No. 2559 WHITEFISH PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Whitefish Planning Board will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm via Virtual WebEx Video Conferencing. Instructions to participate will be located on the Planning Board agenda once posted on the City's webpage: www.cityofwhitefish.org. During the meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing on the items listed below. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the Planning Board, the Whitefish City Council will hold a subsequent public hearing for these items on Monday, December 7, 2020. City Council meetings start at 7:10 pm and will also be held via Virtual WebEx Video Conferencing. 1. A request by Jackson Davis of Seven Hills Construction, on behalf of Keenan Gallagher for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an accessory apartment over a new garage. The property is zoned WR-2 (Two-Family Residential District). The property is located at 614 Somers Avenue and can be legally described as Lot 2, Block 9 Riverside ADD W in S36, T31N, R22W, P.M.M., Flathead County. (WCUP 20-15) Lindh 2. A request by Jacqueline Culver for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an accessory apartment over a new garage. The property is zoned WR-2 (Two-Family Residential District). The property is located at 619 Columbia Ave and can be legally described as Lot 10, Block 9 Riverside ADD W in S36, T31N, R22W, P.M.M, Flathead County. (WCUP 20-16) Osendorf 3. A request by the City of Whitefish for a Zoning Text Amendment to the WR-4 (High Density Residential) zoning district to reduce the threshold for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit from eight (8) units to four (4). (WZTA 20-05) Compton-Ring Documents pertaining to these agenda items are available for review at the Whitefish Planning & Building Department, 418 E Second Street, during regular business hours and online at http://www.cityofwhitefish.org/428/Current-Land-Use-Actions. The full application packets along with public comments and staff report will be available on the City's webpage: www.cityofwhitefish.org under Planning Board six days prior to the Planning Board public hearing date noted above. Inquiries are welcomed. Interested parties are invited to attend the virtual meeting and make known their views and concerns. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at the above address prior to the hearing or via email: dtaylor@cityofwhitefish.org. For questions or further information regarding these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. WHITEFISH PLANNING BOARD Steve Qunell, Chair November 4, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27346 NOTICE OF SALE FOR STATE SCHOOL TRUST LAND The Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will offer the following parcels of state land located in Flathead County for sale at public auction on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 1:00 PM at the DNRC Northwestern Land Office at 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Suite 101, in Kalispell, Montana under terms and conditions provided herein. Sale No. 981 Acres: 0.327 ± Legal Description: Lot 3, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land & Improvements: $368,200 Location: 1874 Echo Cabin Loop, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 982 Acres: 1.124± Legal Description: Lot 17, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $336,000 Location: NHN Echo Cabin Loop, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 801 Acres: 1.866± Legal Description: Lot 31, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land & Improvements: $389,600 Location: 1712 LaBrandt Road, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 1108 Acres: 1.803± Legal Description: Lot 42, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $375,000 Location: NHN LaBrandt Road, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 1109 Acres: 3.462± Legal Description: Lot 44, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $368,000 Location: NHN LaBrandt Road, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 1110 Acres: 2.977± Legal Description: Lot 45, Echo Lake, COS 18885, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $390,000 Location: NHN LaBrandt Road, Bigfork, MT 59911 Sale No. 1112 Acres: 0.815± Legal Description: Lot 1, Rogers Lake, COS 20991, Sec. 30, T27N-R23W Minimum Bid for Land: $377,000 Location: NHN Rogers Lane, Kila, MT 59920 Sale No. 949 Acres: 1.376± Legal Description: Lot 3, Rogers Lake, COS 20991, Sec. 30, T27N-R23W Minimum Bid for Land: $338,000 Location: NHN Rogers Lane, Kila, MT 59920 Sale No. 950 Acres: 1.654± Legal Description: Lot 5, Rogers Lake, COS 20991, Sec. 30, T27N-R23W Minimum Bid for Land & Improvements: $387,200 Location: 1413 Rogers Lane, Kila, MT 59920 Sale No. 1114 Acres: 1.212± Legal Description: Lot 5, Rogers Lake, COS 18526, Sec. 30, T27N-R23W Minimum Bid for Land & Improvements: $361,000 Location: 1481 Rogers Lake Road, Kila, MT 59920 BID PARTICIPATION A bid packet containing an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form and Invitation to Purchase State Land at Public Oral Auction and General Terms & Conditions for Sale is available on DNRC's website, http://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales or from DNRC upon request. For Open House dates, go to http://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales. All persons wishing to participate in the auction must submit a bid deposit postmarked by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2020. The bid deposit must be in the form of a certified check made payable to DNRC equal to five percent (5%) of the minimum bid indicated for that parcel and submitted with a completed Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form. Failure to submit the bid deposit or Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form as provided herein will prohibit participation in the auction. All Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Forms and payments must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Cabin/Home Site Sales, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4289 or renee.kelley@mt.gov. TERMS OF SALE for SALE No. 981, 982, 801, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1112, 949, 950, 1114: 1. The improvements and any other personal property on the cabin/home sites are owned by the lessee or other 3rd party. The successful bidder shall be required to pay the appraised value of the improvements in addition to the purchase price of the cabin/home site determined by the highest bid at the auction in accordance with MCA §77-2-318. 2. The minimum acceptable bids for the land are the values indicated above. 3. The parcel will be sold to the high bidder of that parcel. However, the current lessee of the parcel shall retain the option to exercise their preference right for purchase by matching the high bid for that parcel. If that right is exercised, the lessee will be deemed the purchaser of the parcel. If the preference right is not exercised, the high bidder shall be deemed to be the purchaser. The high bidder will be responsible to pay the lessee for the value of improvements located on the property. 4. In addition to the purchase price for each parcel and the purchase of the improvement, the purchaser shall also be responsible for the following costs (if applicable to that particular sale) including, but not limited to: Advertising, Appraisal, Filing Fees, Water Right Transfers, Cost of Closing. DNRC will follow all state recommendations to conduct public auctions safely for staff, participants, and public attendees. Registered bidders will be notified of any updates to the auction location and measures available to accommodate social distancing. For information on how to attend as a member of the public or for additional questions, call (406) 444-4289 or email renee.kelley@mt.gov. All inquiries, bid deposits, or requests for forms must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Cabin/Home Site Sales, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4289 or renee.kelley@mt.gov. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27345 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2020. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30148842 Owners: CHRISTINE U STUBBINS PAUL T STUBBINS PO BOX 116 BIGFORK, MT 59911 0116 Priority Date: OCTOBER 8, 2020 at 10:05 A.M. Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Maximum Flow Rate: 23.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 2.30 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 1.00 Source Name: FLATHEAD RIVER (FLATHEAD LAKE) Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Govt Lot: 2; Qtr Sec: NWSENE; Sec 20; Twp 25N; Rge 19W; County LAKE Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15 Diversion Means: PUMP Purpose (Use): IRRIGATION Purpose Clarification: ORCHARD Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER Volume: 2.30 AC-FT Period of Use: MAY 15 to SEPTEMBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Total Acres: 1.00; Govt Lot: 2; Qtr Sec: N2SENE; Sec 20; Twp 25N; Rge 19W; County LAKE Remarks: CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN LAW THIS PROVISIONAL WATER USE PERMIT HAS A PRIORITY DATE THAT IS JUNIOR TO THE RIGHTS OF SENIOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS IN THE CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN. IN ACCORDANCE WITH MONTANA LAW, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CALL BY SENIOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS, IN WHICH CASE YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF WATER FOR THE PERIOD OF THE CALL. CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES - RESERVED WATER RIGHTS THIS RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO ALL PRIOR INDIAN RESERVED WATER RIGHTS OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. IT IS THE TRIBE'S POSITION THAT THE EXERCISE OF JUNIOR WATER RIGHTS EITHER WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION MAY AFFECT THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS OF THE TRIBE WITHIN THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE RESERVATION. IT IS THE TRIBE'S POSITION THAT ECONOMIC INVESTMENTS MADE IN RELIANCE UPON THIS RIGHT DO NOT CREATE IN THE APPROPRIATOR ANY EQUITY OR VESTED RIGHT AGAINST THE TRIBES. THE APPROPRIATOR IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY FINANCIAL OUTLAY OR WORK INVESTED IN A PROJECT PURSUANT TO THIS RIGHT IS AT APPROPRIATOR'S RISK. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS RIGHT DOES NOT REDUCE THE APPROPRIATOR'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT. IT DOES NOT MAKE THE DEPARTMENT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT. NOR IS THE DEPARTMENT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS TO THE APPROPRIATOR CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF SENIOR RESERVED WATER RIGHTS. PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON NOVEMBER 4, 2020. November 4, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27323 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board and Zoning Commission, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Angela Phillips Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2020. For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning October 18, 21, 25, 28, November 1, 4, 8, 11, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27354 The Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) announces the availability of funding for two (2) Call for Investments (CFI) for Field Initiated Projects; each not to exceed $15,000. A 25% Contractor match is required. For more information go to our website www.mtcdd.org to view the CFI, or contact Council offices at 406-443-4332. November 1, 4, 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27336 NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The GNA Salish Good timber sale is located within multiple sections of T34N-R24W, and multiple sections of T33N-R21W on the Flathead National Forest. Approximately 27,364 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on November 23, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Forestry Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $27,036.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Forestry Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), Kalispell Unit Office, in Kalispell (406-751-2241). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/forestry/forestry-assistance/good-neighbor-authority current-timber-salesfor upcoming sales and bid results. October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________