Wayzata Weekly

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Planning Commission Meeting Monday January 25 6:30 p.m.

Energy & Environment Meeting Tuesday January 26 5:00 p.m.

Congratulations to New Council Member - Molly MacDonald!

The Wayzata City Council is excited to welcome it’s newest City Council member, Molly MacDonald. After considering many exceptionally committed, qualified and passionate members of the community, Molly was appointed at this week's council meeting. Molly is a lifelong member of the community and small business owner. Council member MacDonald will be sworn in at the February 2nd City Council Meeting.

Light Up the Lake Activities

Check out the cool illuminated 20 ft graffiti ice wall installed in Plaza Park on Lake Street! The wall was installed on January 15th and will stay up all winter. Check out the messages on the ice and then stick around for cozy fires, twinkling lights and activities in the Winter Activities Box. Other activities now include Pets of Panoway, featuring treats and toys for your furry friend and bag stands for when nature calls. Don’t forget to do the 10,000 step challenge, a featured walking route around Wayzata.

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Skating Rinks Are Now Open

The skating rinks located at Klapprich field and Margaret Circle Park are open, however the warming house is currently closed, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Pizza at the Muni - Coming Soon!

Due to loosening COVID-19 restrictions, Wayzata Bar & Grill has reopened for indoor dining at 50% capacity and will launch their brand new pizza recipes and online ordering in very soon.

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Boat Slip Lottery Held in March

As a reminder, applications for the Boat Slip Lottery are due by the first Tuesday in February. The lottery will then be held the first Tuesday in March. The City maintained 100 boat slip marina is located at Barry Avenue and Grove Lane. Applications are limited to one per residence.

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Read the January Portal Newsletter

The January 2021 issue of the Portal Newsletter is now available to read. Click here to read more.

Sign up to receive notifications about the Portal and other City updates at www.wayzata.org/notifyme

Wine & Spirits - New Website is Live!

Wayzata Wine & Spirits has a newly redesigned website, featuring a mobile friendly design and order pickup coming soon!

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Community Development

Zoning Study Task Force

The Zoning Study Task Force continues to meet monthly to discuss updates to the Zoning Code that implement the vision set forth in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The recommendations from the Task Force around Design Standards, Tree Preservation, Residential Districts, Commercial Districts, and Planned Unit Developments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council through public hearings beginning this spring. This study includes so many components that it is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2022.

Quick Facts

The most recent Building Activity Report for the City noted that the total valuation of building permits reached about $81.5 million in 2020. While 2019 was also busy, the valuation of building permits reached about $51 million.
The renewal process for rental licenses is currently underway.

Energy Action Plan Adopted by City Council

The City Council adopted the Wayzata Energy Action Plan on December 15, 2020. This EAP was created over six months of stakeholder engagement of the Energy Action Team. The goal of the EAP is to reduce energy consumption, increase energy efficiency, improve on energy education, and implement renewable energy strategies for every stakeholder in Wayzata.

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Public Works Update

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Discovered in Wayzata Trees

This month, The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation in the City of Wayzata A local tree contractor contacted the Wayzata Parks Department and reported an ash tree with bark cracks and S-shaped galleries, tell-tale signs of possible EAB infestation. The Parks Department contacted the MDA for confirmation. Winter is the perfect time to look for signs of emerald ash borer because the trees are still bare. There are several things residents should look for when checking for emerald ash borer.

Click For a List of Signs of EAB in Your Trees
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2021 Construction Projects in the City of Wayzata

Hollybrook Pond Maintenance
This project will include excavating sediments that have accumulated in the pond over time, and removing the material from the site. This project is expected to begin in late January, and be completed by mid-March.

Circle A Drive and Hollybrook Road Sidewalk Construction
Concrete sidewalks will be constructed along the north side of Hollybrook Road, and along the west side of Circle A Drive. This project will also include the installation of storm sewer pipes and structures and the relocation of some fire hydrants along the north side of Hollybrook Road, to make room for the sidewalk. Construction is expected to begin in May, and be completed before the end of August.

2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay
Select streets within the City of Wayzata will receive new bituminous surfacing during the summer of 2021. Streets to be milled and re-paved with bituminous asphalt include:

Barry Avenue South
Benton Avenue
Benton Alley
Indian Mound Street (west of Walker Avenue)
Minnetonka Avenue South
Shady Lane
Shadyway Road

Construction may occur as soon as May, and will be completed before the end of August, however disruptions to traffic on any given street will be limited to a 2-week period.

Klapprich Park and Wayzata Beach Playground Area Reconstruction

The Park and Trail Board has been working to hire a consultant to assist with designing and constructing new playground equipment at Klapprich Park (planned for 2021), and for Wayzata Beach (planned for 2022). In the coming weeks, the Park and Trail Board will be evaluating proposals and selecting a consultant. There will be opportunity for public input during the design process. The existing playground equipment at both parks is over 25 years old, does not meet current accessibility requirements, and is at the end of its useful life.