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Primary Election Day Tues. August 11 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

New Funding for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Hennepin County announced a new round of emergency funding for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Eligible small businesses with between one and 50 employees may apply for grants of up to $15,000 to support emergency relief and costs associated with reopening under public health guidelines.

Applications will be accepted Thursday, July 30 at noon through Wednesday, August 12 at noon. Learn more and apply at hennepin.us/business-support.

August Ask the Mayor Video

Watch Ask the Mayor to meet the newest member of the Wayzata Police Department, and hear an update from City Manager Jeff Dahl regarding Panoway on Wayzata Bay construction, James J. Hill Days, and the Wayzata Library.

See this video and more at www.wayzata.org/wctv

2020 Elections

August 11 State Primary Election

Extended hours for in-person early voting is available at city hall at the following times:

Sat., August 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mon., August 10 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On Tues. August 11, Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The polling place for Wayzata residents is Wayzata City Hall.

Wayzata City Council Elections and Filing Deadline

The November 3 General Election Ballot will include two, four-year city council seats and a mayoral seat. Individuals who want to run for a seat on the Wayzata City Council, may file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the required $5 filing fee (or petition) at Wayzata City Hall, during regular office hours, between July 28 and Aug. 11, 2020. For more information, contact the City Clerk at 952-404-5303 or visit www.wayzata.org/elections.

James J. Hill Days Canceled for 2020

The James J. Hill Days Steering Committee, the Wayzata Area Chamber Board of Directors, and the organizers of the Wayzata Beach Bash made the painful decision to cancel the 2020 James J. Hill Days and Wayzata Beach Bash due to COVID-19 related guidelines and concerns for public health.

Stay connected with ways to support local businesses and celebrate the community at wayzatachamber.com

We look forward to seeing you at James J. Hill Days 2021, September 10-12!

Wayzata Library Opens

The Wayzata Library is now open for “Grab and Go” service Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Patrons can schedule appointments for computer use and make quick visits to pick up holds, check out, make returns.

Learn more about current service offerings at https://www.hclib.org/about/closure-faq

Community Development

Are you interested in ensuring that the City Code upholds the long-term vision for the City’s future? If so, join the Task Force that will focus on the Zoning Code Update applicable to the recent adopt of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Contact Emily Goellner, Community Development Director, at egoellner@wayzata.org or 952-404-5312, to discuss.
The TCF Headquarters has been acquired by a new owner who is interested in redeveloping the parking lots on each side of the existing building. The new owner intends to convert the existing office building into condominiums. There is not a Development Application prepared by the applicant yet. A neighborhood listening session is scheduled for Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 pm and will be hosted via Zoom. Details available at https://www.wayzata.org/655/TCF-Headquarters-at-200-Lake-St-E.
The next Planning Commission meeting will be on August 17 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.
The City’s Lake Street Business District was selected as a recovery zone for assistance from Hennepin County. The City is still learning what this work will entail. It is funded by the Federal CARES Act.
A permit for a new home at 540 Far Hill Rd has been issued.

No Bags Allowed at Compost Site

The City recently had the compost site removed and processed. With a fresh pile, it is important to remember that per ordinance #583, residents are required to unbag all materials. Empty bags should be taken home for reuse or disposal.

Only soft-bodied yard waste (such as grass and leaves) are permitted. No brush, stumps, branches, plastic bags, paper bags, etc. will be allowed. Brush must be taken to the Plymouth Yard Waste Site

Free woodchips

Free wood chips are available at the site for residents who have a permit. You must load your own wood chips. Public Works employees cannot help load wood chips.

Construction

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

Construction continues at the new Lake Street Plaza Park, including work on the restroom building, the shade structure, and the interactive water feature which will be located across Lake Street from Ben & Jerry’s. Work also continues on landscaping and plant installation, sidewalk and concrete pavement construction, and irrigation and lighting systems.

Looking west across the Lake Street Park Plaza, near Broadway Avenue

Looking west along Lake Street, between Broadway Avenue and Walker Avenue

Lake Street, between Ferndale Road and Barry Avenue is open to motorists in both directions; however, the sidewalk and trail remain closed on the south side of Lake Street while contractors complete landscaping and installing the irrigation systems and street lighting.

Westbound Lake Street, between Broadway and Walker Avenues is open to motorists. Eastbound Lake Street will remain closed to allow the contractors access to the new Plaza Park area.

Full closure of Lake Street between Walker and Barry Avenues is expected to remain 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.

Please Use Sidewalks

The streets are not to be used by pedestrians. There are many safety hazards that exist on and around the Wayzata Panoway construction job site, which is why the site is fenced off, 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. Walking, jogging or biking on the railroad corridor is considered trespassing. Please use the designated routes instead. For more detailed information about the detour routes, including maps, please visit NavigateWayzata.com.

Street Striping

The Streets Department is currently striping parking lots, painting crosswalks and other pavement markings throughout Wayzata. This work will continue through August and into September.

Sidewalk Repairs

The City hired a contractor to repair broken and heaved sidewalks in several locations throughout Wayzata. The repairs are scheduled to begin on Monday, August 10, and should be completed in approximately one week.

Utility Work on Lake Street, Manitoba Avenue and Barry Avenue

In July, Universal Services began installing utility lines for Comcast in Wayzata. Currently, they are working along Lake Street, Manitoba Avenue, and Barry Avenue. Work in this area is expected to be completed in August.

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 applications have not yet been submitted).

Date of event Name of event

June – September Wai Nai Paddleboard Rental (Wayzata Beach)

Three Rivers Park District Seeks Community Feedback on Regional Trail Development

The Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) is working on a Master Plan project to extend a regional trail from Wayzata to the Rogers/Dayton area and is now ready for public outreach and comments.

TRPD is soliciting and accepting comments from Wayzata on the potential trail options for the future regional trail. You can provide input at www.letstalkthreerivers.org/diamond-lake-regional-trail-master-plan