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The Montana Department of Transportation is making roadway and bridge improvements as part of four construction projects on Highway 43 between the Chief Joseph Pass and Wise River. Construction is anticipated to begin in April and be completed in the fall 2021. About The Projects Trail Creek Bridges Improvements The Trail Creek Bridges Project is replacing two bridges over Trail Creek near the May Creek Campground and a pipe culvert at Canyon Creek. Construction is anticipated to begin in April 2021 and be completed in the Fall 2021. The Trail Creek bridges were built in 1961and have neared the end of their lifetime and need to be replaced. Although they are still safe for travel, rehabilitation and maintenance is no longer practical due to deterioration. The culvert at Canyon Creek is too small, causing heavy spring runoff to overflow onto the highway. Improvements include: Bridges Removing and replacing the existing bridges with a slightly wider design. Removing the piers from the stream to allow more water to flow through and restore Trail Creek to a more natural flow. Upgrading the bridge railings. Resurfacing the roadway with new pavement on each end of the bridges. Upgrading the approach railings on each end of the bridges. Trail Creek Bridge Wisdom West Improvements The Wisdom West Project is improving Highway 43 between the Bitterroot Big Hole Road and Wisdom. Construction is anticipated to begin in April 2021 and be completed in the Fall 2021. Improvements include: Resurfacing 19 miles of pavement and upgrading guardrails. Repairing the bridge deck and upgrading the bridge railing over the Big Hole River Bridge west of Wisdom. Repairing deteriorated pavement on both ends of the Ruby Creek Bridge near the Big Hole National Battlefield. Upgrading pullout surfaces and improving drainage. Chip sealing the pavement surface. Adding new pavement markings (painting/striping) and signs. Wisdom North Improvements The Wisdom North Project is improving Highway 43 between Wisdom and the Big Hole River Bridge (County Line Bridge). Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2021 and be completed in the Fall 2021. Improvements include: Resurfacing 16 miles of asphalt pavement. Chip sealing the pavement surface. Adding centerline rumble strips, new pavement markings (painting/striping) and signs. Wise River Northwest Improvements The Wise River Northwest Project is preserving and extending the life of Highway 43 between the Sportsman Campground and Wise River. Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2021 and be completed in the Fall 2021. Improvements include: Chip sealing approximately 14 miles of pavement. Upgrading guardrails. Adding new pavement markings (painting/striping).

Public Service Announcement The City of Dillon is hoping that everyone is having a great summer. The City would like to remind everyone to help keep Dillon beautiful by taking care of our lawns by mowing, watering and controlling the growth of weeds on our property. The City of Dillon vegetation ordinance asks that property owners keep all weeds, grass and uncared for vegetation from growing to a height in excess of eight inches. The City of Dillon would also like to thank the community for following the water restrictions. It is making a difference. If you have any questions please contact Todd Hazelbaker, Director of Operations, at 406 683-4245 or stop and visit his office at 125 North Idaho Street.

Frontier Conference Commissioner Kent Paulson announced the 2020-2021 conference end of the year awards and the conference nominees for NAIA awards. Montana Western's Casey Parrott was selected Frontier Conference's Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year. Parrott has been the SID for Montana Western for five seasons and has received the conference honors three consecutive years. Parrott designs and produces game programs. His women's basketball game notes placed 10th in the nation in the 2020-21 NAIA-SIDA publications contest. He has five other top-ten finishes in the publications contest over the last three years. He also writes pre and post-game stories, and designs new infographics for use on the Montana Western website and social media accounts and maintains the athletics website. This season Parrott traveled to Lewiston, Idaho to provide statistical coverage for the NAIA Opening Round of Men's and Women's Basketball games. He also traveled to Sioux City, Iowa to work with NAIA staff on game recaps and social media coverage of the NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship.

A two-vehicle wreck involving a minivan and a Subaru on Blacktail road is causing congestion. The wreck occurred on the corner of Blacktail and White Lane. Emergency personnel are working on the scene to treat those involved as well as to clear up the accident. If you need to travel the road slow down and use caution. Site has been cleaned and traffic is back to normal.

The Dillon Rotarians will conduct their business meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary should come at noon to be a guest for lunch. The Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 203 East Glendale St. For more information, email Mike Blando at mikeblando0717@gmail.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

After two days of searching by helicopter and on the ground, the grizzly bear that killed a woman Tuesday morning has not been found. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks bear specialists and wardens are continuing to monitor culvert traps set in the area. The search even included the use of infrared technology from Two Bear Air Rescue out of Kalispell, but efforts to find the bear are now focusing on traps near Ovando. Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack indicate the bear entered town Monday morning and came to an area near the post office at about 3 a.m., where the victim was sleeping in a tent. Another couple in her party were sleeping in a tent nearby. The bear initially woke the campers but then ran away. The three campers removed food from their tents, secured it, and went back to bed. The bear was captured by a video camera at a business less than a block away at about 3:15 a.m. At about 3:30 a.m. the two people in the tent adjacent to the victim were awakened by sounds of the attack. They exited the tent and sprayed the bear with bear spray. It has not been seen since. The bear pulled the victim from the tent during the fatal attack. At some point during the night the bear also got into a chicken coop in town, killing and eating several chickens. While the initial search for the bear was unsuccessful, FWP wardens and bear specialists will continue to monitor the area closely. “At this point, our best chance for catching this bear will be culvert traps set in the area near the chicken coop where the bear killed and ate several chickens,” said Randy Arnold, FWP regional supervisor in Missoula. FWP bear experts believe the bear was an approximately 400-pound male, judging by behavior and footprints. DNA from the bear was collected at the scene of the attack and will be analyzed. Should a bear be caught in a trap, DNA can quickly be compared to the DNA already collected to determine if it is the same animal. Anyone who spots a grizzly bear near Ovando should call the FWP Missoula office at 542-5500.

After declaring a statewide drought emergency last week and following his request to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Governor Greg Gianforte today announced USDA has designated ten counties as natural disaster counties. “I appreciate Secretary Vilsack responding to my request and designating additional Montana counties as natural disaster areas, but there’s more USDA needs to do now to help our ag producers,” the governor said. “With every region of the state facing severe to extreme drought conditions, I continue to call on USDA to declare the entire state a drought disaster area.” “Our ag producers are experiencing devastating impacts to forage and stock water availability due to drought conditions,” Gianforte continued. “They need relief as quickly as possible and cannot afford unnecessary delays from the federal government.” Hill and Wheatland counties have been designated as primary disaster areas, with eight contiguous counties also eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), including Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Liberty, Meagher, and Sweet Grass counties. To date, USDA has designated 26 of Montana’s 56 counties as primary or contiguous counties for disaster designation areas. On July 1, Gov. Gianforte issued an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency in Montana. As of June 22, approximately 91 percent of Montana faced abnormally dry to extreme conditions. At the same time last year, approximately 52 percent of the state faced similar conditions. The governor’s letter calling on USDA Secretary Vilsack to identify all counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas may be found here . Secretary Vilsack’s response may be found here .

STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE MEETING ~ AGENDA ~ Thursday, July 8th, 2021 4:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Resolution to Adopt Cost of Maintenance for Street Maintenance for FY 2021-2022 3. Public Comment on Items Not Agenda but Within The Jurisdiction of The City 4. Adjournment Committee Members Dan Nye, Chair Don Hand Russ Schwandt 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 (pre-virus). Any who would like to physically attend, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For those who are cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528 , allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245 . Please mute your mic until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking interested people form the Butte and Anaconda areas to participate in a small group that will focus on shooting ranges in these communities. The 2021 Legislature allocated money for shooting ranges owned or leased by the FWP. The group will explore and identify potential options for one or more shooting ranges to serve both communities. Once assembled, this small group will meet for up to a year on a schedule determined by the group. FWP will help facilitate these meetings. Individuals submitting letters of interest to serve on this group should state their interest in being a member of this group and any affiliations they might represent in this effort. Letters of interest should be mailed to Jessica Snyder, PO Box 200701, Helena MT 59620-0701 or emailed to jesssnyder@mt.gov by July 30, 2021.

Planning Board AGENDA Thursday July 8th, 2021 7:00 P.M. *The City of Dillon recording of this meeting is the official recording* 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Review and Approval of Minutes from the June 3rd, 2021 Meeting 3. Discussion of Project Prioritization Portion of Capital Improvement Plan. 4. Discussion and Review of Beaver Pride Phase 2 Subdivision Final Plat Application (Copy Available For Review at City Hall) 5. Public Comment on items of significant public interest not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. 6. Adjournment Planning Board Members: Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Seamus Manley, Vicki Brastrup

On the morning of July 6, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Wildlife Human Attack Response Team responded to a fatal bear attack in Ovando. The incident happened early Tuesday morning. FWP biologists, conflict specialists and game wardens are on the scene and searching for the bear. A video camera from a local business caught footage of a grizzly bear Monday night, and a bear also got into a chicken coop. Grizzly bears are common in the Blackfoot Valley where Ovando is located. More details on the incident will be released as they are available.

Beaverhead Ambulance Special District Agenda Thursday, July 8th, 2021 4:00 P.M. Beaverhead County Courthouse - Commissioner's Room 1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting. 2. Old Business A. Discussion regarding information from Department of Revenue on when we can place Ambulance District fee on tax roles. 3. Public discussion of District matters not on the agenda. 4. Date, time, and location of next meeting.

It’s the 4th of July weekend, it is hot and dry out. Please use extreme caution this weekend with fireworks and your outdoor activities. Let us all celebrate and have a good time if you find yourself consuming one to many freedom beverages make sure you have a designated driver. Friday, July 2nd MONTANA EXIT LIVE!! Montana Exit is back with live music at the Star Restaurant, July 2, 2021 5-8pm Red Elvises w/ Letter B - FREE Block Party! Red Elvises w/ Letter B FREE BLOCK PARTY Friday, July 2nd, 2021 In front of Collective Elevation at 34 E. Galena Street Music at 6pm Kids Foam Zone 7-9pm International rock n roll legends the Red Elvises will perform a FREE show along with Montana's own, Letter B on Friday, July 2nd. Max Hay Live in Dillon starts at 6:30 pm Kick off Independence Day Weekend the correct way! Live music, grilled vittles, drinks, and laughs in the sun! IF4 Live Event | Ennis, MT Madison Theatre | July 2, 2021 Doors open at 6:30pm. Film begins at 7:00pm. Hosted by: Madison River Foundation If available, tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. For information about this screening, please contact host at riversummitgroup@gmail.com. For questions about IF4™ or the presention email info@flyfilmfest.com Mountaineering in Montana In this talk we will explore a few of the historical mountaineering events in Montana, dating back to the mid-19th century. He will share a few artifacts of interest, including other books that have recorded mountaineering events in southwest Montana. This is the sixth presentation in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s annual Friday Summer Speakers Series, which introduces a new speaker each Friday at 8 p.m. throughout the summer. About the speaker: Terry Kennedy was born in Fort Benton, Montana, in 1954, and was raised in Columbia Falls. He earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from Montana State University in 1977, and a masters degree of physical therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 1991. He recently retired as a physical therapist. Terry has climbed the mountains of Montana for over 50 years. In 2017 he published the book, ‘In Search of the Mount Cleveland Five’. Playing July 2nd, 5th, and 6th Silver Bow Drive In Playing July 2nd, 5th, and 6th Side one: The Boss Baby: The Family Business Rated PG Runtime 1 hr 37 min Side Two: F9: The Fast Saga Rated PG-13 Runtime 2 hr 25 min Gates open at 8:45 pm. Shows start at dusk (about 9:45 pm) Tickets are $6 ages four and up. Ages three and under are free. Cash only. Fathom at Big Sky From Apple TV+ press: "Directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos (“The Sensitives”), “Fathom” follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication. As they embark on parallel research journeys on opposite sides of the world, they seek to better understand whale culture and communication. The documentary film uniquely reveals a deep commitment and reverence to the scientific process and the universal human need to seek answers about the world around us. From hypothesis to groundbreaking experiences in the field, “Fathom” showcases the passion, curiosity, collaboration, perseverance and work it takes for leading scientists to make scientific discoveries." Frontier Events Center Presents Wylie and the Wild West Band starts at 7:30 pm Country swing concert July 2nd and 3rd 2 nights $25 call 406-660-6113 for more info Saturday, July 3rd LIVE W/Will Williams Willy James starts at 5 pm Star Bakery An evening of live music from Willy James Red White & Blue Party Starts at 5 pm Wear your best Red, White, & Blue outfit to show your love of this great country we live in! Prizes for best Male, Female, and Couples outfits! King Ropes at Jackson Hot Springs starts at 7 pm Live music at Historic Jackson Hot Springs, in Jackson, MT Frontier Events Center Presents Wylie and the Wild West Band starts at 7:30 pm Country swing concert July 2nd and 3rd 2 nights $25 call 406-660-6113 for more info Montana's Best Fireworks Show & Photo Contest Join us for the July 3rd Butte America Fireworks Show presented by Town Pump and then submit your best photo of the fireworks for a chance to win great prizes. We will also be streaming the fireworks show live here on Facebook. Fireworks start at 10:30 pm! To learn more, visit www.townpump.com/fireworks Sunday, July 4th Big Hole Valley, 4th of July Celebration Fourth of July is a special time of year for all the United States, but not anywhere more so than here in the Big Hole Valley. The morning is started off early with a flag raising ceremony at 6:15 AM, then a free pancake breakfast follows at The Crossing Bar & Grill on the main street through down town Wisdom. This year our Patriotic Speaker will be Danielle Coon. (Army National Guard Veteran, Fire Fighter, Mother, Big Hole Valley ranching family). After breakfast, the locals get their horses, and tractors, and their buggies, and their kids, and all go out to enjoy the annual Wisdom Fourth of July Parade. During the parade much candy and other goodies are tossed to the crowds of children watching by the parade participants. A lot of people dress in red/white/and blue to honor old glory. The parade will start at 10:00 AM. Entry in the parade is free, so if you want to be in the parade meet behind Larry’s Automotive by 9:30 am. After the parade we have a fund raiser Bar-b-que to benefit our local Volunteer Fire Departments and EMT/Ambulance crews. Hamburger's and hot dogs hot off the grill, along with many other side dishes served "potluck" style is sure to fill you up. The Bar-b-que will be held at the Masonic Temple, located just behind the Pintler Gas station. Cost is a donation to the host organizations. Returning this year is the Big Hole Valley Fireworks Celebration. The festivities will start at 8:00 PM at the Wisdom Airport, about a mile out of town on Hwy 278. Country music, a bon fire and a softball game will be part of the fun. Bring your own BBQ food items and beverages if you wish. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark (around 10:30 PM). For questions you can call the Crossing at 406-689-3260. Please no personal fireworks at the event due to liability issues. Welcome to the Big Hole... We would love to have you join us for this community event! Annual July 4th Pancake Breakfast Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Department is happy to be able to hold its Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser again this year. We are extremely proud of our Fire and EMS volunteers who put in countless hours training and preparing for emergencies in the area. In conjunction with the breakfast, the Grasshopper Valley Ladies Club will again hold their bake sale and Dave Borjas will sell his one of a kind fishing flies. Proceeds will benefit GVVFD and donations are appreciated. Please join us from 8-11am at the Fire Hall in Polaris to support the Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Department, get to know our volunteers and celebrate Independence Day with us. Butte 4th of July Parade and Big Bang! The Butte America Foundation proudly presents: July 3rd Big Bang Firework Show at Chester Steele Park. Bring friends and family to enjoy live music and local vendors on the lawn before Butte's BIG firework show. Starts at 5 pm and runs up until the fireworks begin around 10:30 pm! Vendors can contact mjboyle14@gmail.com to sign up. Number of vendors is limited. 4th of July Parade - Starting at 10 AM - Begins at the Civic Center on Harrison Ave and goes all the way to Elizabeth Warren. To sign up and participate in the parade, click here: http://www.butteamericafoundation.org/july4parade2021 Nominate the Grand Marshal here: http://www.butteamericafoundation.org/grandmarshal2021 Community Concert Featuring: Cold Dark Whiskey 10 am Fourth of July Community Concert featuring Cold Dark Whiskey and more! Free All Day Event 4th of July Car Show The Ennis 4th of July Car Show will be held at Sportsman's Lodge Restaurant and Casino . This is a fun, family friendly car show for all ages! FREE! Dillon’s First Annual Fourth of July Bash!!! Community water balloon fight, free cookout, vendor fair, live music and big big raffles!!! Jayce Park 7•4•21 12-5pm Come out and make new traditions with old friends!!! *Hosted by the Local Mental Health Advisory Council* Thank you to our Sponsors!!!! Live Music with Amanda Stewart Live Music with Amanda Stewart at the Star Restaurant. Amanda Stewart is an indie/country songwriter residing in Bozeman, MT. Although Amanda grew up in the Pacific Northwest, it was the home that she’s found in Southwestern Montana that woke her up fully. She began to find inspiration in the countryside landscapes, too, and in the embrace of the fellow musicians who glitter its music scene. The Star Restaurant and Emporium is located on Highway 287 in Nevada City, one and half miles west of historic Virginia City, approximately 70 miles southeast of Butte and 70 miles southwest of Bozeman and approximately 87 miles from Yellowstone. Let Freedom Rock starts at 2 pm Anaconda A's Legion Baseball Field Ennis Montana 4th of July Parade Route Parade Line Up Starts on Charles St. Exit and turn Left onto Main St. Turn Right onto Peal St. by Town Hall Turn Right onto Clark Av. Turn Right onto Hwy 287 and head to the side of the road towards the Manor Stay on Main St. until Parade Exit by The Mortuary and the parking lot for the Buckboard Mercantile End of the Official Route: Back to HS - The Parade will continue Thru the Parking Lot Right onto Steffans Left onto 3 RD St. Right onto Hugel head up Hugel to the HS Happy 4th of July and Enjoy the 85th Ennis 4th of July Parade Amanda Stewart Live Starts at 12 pm Amanda Stewart and Joe Knapp are singers/songwriters from Bozeman, MT. Both perform solo, front multiple bands, and more recently have joined forces to create a duo with unforgettable harmonies and original songs. Their musical influences include The Rolling Stones, Miranda Lambert, John Prine, Bob Dylan, and many more. Performing a large selection of original songs, as well as a few well-known covers, Joe and Amanda are sure to have you singing and dancing along to their music. Beaverhead Brewing Company Red, White, and Brew event Dillon Jaycees Fireworks display Ray Lynch Park at dusk Little Red White and Blue Fireworks Stand Display Dillon Video Parking lot fireworks display synced to music. (Cancelled) As always if you have an event you want on both our events colander, and or Weekend Rundown email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com. Have a safe and fun 4th of July weekend.

Staff at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have added new features to FWP’s online Hunt Planner map, a free interactive mapping website for researching hunting opportunities in the state. These new features will become available starting July 7. The new Hunt Planner, which became available to the public last year, uses current technology to provide hunters with a better map experience. It now has all the tools and data layers of the old Hunt Planner and more, with better performance and compatibility with mobile devices. In a time when most traffic to FWP’s website comes from mobile devices, FWP staff created the new Hunt Planner to replace the old Hunt Planner, which was built more than 10 years ago with technology that isn’t mobile friendly. Due to this, the old hunt planner will be discontinued on July 7. Updates to the new Hunt Planner include: A cleaner user interface A harvest opportunity tool, rather than individual data layers, to display opportunities for species, hunter type and season options A lookup tool to view where your hunting license or permit is valid A feature to find your location on the map Improved help tools and links to other FWP resources Other features of the Hunt Planner include: Customizable map layers, including harvest opportunities for huntable species, land ownership, Block Management and other options Links to hunting regulations Export and print a geo-referenced PDF map Create a GPX file to upload to your GPS device Drawing tools Coordinates of cursor location The Hunt Planner can be found at fwp.mt.gov/gis/maps/huntPlanner , and updated tools and functionality will be available starting July 7. Several resources are available in the Hunt Planner map to help new users become familiar with it, including video tutorials and answers to frequently asked questions. FWP is the official source of hunting information in Montana. That information can change quickly, and the Hunt Planner contains the most current updates on hunting regulations, hunting district boundaries, restricted areas, access program updates and other information critical to planning your hunt. Third-party mapping applications, while helpful in many aspects, may not provide the most current hunting information.

Press release from UMW: With the recent departure of Athletics Director Bill Wilson from UMW, Dr. Janelle Handlos has been named Interim Director of Athletics. Handlos, an Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance, will assume her new role starting July 5, 2021. “I look forward to continuing to support the success of our student-athletes and coaches over the coming year,” said Handlos. “Montana Western means so much to me and my family, and I’m excited to soon kick-off the fall season and welcome the community to our many upcoming Bulldog games and events.” An alumna of Montana Western, Handlos also served as Interim Athletic Director during the 2012-13 academic year and was a member of the UMW Athletic Department staff from 2001-2015, athletic trainer from 2001-2006, and then head athletic trainer from 2007-2015. Since fall 2015, she has taught full-time in the Health and Human Performance Department and served as Department Chair. Handlos graduated from Montana Western (Western Montana College) in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education: Physical Education & Health, an emphasis in Sports Medicine and a minor in English. In 2001, she received her Master of Science in Health & Human Development degree from Montana State University, and in 2014 she received her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Montana. Handlos has also served as a member of the Executive Council of the Montana Athletic Trainers’ Association, and as a coach and safety officer for local youth sports programs. She serves on several campus committees, including the UMW Scholarship Committee. One of her favorite activities of the year is hosting the Annual UMW Scholarship Luncheon during which committee members present students with awards that allow them to achieve their educational and life goals. “We wish Bill the best as he moves to be closer to family and pursue his future endeavors. Thank you, Bill, for your dedication to Montana Western and our student-athletes over the past three and a half years,” said Chancellor Michael Reid. “We are also excited to welcome Janelle as our Interim Athletics Director for the upcoming academic year and know that Bulldog Athletics will be in good hands due to her experience and dedication to Montana Western.” “As a member of the Bulldog Family for more than 20 years, I am acutely aware of the important role athletics plays on our campus and within our broader community. I’m excited to continue to build on the partnerships we have established and work on behalf of our program to keep building on our success,” Handlos said. “Our outstanding coaches have our teams poised for success in this upcoming year and we are incredibly excited to welcome our community back to events this fall. I look forward to working with our campus and community leaders to ensure a safe and inviting experience for our students, staff, and fans as we kick off the fall semester with home football, basketball, rodeo and cross country competitions.” Janelle, her husband Keith, and son Taylor are avid supporters of community athletics and attend as many sporting events as they can. They also enjoy hunting and fishing in the beautiful Dillon area. Montana Western will conduct a national search to find its next permanent athletic director during the coming year. For more information about Bulldog Athletics, contact: Janelle.handlos@umwestern.edu or call 406-683-7220.

July 7, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SALE OF BICENTENNIAL APARTMENTS AND PROPERTY TAX EXCEPTION FOR SAID PROPERTY 6:45 PM 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MINUTES 1. Approve June 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Memo From Election Administrator Canceling Primary Election for Dillon C. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Approve Agreement between the City of Dillon and the Police Officer Association D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board – John McGinley, Council Member; Lori Roberts, Library Director 1. Accept May 25, 2021 Meeting Minutes 2. Accept June 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes 2. Attorney – James Dolan 3. Planning Board- Don Hand; Bill Shafer 4. Zoning Commission – Raymond Graham; Russ Schwandt 5. Director of Operations - Todd Hazelbaker 6. Police Department – Chief Don Guiberson 7. Fire Department - Fire Chief, BJ Klose 8. City Court – Judge Kaylan Minor 9. Treasurer – Karen Kipp 10. Tree Board – Mary Jo O’Rourke E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Raymond Graham a. Approve June 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes i. Approve First Reading of Ordinance Revisions to Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic 2. Finance Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt; Dan Nye a. Approve July 1, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes i. Approve Line Item Budget Report for June 2021 ii. Approve Fund Summary for Claims for June 2021 iii. Approve Claims by Vendor Report for June 2021 iv. Approve Budget vs Actual Report for June 2021 3. Fire and Order Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt; Raymond Graham 4. Health and Welfare – John McGinley, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke; Diane Armstrong 5. Cemetery Committee - Don Hand, Chair; Bill Shafer; Diane Armstrong 6. Parks Committee – Mary Jo O’Rourke, Chair; Bill Shafer; John McGinley 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Dan Nye, John McGinley a. Approve June 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes i. Discuss/Approve Proceeding with Proposal to Purchase the Frontier Event Center or Some Other Proposal Council Decides 8. Street and Alley Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Don Hand, Russ Schwandt 9. Water and Sewer Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Raymond Graham F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY G. 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 open to the public as normal (pre-virus). Any who would like to physically attend, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For those who are cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528 , allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245 . Please mute your mic until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

Affected Area Deerlodge/Western Beaverhead National Forest Description RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Affected area: Fire Zone 110 (Deerlodge/West Beaverhead). Fire Zone 111 (East Beaverhead). Impacts: Gusty and erratic outflows developing from high based scattered thunderstorms and frequent lightning. Thunderstorms: Both wet and dry. Outflow Winds: 40 to 50 mph.

With every region of Montana facing severe to extreme drought conditions, Governor Greg Gianforte today called on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to identify all counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas. “As we continue to see record-breaking temperatures from Libby to Glendive, it is imperative that the U.S. Department of Agriculture aid Montana communities in accessing critical resources, such as the Livestock Forage Program, Emergency Conservation Program, and Emergency Livestock Assistance Program, to respond to continued severe drought conditions on the ground,” the governor wrote in a letter to Secretary Vilsack. The governor provided the current outlook, advising Vilsack that approximately 91 percent of Montana faces abnormally dry to extreme conditions as of June 22. At this time last year, approximately 52 percent of the state faced similar conditions. Gov. Gianforte also noted, despite current conditions and forecasts, USDA has identified only 16 of Montana’s 56 counties as primary natural disaster areas. Stressing the devastating impact of drought conditions on Montana agricultural producers, Gov. Gianforte continued, “Relief is needed as swiftly as possible, particularly for our agricultural producers, who are seeing impacts to forage and stock water availability due to drought conditions.” With many Montana ranchers in need of forage, the governor also called on Vilsack to allow for emergency haying and grazing on all of Montana’s participating Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage. “Because we expect record-breaking heat and associated drought, it is imperative that Montana can take advantage of viable acres of CRP land,” the governor wrote. In response to drought conditions, Gov. Gianforte on Thursday morning declared a statewide drought emergency in Montana. Gov. Gianforte’s letter urging USDA Secretary Vilsack to identify all counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas can be viewed here .