Wayzata Weekly
City CalendarCity Hall Closed - Holiday Observed Monday September 6th All Day
City Council Meeting Tuesday September 7th 7:00 p.m.
PLUG IT IN! Event Thursday September 9th 5:30 p.m.
9/11 Memorial Dedication Event Saturday September 11th 10:00 a.m.
Featured News
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New Dog Washing Station in Klapprich ParkIn partnership with our Public Works Department, Noah Boeder from Troop 283, completed a new dog washing station at Klapprich Park for his Eagle Scout Project! |
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Wayzata Post Office RenamedYesterday, the Ramstad Family, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Postal Officials unveiled a plaque to designate and rename the Wayzata Post Office in honor of the late Congressman Jim Ramstad. Ramstad served in Congress from 1991-2009 and passed away in November of 2020.
Click here to learn more
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Tell Us What You Think about TreesPlease take this survey to review the Tree Preservation Ordinance (§936 and §710). The survey results will be reviewed and discussed to determine any potential changes to the Tree Preservation Ordinance to be recommended to the City Council. The goal is to decide if any changes are necessary to the Ordinance to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment of the community.
Click here to take the survey |
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Read the September Portal NewsletterRead the September Portal Newsletter to learn about Pull It Day, Public Safety Day, new CDC guidelines and more! Click here to read |
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Why is there fencing up in Panoway?Watch Mayor Minutes to find out details on next weekends 9/11 memorial dedication, and learn more about James J. Hill Days, the annual 3-Day festival returning to Wayzata September 10th-12th. Click here to watch |
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What is happening with the boardwalk?We had so much fun sitting down with Andrew Mullin last week on the Mayor Minutes Podcast. Andrew is the current Chair of The Wayzata Conservancy, and stopped by to discuss what's next for Phase II of the Panoway project and to dive deeper into the new 9/11 Memorial coming to Lake Street in September. Other Discussion topics included the boardwalk, the Section Foreman House, the environmental focus of Phase II and more.
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Former Mayor Willcox & Retired Chief Risvold to be Grand Marshals in Wayzata ParadeThe Wayzata Area Chamber has selected the 2021 Co-Grand Marshals for the James J. Hill Days parade to be former Mayor Ken Willcox and retired Police Chief Michael Risvold! Mark your calendar and don't miss them leading the parade on Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m. on Lake Street in downtown Wayzata. |
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Wayzata Wine & Spirits Now Offering Online
In-Store and Curbside Pick UpNew Pick up hours are 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Order online and pickup in store or curbside!
Click here to learn more |
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Upcoming Events & Activities
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September 9th - NEXT WEEK!Plug It In! Electric Vehicle Event Join us at City Hall on September 9th at 5:30 p.m. for an exciting electric vehicle event. Participants can check out a variety of plug-in vehicles and talk with owners about their experiences on driving, owning, and charging EVs in Minnesota. Local auto dealers will have EVs (new and used) available to view. Electric bikes will also be displayed. There will be two presentations beginning at 7:00 p.m. featuring J. Drake Hamilton, the Science Policy Director at Fresh Energy, and Jukka Kukkonen, Chief EV Educator at Shift2Electric.
Hosted by the Wayzata Energy and Environment Committee, Fresh Energy, and Shift2Electric.
Click to see event flyer |
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September 11th - NEXT WEEK!Panoway Memorial Dedication Event There will be a public memorial event in the morning on September 11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at 10:00 a.m. The event will be in the Birch Grove in the Plaza Park in downtown Wayzata and will include special guests and an unveiling of the memorial.
There will also be a 9/11 photography exhibition at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts featuring photography from Minnesotans Lisa Poseley, Chris Kern, and Dan Murphy. The exhibit will be open to the public beginning on Friday September 10th and will run through October. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m. (Monday - Saturday).
Click here to learn about the memorial and events |
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September 10th - 12th - NEXT WEEK!James J. Hill Days Returns to Lake StreetThe whistle’s blowing and James J. Hill Days is just around the bend, coming September 10, 11 & 12 to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber, this event will feature three days of family-friendly fun. From engine to caboose, there’s something for everyone with fireworks, big-name concerts, carnival, food trucks, beer gardens, open-air street market, dachshund races, parade, and so much more. For more information, visit JamesJHillDays.com. Click here to volunteer and help make it happen. |
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September 19 - October 10thSunday Music in the Park Sunday Music in the Park is BACK! Wayzata Parks & Trails has a fantastic music lineup this fall. Starting September 19th, there will be performers on the Great Lawn every Sunday in front of the Hotel Landing from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. through October 10th.
Click here to learn more |
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September 30thMystery Wine Pull at Wayzata Wine & Spirits Benefiting Hammer ResidencesDonate $20 to Hammer on September 30th from 5-7 p.m. at the store and walk away with a mystery bottle of wine valued from $20-$70! All proceeds go to Hammer Residences, Inc., a Wayzata based nonprofit providing adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience life to the fullest. Cash only event. The Mystery Wine Pull will go until in the wine is gone! |
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Community Development Update
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Upcoming HearingsDevelopment Application for 1640 Holdridge Circle
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 1 to consider a development application from the applicant Reed Lewis to replace a driveway at 1640 Holdridge Circle. The driveway replacement would increase the impervious surface on the property over the City Code requirement of 25%. To accommodate this increase in impervious surface, Reed Lewis is requesting a Variance from the impervious surface requirement. At the September 1 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this application. The City Council will review at an upcoming meeting.
Click here to learn more
Development Application Submitted for Rice Street Townhomes at 520, 524, 530, and 534 Rice Street E
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 1 to consider a development application from the applicant Pillar Homes. 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 modifications. At the September 1 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this application. The City Council will review at an upcoming meeting. Click here to learn more Proposals Being Reviewed by Council on September 7thZoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Allow the Keeping of Chickens in some Residential Districts
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 16 to consider a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment from City Code Chapter 930 – Animals, to allow the keeping of chickens in the R-1 Zoning District, R-1A Zoning District, and PUD Zoning District if (a) the property is currently a single family residential use and (b) over 40,000 square feet in area, provided that the properties meet specific requirements and regulations. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requests. A report outlining this recommendation was reviewed by the Commission at their meeting on September 1st and will be reviewed by Council on September 7th. Click here to learn more
Development Application for Moments of Wayzata at 163 Wayzata Blvd W
The City Council will review an application on August 24 by TMSC of Wayzata, LLC for a renovation of and addition to the existing building at 163 Wayzata Blvd (formerly operated as Meridian Manor) for a senior living and memory care facility. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requests. On August 24, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Resolution with findings denying the application requests, to be reviewed at the Council meeting on September 7th. Click here to learn more
Proposals Being Reviewed by Council on September 21stDevelopment Application Submitted for Whiting Residence at 611 Bushaway Road The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 16 to consider a development application from the applicant(s) David & Cathy Whiting to remove the existing home and build a new single-family home. The application includes a Variance from the Shoreland Overlay minimum setback requirement. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requests. A report outlining this recommendation was reviewed by the Commission at their meeting on September 1 and will be reviewed by Council on September 21st. Click here to learn more
Development Application Submitted for Good Clinic at 803 Lake Street East
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 16 to consider a development application from the applicant The Good Clinic, LLC to operate a primary care medical clinic with a retail component at 803 Lake Street East. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requests. A report outlining this recommendation was reviewed by the Commission at their meeting on September 1 and will be reviewed by Council on September 21st. Click here to learn more
Requests Recently Approved by CouncilDevelopment Application for Ventana Apartments at 253 Lake Street East
The City Council reviewed an application on August 24 by Berry Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for parking fee-in-lieu for three parking stalls at 253 Lake Street East. The applicant proposes to include a new fitness room that removes three parking stalls in the existing building that is under construction. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. On August 24, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving the request. Click here to learn more |
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CenterPoint Energy Gas Main Replacement CenterPoint Energy will be replacing gas main pipes beneath the streets on Broadway Avenue North (between Ridgeview Drive and the Luce Line Regional Trail), Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Lane, Margaret Circle, Far Hill Road, and Far Hill Court. Work is expected to begin in late August, and be completed by the end of the year.
For more information click here. |
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Lake and Barry Parking Lot Will Be Available for Public Parking on
the Weekends Once it is CompleteThe first layer of pavement has been placed on the new parking lot, behind Ventana and Wayzata Blu and the sidewalk and curb at the front of the new buildings are being finalized. Paving of the new driveway will follow. The parking lot will be available for public parking and bike/trail users on weekends once it is complete.
Watering Restrictions Still in Effect
Although we have had recent rains, the majority of the State is still under severe drought conditions. To conserve water, the City of Wayzata enacted an Ordinance restricting watering to odd/even days, based on property address, several years ago. These restrictions are in effect between May 1 and September 30, annually.
Click here to learn more about these restrictions |
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Special Event PermitsStaff 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
- Plug it In (City Hall): September 9th
- Wayzata Beach Bash: September 10-11th
- James J Hill Days: September 10-12th
- The Gathering (St. Bart's): September 17th
- CrossFit Event (Wayzata Beach): September 24th
- Boo Bash Dash (Lake Street): October 30th
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