Wayzata Art Experience - Next Week!

The Wayzata Art Experience will return next weekend on June 26th & 27th to Lake Street and draw art lovers from across the Twin Cities with its annual 2-day celebration of art, music, food, and fun for all ages. This event is hosted by the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce and will feature 100 juried artists, sailboat rides, food trucks and more. 

Click here to learn more and view schedule

Donate your time to the community!
Click here sign up for a volunteer slot

Tell Us How You Feel About Community Gardens

Wayzata is considering implementing community gardens. Take the short survey below to let us know what you think and if would or would not participate in the concept and why. Your feedback is valued and necessary!

Click here to take the survey 

Watch the June Mayor Minutes

Annual Police vs. Fire Softball Game

The annual Police vs. Fire softball game returned last night, Thursday June 17th. It was a beautiful evening watching Wayzata’s first responders compete.

Congratulations to the 2021 winner... the Wayzata Police Department!

Click here to view photos from the game

Watering Restrictions are in Effect

With the recent heat, the City of Wayzata is nearing drought conditions. As a reminder, the City has an annual Ordinance restricting water use from May 1 - Sept. 30.

The restrictions are as follows:

• Water supplied by the City of Wayzata may not be used to water lawns, sod or seeded areas between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

• Properties with even-numbered addresses may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors on even-numbered calendar days. Properties with odd-numbered addresses may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors on odd-numbered calendar days.
• Homeowners associations and apartment complexes with multiple addresses that provide a common outdoor water irrigation system may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors every other day. Such associations and complexes must inform the City that they have this type of system.

Short DMV Closure on June 22nd

The Wayzata Department of Motor Vehicle will be closed on Tuesday June 22nd from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. for staff training.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding! 

The Wayzata Conservancy Welcomes 8 New Board Members

Read the June Portal Newsletter

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.

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

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

Community Development Update

Sustainability Resources for Residents & Businesses

Wayzata.org/sustainability

Public Works Update

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 complete. The contractor has now begun pouring curb in preparation for a new sidewalk on Hollybrook Road. This project will be completed late July.