Wayzata Weekly

City Events Scheduled for Next Week:

Energy & Environment Committee Tues. Mar. 31 Cancelled

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Governor Issues Stay At Home Order

Governor Walz has issued a stay at home order for March 27-April 10. The two-week order urges Minnesotans to stay home except for essential needs. Learn more about the order at www.mn.gov/stayhomemn.

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 Council Approves Declaration of Local Emergency

Last week, 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

Panoway Construction Moves Forward

Construction on Lake Street for phase one of Panoway on Wayzata Bay – an initiative to restore, protect and enhance Wayzata’s downtown lakefront – has begun. We are closely monitoring state and federal guidance to ensure the safety of on-site workers and the community at large as the project progresses. We believe that moving forward at this time will lessen the impact on local businesses and allow work to occur at an accelerated pace. Please visit www.NavigateWayzata.com to sign up for regular construction updates.

12 Ways to Support Local During COVID-19

Support our local community and participate in a 12 Day Challenge put together by the Wayzata Chamber. Ways you can help include donating blood during this massive shortage, writing a card, making donations, and shopping local to name a few. Complete a daily challenge? Tag the Chamber on social and use #WayzataTogether

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, nearly all City Hall related services will be available virtually. 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/about/locations

Department Updates:

Administration

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.

2020 Census

As you are spending more time at home it’s the perfect time to complete the Census. It's safe and easy to respond online, by phone, or by mail. A complete count is now more important than ever. Help make sure everyone in your home is counted accurately in 2020 by completing your census next week. As of March 27, only 31.7% of Wayzata has completed their Census. If you have questions about the Census, leave a voice mail at City Hall, 952-404-5300, and staff will call you back. Learn more about the Census at www.wayzata.org/census

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.

Miscellaneous Utility Work

CenterPoint Energy (County Roads 101 and 15, T.H. 12) - Starting in late March or early April and ending mid-summer 2020, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, will be replacing natural gas mains in Wayzata along selected streets in the County Road 101, T.H. 12 and County Road 15 (Gleason Lake Road) areas. For more information, see the project webpage.

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

Wayzata Bar & Grill

Wayzata Bar & Grill dine-in operations are suspended. They are OPEN for pick up orders from 11 am - 7 pm daily. Click here to order.

Wayzata Wine & Spirits

Wayzata Wine & Spirits remains open with a limit of five people in the store at one time. Their hours are reduced to be open from Monday - Saturday 11 am - 7 pm, and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. Please call 952.473.7191 to arrange for curb side pick up.