Legals for August, 28 2024

NO. 2769 FORM OF NOTICE OF HIGH SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of High School District No. 44 (Whitefish), Flathead County, Montana (the “District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on April 9, 2024, an election of the registered voters of the District will be held by mail ballot election on September 17, 2024 for the purpose of voting on two ballot questions. BALLOT QUESTION NO. 1 Shall the Board of the District be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Twenty-Six Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($26,500,000), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of sale, payable semiannually, during a term for each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years, for the purpose of paying the costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing improvements to the existing Whitefish High School building, to include: constructing additional classrooms, shops, and laboratories; expanding the kitchen space, multipurpose space, Independent High School, and facilities to enhance higher education and career and technology education opportunities; related improvements and costs; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds (the “High School Building Question”)? If the High School Building Question passes, based on the taxable value of the school district, it is estimated that the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $14.27 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by $42.82 in the first year, and of $600,000 would increase by $85.64 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. BALLOT QUESTION NO. 2 Shall the Board of the District be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Six Million One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($6,100,000), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of sale, payable semiannually, during a term for each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years, for the purpose of paying the costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing improvements to the existing athletic fields, to include a new track, a new football field and adding grass practice fields; constructing grandstands and ticketing, concessions, and restroom facilities; improving parking; related improvements and costs; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds (the “Athletic Fields Question”)? If the Athletic Fields Question passes, based on the taxable value of the school district, it is estimated that the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $4.27 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by $12.80 in the first year, and of $600,000 would increase by $25.61 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The High School Building Question and the Athletic Fields Question are two separate and independent ballot questions and the outcome of one ballot question is not dependent on the outcome of the other ballot question. Each series of bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty (20) years. The election will be conducted by the District solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the District on August 28, 2024, and must be returned by each voter, by mail or in person to the District Clerk at Whitefish Public Schools, 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana 59937, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), August 29, 2024 through September 16, 2024 or as described below. On Election Day, September 17, 2024, the only place for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the District Clerk at Whitefish Public Schools, 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana, which will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and all ballots must be in that office by 8:00 p.m. in order to be counted. All ballots will be counted on September 17, 2024, in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. on that day.   A qualified voter who will be absent from the District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the District Clerk as soon as the ballots are available and until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; or (b) make a written request prior to noon on September 16, 2024, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the District Clerk requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by the elector by personally appearing at the District Clerk’s Office, Whitefish Public Schools, 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the District Clerk’s Office by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on August 19, 2024. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late by appearing in person at the office of the Flathead County Election Administrator located at 290 B North Main Street, in Kalispell, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to 8 p.m. on September 17, 2024. DATED this 9th day of April, 2024. Lucie Shea, District Clerk  August 21, 28 and September 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2771 WHITEFISH CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Whitefish City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:10 pm. During the meeting, the Council will hold a public hearing on the item listed below. City Council meetings are held in the Whitefish City Council Chambers, Whitefish, Montana. 1. A request by the City of Whitefish to amend the voluntary Legacy Homes Program cash-in-lieu of deed restricted units fee as follows: Fee Legacy Homes Program Cash-in-lieu per Unit Current $294,349 Proposed $375,443 Documents pertaining to these agenda items are available for review at City Hall, 418 E 2nd Street, during regular business hours. Inquiries are welcomed. Interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and make known their views and concerns. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at PO Box 158 prior to the hearing or via email: dtaylor@cityofwhitefish.org. For questions or further information regarding any of these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. August 14, 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2775 CITY OF WHITEFISH, MONTANA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RAIL CORRIDOR CROSSING STUDY Proposals due: Friday September 6, 2024 4:00 P.M. Contact: Craig Workman, Public Works Director Phone Number: (406) 863-2455 Email Address: cworkman@cityofwhitefish.org ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Whitefish and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) invites you to submit a proposal to provide visual assessment, data evaluation, strategy, and feasibility efforts for the Whitefish Rail Corridor Crossing Study. PROJECT OVERVIEW The study will initiate planning activities along a three-mile corridor within the City encompassing three at-grade crossings and one viaduct (rail under) to support safer, more efficient rail movement along the BNSF Kootenai River Subdivision – a vital thoroughfare for national and regional freight movement. As a part of the BNSF Northern Transcon, this network segment hosts high volumes of freight trains. The line also carries Amtrak’s Empire Builder passenger trains. Of the 12 Amtrak stations in Montana, Whitefish is by far the busiest, boarding or detraining an average of 170 passengers per day. The objective of this project is to evaluate the safety, roadway connectivity, and potential improvements at these highway-rail crossing locations. As shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, the City has four existing crossings – three at grade (2nd Avenue, Birch Point Drive, and State Park Road) and one viaduct (railroad under) at Baker Avenue – in a three-mile corridor through the City limits. A full copy of the request for proposals can be found at:  www.cityofwhitefish.org/Bids.aspx  August 21, 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2776 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Valen Luca LeFleur: Tracy Kerkhoff, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1166 ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Valen Luca LeFleur to Valen Luca Kerkhoff. The hearing will be on 10/02/2024 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 16, 2024 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court By: Brittney Colacino Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 28 and September 4, 11, 18, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2777 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Milou Suzzette Farole: Tracy Kerkhoff, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1165 ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Milou Suzzette Farole to Milou Suzzette Kerkhoff. The hearing will be on 10/02/2024 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 15, 2024 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court By: Amanda Hess Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 28 and September 4, 11, 18, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2778 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jax Michael Farole: Tracy Kerkhoff, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1167 ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Jax Michael Farole to Jax Michael Kerkhoff. The hearing will be on 10/02/2024 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 16, 2024 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court By: Brittney Colacino Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 28 and September 4, 11, 18, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2779 WHITEFISH CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will hold a public hearing and make a formal final vote on the items below on September 16, 2024. City Council meetings are held in the Whitefish City Council Chambers, Whitefish, Montana. 1. A request by the City of Whitefish to annex and rezone an unaddressed portion of a lot on Railway Street to WI (Industrial and Warehousing District). The property is currently used for railway purposes. The property is zoned Flathead County I-2 (Heavy Industrial). The property can be legally described as A tract of land situated, lying, and being in the North one-half of the Northwest one-quarter (N1/2)(NW1/4) of Section Thirty-six (S36), Township Thirty-one North, Range Twenty-two West (T.31N., R.22W.), P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Tract 1, Certificate of Survey No. 19003, a map of which is on file at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, records of Flathead County, Montana; thence along the Southerly boundary of BNSF right-of-way N86° 38’ 10”W 27.26 feet; thence leaving said right-of-way N2° 41’ 19”E 28.91 feet; thence N84° 01’ 28”E 119.86 feet; thence S43° 05’ 58”E 70.10 feet and to the Southerly boundary of BNSF right-of-way; thence along said right-of-way N86° 39’ 55”W 141.49 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 0.133 acres of land, more or less. Subject to and together with all easements, apparent or of record. (WAR 24-04) Documents pertaining to these agenda items are available for review at City Hall, 418 E 2nd Street, during regular business hours. Inquiries are welcomed. Interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and make known their views and concerns. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at PO Box 158 prior to the hearing or via email: wcompton-ring@cityofwhitefish.org. For questions or further information regarding any of these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. August 28 and September 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2780 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The City of Whitefish Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit application: 1. A permit request by The City of Whitefish, for a floodplain development permit to replace one dock greater than 20 feet in length along the Whitefish River located at Skye Park Bridge. The property can be legally described as 3122X26-XXX-ROAD, S26, T31N R22W in Flathead County, Montana. 2. A permit request by The City of Whitefish, for a floodplain development permit to replace one dock greater than 20 feet in length along the Whitefish River at Kay Beller Park. The property can be legally described as 3122X36-WHT-13-N109-BLK41, S36, T31N R22W in Flathead County, Montana 3. A permit request by The City of Whitefish, for a floodplain development permit to replace one dock greater than 20 feet in length along the Whitefish River at Riverside Park. The property can be legally described as 3122X36-XXX-1A, S36, T31N R22W in Flathead County, Montana. 4. A permit request by The City of Whitefish, for a floodplain development permit to install one dock greater than 20 feet in length along the Whitefish River at Riverwood Park. The property can be legally described as 3022X01-RWD-CITYPARK, S01, T30N R22W in Flathead County, Montana. The complete applications may be reviewed at the Whitefish Planning and Building Department at 418 E. 2nd Street. Written or oral comments concerning the above request should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Whitefish Planning and Building Department, PO Box 158, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, emailed to nloring@cityofwhitefish.org, or you can also call (406) 863-2410. Comments should be received by Thursday, September 12th, 2024. In the event of substantial comment or protest to the issuance of the permit, the Floodplain Administrator may hold a public hearing to determine whether the permit is issued. Nelson Loring Planner I City of Whitefish August 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________