Wayzata Weekly
City CalendarThere are no meetings scheduled for next week (May 10-14)
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An Ending to COVID-19 Restrictions AnnouncedYesterday, Governor Walz announced a phased approach to end COVID-19 restrictions in the State of Minnesota. These changes effect outdoor and indoor events, social gatherings, restaurants, and the statewide mask mandate.
Reference the below photo or click here to learn more. |
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Panoway Phase 1 Receives AwardWe are so excited to share that Panoway on Wayzata Bay – Phase 1 was chosen as a Finance & Commerce Top Project of 2020! This honor is awarded each year to the best in the built environment from across the state.
"When selecting the projects, the panel of judges looked at the degree of difficulty, creativity in design, innovative construction techniques, cooperation among contractors and management, and sustainability efforts."
We are thrilled to see Panoway named alongside this incredible list of projects.
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Read the May Portal NewsletterRead about the next Phase of the Panoway Project, updates on Dig It Day, Memorial Day garbage service, Wayzata Farmer's market and more! Click Here to Read |
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Mediacom & Channel 11Channel 11 has been down on cable due to a dispute and negotiations with Mediacom. Unfortunately, there is nothing the City or Mediacom can do about it until they reach an agreement. We know this is not ideal and frustrating as it is a popular channel. Until there is a resolution, we recommend watching Kare11 News online. The City is open to other cable providers should they approach us in the future.
Click Here to watch Kare11 News
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Racially Restrictive Covenants in Wayzata & Plymouth NeighborhoodsDiscriminatory covenants, meaning agreements by lease, deed, or other legal contract, have been used to keep people of color from buying houses in certain Minnesota neighborhoods, including some of our own. The result is a century of segregated communities. Together, residents that own property impacted by these restrictions have the ability to acknowledge this discrimination, legally discharge these covenants, and help to build a foundation for more inclusive communities. Join us next week for the first Just Deeds event, virtually, on Thursday May 13th at 6 p.m., to hear a brief summary of the history and legacy of these practices and learn about the Just Deeds Coalition, which helps property owners remove the racial covenants from their property deeds and educates the community about this hidden history.
Click Here to Register
Click Here to Learn More
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Episode 3: Wayzata Women in LeadershipThis year, Wayzata City Hall recorded that the number of women in leadership is higher than ever before!
In this month's episode of the Mayor Minutes Podcast, Wayzata's first woman mayor, Johanna Mouton, invited two inspiring members of the leadership team, Aurora Yager and Emily Goellner, to talk about what it means to be in roles traditionally held by men, while trading stories and lessons learned along the way.
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Sign Up for City News & AlertsStay connected and receive information fast by signing up for City text and email alerts. Receive Wayzata Emergency Alerts, COVID-19 Updates, timely News Flashes and more directly to your phone and email! Use the link below to type your email, click sign in and then select your chosen channels. If you only want to sign up for a couple, the best channels to select are Emergency Alerts and News Flash. This ensures you get timely local information to stay in the loop.
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Sign Up for Summer ActivitiesWayzata Community Education has launched a new partnership with the City of Wayzata’s Parks and Trails Board. This partnership allows Wayzata Community Education to provide additional active programs for youth and adults that promote fitness and wellness, as well as some that focus on enrichment, skill mastery and social engagement. Many activities include a multigenerational component encouraging families to participate together!
Click here to learn more about class offerings & sign up
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Vote for Wayzata Bar & GrillWayzata Bar & Grill are featured in four categories in this years Minnesota's Best with the Star Tribune. Cast your vote of support under the main category of Eat & Drink in the bar food, chicken wing/tenders, casual restaurant and family friendly sections. Vote here. |
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The Muni is Hiring!The Muni is hiring line cooks and dishwashers. If you want to learn the restaurant industry from the ground up, this is a great place to start. Whether you are looking for year round employment or just a summer job, this could be the right opportunity for you!
View open roles here. |
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Work at Wayzata Wine & SpiritsWayzata Wine & Spirits is hiring for part time cashiers!
Flexible schedule and a fun crew. Please stop in to the store and fill out an application, or follow the link below to see the job description. You can also email your resume to kcastellano@wayzata.org.
View job description here.
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Watch the April Mayor Minutes Tune in to this 3-Minute Clip to:
- Learn about the Step to It Challenge - Hear about the Spring Splash event and more! |
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Register for the Step to It ChallengeBuild healthy habits by tracking your activity through the Step to it Challenge, a fun, free program that encourages people of all ages and abilities to become more active.
Any community member, school, workplace, or organization can sign up. Almost any activity counts in this challenge, including running, cycling, dancing,
manual wheelchair use, or many others. Participate for a chance to win Minnesota Twins tickets or other prizes.
Click Here to Learn More & Sign Up |
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Randy's is Now Republic ServicesRandy’s Environmental Services was acquired by Republic Services, an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal with existing operations in the Twin Cities. Through the agreement, Republic Services acquired all of the assets of Randy’s, including contracts with cities to provide recycling and waste services. Trash and recycling collection in the City of Wayzata continues to be business as usual, and residents should not expect any changes at this time.
Residents with questions can contact:
CustServ-Randys@republicservices.com
or call 763 972 3335
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Community DevelopmentWayzata Sustainability Resources Visit the new City of Wayzata webpage created for energy reduction and energy efficient programs for residents and business owners to utilize! Future sustainability information and programs will also be located on this webpage as the Energy and Environment Committee works on the Energy Action Plan. Wayzata.org/Sustainability |
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Recommended Approval of Proposed Design Standards UpdateOn May 3, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Design Standards update. Due to the large agenda for the City Council meeting on May 18 and due to the complexity and length of the technical documents associated with the Design Standards, staff will be presenting this work to the City Council at the June 1 meeting.
People can provide comments during the public hearing at the Planning Commission meetings or send any comments to publiccomment@wayzata.org.
Click here to learn more about the recommended changes.
Permits Issued
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Public Works Update
2021 Construction Projects in the City of WayzataThe following is a summary of projects that are planned for 2021:
CenterPoint Energy Gas Main Replacement
Prior to the City’s 2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay project, CenterPoint Energy will be replacing the existing gas main pipes along all of the streets designated to receive bituminous mill and overlay. The gas main replacement is expected to begin in April, and be completed in June. The City’s 2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay project will commence shortly thereafter. You can find more information about CenterPoint Energy’s gas main replacement project here.
Road Closure Began Wednesday, April 21st
CenterPoint Energy has closed Barry Avenue to southbound motorists to accommodate the gas main replacement work. Northbound lanes remain open. Use the signed detour route along Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka Avenue, and Lake Street. Please note that Manitoba Avenue is currently closed to northbound motorists, due to building construction at 401 Lake Street.
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 be completed in the spring of 2021.
Circle A Drive and Hollybrook Road Sidewalk Construction
The City Council awarded a contract to G.L Contracting to construct concrete sidewalks along the north side of Hollybrook Road, and along the west side of Circle A Drive. 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
The City Council awarded a contract to GMH Asphalt to resurface select streets within the City of Wayzata. These streets will receive new bituminous surfacing during the summer of 2021. Streets to be milled and re-paved with bituminous asphalt include: Construction is expected to begin in July, following CenterPoint Energy’s gas main replacement project (see below), and will be completed by the end of September. Disruptions to traffic on any given street will be limited to a 2-3-week period. |
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Special Event PermitsStaff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.
(Staff is aware of a few more events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made) - Josephina Valet Parking - April-Oct
- Music By the Lake (Depot) - June 23 – July 28
- Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale - Cancelled
- Tour de Tonka - August 7 (Sat)
- Plug it In (City Hall) - September 9 (Thur)
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