Planning & Zoning Commission - City of Lake Ozark

Page Brothers Presented Key To The City: On December 10th, 2024, during the City of Lake Ozark's Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Newberry presented keys to the city to two of Lake Ozark's most influential business leaders. Joe and Mike Page, surrounded by dozens of friends, family, and community members, received this honor in recognition of their nearly five-decade investment in Lake Ozark and their unwavering commitment to its growth and development. The Page brothers' journey began in 1976 when they founded the Leather Man on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Joe, having moved to the lake immediately after graduating from Truman State University, established roots in the community, with Mike following as a permanent resident the following decade. Over the years, their entrepreneurial spirit led them to establish and acquire numerous businesses along the Strip. Today, they continue to own and operate several landmark establishments including Leatherman, Dogpatch, Dogpatch Arcade, and Summer USA, while their past ventures included popular spots like Disco Inferno, Grandma's Candy Kitchen, and Good Time Charlie's. As founding members of the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, both brothers have been instrumental in creating and supporting special events that have become staples of the community. Mike's contributions earned him the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau's Partner in Tourism Award and the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen recognition. Joe served on the Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen from 1983 to 1985, first filling a vacancy before winning re-election. He notably became both the first and last paying customer on the Community Bridge, while Mike served on its Board of Directors for several years. "Though a small gesture compared to the impact of their decades of investment and service in our community, we are gracious to present this award to the Page Brothers with all of their supporters present tonight," Mayor Newberry stated. "While we enjoy celebrating the rich history of your impact on our community, we are even more excited to see the future of our city that was made possible by your ongoing contributions and leadership." Pictured, left to right: Ward II Alderman Johnnie Franzeskos, Ward I Alderman Pat Thompson, Ward III Alderman David Ridgely, Mayor Dennis Newberry, Joe Page, Mike Page, Ward III Alderman Carol Denny, Ward I Alderman Judy Neels, and City Administrator Harrison Fry

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Lake Ozark Planning and Zoning Commission is made up of a total of eight (8) members consisting of seven (7) citizen members and at least one (1) Alderman. The Mayor, with the consent of the Board of Aldermen, appoints members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve four-year terms with the exception of the Alderman who is appointed to the Commission annually. The Mayor may also serve as a member of the Commission.

The officers of the Commission include a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson/Secretary who are elected annually by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The function, powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission are authorized by Municipal Codes and Missouri State Statutes.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a technical committee that serves as an advisory body to the Board of Aldermen on matters involving planning, zoning, the City’s comprehensive plan, land uses and growth and development.

The Planning and Zoning Commission holds open public meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Lake Ozark City Hall Council Chambers.

Note: Support Staff are non-voting members.

Members

Chairman

Mike Kolar

Vice Chairman

Ethan Shackelford

Mayor

Dennis Newberry

Member

Chrissy Jolley

Member

Ken Albers

City Attorney -- Support Staff

Christopher Rohrer

Alderman

David Ridgely

Member

Matt Krantz

Member

Mike Otten

Clerk -- Support Staff

Kim Stevens

City Administrator -- Support Staff

Harrison Fry