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SPECIAL STUDY COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers Monday, June 23, 2025 5:00 P.M. 1. Call Meeting To Order, Roll Call 2. Approve Questions for Mayor, City Council and City Employees 3. Public Comment on Items of significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission. 4. Adjournment Committee Members: George Johnston, Chair; Bill Dwyer; Mark McGinley; Ed Mooney; Tim Stoker; Raymond Graham – ex-officio PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that 21 Montana communities will share $5.9 million in grant funding for 31 historic preservation projects. Awarded through Commerce’s Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program, the funds will be used for historic sites and history museums. “This program stimulates economic development, community renewal and statewide tourism through increased investment, job creation or retention, business expansion and local tax base growth,” said Montana Department of Commerce Deputy Director Mandy Rambo. “Combined with such a return on investment, the MHPG program demonstrates the economic impact of historical resources throughout the state.” Carter County Museum in Ekalaka will use MHPG funding to reinforce its century-old building’s roof trusses, adding an HVAC system and installing museum-quality lighting and exhibition solutions. Currently, only 10% of the museum’s collection is on display. MHPG funding will aid in the preservation of the historic museum structure and allow for increased exhibition and on-site storage of the Carter County Geological Society’s collection. “This award highlights what our community has always known: The Carter County Museum is a place of world-class discovery rooted in small-town heart,” said Dr. Sabre Moore, executive director of the Carter County Museum. “We would like to thank the State of Montana for recognizing the role rural museums like ours play in preserving Montana’s past while preparing for its future." The following community projects will receive MHPG funding: Absarokee: $150,000 for the Sandstone and Cobblestone Schools Complex Anaconda: $200,000 for the Anaconda Deer Lodge County Courthouse Anaconda: $51,000 for the Anaconda Montana Hotel Anaconda: $250,000 for the Anaconda Elks Club Billings: $210,000 for the Yellowstone Art Museum Main Building Billings: $350,000 for the Shrine Auditorium Billings: $150,000 for the Billings Depot Caboose Butte: $200,000 for the Butte Steam Plant Event Center Butte: $155,000 for the St. Patrick’s Mission at the World Museum of Mining Crow Agency: $250,000 for the Little Big Horn College Apsáalooke Center for Culture and History Ekalaka: $300,000 for the Carter County Museum Hamilton: $150,000 for the Historic Hamilton Town Hall Havre: $350,000 for the Hill County Courthouse Helena: $300,000 for the Lewis & Clark County Courthouse Hysham: $145,000 for the Yucca Theatre Kalispell: $50,000 for Kalispell Community Thrift/Scandinavian Methodist Church Kalispell: $50,000 for Kalispell Train Depot Building Lavina: $250,000 for the Historic Lavina School Livingston: $250,000 for the KPRK Building Livingston: $300,000 for the Lincoln School Livingston: $200,000 for the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County Malta: $100,000 for the Villa Theatre Miles City: $150,000 for the Mountain States Telephone Building Missoula: $350,000 for the John Engen Building Missoula: $114,492 for the St. Michael’s Church at Fort Missoula Missoula: $24,600 for The Recording Center Red Lodge: $50,000 for the Red Lodge Pea Cannery and Brewery Building Terry: $50,000 for the Prairie County Museum and Evelyn Cameron Gallery Troy: $168,000 for the Yaak Community Hall Virginia City: $200,000 for the Octagonal Pavilion West Yellowstone: $300,000 for the Union Pacific Dining Lodge In addition, $90,040 awarded in 2023 to the Original Montana Club Cooperative Association for improvements to the Montana Club in Helena was re-appropriated to the building’s new owner, Rathskeller, LLC. Created in 2019, the MHPG Program helps communities invest in historic preservation projects as a tool of economic development and community revitalization. It is administered by Commerce’s Community MT Division and offers historic preservation technical assistance, addressing historic projects’ financial and preservation gaps. MHPG funds are invested at critical points to keep projects moving forward, catalyzing local revitalization and economic growth.

HELENA – Hunters can now sign up for the Surplus List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list will be randomized, with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time.   Over-the-counter Deer B and Elk B licenses are also available for purchase. These licenses can be purchased online at ols.fwp.mt.gov or in person at any FWP office or license provider.  Resident and nonresident hunters can sign up for the Surplus List through their  MyFWP portal not required to sign up on the Surplus List. Getting a license from this list has no effect on existing bonus points. Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license/permit within the timeframe specified in the email; otherwise, the opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers.  Important Dates and Details:  Deer B Surplus License sign–up through July 15  Deer and Elk Permits; Elk B Licenses are not available through the Surplus List.  Over the counter Elk B and Deer B licenses available now.   Nonresidents who hold a 2025 Combination License can hold a maximum of two Deer B Licenses in addition to their Combination License. Nonresidents without a 2025 Combination License can only hold a maximum of one Deer B License.  Nonresidents who hold a Nonresident Native License, Youth Combo License or Nonresident College Student Combination License may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price.  To sign up, go to  myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action .   For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or  fwplic@mt.gov .

Dillon Public Library events for this week: Teen Tuesday: June 17th - 6 p.m. to 7:30 - Bannack Hide-and-Seek. Waivers available at the library. Ages 13 to 18. Teens will need to have transportation to and from Bannack. Librarians can not transport. Water and a snack will be provided. Bring a jacket and bug spray. There will be a prize for one teen who attends. Congratulations to Ean, Katherine and Greer for winning demolition derby tickets at the Teen Tuesday Pizza Party last week! Thank You to Julie McMullen and Pomps Tire Service for hosting the party and to Ambulance Crew who let the teens explore the ambulance! All teens will receive an incentive prize at each event to be given out at finale in July. Wednesday: June 18th - 3 p.m. at the Museum's Depot Theatre FREE Movie - The Wild Robot Thursday- June 19 -  the Dillon Public Library will be closed for the Federal Holiday of Juneteenth. Saturday: June 21st -The Longest Day-  3 p.m. at the Museum's Depot Theatre, the ADK chapter of educators and the Dillon Public Library will present the movie IRIS to bring awareness to Alzheimer's. The movie is FREE to the public. Afterwards,  there will be Pint Night across the street at the Brewery.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING June 18th,  2025 9:00 a.m.                                                                                                                       ~ AGENDA ~   1.           Discuss/Recommend FY 2025-2026 Budget Items             a.         Improvement Plans and Schedule                                                 2.      Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on The      Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction of The City   3.      Adjournment   Committee Members:     Russ Schwandt, Chairperson, Diane Armstrong, Mary Jo O’Rourke

Game 1 DILLON, MT  – The Dillon Cubs faced a tough challenge Sunday, falling to the American Legion Post 30 Bandits 20-0 in a game marked by strong offense and solid pitching from the visitors. The Bandits opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Brayton VanDyken  singled, driving in the first run. They quickly extended their lead in the second inning with two more runs thanks to RBI walks by Chance Stephens  and Cade Thomas . The offensive onslaught continued in the third inning, with the Bandits scoring five runs on three hits. Highlights included Chance Stephens  driving in two runs with a single, Cade Thomas  tripling to score one, and Brayton VanDyken  adding another RBI single. In the fourth inning, the Bandits scored seven runs on five hits, including a home run by VanDyken that cleared the left field fence and scored three RBIs. Sawyer Olson , Chance Stephens , and Cade Thomas  also contributed multiple hits during this rally, and local pitcher Will Hansen  struggled with control, surrendering three hits and four runs over two innings. The Bandits kept their offensive momentum in the fifth inning, scoring five runs on three hits. Key moments included a fielder’s choice that scored one run, a hit-by-pitch that drove in another, and several RBIs from Mason Zimmer  and Fay Wells-Minthorn . Josh Arrants  started for the Bandits, allowing just one hit and no runs over five innings, striking out two and walking two. Will Hansen  opened for Dillon, giving up three hits and four runs in two innings. Trenton Moreni  led the Cubs offensively with a 1-for-2 day at the plate. The Bandits amassed a total of 14 hits, with Brayton VanDyken  leading the way with five RBIs on a 3-for-3 performance. Olson, Stephens, and Thomas each collected multiple hits as well. The team displayed excellent patience at the plate, drawing nine walks in the game. Game2 The Dillon Cubs 2025 secured a close victory over the American Legion Post 30 Bandits, winning 6-4 on Sunday. The Bandits got on the board first in the top of the first inning when Brayton VanDyken  singled to score a run. However, the Cubs answered back in the bottom of the first, taking the lead at 4-1. This rally included a single from Jase Alvarez , followed by hits from Ben Peacock  and Will Hansen , as well as a hit-by-pitch from Tristan Alvarez , each driving in a run. The Cubs added another run in the second inning when Kanin Engelhardt  singled to center field. Trenton Moreni  earned the win for Dillon, pitching seven innings, allowing six hits and four runs (two earned), with five strikeouts and two walks. Mason Zimmer  took the loss for the Bandits after pitching 1⅓ innings and surrendering five runs on four hits. Moreni  led Dillon with two hits in three at-bats, and Tristan Alvarez , Engelhardt , Jase Alvarez , Ben Peacock , and Will Hansen  each drove in one run. The team also drew seven walks, with Andrew Bartlome  and Hansen  each earning two free passes. Dillon turned one double play defensively. For the Bandits, Sawyer Olson , Ryas Olson , Cade Thomas , Gage Banks , Andrew Hazen , and Brayton VanDyken  each recorded one hit. Hazen  and VanDyken  each drove in one run, and the team also turned one double play. The Cubs will look to build on this win in their upcoming games.

405 N. Idaho ST MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY June 17th, 2025 5:00 PM   AGENDA:   I.                   Call to order II.                Approval of Minutes from 5-20-2025 meeting         Public Comment III.              Approval of Warrants         Public Comment IV.             Old Business                      Public Comment V.                New Business          Public Comment VI.             Chiefs Report                      Public Comment VII.          Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda. VIII.       Adjournment

Beaverhead Conservation District NRCS Office 420 Barrett St June 19th, 2025, 6:00 pm   The meeting will be in-person, but we can open a conference call line if anyone is interested, please let us know by noon the day of the meeting, if you would like to call into the meeting. If you would like to submit written comment, please do so by noon the day of the meeting to BeaverheadCD@gmail.com or in person at 420 Barrett St. • Public Hearing: Permissive Mill Levy Health Insurance Benefits • Call meeting to order • Approval of May 15, 2025 minutes • Financial report • Partner Reports: NRCS, SMSP, Extension, Range Committee • Education and Outreach Report • Old 310 business • New 310 Business o BCD 2539 Jason Schrepfer, Canyon Creek, Walking Bridge o BCD 2540 Rebish Konen Livestock, Beaverhead River and Haystack Ditch, Headgate Cleanout • Administrator’s Report • Beaverhead Watershed Committee Grant Reports • Old Business • New Business o DNRC report- Catey Bauer • Upcoming Events o Next meeting date – July 17th 6 pm   • Public Comment • Adjournment **Please note the deadline for 310 permits is the 2nd Thursday of the month. Permits will be reviewed at the meeting on the third Thursday. Any work in streams or on streambanks requires a 310 permit per Montana Law. This includes emergency work for flood control, CLEANING OUT HEADGATES THAT ARE FED BY STREAMS, etc. If you have questions, please call 683-3802.

DILLON, MT  – The Dillon Cubs struggled to keep pace with the Butte Miners in a 14-2 loss on Thursday. The Cubs opened the scoring in the first inning when Cohen Hartman  launched a solo home run to left field. However, the Miners quickly responded in the top of the second, with Gunner Bushman  walking and Tocher Lee  hitting a sacrifice fly, each driving in a run to tie the game at one. The game turned decisive in the top of the third when the Miners scored seven runs on four hits. Highlights included Zach O’Connell  homering to left field for two RBIs, Karsen McEwen  singling twice with two RBIs, and Will Stepan  laying down a sacrifice bunt that also scored a run. An error added another run for the Miners. In the bottom of the third, Andrew Bartlome  responded with a solo home run to right field for Dillon, providing some offensive spark. On the mound, Andrew Bartlome  started for Dillon, allowing two hits and five runs (all earned) over two innings, striking out two. Kanin Engelhardt  pitched three innings of relief, surrendering four hits and six runs (three earned), with no strikeouts and two walks. Chase Lubick  opened for Butte, allowing three hits and two runs over 2⅔ innings, with three strikeouts and one walk. Offensively, Andrew Bartlome  and Cohen Hartman  each drove in one run, and several players contributed hits, including Moreni, Engelhardt, Lagunas, Alvarez, and Hartman. For the Miners, Zach O’Connell , Karsen McEwen , and Trapper Stajcar  each recorded two hits. O’Connell, McEwen, and Tocher Lee  each drove in two runs. The Miners displayed excellent plate discipline, drawing six walks, and committed no errors, with Karsen McEwen  making the most plays defensively, totaling seven. The Cubs will next host American Legion Post 30  Bandits on Sunday, looking to rebound from this setback.

The Bitterroot Red Sox (A) exploded offensively in the third inning, scoring 10 runs to secure a dominant 17-2 victory over the Dillon Cubs 2025 on Tuesday. The Red Sox jumped ahead early in the third inning with a flurry of scoring. Jackson Lubke  launched a three-run homer to left field, and Cash Lockhart  singled home two runs. Following that, singles by Brady DeMoss  and Cash Lawrence  contributed to the onslaught, along with walks from Lubke , Boedy Tadvick , and a single from Reese Earp  that drove in runs. In the fourth inning, Bitterroot continued their offensive surge, scoring seven runs on four hits. Hunter Harrness  hit a solo home run to center field, and errors allowed multiple runs to cross the plate. Reese Earp  led the team at the plate, going 3-for-4 and driving in multiple RBIs, while multiple players, including Harrness and Lockhart, contributed with multi-hit performances. Joe Hixon  earned the win on the mound, allowing just four hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, with one strikeout and three walks. Trenton Moreni  took the loss for Dillon, pitching 2⅓ innings and surrendering three runs on four hits. Andrew Bartlome  led Dillon with two hits in three at-bats, and drove in a run. The Cubs’ offense managed only four hits in the game. The Bitterroot Red Sox (A) finished with 13 hits and played solid defense, turning one double play during the contest. The Dillon Cubs will host the Butte Miners  on Thursday for their next game as they look to rebound from this tough outing.

1 25 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers June 11, 2025 5:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   A.                 MAYOR’S DECISION TO CLOSE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC, PER SECTION 2-3-203(3), MCA, RE: Pending Litigation Captioned Eric Wendland and Alicia Wendland, v. City of Dillon, Montana.   B.                 DISCUSS   PENDING LITIGATION & APPROVE AUTHORITY TO MEDIATE PENDING LITIGATION C.                 RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING   D.                 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY   C.        ADJOURNMENT     PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is closed in part to the public and then open to the public. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https:l/zoom. us/j/7703166528) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING June 12th,  2025 9:00 a.m.                                                                                                                       ~ AGENDA ~   1.           Discuss/Recommend FY 2025-2026 Budget Items             a.         General             b.         Comprehensive Liability             c.         PERS             d.         Health Insurance             e.         Permissive Medical             f.          Westside SID                                                 2.      Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on The      Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction of The City   3.      Adjournment   Committee Members:     Russ Schwandt, Chairperson, Diane Armstrong, Mary Jo O’Rourke

Teen Tuesday June 10 - PIZZA PARTY 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pomps Tire Service 535 N Washington - Julie McMullen with Vehicle Basics and 1st Responders -Police, Fire Dept, Paramedics will be there (Teens age 13 to 18) One teen will win a Demolition Derby Ticket  Wednesday June 11 - RAPTORS from Montana Raptors Conservation Center in  Bozeman - 3 p.m. at the Museum's Depot Theatre Thursday June 12 - Color Our Animal World 10 a.m. to Noon at the Museum's Depot  Friday June 13 - Tweedy Mountain Fun Club's Stick Horse Stampede starts at 3 p.m. -Dillon Public Library will have a Craft Table -more information at The Bookstore  - held at the Jaycee Park Upcoming: June 21 - The Longest Day: bringing awareness to Alzheimer's - ADK chapter of educators and Dillon Public Library will present the movie IRIS and afterwards have Pint Night across the street at The Brewery