy of the application and the Department’s analysis of it can be reviewed, or to submit comments on the preliminary determination, must contact the Department at Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Bureau, Permitting Services Section Supervisor at P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, telephone (406) 444-3490. Any comments on the preliminary determination must be submitted to the Department within the specified timeframe (within15 or 30 days after the preliminary determination is issued). June 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________