Legals for October, 19 2023

Notice of November 7, 2023, Municipal General Nonpartisan Election, St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Levy Election, Ballot Preparation, Counting, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator that the Municipal General Nonpartisan Election and the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Levy Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed on October 18, 2023, to active status voters only. Ballots may be returned in person or by mail to the Election Office at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm from October 19th - November 6th and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 7th . Voted ballots must be received by the Election Office by 8:00 PM on November 7th to be counted. Electors will consider the following races for the election: City of Polson: one city commissioner for Ward 2, Town of St. Ignatius: two city council members at large. All positions are a four-year term. One ballot issue will also be considered for the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District: Shall the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District Board be authorized to levy 6.19 mills, being approximately $27,205. 62 per year, for a period of (7) years to support all District operations? The fiscal impact on a home having a market value of $100,000 is estimated to be $8.36, $25.07 on a home having a market value of $300,000, and $50.14 on a home having a market value of $600,000 each year of the levy. Such an increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. Sample ballots can be viewed at Sample Ballots | Lake County, MT (lakemt.gov). NOTE: The City of Ronan canceled the elections for City Council members. The City of Polson canceled elections for Council members in Ward 1 and Ward 3, these positions will be appointed or elected by acclamation. The following events are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse for the November 7th Municipal General Election. Ballot preparation and hand counting will begin at 3:00 pm in the large conference room on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse, counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on November 13, 2023, in the Election Office and, the county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 10:00 am on November 16, 2023. DATED this 8th day of September 2023. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana Published on October 5th, 12th & 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License for the Polson quota area as the result of the last available license. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License for the Polson quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Polson or within 5 miles of Polson’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Ronan from Polson. A map of the Polson quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov. This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must follow all of the requirements of the terms and conditions of the competitive bid process and complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form that includes your bid amount. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at mtrevenue.gov. The minimum bid for this license is set at $11,250. The competitive bidding process closes on November 9 th , 2023, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. This competitive bidding opportunity includes additional licenses in other communities. Please visit mtrevenue.gov for a complete list of licenses that can be currently bid on. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 Published on October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No: I6-23-26 Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Minor Child MONTANA JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of  Brody Stinson Jennifer Daniels, Petitioner Wayne E Daniels, Co-Petitioner THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO:  Dawn Wheeler & Bobby G. Stinson NOTICE IS GIVEN to the birth parents of the minor child(ren) above referenced and all other interested persons that Petitioner(s) has/have filed a petition with the Clerk of this Court to become the guardian(s) of the minor child(ren).  The hearing on the Petition will be held at 20th Judicial Courthouse - in the C.B. McNeil District Courtroom at 106 4th Ave E., Polson, in Lake County Montana on the following date and time: Date: 11/02/2023 at 10:00 am. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner(s) being granted. Date: Sept., 19, 2023. By: Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk of Court Published on September 28th, October 5th, 12th & 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

SURPLUS VEHICLE FOR SALE:  The North Lake County Public Library District will accept sealed bids on a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Van VIN NM0AE8F76E1143574 TITLE #AA2424860, Value $19,600 to $22,055 Minimum Bid $18,000. This vehicle is in good condition with about 19,200 miles and includes studded snow tires and all-weather floor and cargo mats. Sold “AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES.” Vehicle is available for viewing by appointment. The library director must receive sealed bids by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in person at 301 16th Ave. E. or by mail at 102 1st St. E, Polson, MT 59860. Questions and to view vehicle details: www.northlakecountylibrary.org or by contacting the Library Director at 406-883-8225 or director@northlakecountylibrary.org. All envelopes should be marked “SEALED BID.” Bids will be opened during the Trustees’ meeting October 24, 2023. The Library reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Published on October 12th & 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION FOR BIDS Project Identification: Warehouse / Shop Building Project Location: 56243 US Hwy 93, Pablo, Montana Owner: Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority Architect: Irvine Design Studio LLC tirvine@idstudio-arch.com Project Description: Project consists of one building with a 4,000 square foot warehouse with administration and a 6,000 square foot shop area; site improvements with new paving and gravel areas, a recessed load dock for delivery vehicles, new fencing layout and vertical pivot gates. BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows: Bid Date: Friday, November 7, 2023 Bid Time: 3:00 p.m., local time. Location: 56243 US Hwy 93, Pablo, Montana, SKHA conference room, Pablo, Montana, 59855 Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud, recorded and accepted for consideration. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Faxed bids are not allowed. MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE A Prebid conference for all bidders will be held at the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (SKHA), Pablo, Montana on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., local time. Prospective prime bidders are required to attend. BID SECURITY Bid security bond shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of (5) five percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. The Bid security bond of the successful BIDDER will be retained until the PAYMENT BOND and the PERFORMANCE BOND have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a Bid security bond. A PAYMENT BOND and PERFORMANCE BOND, each in the amount of (100) one hundred percent of the contract price (with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER) will be required to ensure faithful performance of the contract. DOCUMENTS Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Available Monday, October 9, 2023, at the locations below: • Exchanges of Montana: (Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Helena) • Abadan Regional Plan Center, 603 E. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 1. The Contractor / Subcontractor are responsible for their own procurement of copies, if necessary. The Owner will not reimburse any amount for copies used by bidder. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Work is subject to liquidated damages. BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS Bidders must be properly registered with the Montana Department of Labor. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS Once the closing time for the receipt of bids is reached, a bid may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. NOTICE This is an Indian Preference Bid. Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your ownership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. You must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim preference. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. This advertisement for bids does not commit the owner to award a contract, not to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of bids or to the procurement of supplies. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. Owner reserves the right to re-advertise when it is in the best interest of the Owner. Award will be made to the lowest responsible BIDDER. Contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and required applicable minimum wage rates. A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted. Published on October 12th & 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Cause No.: DP-22-75  Dept. No.: 2 Douglas D. Harris LAIRD COWLEY, PLLC  Attorney at Law  2315 McDonald Ave., Suite 220  Missoula, Montana 59801  Telephone: (406) 541-7400  Fax: (406) 541-7414  dharris@lairdcowley.com  ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  KATHRYN MILLER, Deceased.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to JOHN W. MILLER, Personal  Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Douglas D. Harris, Laird Cowley, PLLC, 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 220, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-named Court.  DATED this 10th day of October, 2022 /S/ John W. Miller PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published on October 19th & 26th & November 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

City of Polson, Montana PUBLIC NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER PROPERTY BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Polson City Hall, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana, at its regularly scheduled meeting, pursuant to sections 7-8-101 and 7-1-2121 MCA, regarding a Resolution to Transfer Real Property between Governmental Entities, the property legally described as: Block 18, Original Townsite of Polson, according to the map and plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County (Deed #39586). The City of Polson will transfer the above property to Lake County in exchange for the real property legally describe as: SKYLINE ADD, S10, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 0B1, PARK B-1 (commonly known as the City of Polson Hillside Water Tower, Polson, Montana 59860, Geocode: 15-3228-10-3-15-06-0000; Deed No. 216363). This public notice is made pursuant to 7-8-101 MCA and 7-1-2121 MCA after Resolution of Intent to Transfer Real Property Between City of Polson and Lake County passed on October 16, 2023. Agendas are available at City Hall, or online at www.cityofpolson.com. Written or oral comments are encouraged. Please submit all written comments by 12:01 p.m. on October 30, 2022, to City of Polson, City Clerk, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana 59860. Contact Ed Meece, City Manager, (406) 883-8207, citymanager@cityofpolson.com, for further information. Published on October 19th & 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Polson School District #23 Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary Schools Remodel & Addition Project Swank Enterprises on behalf of Polson School District #23, Lake County, Polson, Montana is requesting Bids for the Cherry Valley and Linderman Remodel & Addition Bid Package One. This project will take place from the Fall of 2023 through the Fall of 2024 and consists of site work, demolition, 28,000 sf additions, and remodel work. Bid Package One - Building Shell The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and the Project Specification Manual will be available October 17, 2023. Documents may be viewed or obtained on-line at the Montana Plans Exchange or at the office of Swank Enterprises, 750 West Reserve Drive, Kalispell, MT. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process. Bids will be accepted by: 1. Email to leaann@swankenterprises.com 2. Delivered to Lea Ann Noffsinger, Swank Enterprises, 750 W. Reserve Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901. Bids are due before 3:00 PM (local time), Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Bids must be plainly marked, “Cherry Valley and Linderman Remodel & Addition” All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days after the bid date. Late Bids will not be opened. Access to the existing building prior to bidding will be made available upon request. All bids shall include the cost of the following: 1. 100% Performance and Payment Bonds included as a separate line item on the Bid Form. 2. 1% Montana Gross Receipts Construction Tax. 3. Current Montana State Prevailing Wages. 4. Permits specific to the bid scope of work. Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. Polson School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities and to accept the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to them. All bids will be post-qualified by Swank Enterprises. If bidder has questions or concerns, please contact Swank Enterprises. Grant Kerley Swank Enterprises 750 West Reserve Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 grant@swankenterprises.com Published on October 19th, & 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement License WHITE AND GALARNEAU MANAGEMENT LLLP (Travis L White, Misty M White, Leslie Galarneau, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages with Catering Endorsement License No. 15-864-3808-002 to be operated at PHEASANT LOUNGE, 115 Main St SW, Ronan, Lake County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Lake County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-864-3808-002 and the applicant’s name WHITE AND GALARNEAU MANAGEMENT LLLP; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before November 5, 2023. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Ronan. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Lisa Patzer, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-4332 or LPatzer@mt.gov. Published on October 19th & 26th, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: HOGLUND CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Timothy and Kathleen Hoglund, represented by Warren Frame, are requesting a conditional use approval to allow for impervious surface coverage to exceed 26% of the buildable area of the lot. The request is associated with construction of a driveway and sidewalk. The +/-0.53-acre subject property is located at 34342 Stone Wall Drive within the Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District and is legally described as lot 43 of Stone Wall Estates Phase III, a subdivision located in section 31, T23N, R20W. YOUNG CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Steve and Shereen Young, represented by Western MT B&B Construction, are requesting conditional use approval to allow for impervious surface coverage to exceed 26% of the buildable area of the lot. The request is associated with construction of a single-family residence with attached garage, deck, and driveway. The +/-0.48-acre subject property is located at 40097 Majestic Court within the Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District and is legally described as lot 11 of Stone Wall Estates Phase II, a subdivision located in section 31, T23N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by October 30, 2023 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for consideration. Comments received after October 30 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Published on October 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 6th day of November, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of requested zoning variances to allow for the conversion of an existing nonconforming garage into a dwelling unit within the Central Business Zoning District. The proposed conversion of an accessory garage into a residential dwelling unit within the CBZD and side yard setback increases the structure’s degree of nonconformity and requires variances. The request is made by Dave Wood of Whitefish Luxury Builders of Whitefish, MT on behalf of Kathy and David Eroh of Polson. The subject property is currently developed with an existing single family residence and accessory garage structure within the Central Business Zoning District, located at 106 4th Avenue West, and legally described as Lots 4 and 5, Block 12 of the Polson Original Townsite. The Polson City Commission will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the City Commission will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 13th day of October, 2023. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on October 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 6th day of November, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a requested zoning variance to setback requirements. The request is made by Robert and Judy Sloan of Polson and is associated with a proposed garage which would extend into the rear yard setback to allow for vehicles to turn around on the lot in lieu of backing onto the street. The subject property is currently developed with a single family dwelling, zoned Low Density Residential (LRZD), located at 906 8th Avenue East, and legally described as Lot 9B of the Amended Plat of Countryside Estates. The Polson City Commission will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the City Commission will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 13th day of October, 2023. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on October 19th, 2023.MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Regular Board Meeting of the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District The St Ignatius Rural Fire Board will hold a Regular board meeting on Wednesday October 25th, at 6:00 PM in the fire hall meeting room. For further information, contact chairman Tim Callahan: 406-745-4112. Published on October 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did August 9, 16, 29, 31 approve claims for payments in the amount of $3,516,050.13 for the period of August 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman Published on October 19th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., the St. Ignatius Town Council will conduct a public hearing on a resolution to approve and adopt increases to the Town’s water and sewer rates. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, located at 12 1st Avenue, St. Ignatius. The meeting is open to anyone interested in providing comments on this matter. Written comments may be mailed to Town of St. Ignatius, P.O. Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 or they may be left in the drop box outside City Hall by November 7, 2023. For further information, contact Mary Leishman, Clerk/Treasurer, at the above mailing address or by calling City Hall at 406-745-3791. Published on October 19th & 26th & November 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________