Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

City Council Workshop                                 Tuesday June 15^th                 5:45 p.m.

City Council Meeting Tuesday June 15^th 7:00 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting                       Wednesday June 16^th            6:00 p.m.

Heritage Preservation Board Meeting          Thursday June 17^th                5:00 p.m.

Read the June Portal Newsletter

The June Portal Newsletter is now available!

Topics include:

- COVID-19 Update

- Music by the Lake Schedule

- Night to Unite and more!

Click here to read the June Portal

Racially Restrictive Covenants in Wayzata & Plymouth Neighborhoods (Part II)

In the first session on May 13th, we heard a brief summary of the history and legacy of racially restrictive covenants in Wayzata and Plymouth Neighborhoods.

Join us for a follow up session, on June 17th, where we will discuss the current impacts that racial covenants still have on our communities and dive deeper into the Just Deeds Coalition, who help property owners discharge discriminatory covenants and provide education opportunities that help communities acknowledge this history.

Register now to learn about what YOU can do to acknowledge this discrimination, discharge these covenants and build a foundation for more inclusive communities.

Click here to register

New Episode Available Now

Episode 4: Reducing Wayzata's Energy Use

In this episode, hear from Nick Kieser, the Assistant Planner for the City of Wayzata and Deirdre Coleman, a Partners In Energy Community Facilitator at the Center for Energy and Environment as they discuss the City’s Energy & Environment Committee, the creation of Wayzata’s Energy Action Plan and the Partner’s in Energy Program. Part of the conversation includes ways for both businesses and residents to be involved in taking action.

Click Here to Listen

Become a Night to Unite Block Party Host for Your Neighborhood

Neighborhoods across Wayzata have been gathering to celebrate Night to Unite for more than 40 years!
On August 3rd, there will be a kickoff luncheon (more details to come). Later that evening, Wayzata Police, Fire, City staff, elected officials, and McGruff, will visit neighborhood parties throughout Wayzata and Long Lake. Along with the police cars and fire trucks, there will be trinkets for kids and a crime prevention message at each stop. This is a great time to ask questions of elected
officials, police officers, firefighters, and City staff.

Interested in hosting a gathering in your neighborhood?

Register Here: Wayzata.org/nighttounite.

Registrations are due July 16th, 2021.

Sustainability Resources for Residents and Businesses

Visit the 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

State Offers Vaccine Rewards

The State of Minnesota is offering rewards for the first 100,000 Minnesotans, aged 12 and older, who get their first COVID-19 vaccine between May 27 through June 30, 2021. Rewards include passes to the Minnesota State Fair, baseball games, Valleyfair and more. The rewards request form will be open on this page from June 1 through June 30.

Click here to learn more

Farmer's Market Has Returned

The Wayzata Farmer's Market returned to Lake Street last week. The market will take place from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays at 850 Lake Street North at the Promenade.

The market will continue throughout the summer, every Thursday, through September 30th.

Click to view a full list of vendors

National Recognition for the
Section Foreman House

Meaningful recognition for the Panoway at Wayzata Bay's Section Foreman House --- now officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places! This would not have been made possible without the support of the Wayzata City Council, Wayzata Heritage Preservation Board, Wayzata Historical Society and the Wayzata Conservancy. Celebrate with us as we continue to honor our City's history and see progress towards preservation, access, and beautification of our most important natural resource, Lake Minnetonka.

Accepting Applications for Line Cooks, Hosts, Servers and more!

The Muni is hiring line cooks, dishwashers, hosts, servers. 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.

Accepting Applications for Wayzata Wine & Spirits Salesperson

We are 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

Click here to apply

Watch the May Mayor Minutes

Watch this month's Mayor Minutes segment to meet Wayzata's Interim Police Chief, Marc Schultz!

Other topics include City alert subscriptions and an exciting announcement for Panoway on Wayzata Bay.

Click here to watch

Sign Up for Summer Activities

Wayzata 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

Community Development Update

Development Application Submitted for 163 Wayzata Blvd W

A development application has been submitted from the applicant TMSC of Wayzata, LLC for a renovation of and addition to an existing building for a senior living and memory care facility. The proposed plans require a Planned Unit Development General Plan and Design Review. This application is scheduled for a public hearing at the June 21, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.

Click here for more information

Development Application Submitted for 16100 Wayzata Blvd

A development application has been submitted from the applicant EFN Wayzata Properties, LLC for a variance to place over 150 square feet of total sign area at 16100 Wayzata Boulevard. The sign area would include the existing pylon signs on the site and the proposed signs on the exterior façade of the building. The current site is under construction to update the exterior façade.This application is scheduled for a public hearing at the June 21, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.

Click here for more information

Development Application Submitted for 520, 524, 530, 534 Rice Street East

A development application has been submitted for the development of the Rice Street Townhomes at 520, 524, 530, and 534 Rice Street East. The proposed project would construct four total townhome units in two separate buildings. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Development Agreement was approved for these properties in 2006. The applicant proposes to construct the buildings in a similar manner as the approved plans with a few modifications. The Planning Commission recommended denial of this application at the public hearing on June 7, 2021. This application is scheduled for review at the June 15, 2021 City Council Meeting.

Click here for more information

Permits Issued

Demolition permit issued for 1013 Gardner St E
Single Family Home permit issued for 322 Broadway Ave N

Public Works Update

Panoway Interactive Water Feature

The Panoway Interactive Water Feature opened on Friday, May 28. It will be operational from 8am – 8pm, daily. Please note: the activation button requires the touch of a bare foot or bare hand.

McCormick’s Beachside Concession - NOW OPEN!

The McCormick’s concession stand opened at Wayzata Beach on Tuesday, June 1. Their menu will consist of Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chili Cheese Dogs, Lobster Rolls, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Possible Construction Impacts This Month

Gas Main Pipe Replacements

CenterPoint Energy will be replacing gas main pipes along the streets indicated in the map to the left until the end of June. Click Here to View Map

Circle A Sidewalk Complete & Hollybrook Road Sidewalk Begins

The construction of a sidewalk along Circle A Dive is nearly complete. The contractor has now begun utility work on Hollybrook Road to make room for the sidewalk in that location. This project will start beginning June 16th and will be completed late July.

MnDOT Highway 12 Maintenance near CR 101 and Gleason Lake Road

MnDOT Crews will by laying an aggregate layer to get a little more life out of the road. This will require the road to be reduced to two lanes between Central Ave/County Road 101 and Gleason Lake Road from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly June 1-15. Crews will have to come back at the end of June to put down stripes during off-peak hours.

Special Event Permits

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

Josephina Valet Parking: April - October
Wai Nani Surf, Paddle & Pedal: June - September
Wayzata Farmer's Market: June - October
Wayzata Art Experience: June 26 - 27th
Music By the Lake (Depot): June 23rd – July 28th
Flying Pancake Breakfast (Depot): July 4th
Blue Water Theatre Community Celebration (Walker Ave): July 11th
Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale: Canceled
Wayzata Legion Ribfest: July 25th
Tour de Tonka: August 7
Fishing for Life (Depot): August 10
Plug it In (City Hall): September 9