LPOA Committee Chairpersons
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
ARB/ARC // Tony DeMarco
Appeals // Steve White
Election // Unfilled Executive // Debbie Stalnaker
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Activities // Meg Young
Facilities Development // Terry White & Christy Nyquist
Finance // Dave Stackelhouse
Clubhouse // Jahala Kinser
Insurance // Unfilled Lake Use // Scott Lankford
Security // Josh Nixon
Association Staff
ADMINISTRATIVE
General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com
General Manager-Select Mark Krtek // Mark.Krtek@lpoa.com
Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com
Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com
Assistant to the GM Madison Greenlee // Madison@lpoa.com
Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com
Receptionist Emilee Hodges // Reception@lpoa.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com
Staff Supervisor Tim Martineau // tim@lpoa.com
Community Services Reception Ann Bellinghausen // ann@lpoa.com
COMMUNICATIONS
Art & Communication Director
Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org Argyle // 816-541-2452
St. Andrews Pub // 816-541-2453
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com
Board Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
President Kim Curran (At Large) Liaison to Facilities Development Committee EMAIL kim.curran@lpoa.com
Vice President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large) Liaison to Ad Hoc Vision Steering Committee EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com
Treasurer Randy Wisthoff (At Large) Liaison to Finance Committee EMAIL randy.wisthoff@lpoa.com
Secretary Rob Regier (At Large)
Liaison to Security Committee
EMAIL rob.regier@lpoa.com
Directors
Drew Reynolds (At Large) Liaison to Golf & Election Committee
EMAIL drew.reynolds@lpoa.com
Andrew Crocker (At Large)
Liaison to Activities Committee
EMAIL andrew.crocker@lpoa.com
Jonathan Buschmann (East Lake) Liaison to Appeals & Insurance Committee
EMAIL jonathan.buschmann@lpoa.com
Vacant (Multi-Family) Liaison to Clubhouse & Lake Use Committee
Piers Denney (West Lake) Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee EMAIL piers.denney@lpoa.com
LPOA Office
651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500
WEBSITE www.LPOA.com
December
From the GM-Select, Mark Krtek
As December rolls in, our neighborhood is settling into the quiet and slow season—while there are numerous winter activities which coincide with the holidays, it is also a great time to recharge, reset, and enjoy the peace that winter brings.
I want to share my thanks to the Finance Committee and the Facilities Development Committee on all their hard work on the 2026 budgets and Lakewood Improvement Planning. This is no small ask and the time and consideration that both committees put into this process is applauded. I look forward to working on projects this coming year. As we prepare to welcome 2026, we carry forward the lessons of this year: resilience, generosity, and the joy of shared experiences.
From the Lakewood Homes Association Staff: May your holidays be filled with light, laughter, and love. May your new year bring fresh opportunities, treasured memories, and the continued joy of living in a community that feels like family.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, we carry forward the lessons of this year: resilience, generosity, and the joy of shared experiences.
From the Boardroom
Article by Kim Curran, Board President
Once again, we are facing another month without considerable rainfall and warmer than normal temperatures. At the time of writing, it is sunny and 70 degrees…in mid-November. The lack of measurable rainfall and the warmer temperatures continue to lower the level of the lake.
We have engaged with Affinis Engineering and have asked for a proposal to monitor and evaluate the water outflow from the spillway. The proposal will also include replacing the weir below the west lake spillway to gain an accurate measurement of the amount of water seepage. Please note, both the East Lake and West Lake Dam are designed to seep water; otherwise the pressure on the dam would be too great and cause it to fail.
Evaporation continues to be our greatest source of water loss...
The Association is required to have both dams inspected by the Department of Natural Resources every two years and those reports are available for all residents to review. They are located at: https://lpoa.com/transparency/ damspillway/ .
Evaporation continues to be our greatest source of water loss, on a 80 degree day during the summer, we can lose over 12 million gallons of water per day! Unfortunately, the only way to return to full pool is from rainfall and the watershed that comes with storm water runoff unlike some of the neighboring lakes which are spring-fed.
If you are wondering where the number above was derived from, there is a great online resource: https:// www.omnicalculator.com/physics/evaporation-rate. Just add the size of our lake (360 acres), temperature and relative humidity.
As a side note, the dams were constructed in 1969 and it took 8 years to reach full pool, accelerated by the catastrophic “Plaza Flood” in 1977.
In closing, I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and all the best for the year ahead.
Board
of
Directors’ Meeting Minutes
Actions taken November 13, 2025
Approved
• Revision of LPOA Policy 27 –Communications
• 2026 LPOA Parcel Budgets
• ARB/ARC Guidelines, Section X, Part C
• Disbandment of the LPOA Ad-Hoc Play Park Committee
• ARB/ARC Guidelines Article IX –Housing and Maintenance of Chickens and Chicken Coop Structures
• Resignation of Board Director Steve Arbo
• Election of LPOA Office of Treasurer Randy Wisthoff
• 2026 Maximum Annual Assessment
• 2026 Actual Annual Assessment
• 2026 Operating Budget
• 2026 (LIP) Lakewood Improvements Program Budget
• 2026 Lease Renewal for Clubhouse
Tabled
• The Woods of Chapel Ridge III –Supplemental Declaration
December 11 | January 8 | February 12
Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.
Lakewood Calendar of Events
DECEMBER January
2 Celebrating Retirement of GM
4 Garden Club Auction Gala
11 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting
12-13 LAC Winter Holiday Events
15 LPOA & LHC Offices Close Early
17, 18, 20 Santa-Stop Photo-Op
24 LPOA & LHC Offices Close Early
25 Christmas (Offices Closed)
31 NYE Dinner
Committee Meetings are open for the first 15 minutes for Resident comments with the exception of Appeals Committee. Following the 15 minute window, it is up to the discretion of the Committee Chairperson to allow Residents to sit in on the meeting.
Notice of Amendment to LPOA Governing Documents
In accordance with LPOA By-Laws, notice is hereby given to LPOA membership of an amendment to LPOA Governing Documents: ARB/ARC Guidelines, Section X, Part C, and ARB/ARC Guidelines, Section IX, Part D. The following updated language was accepted at the 11/13/2025 Board of Directors Meeting.
Want to "Go Green"?
The Ripples
If you would like to stop receiving the Ripples by US Mail and would like to access it online (www.lpoa.com), simply fill out our Digital Ripples Form on our website: lpoa.com/contact/forms/
Statements
If you would like to stop receiving statements by US Mail, please contact Cari at cari@lpoa.com or access the “Going Green” form on our website at www.lpoa.com. Please be advised that our current accounting system does not have online access, so by not receiving a statement you will not be notified if you charge any additional items to your account (ie. Snack bar and Argyle meals, boat stickers, boat rentals, etc).
Digital Ripples
Do you receive The Ripples both in print and digitally? Please help us save money and trees by letting us know to remove you from the printed copy. Simply email cariann@lpoa.com.
If you have not been receiving our weekly Eblasts to your inbox, and would like to, visit our website at lpoa.com and at the bottom of the Contact page, click “Subscribe” and enter your email. E-Blasts, which are sent out every Monday and as needed, contain all the need-to-know Lakewood Info and upcoming events.
Welcome
New Lakewood Residents
Catherine Wilson 622 NE Fairington Court
Gene & Rebecca Graham 3647 NW Blue Jacket Drive
Jason & Janessa Generally 179 NE Basswood Drive
Greg & Beth May 4605 NE Dick Howser Circle
Susan Slettedal 410 NE Point Drive
Brandon McIntire 208 NE Landings Circle
Robert & Janis Clemens 637 NE Shoreline Drive
ARB/ARC Information
ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm. All meetings will take place at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse, 651 NE St. Andrew’s Cir.
Home Watch
The Lee’s Summit Police Department offers a House Watch to be used when you are out of town. If you wish to be added to their House Watch List, please contact LSPD at 816-969-1700. Don’t forget to contact the LPOA Office at 816-373-4326 so they can notify Community Services to keep an extra eye on your property as well.
Year two of the Lakewood Activities Committee
Halloween Spooktacular was a smashing success! Trunks were decked out bigger and better, and Lakewood residents young and old showed great community spirit! We are grateful to the neighborhood for filling the 23 Acre field. Thank you to the Lakewood Activities Committee members, all the incredible volunteers, DJ Miles and Carl Cherrito who brought the Percussion Playground for another great event.
Introducing the Member Site & App
New Software for the next era of Lakewood
In April of 2025, the LPOA-LHC Board of Directors approved the purchase and implementation of a new HOA management software, Northstar. This conversion from TOPS (our previous software) comes after 17 years and brings us new capabilities and resident-friendly technology. Along with a Northstar-LPOA Member Site, we are introducing an accompanying App. Please note, our current website is not going anywhere, nor is your existing Resident Login changing. The new Member Site will essentially grant account access and group certain helpful processes all in one place!
Both the Member Site and App are now live—the instructions for how to access both are in this article.
The link to the Member Site can be found at its direct link, members.lpoa.com, or as linked on our website lpoa.com, as seen in the image below:
First time Login
Accessing the new Member Site is easy! Your username is your Member Number, located on the front of your Lakewood ID. Your first time login password will be your last name, all in lowercase. Once you login for the first time, you will be prompted to create a unique password and pick a security question. You will then be redirected to the home page of the Member Site (see right).
The App can be downloaded from the App Store (Apple) or through the Google Play Store (Android), just search LPOA and look for the tree!
First time Login (continued)
The order of steps to follow will be to login to the Member Site first Then, when you initially open the app, you sign in with the same credentials you do with the Member Site; your Member Number and whatever password you’ve set after your initial login.
Features
The Member Site and App will integrate some new features and put a number of helpful tools and features into residents’ hands!
•Access to the Member Directory and ability to update your contact information
•Submit Work Requests through the Member Site or through the App and see Work Request History
• Alerts for office closures or other pertinent announcements
•Update your email addresses and email subscriptions
•Update your mailing preferences
• View Statements, Pay your HOA fees, See Charge History and Add Credit Cards
• Lakewood ID Card * in-App
*Digital Lakewood ID Cards will only be accepted by Staff when presented via the App, (ie not a screenshot or other form.)
Moving Forward Together
As we begin to utilize the new software, there are guaranteed to be some unforseen issues or scenarios within our particular HOA management system. There’s an FAQ on the Member Site to troubleshoot anything you should run into, and that information will continue to grow—but if not, you can always call us at 816.373.4326 or email reception@lpoa.com and we will do our best to help you!
2026 User Fees
-- Board Approved 10/9/25
2026 MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
In accordance with the stipulations set out in documents governing the LPOA, the Board of Directors each year must approve a “Maximum Annual Assessment”, prior to approving the “Actual Annual Assessment”. Following this formula, at their November 13, 2025 meeting, the Board voted to set the Maximum Annual Assessment for 2026 at $2,424.20 annually ($202.02 per month), for a basic single family home and 80% of that amount or $1,939.36 annually ($161.61 per month) for multi-family units.
2026 ACTUAL ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
In accordance with the stipulations set out in documents governing the LPOA, the Board must set the “Actual Annual Assessment” after they have set the “Maximum Annual Assessment”. At their regular meeting on November 13, 2025 the LPOA Board of Directors voted to set the “Actual Annual Assessment” for 2026 at $2,424.20 annually ($202.02 per month) for single family homes and 80% of that amount or $1,939.36 annually ($161.61 per month) for multi-family units
THIS DUES INCREASE WILL BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
2026 Parcel Fees
2026 Parcel Fees
Attention Boat Slip Lessees
Boat Slip Lease Agreements were mailed out in November—the Lease Agreements are due with payment by January 15, 2026. Agreements received after January 15, 2026 thru January 31 will accrue a $100 late fee. Additionally, Boat Stickers must be picked up and signed for in the LPOA Office. Boat Stickers must be purchased and applied to boat by May 1, 2026. LPOA Staff can attach your sticker for a $27.50 fee.
Lakewood Clubs
Aquafit/Water Aerobics Club
Water Aerobics has concluded for this season! Stay moving, we will see you in May!
Bass Fishing Club
Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact Paul Groff at (816) 985-3079 or paulgroff89@gmail.com to get involved!
Bridge Club
If you have an interest in playing in a bridge card group either regularly or on an occasional basis as a substitute, please email Joe Casebolt using the email address jecase@comcast.net.
Garden Club
No December Meeting! Please join us for our Auction Gala ‘FUN’raiser on December 4 at 5:30 p.m.—No RSVP required.
Guests always welcome!
If you would like to join Garden Club or hear about our events, reach out to lakewoodgardenclub64064@gmail.com!
Ladies Club 50+
Friendship, fun, and fabulous 50+ females...this social club engages Lakewood women in a variety of experiences. We meet monthly, but also schedule field trips and special events that reflect member interest. Don’t delay - come join the fun!
For membership and program info, visit our Facebook page: Lakewood Ladies 50+ Club (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1506479506757670).
Moms Club
New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening. Come join the fun!
Membership Information: lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Angela Brown at 785-845-1429.
Sail & Paddle Club
Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you.
Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you
Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the Membership form. The Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.
Stitchers Club
The Lakewood Stichers Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well. Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more info.
Tennis Club
The Lakewood Tennis Club has concluded this year’s activities.
Occasionally we will play on Thursday evenings at the main courts weather permitting. (50 degrees or warmer). If you are looking to hit over the winter and the weather is good, just send me a text.
If you would like to receive regular e-mails from the Tennis Club, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com. That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood.
Any questions about Lakewood Tennis call either: Jack McLaren 816-868-4933 or Steve Winship 816-809-2924.
Yoga Club
Yoga has now returned to the Augusta Room for meetings. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome.
Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class
Lakewood Resource Directory
ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW
The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500
Douglas Horn
ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPING
Royal Creations - 816-825-2524
Andy Wright - RoyalCreationsKC.com
Landscape Design, Construction, & Property Care
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Collaborative Bookkeeping Services , LLC
Cami (Clayton) Glasgow - 816.678.7781
BUSINESS & FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
Alex Monteiro - RevRatel INpowered Franchising - 816-750-5670
CHIROPRACTOR
Lakewood Chiropractic - 816-373-3373
Sara Horn D.C.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Trey DeRousse – Newmark Zimmer –816-868-0526
CONSTRUCTION
KCPRO Construction & Remodeling (Mannah LLC) - Your trusted local remodeler Kitchen, Bathrooms, Basement, Decks & More
Call today for your FREE quote: 913.202.3033
DECKS
Wood River Construction Decks Pergolas, Porches, and Railings woodriverkc.com; 816-882-3878
DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800
Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration
Kirk J. Opdahl DDS | 816-478-3600 www.DentalArtsKC.com
General | Cosmetic | Implant | Restorative
ELECTRICAL
Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com
FINANCE
Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com
HEATING & COOLING
AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388
Judgments Awarded
Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing)
Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.)
Laurence & Jane Kopek (205 NE Landings Dr.)
Danielle Siavii (4223 NE Edmonson Ct.)
Donna Bloss (3923 NE Sequoia)
HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186
Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.
IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800
Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration
INSURANCE
Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm)816-833-1180
Bev McFee - 816-525-8558
The Insurance Group Chris McNair - 816-352-2364
Farmers Insurance
INSURANCE/INVESTMENT
Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227
MEDICARE
Drew Morrison - Senior Benefit Services 816-683-2885 — drew.morrison@sbsteam.net
MORTGAGE LENDING
Jeremy Marks | Community Lending of America 913.484.0179 | jmarks@clakc.com https://communitylendingofamerica.com/
ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINEJOINT REPLACEMENT
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA)Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600
Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt
PEST CONTROL
Mitch Shipman | Bug Baron, Blue Beetle Pest Control, Text my cell at 816-305-8518
PHOTOGRAPHY
Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com
VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100 Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040 Full Range Mobile PT - 816-944-3201
Recovery that comes to you! www.fullrangemobilie.com
PILATES
Better Bodies Pilates | Allison Hadden Studio Text or Call 816.309.6367
Private & Small Group Lessons Tues & Thurs 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Brook Dayley & Zachary Lacy (233 NE Bayview Dr.)
Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.)
Liens
Amber Kirwin (327 NE Landings Dr.)
PLUMBING
Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927
Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550
PSYCHOLOGY
Anthony (Tony) Morrison, Ph.D., ADHD/ASD Assessment Services Neurodiversity.clinic
REAL ESTATE
Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com
Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office)
Reece & Nichols
Janet Organ | Reece Nichols | 816-210-5713
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Communication Studio | 816-598-8646
VACUUM SALES & SERVICE
Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816-833-2300
11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050
Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.
VETERINARIAN
Lakewood Animal Health Center 816-373-1098
Lakewood Resource Directory
Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
Open to Lakewood residents only.
All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.
New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.
Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing.
Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.
Classifieds
Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
Open to Lakewood residents only. All charges will be made to your member’s account.
New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear. Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.
DECEMBEr Maintenance Update
John Thomas, Maintenance Manager
Welcome to winter and the holidays. Your LPOA maintenance department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We would also like to express our gratitude and best wishes to our outgoing General Manager, Mark Reid. Thank you for all your leadership.
Maintenance Department Activity
• East and West Lake Marina dock electrical service maintenance
• Main lake and containment pond trash collection
• Pool and spray park winterization
• Common area leaf cleanup
• Common area dead tree removal
• Common area tree trimming
• Common area lighting maintenance
• East and West dam vegetation trimming and removal
• Turf and landscaping equipment maintenance
• Trash and pet waste station servicing
• Common area and shoreline trash collection
• 23 acre walking trail maintenance
• Tennis court and wind screen maintenance
• Marina dock maintenance and repair
• Marina and pleasure dock goose waste removal
• Clubhouse maintenance and repair
• Resident work request
• Sports court, ball field and soccer field maintenance
• Playground maintenance and repair
• Shoreline invasive species trimming
• Common area signage maintenance
• Truck, salt spreader, snow plow servicing
• Winter street precipitation removal
Lakewood Improvement Projects
• East Lake Village parking lot expansion
• Fairway Homes Play Park Security Lighting and Security
Camera Installation
OCTOBEr Community Service Report
Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations
Projects and work done in November 2025.
4731 S Cochise Dr, Suite 210 Independence, MO 64055 816-252-1199
drew.hammer@edwardjones.com
206 NE Douglas Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-795-7529
drew.reynolds@edwardjones.com
3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite E Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-272-0460 scott.wall@edwardjones.com
4801 S Cliff Avenue, Suite 202 Independence, MO 64055 816-478-7070
jon.klassen@edwardjones.com
3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite C Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-347-8375
matt.sibbing@edwardjones.com
2410 South 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-224-9278
chris.madden@edwardjones.com
1600 NE Coronado Dr Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-228-9926
john.skinner@edwardjones.com