Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

City Council Meeting October 20 7:00 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting October 21 6:00 p.m.

October Ask the Mayor

Learn about the new Community Service Officers, the City's new Administrative Assistant with election and safety updates, the latest on the Panoway on Wayzata Bay project, Be Pink, Light Up the Lake and more!

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City Advisory Board Openings

You are invited to make a difference by volunteering to serve on an advisory commission, authority, or board for the City of Wayzata. Position openings and the application packet are online. Applications are accepted until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13.

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Passport Timelines

We know the pandemic has changed your travel plans – but don’t forget about your passport. Regular processing for passports are typically taking 10-12 weeks to be received, or 4-6 weeks when expedited. Now is a great time to renew your passport so it is ready whenever you are able to travel again.

Click Here to Schedule a Passport Appointment

You can also contact the Wayzata Motor Vehicle Department directly at 952-404-5320 with any questions.

Absentee Voting

Early/absentee voting started on September 18, 2020. You may vote early by absentee ballot in person at City Hall, online at www.mnvotes.org, or call the Hennepin County Election office at 612-348-5151. To inquire about the status of your online ballot click here.

Ballots requested by mail may be returned via mail or dropped off in City Hall. For more options such as curbside voting, please contact elections staff at 952-404-5303.

Community Development

Recovery for Lake Street Businesses

The City’s Lake Street Business District was selected as a recovery zone for assistance from Hennepin County. The City and Forecast Public Art have reviewed the results of a survey (over 100 responses received) and are deciding on strategies that make people feel comfortable and safe visiting the Lake Street area in fall and winter. This work is being done in time for Small Business Saturday on November 28. The City is working closely with the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce. It is funded by the Federal CARES Act. Forecast Public Art will make a presentation to the City Council on October 20.

200 Lake St. E (TCF)

The applicant for the TCF site at 200 Lake St E has withdrawn the Development Application. The team is working on a new concept that was shared at a neighborhood meeting last night via Zoom.

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Permits Issued

A footing and foundation permit for a new apartment building at 253 Lake St E
A demolition permit for 345 Highcroft Ln

Where to Bring Your Fallen Leaves

It's that time of year again! Drop your collected fallen leaves at the Wayzata compost site, now open weekends, through November 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m (except holidays). Residents are required to unbag all materials and are asked to take empty bags home for reuse or disposal.

As a reminder: Only soft-bodied yard waste (such as grass and leaves) is permitted. No brush, stumps, branches, plastic bags, paper bags, etc. will be allowed.

The Compost Site is Located at 299 Wayzata Blvd W.

Lake Street (Broadway Ave to Ferndale Road)

Construction continues at the Ferndale Road and Grove Lane / Barry Avenue railroad crossings. Work began in these areas on October 7th and is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Crews are reconstructing the street, trail, sidewalk, and storm sewer facilities in these locations. The roads will remain open to motorists. Flagging will be utilized as needed while the work is being done. Thank you for your continued patience during this complex street reconstruction project.

Electric Car Charging Stations

Beginning September 15, 2020 the electric car charging stations will no longer be free to use. There will be a $1.00 per hour fee for charging. This fee for use is necessary to help offset the cost of electricity that the City provides for this service.

Utility Work to Be Completed by October

In July, Universal Services began installing utility lines for Comcast in Wayzata. Currently, they are working along Wayzata Blvd, Gleason Lake Road, and the T.H. 12 North Frontage Road. Work in this area is expected to be completed in October.