Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

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

Planning Commission Meeting November 16 6:30 p.m.

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting November 17 5:00 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting November 18 6:00 p.m.

Important New COVID-19 Restrictions Announced

On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced important changes to COVID-19 restrictions. These changes are based on new data that reflects that 70% of outbreaks from the last 6 months have a direct link back to weddings, private social gatherings, and late nights at bars and restaurants. Below are the key changes you need to be aware of.

Starting Today, November 13

Bars and restaurants must end dine-in service at 10pm, and bar seating and service will be closed.
There is a 10-person limit for indoor and outdoor gatherings and all social gatherings will be limited to members of three households or less.

Throughout November

Capacity limits for receptions related to weddings, funerals, and similar events will be phased in, but will eventually have a 25-person cap. Receptions and similar events also must not take place between 10pm-4am.

Click Here to Learn More

Election Day Results

As of November 12, unofficial results for Wayzata City Election are:

Mayor
Johanna McCarthy - 2,280 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! The voter turnout this year was 92%, reflecting an increase from the election prior. Council will officially certify the results today, November 13 at 1:30 pm.

Click Here to View Updated Results

Watch November Ask the Mayor

Stay in the loop! Watch the November Ask the Mayor for updates on election results, Light Up the Lake Celebration, Small Business Saturday, new DMV tools, boards and commission applications, business assistance, 2021 budget and levy and more.

Click Here to Watch

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 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

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 Monday, 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

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

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 at 6:30 pm on November 16.

Click Here for Meeting Agenda, Staff Report and Plan

Public Works Update

Resident Snow Removal Responsibilities

Winter is upon us! Please review these two important reminders of snow removal responsibilities that Wayzata residents and property owners have.

Snow can only be placed adjacent to your own property, when clearing your driveway. It cannot be pushed across the street and it may not be deposited down the street. Please share this with anyone that may performing snow removal duties for your property.
Section 305 of the Wayzata City Code details additional requirements for the cleaning of sidewalks. Details included in link below.

If residents or property owners have questions regarding snow removal, please contact Wayzata Public
Works at 952-404-5360.

Click Here to Learn More about Sidewalk Requirements

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.

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.

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.

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)