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Energy & Environment Committee Meeting October 27 5:00 p.m.

Phase One of Panoway on Wayzata Bay is Complete!

From making our city’s iconic Lake Street more pedestrian-friendly to creating greater public access to downtown’s Lake Minnetonka shoreline, the completion of this phase is an important first step in enhancing and preserving the lakefront experience for generations to come. To celebrate, the Wayzata Conservancy brought together residents, community and business leaders, and donors for a virtual ribbon cutting. Click Below.

City Receives $4 Million Grant

Minnesota Legislature passed a $1.9 billion infrastructure package that includes a $4 million grant for the City of Wayzata for shoreline restoration and the construction of boardwalk on Lake Minnetonka as a part of the next phase of the Panoway on Wayzata Bay initiative. Governor Walz signed the bill yesterday!

Light Up the Lake Celebration

Wayzata’s Light Up the Lake Celebration will return this year, with modifications to keep the community safe.

Bring your family and enjoy the new Plaza Park with holiday music, an enhanced holiday lights display, warm fire pits, and more. Then, bundle up and spread out on Lake Street to see Santa visit Wayzata in the annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Wayzata Fire Department. Stay tuned for more updates at Wayzata.org.

Join the Wayzata Police Department

Apply now to be a full-time Police Officer for the City of Wayzata! Qualified candidates must be P.O.S.T. eligible by November 20, 2020, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record at the time of appointment, and meet all state-mandated requirements and local policies such as a physical examination, psychological exam and criminal background check.The 2021 salary range is $28.57 to $40.12 per hour, depending on qualifications along with excellent benefits.

Application Deadline: November 20 at 11:00 a.m.

Click Here to View Full Job Description and Application

Watch the 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!

Click Here to Watch and Learn More

Apply for City Advisory Board

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.

Click Here to Apply

Renew Your Passport

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 Information

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 are devising strategies to 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.

Energy Action Team Creates Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption

The City’s Energy Action Team, comprised of community members, staff, and members of the City’s Energy and Environment Committee, are working with Xcel Energy and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to create an Energy Action Plan (EAP) for the City of Wayzata. A draft of the EAP will be reviewed by the Energy and Environment Committee in October and November. It will also be reviewed by City Council in November and December. This plan will establish goals and strategies to reduce energy consumption.

Updates to City Design Standards

The City has hired Van Meter Williams Pollack to update the City’s Design Standards. Their team is developing a survey for community members. It will be released in November.

Permits Issued

A demolition permit has been issued for 1023 Gardner St E
A building permit for a new home has been issued for 270 Peavey Ln

Public Works Update

Record Breaking Snowfall in Wayzata

Earlier this week, Wayzata received a record-breaking snowfall. Many locations across the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area also broke records for the heaviest, earliest snowfall of the season. In Wayzata, we received over 7 inches of heavy snow. Thank you to our Public Works Department for stepping up to prepare for this fall snow storm, and for clearing the City’s streets and sidewalks afterward.

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.

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.