Wayzata Weekly

City Events Scheduled for Next Week:

City Council Meeting Tue. Mar 24 Cancelled

HRA Meeting Thur. Mar. 26 Cancelled

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City Council Approves Declaration of Local Emergency

Yesterday, Mayor Ken Willcox signed a Declaration of Local Emergency. At a Special City Council Meeting held today, the City Council passed a Resolution affirming that declaration. Ultimately, the declaration allows the City to more quickly respond in these rapidly changing times by expediting purchasing and operational changes in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. It also enhances the ability to apply for future reimbursements. Watch the special meeting at www.wayzata.org/wctv

Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)

Wayzata is taking the COVID-19 pandemic extremely seriously and is proactively working to minimize public health risk. Wayzata’s Emergency Management Team is planning and partnering with public safety officials and supporting agencies to protect our community.

While the City is making many changes to its operations, including the closure of City facilities to the public, essential services including public safety and water and sewer utilities, will continue.

Learn more about City related updates, prevention, and how to stay informed at www.wayzata.org/coronavirus.

City Hall Office Remodel Construction Update

Construction in City Hall continued this week as part of a two-month office remodel project. The first phase of construction involves a remodel of the City Hall front counter. Demolition began this week and there are now temporary partitions up in the lobby area.

Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, virtually all City Hall related services will be available through phone, email, or www.wayzata.org. If you have questions on how to do business remotely, please visit www.wayzata.org or call 952-404-5300. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

Hennepin County Libraries Close to Public until April 6

The Wayzata Library is closed to the public until April 6 and all related events have been cancelled. For more information, go to: https://www.hclib.org/~/link.aspx?_id=77971275B0074645AC0FE14FE382C274&_z=z

Wayzata Area Take-Out and Delivery Options

Take-out & Delivery Options

While restaurants can no longer be open for dine-in services, there are still lots of opportunities to support local businesses by opting for take-out and delivery services.

The Wayzata Chamber put together a Facebook page with information on options for take-out and delivery in the Wayzata area. To view options across the metro-area visit https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/curbside/.

Department Updates:

Work for Wayzata

Join our great team at the City of Wayzata! We are accepting employment applications for Seasonal Public Service Workers. This position is up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, evening and weekends may occur. Scheduled work runs from May through August. The 2020 salary range is $11.44 to $13.33 per hour, depending on qualifications.The position closes April 9, 2020, so apply today!

To view the full job description and application visit www.wayzata.org/employment.

Community Development

A permit has been issued for the Commonwell fitness center buildout located at 825 Mill Street.

The review schedule for several Development Applications has been affected by meeting cancellations related to COVID-19. As decisions are made about the scheduling and format of future public meetings, updates will be posted on the City website. To track the anticipated review schedule for a particular project, please visit the Proposed Development Projects page of the City website.

Public Works

The City of Wayzata follows MnDOT's schedule for imposing and removing spring road weight limit restrictions. MnDOT has implemented Spring Load Restrictions beginning Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:01 AM. Therefore, Wayzata has also implemented Seasonal Road Restrictions beginning Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:01 AM. Additional information can be found by calling MnDOT at 651-747-2253 or by visiting the MnDOT website. A map indicating Wayzata’s restrictions can be found below.

2020 Seasonal Road Restriction Map

2020 Construction Projects
Several projects are being planned in and around Wayzata, for 2020. A summary of the larger activities follows:

Panoway Phase I – Lake Street (Broadway Ave to Ferndale Road) – This project will include the reconstruction of Lake Street E from Broadway Avenue to Ferndale Road. The project will include the replacement of the roadway and sidewalks, the addition of a dedicated bike trail, the replacement of watermain from Broadway Ave to Manitoba Ave, and the construction of a park/plaza in the location of the existing municipal parking lot.
2020 Sanitary Sewer Lining - The City of Wayzata is planning to perform maintenance on several sewer mains throughout the City. The maintenance includes the lining of the existing sewer main with a Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liner. Sewer relining is a quick and economical process in lieu of replacing pipes by open excavation. This process prevents major traffic disruptions and health hazards from potential exposure to raw sewage. The 2020 project proposes to line approximately 8,800 feet of sewer main in the following areas: Harmony Circle, Rosswood Lane, Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Lane, Margaret Circle, Shadyway Road, Barry Avenue North, and Gardner Street (east of Barry Avenue).
2020 Bituminous Seal Coat - A map of the streets proposed to be sealcoated in 2020 can be found below. Tree trimming along these streets will continue through the spring months.

We encourage you to visit NavigateWayzata.com for the latest information about the projects. You can also sign up to receive text or email updates about the construction projects in the City.

Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.
(Staff is aware of a few more events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made)

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT

April 12 (Sun) Easter Sunrise Service (Wayzata Beach)
June – September Wai Nai Paddleboard Rental (Wayzata Beach)
June 17- July 29 (Wed) Music By the Lake (Depot)
July 29-30 (Wed-Thur) Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale