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Legals for May, 13 2026

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| May 13, 2026 12:00 AM

NO. 32052 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Sarah Draper Hash-Savage aka Sarah Draper Hash Sarah Draper Hash Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-676 DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Sarah Draper Hash-Savage aka Sarah Draper Hash to Sarah Draper Hash. The hearing will be on 06/23/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 04/24/2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2867 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR TAX EXEMPTION AND TAX RATE REDUCTION FOR THE REMODELING, RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING BUILDING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:10 p.m., the Whitefish City Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input regarding a request for tax exemption and tax rate reduction for remodeling and reconstruction of an existing residential building.  The Department of Revenue and the City of Whitefish has received a request for tax exemption and tax rate reduction to demo, remodel and reconstruct an existing building with attached garage located at 1550 West Lakeshore Drive, pursuant to §15-24-1501(5) MCA.   Individuals may attend in person, join the live virtual meeting via Zoom, or submit written testimony. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Whitefish City Clerk, 418 E. 2nd St., PO Box 158, Whitefish, MT, 59937, or emailed to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on May 18, 2026.   May 6, 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2869 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Gail Mae Franks: Gail Mae Franks, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-653 NC PAUL SULLIVAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Gail Mae Franks to Gail Mae Newbury. The hearing will be on 06/17/2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 27, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2871 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The City of Whitefish Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit application: A permit request by City of Whitefish for a floodplain development permit to reconstruct approximately 150 feet of the existing asphalt path along the Whitefish River. The current path is heaving and cracking, and the project proposes to excavate and rebuild this section with improved drainage and a gravel and geogrid base to address slope stability. Disturbed areas, including approximately 238 square feet of vegetation, will be replanted with native vegetation and hydroseeded to restore bank stability. The project will occur on unaddressed park land east of Clear Water Drive in Whitefish, MT and can be legally described as Rivers Edge Whitefish Ave & Park, Rivers Edge in Section 1, Township 30N, Range 22W, P.M.M., 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, e-mailed to [email protected], or you can also call (406) 863-2412. Comments should be received by Thursday, May 28, 2026. 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 permits shall be issued. Lauren Macdonald City of Whitefish Planner I May 13, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2870 WHITEFISH CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will hold a public hearing and make a formal final vote on the item below on June 1, 2026. City Council meetings are held in the Whitefish City Council Chambers, Whitefish, Montana. 1. A request by 5960 Enterprises LLC to annex and rezone 5960 Highway 93 S to WB-T (Business Transitional District). The property is currently used for commercial purposes (Whitefish Marine). The property is zoned Flathead County B-4/HO (Secondary Business with Highway Overlay). The property can be legally described as Tracts 7CK & 7D of Section 12, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. (WAR 26-01) 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: [email protected]. For questions or further information regarding any of these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. May 13, 20, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________