Legals for August, 13 2025

NO. 2826 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Justin Robert Timlick: Justin Robert Timlick, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-980 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Justin Robert Timlick to Justin Robert Tims. The hearing will be on 11/5/25 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 7/8/25 (SEAL) /s/ Sara Smith Clerk of District Court July 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2829 Public Comment Period – Wildfire Mitigation Plan Lincoln Electric Co-op (LEC) is accepting public comments on its new Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) from August 25 through October 2, 2025. LEC’s WMP will be available to view, with an appointment, at the LEC office. A public meeting to discuss the plan will be held on September 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the LEC office. August 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31407 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Bodhi James Beene: Child’s full name now Bailey Jones, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1120 DAN WILSON 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 Bodhi James Beene to Bodhi Vaughn Mueller. The hearing will be on 09/30/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: July 29, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31408 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ethan James Beene: Child’s full name now Bailey Jones, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1119 DAN WILSON 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 Ethan James Beene to Ethan Ryder Mueller. The hearing will be on 09/30/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in: Flathead County. Date: July 29, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2830 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS The Whitefish City Council has completed the City’s preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026, its proposed final budget for fiscal year 2026, the appropriations, tax levy and assessments, and budget amendments for fiscal year 2025, which have been placed on file and are open to inspection in the City Clerk’s office located at 418 E. 2nd Street. At the regular meeting of the Whitefish City Council to be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. in the Whitefish City Council Chambers, 418 E. 2nd Street, the City Council will hold a public hearing for the purposes of receiving public input and approving a final budget, making appropriations, fixing the tax levy and assessments, and approving budget amendments for fiscal year 2025 for the following: 1) amendments to the annual budget for fiscal year 2025; 2) approve a final budget for fiscal year 2026; 3) levy and assess property taxes, including the Permissive Medical Levy; 4) levy and assess Street Maintenance District No. 1 within the City; 5) levy and assess Special Improvement Lighting Districts No. 1 and No. 4 within the City; 6) levy and assess Parkland and Greenway Maintenance District No. 1 within the City; 7) levy and assess Stormwater Improvement and Maintenance District No. 1 within the City; 8) levy and assess Special Improvement District No. 166 (JP Road); 9) levy and assess Special Improvement District No. 167 (Downtown Parking Structure); 10) levy and assess for weed control and/or removal of snow, ice and other impediments; and 11) levy and assess for collection of certain delinquent utility service charges. During the 2025 Montana Legislative Session, Senate Bill 542 and House Bill 231 were passed and enacted into law. As a result, the tax rates for certain property types have changed. For example, the flat rate of 1.35% for residential properties will now be a graduated scale based on market value. The City received its certified taxable value from the Montana Department of Revenue on August 4, 2025. The City’s certified taxable value notably increased about 28.5%, which considers the two-year reappraised values, newly taxable property, and the new tax rate structure. With an increased mill value equal to $104,157.81, the number of mills levied is proposed to decrease by 2.89 mills. However, the City will generate about $1,001,514 in additional tax revenue to cover increasing costs and new projects. Additionally, the voted 24-mill levy for the Fire Department will be converted into a dollar-value levy, subject to a limitation on annual increase of up to 4%, in accordance with Senate Bill 542 and House Bill 231. All maintenance assessments will be assessed at the same rate as the prior year. All concerned persons are invited to attend the public hearing on the matters described above. A decision on approving the budget, taxes, assessments, and possible fiscal year 2025 budget amendments will be made after considering comments at this public hearing. Individuals, any taxpayer, or resident may appear or submit written testimony at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget amendments, final budget for fiscal year 2026, appropriations, tax levy, and assessments. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to Michelle Howke, City Clerk, 418 E. 2nd Street, PO Box 158, Whitefish, MT 59937, or emailed to [email protected], by 4:00 pm on Monday, August 18, 2025. Additional information regarding the proposed amendments, the final budget, property tax levy, and assessments may be obtained by contacting Dana Smith, City Manager, 406-863-2406, or visiting the City’s website, www.cityofwhitefish.gov. August 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2832 The Whitefish Trail Operations Committee requests bids from interested contractors to construct 1.6 miles of natural surface trail and associated forestry. Work proposed to start mid-September and be completed end of October. Project packets available at City Hall and www.whitefishlegacy.org on 8/6. Interested contractors required to attend walkthrough on 8/14. Project bids due 8/22, 5pm to City Parks & Rec, 418 E. Second St., Whitefish, MT, 59937 or [email protected] re WT Rainbow to Murray. For questions, contact Jedd at [email protected] or 406.862.3880 August 6, 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________