Wayzata Weekly

City Events

Planning Commission Mon. June 15 6:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting

City Council Tues. June 16 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting

Motor Vehicle Department Open

Appointments Not Needed

With social distancing precautions in place, the Motor Vehicle Department is open. Appointments for licensing and registration services are not needed. Appointments are necessary for passport services.

Hours of operations

Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Fri. 7 - 11 a.m.

The Wayzata Motor Vehicle does not accept applications for new Enhanced Drivers License’s or new REAL ID. For additional locations in metro area for drivers license info call 651-296-6911 or visit MN Drive Info.

In a Hurry? Use the Drop Box.

Please consider using the drop box or online options for your registration/tab renewals if you can. The drop box is checked daily and paperwork is processed the same day.

Wayzata Community Education Summer Programs Canceled

Earlier this year, the City of Wayzata and Wayzata Community Ed announced that they had formed a new partnership to offer summer programs in Wayzata parks. We have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer and the opportunity to share the fun and educational activities we had planned for Wayzata residents. Just as COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, it has also changed our summer plans. Wayzata Community Ed and the Wayzata Parks and Trails Board felt it was in the best interest of the community to cancel the remaining summer park programs offered by Wayzata Community Ed. As difficult as this decision was, it is important we protect the health and safety of the community.

We encourage you to get outside this summer and enjoy the parks with your family, while following safety guidelines. We look forward to seeing you in our park programs next summer, when we can launch our new partnership under better circumstances.

Wayzata Beach is Open, Lifeguards are Not on Duty

The City of Wayzata has decided to leave the Wayzata Beach open to the community, this season. Unfortunately, the City had to make several difficult decisions, several months ago, and we decided lifeguards will not be stationed at the beach this season. We ask people using the beach to be safe, to stay close to inexperienced swimmers and to do their best to follow social distancing and CDC guidelines.

Community Development

Follow the City Council approval of a PUD amendment for the Ventana Apartments to allow construction of 25 apartment units at 253 Lake St E. City staff is preparing the development agreements for Ventana, the Melvin's 235 office building, and reviewing the preliminary concepts for a public parking facility west of Barry Ave. Together, these projects will bring a new vitality to the 200 block of Lake St E.
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 of the City website at https://www.wayzata.org/286/Proposed-Development-Projects.
A development application has been submitted for a two-lot subdivision at 15610 Holdridge Rd East. This application proposes to create one new lot off of Holdridge Rd East. The application is scheduled to be on the June 15th Planning Commission meeting.
The next Planning Commission meeting will be on June 15 and will be held virtually due to COVID-19. Members of the public who wish to provide comments on any agenda items can find instructions at: www.wayzata.org/virtualpublicmeetings. More information about cancelled meetings can be found at: www.wayzata.org/coronavirus.

Construction Projects

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

In the last couple of weeks, the contractor has completed the watermain installation along Lake Street from Broadway Ave to Manitoba Ave and is completing the storm sewer and street light systems. Currently, the contractor is placing concrete sidewalks along the north side of Lake Street, and is beginning construction of other features in the new Plaza Park. Sidewalk, trail, street lights, and construction of the new Plaza Park will continue in the coming weeks. Next week, it is anticipated that westbound Lake Street will reopen to one-way traffic between Broadway Ave and Walker Ave.

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 Barry Ave will remain closed through the end of July. Businesses on Lake Street are accessible to pedestrians, and there is ample parking available on adjacent side 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. There is fencing around the construction site 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. Walking or biking along or on 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

Sanitary Sewer Lining

Crews mobilized in May to perform pipe inspections and pipe measurements for the CIPP liners in the following areas: Harmony Circle, Rosswood Ln, Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Ln Margaret Circle, Shadyway Rd, Barry Ave N, and Gardner St (east of Barry Ave). Crews will return in mid-June to install the liners. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end 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 - Sept 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 Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale CANCELED

Public Meetings Held Virtually

Public meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

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.

Governor Stay Safe Mn Executive Order

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced Stay Safe MN – the next phase aimed at moving the dial toward reopening the state and introducing more social interaction.