Bass Pro Shops' Johnny Morris Plans for the Ozark Mill
Channel: Buddy Huggins
Date: 2016-08-10

What are Bass Pro Shops' Johnny Morris Plans for the Ozark Mill 
By: Giacomo Bologna   August 5, 2016  Said:  Plans remain unclear.
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/christian-county/2016/08/05/bass-pro-founder-still-buying-land-near-ozarks-old-mill-plans-remain-unclear/86340394/

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Unused and locked up, Ozark's 19th-century mill represents a bygone time for a rural town that's become increasingly suburban, but some are hoping the mill could once again become an important feature of Ozark.

Johnny Morris, founder and president of Bass Pro Shops, bought Ozark's old mill more than two decades ago with a "dream" to develop it, according to a company spokesman. In recent years Morris has snapped up a few more properties near the Finley River and the historic mill.
And in July, Ozark city leadership met with neighbors of the mill who were concerned about possible developments at the mill.

But Bass Pro's director of communications, Jack Wlezien, said that's not an indication that anything is being planned for the mill. He said developing the mill is "not a priority at the moment."

According to the Christian County Assessor's Office, a company called The Ozark Mill owns 14 properties around and including the Ozark Mill. Records from the Missouri Secretary of State show The Ozark Mill is located at Bass Pro Shops headquarters.

The mill and several other properties were bought more than two decades ago. However, records from the assessor's office show a string of recent purchases. The Ozark Mill bought two nearby plots in 2012, one in 2014, another in October and then one as recently as March, records show.

Ozark City Administrator Steve Childers said it's "no secret" that Bass Pro Shops owns the historic mill."Everybody has always wanted to see something done to the old mill," Childers said, noting that he would like to see more use of the Finley River. "That guy (Morris) is extraordinarily creative."

Late last month, Childers met with concerned residents who lived near the mill to clear up rumors and answer questions, he said.

One of those residents in attendance was Andy Robinson.
Robinson said in June tours of the mill were being given at the Sunset Soiree, a public event held at the Finley River, and those tours "gave the appearance that there were more imminent plans for development."

About 25 residents attended the meeting, Robinson said, noting that the possible development of the mill has piqued people's interest. Residents were curious about the effect on traffic or property values if the mill is developed, he said. Robinson added that whether the mill area would be designated as blighted property for tax purposes was also discussed.

So what does the mill mean to Ozark?

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