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Wayzata Weekly


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planning

Apply for the Two Open Seats on the Planning Commission

There are two open seats on the Planning Commission! The Planning Commission is an advisory board that reviews and studies land use and development applications, and makes recommendations to the City Council. The Planning Commission also holds public hearings on all developments including applications for zoning amendments, variances, conditional use permits and subdivisions.

The application deadline is July 14th. Interviews will take place on July 20th in person (time TBD).

Click Here to Apply Now

trees

Community Open House to
Discuss Tree Preservation
 

Join us on July 12th at 5:00 p.m. in Shaver Park to discuss and review the current Tree Preservation Ordinance (§936 and §710). This will be the first of several community meetings to receive input on any potential changes to the Tree Preservation Ordinance to be recommended to the City Council. The goal is to determine if any changes are necessary to the Ordinance to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment of the community.

WAE

Wayzata Art Experience - Tomorrow!

The Wayzata Art Experience will return this 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

we're hiring

We're Hiring an Assistant Planner

Apply now for the Assistant Planner position. The Assistant Planner will participate in a broad range of planning and zoning efforts, including development and redevelopment activities, interpretation of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, research and background studies, long-range planning, and Zoning Code enforcement. This position will act as the staff liaison to the Heritage Preservation Board and provide support to the Planning Commission, City Council, and Zoning Study Task Force.

Application Deadline is July 15th at 4:30 p.m.

Click here to apply
community gardens

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!

Survey closes tonight at 11:59 p.m.

Click here to take the survey

podcast

Listen to the Latest Podcast Episode

Episode Five: Panoway - A Look Back on Phase I

In this episode, hear from special guest Jessie Houlihan, President of Stahl Construction, to discuss, celebrate and reflect on Phase I of the Panoway on Wayzata Bay project. Panoway on Wayzata Bay is an initiative to restore, protect and enhance a treasured asset for our community and broader region: Wayzata’s downtown lakefront. The multi-phase project will transform the public shoreline on Lake Minnetonka, enhancing the lakefront experience and preserving it for years to come.

Click Here to Listen

ask the mayor

Submit Your Questions for the Mayor

Starting next month, there will be a new addition to the Mayor Minutes podcast called “Ask the Mayor”. This will be dedicated time, at the end of each episode, where the Mayor will answer questions the community has submitted the month prior. The Mayor will respond to each question either on air or directly.

Email your questions to city@wayzata.org
Mayor minute

Watch the June Mayor Minutes

Tune in to the June Mayor Minutes to hear from Mayor Mouton and Wayzata Chamber President, Becky Pierson, to learn more about the upcoming Wayzata Art Experience and more!

Other topics include Night to Unite, the State of the City, the Wayzata Farmers' Market and more.

Click here to watch Mayor Minutes

Links mentioned:
wayzataartexperience.com
wayzata.org/nighttounite
hes

Save Money on Your Energy Bills

Your home is likely brimming with opportunities to help you save money on your energy bills. If you don’t want to spend time installing new energy-efficient equipment yourself, sign up for a Home Energy Squad visit!

Whether it’s swapping out old light bulbs for new energy-efficient LEDs, upgrading your showerhead, installing a programmable thermostat, or weather stripping your doors and checking for air leaks, the Home Energy Squad will do it all during their visit.

Click here to learn more


lake effect

The Wayzata Conservancy Welcomes 8 New Board Members

The Wayzata Conservancy has elected 8 new members to their Board of Directors!

“I am thrilled to welcome these talented individuals as their unique backgrounds and diverse experience will make them a great asset to the Wayzata Conservancy's board. They will play an important role in supporting the City's efforts to implement the Lake Effect plan to complete the construction of Panoway on Wayzata Bay."

-Wayzata Mayor, Johanna Mouton

The newly elected Board members are: Tasha Furst, Tory Schalkle, Sarah Dietrich, George Lee, Joy Szarke, Nate Leding, Katie Bassett, Dr Charles Yancy
n2u

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.

bar and grill hiring

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.

wine

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


water

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.
Click to read what is exempt from these restrictions 

Public Works Update

Possible Construction Impacts

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 Drive & Hollybrook Road Sidewalks

The construction of a sidewalk along Circle A Dive is nearly complete. On Hollybrook Road, utility work is complete and the curbs and sidewalks are almost done. Pavement patching and restoration work will continue in the coming weeks. This project is expected to be completed in late July.


Street Resurfacing
Select streets will be resurfaced next month. 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 is expected to begin in July, following CenterPoint Energy’s gas main replacement project (see above), 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.

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
  • Wine on Wayzata Bay: June 25th 
  • 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
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