Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

Fall Leaf Pickup Day November 9 7:00 a.m.

City Council Meeting November 10 7:00 p.m.

City Offices Closed November 11 All Day

Special City Council Meeting November 13 1:30 p.m.
to Canvass Election Results

Election Day Results

As of November 6, unofficial results for Wayzata City Election are:

Mayor
Johanna McCarthy - 2,380 votes

Council Members
Cathy Iverson - 1,427
Alex Plechash - 1,143
Jeff Parkhill - 1,000
Dan Koch - 933

Based on these unofficial results, congratulations to Mayor-elect McCarthy, Council Member-elect Iverson, and Council Member Plechash!

All absentee ballots post-marked by 11/3 and received by 11/10 at Hennepin County election offices WILL be added to the count. Results will be updated daily as needed through 11/10. The 8th circuit court decision received on October 29th directed us to segregate any absentee ballots post-marked by 11/3 and received by 11/10, but did not indicate not to count them. Until any further rulings on this matter, the county will continue to count and report all results for all races on the ballot until 11/10.

Click Here to View Updated Results

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.

Thank You Veterans

City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all the
Veterans, we are grateful for your service! Thank you for the risks you take and the sacrifices you make. Happy Veterans Day!

Temporary DMV Service Changes

As part of a statewide software replacement next week the Wayzata Motor Vehicle office will have the following service interruptions:

November 11 – Closed for Veterans Day
November 12 and 13 – Open for Passport Appointments and DNR Transactions ONLY. Motor Vehicle and Driver’s License transactions cannot be processed.
November 16 – Opening late at 9 a.m.

Starting November 17, hours of operation and service options will return to normal.

Click for More Information and Available Services

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

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

Donate to Toys for Tots

The Wayzata Police Department will be spreading holiday cheer by collecting toys, books and other gifts to fill their squad cars to donate to the Toys for Tots campaign. This annual collection will kick off this month on November 16.

Help spread positivity, during a tough holiday season, and drop off new unwrapped toy donations for kids and teens at the Wayzata Police Department and Wayzata City Hall!

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 are devising 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.

Update on 200 Lake Street East (TCF Building)

A public hearing for the development application at 200 Lake Street East (former TCF headquarters) is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on November 16. The meeting will be hosted on Zoom. The meeting information will be posted on the Agendas page of the City website. The previous application was withdrawn and this serves as its replacement. The applicant eliminated the requests for variances and is asking for approval of a PUD Concept Plan and Preliminary Plat.

Click Here to View Plans

Energy Action Team Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption Under Review

The City has worked with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program to write an Energy Action Plan (EAP). The EAP outlines the ways that the City can reduce energy consumption, increase energy efficiency, improve on energy education, and implement renewable energy strategies for every stakeholder in Wayzata. It was reviewed by the Energy and Environment Committee on October 27 and will be reviewed again on November 17. It will be reviewed by the City Council in December.

Click Here to View the Draft Plan Next Week

Public Works Update

Help Plan the New Regional Trail

Check out the informational video and map of potential trail routes for the future Diamond Lake Regional Trail here. Don’t forget to share your feedback about the plan by November 30.

Klapprich Park Hockey Rink & Dog Park Repairs

The City has hired a contractor to make repairs to the hockey rink boards this fall. The repairs are expected to be completed during early-November. During this time, the dog park will be closed.

Final Weekend to Drop Off Compost

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. City of Wayzata Fall Leaf pick-up is Monday, November 9. Leaves must be in compostable bags and placed curbside by 7 a.m. The bags must state that they meet ASTM D6400 standards for compositing and they are “compostable.” Bags marked “biodegradable” or “degradable” will not work.

The Compost Site is Located at 299 Wayzata Blvd W

Utility Installation is Complete

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. The utility installation work is complete, however the contractor is still wrapping up restoration of sidewalks and street pavement. They expect to be completely finished in mid-November.

Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.
(Staff is aware of events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made)

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT

November 27 (Fri.) Light up the Lake (Lake Street)