Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

Planning Commission Meeting Mon. August 17 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting Tues. August 18 7:00 p.m.

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

Update on Census 2020

Census workers have started visiting households that haven’t responded to their Census form yet. Want to avoid the knock? There's still time to respond to the Census online or by phone.

Visit www.my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.

Primary Election Results

This week, there were approximately 400 in person voters at city hall. Final numbers for mail in ballots are still being counted. Stay up to date with results as they are finalized on the Secretary of State's website.

https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results

Enter to Win a Staycation in Wayzata!

Enter to win during August for a chance to enjoy a $2,000 summer vacation. The prize package includes a 2-night stay at the Hotel Landing, and gift cards to dine and shop at local favorites. Also included are experiences like cruising on Wayzata Bay and of course a little hair and nail pampering.

ENTER NOW for your chance to win an amazing Staycation Package valued at over $2,000!

Contest Hosted By the Wayzata Area Chamber

Community Development

Neighborhood Listening Session for Development of TCF Headquarters

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.

Lake Street Business District to Receive Assistance

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.

Permits

Demolition permits have been issued for 630 Bushaway Rd & 990 Shady Ln.

Permits for new homes have been issued for 630 Bushaway Rd and 990 Shady Ln.

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 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.

Panoway & Construction Updates

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 and to pedestrians on the south side of Lake Street. Contractors are currently completing landscaping, sod installation, and street lighting in this area.

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 August. 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.

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.

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.

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 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)

Community Feedback Needed

Submit Your Input 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