Wayzata Weekly

City Events

Memorial Day Mon., May 25 City Offices Closed

Energy & Environment Committee Tues., May 26 5 p.m. Virtual Meeting

Music in the Park and Music by the Lake, Canceled

The 2020 Music in the Park and Music by the Lake series have been canceled because of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the because the Governor's Stay Safe Mn Executive Order prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people.

Music in the Park, sponsored by the Wayzata Parks & Trails Board and Music by the Lake sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wayzata have been popular summer destinations that often attract people from neighboring communities. City staff and the Rotary discussed a variety of scenarios to continue the series and it came down to making the responsible decision to cancel the concerts for the health and safety of the community.

“We know a lot of people in the community were hoping both community music events would continue this summer,” said Mike Kelly, Director of Public Works. “After careful consideration and much thought, it was determined there was no way we could realistically move forward with Music in the Park and Music by the Lake this summer.”

Memorial Day, May 25, What's Open, What's Closed

City Offices will be closed on Mon., May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The Bar & Grill is open for curbside pick up and Wine & Spirits is open.

Additionally, the Memorial Day Holiday means trash, recycling or organics will not be picked up until Tuesday for residents who have a Monday collection by Randy's Environmental Services. Please have your trash out by 6 a.m., Tuesday.

Bar & Grill

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for curbside pick up

Wine & Spirits

9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Playground Structures are Open with Precautionary Signs

City playgrounds and play structures are now open and precautionary signs are posted at each playground. Please keep in mind that playground equipment is not sanitized.

Precautionary Messages

Stay home is you're sick.
Maintain physical distance from others.
Playground structures are open but not sanitized. Please use precautionary measures.
Wash hands before and after.

Recreational Fires and Staying Safe

When your evening plans include making s'mores or creating a relaxing, mental getaway by the glow of an outdoor fire, please follow a few safety regulations from the Wayzata Fire Department.

Standard Fire Operating Procedures

Burning waste material is prohibited.
Fires must be a minimum of 25 feet away from any combustible material.
Fires must be inside a non-combustible fire ring.
Fires should not be more than 36 inches around and 36 inches high (a standard kitchen counter is 36 inches high).
Fires must be attended by an adult at all times.
A fire extinguisher or hose connected to water must be readily available for use.

The Wayzata Fire Department may prohibit any or all recreational fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.

Community Development

A permit has been issued to finish the tenant space at 332 Broadway Ave S for Lululemon.
The review schedule for several Development Applications has been affected by COVID-19. To track the anticipated review schedule for a particular project, please visit the Proposed Development Projects page on the City's website.
A development application has been submitted for a two-lot subdivision at 15610 Holdridge Road E. This application proposes to create one new lot off of Holdridge Road E.The application is scheduled to be on the June 15 Planning Commission meeting. More information on the application can be found at https://www.wayzata.org/286/Proposed-Development-Projects.
The June 1 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next Planning Commission meeting will be on June 15 and will be held virtually. Members of the public who wish to provide comments on any agenda items can find instructions at: www.wayzata.org/virtualpublicmeetings.
City staff is working on a plan to allow bars and restaurant to operate in accordance with the Governor's Stay Safe Mn Executive Order.

City Joins Partners in Energy and Needs Volunteers

Wayzata is the latest community to join Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy initiative to help the City achieve its energy goals and assist residents and businesses reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints. Partners in Energy will work with Wayzata to put the City’s energy goals into action and provide the community with an energy efficient future.

There will be three workshops over the next 4-6 months to identify community goals and strategies. If you are interested in joining our Energy Action Team and participating in the planning workshops please contact Nick Kieser at nkieser@wayzata.org or (952) 404-5313. You can also watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch or go to Xcel Energy's website for more information.

Virtual Public Meetings

Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.015 and until further notice, the Wayzata City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings will be held by electronic means using the cloud-based audio and video conferencing platform Zoom. Though the meetings will be conducted remotely, you can still watch and provide public comments.

Visit www.wayzata.org/virtualpublicmeetings for instructions.

Construction Projects

Panoway on Wayzata Bay (Phase 1) – Lake Street (Broadway Ave to Ferndale Rd)

In the last couple of weeks, the contractor has installed new water main along Lake Street from Broadway Ave to Manitoba Ave, as well as new storm sewer drains and street light systems. Currently, the contractor is building the stormwater treatment facilities and the foundations for the restroom building and the shade structure in the new Plaza Park. Reconstruction of Lake Street, sidewalks and trail, and construction of the new Plaza Park will continue during the coming weeks.

Eastbound Lake Street, from Ferndale Rd to Barry Ave, remains to motorists. Westbound Lake Street remains to motorists in this area. Sidewalk and trail construction will continue during the next few weeks.

Lake Street between Broadway Ave and Manitoba Ave is fully closed so crews can construct the street and sidewalks and work on utilities. Lake Street between Broadway and Manitoba is expected to be fully closed until the end of July. Businesses on Lake Street are accessible to pedestrians and there is ample parking available on adjacent streets and at the City’s Mill Street Parking Ramp.

A Note on Public Safety

There are many safety hazards that exist on the Wayzata Panoway construction site, which is why the site has been fenced, and the public is not permitted to enter the site.
The posted detour routes for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are the safest routes around the construction zone. Use of the railroad corridor is prohibited, and is considered to be trespassing. Please use the designated routes instead. For more information about the detour routes, including maps, please visit NavigateWayzata.com

Ferndale Road Mill and Overlay

The City of Plymouth is leading a pavement mill and overlay project, which extends from Wayzata Blvd in Wayzata to Cty Rd 6 in Orono and Plymouth. The project includes repairing and improving curbs ramp, to be completed before the bituminous pavement mill and overlay. The work along Ferndale Rd is expected to be completed during the month of May. For more information, visit the project webpage.

Sanitary Sewer Lining

Crews mobilized on Monday, May 18 to begin pipe inspections and perform measurements for the CIPP liners in the following areas: Harmony Circle, Rosswood Ln, Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Ln, Margaret Cr, Shadyway Road, Barry Ave N, and Gardner Street (east of Barry Ave). These inspections and measurements are expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. Crews will return in mid-June to install the liners. This project is scheduled to be complete by the end of the month of July.

Bituminous Seal Coat

A map of the streets proposed to be seal coated in 2020 can be found below. Crack sealing and seal coating is planned for June and July.

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

June – September Wai Nai Paddleboard Rental (Wayzata Beach)
June Music in the Park (Great Lawn) CANCELED
June 17- July 29 Music by the Lake (Depot) CANCELED
July 4 (Sat) Flying Pancake Breakfast (Depot) CANCELED
July 29-30 (Wed-Thur) Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale

Step to It - Exercise Throughout the Day

Hard to fit in 30 minutes of physical activity each day? It’s not necessary to experience 30 consecutive minutes of physical activity. Five minutes here, ten minutes there, throughout the day all adds up! Remember to log your activity on Step To It!

Governor Issues Stay Safe Mn Executive Order

On May 18, non-critical businesses, like retail stores and main street businesses, reopened if they had a social distancing plan and are operating at 50 percent capacity. Additionally, the Walz-Flanagan Administration is assembling guidance on how to safely reopen bars, restaurants, barbershops, and salons on June 1. Read more about the order.