Wayzata Weekly
City Calendar9/11 Memorial Dedication Event Saturday September 11th 10:00 a.m.
Parks & Trails Board Meeting Wednesday September 15th 6:00 p.m.
Heritage Preservation Board Meeting Thursday September 16th 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Music in the Park Sunday September 19th 4:30 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meeting on Monday September 20th is canceled.
Featured News
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9-11 Memorial to be Unveiled in Wayzata
This Weekend in Panoway Plaza Park"A 9/11 memorial will soon become a permanent fixture in downtown Wayzata. The memorial, located among a grove of birch trees in the new lakeside park space built within the city’s Panoway on Wayzata Bay initiative, is meant to serve as a quiet place of peace and reflection in honor of the lives lost and those impacted by the terrorist attacks 20 years ago."
Read the Sun Sailor Article Here
Photo: Jason Jenkins, Sun Sailor |
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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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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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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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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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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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The Wayzata Police Department is Hiring a Records SupervisorThis position will transcribe police reports, statements, audio, or other documents. This role will also perform a variety of administrative and technical duties for the purpose of coordinating and maintaining accurate and up-to-date police reports, records, and data systems in compliance with legal mandates and prosecution requirements.
Applications are due by September 22nd.
Click here to apply |
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Upcoming Events & Activities
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September 11th - This WeekendPanoway Memorial Dedication Event There will be a public memorial event this Saturday 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 - This WeekendJames J. Hill Days Returns to Lake StreetThe whistle’s blowing and James J. Hill Days is here! This weekend, September 10, 11 & 12, the annual festival will return 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 next Sunday 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 ResidencesThe Mystery Wine Pull Fundraiser is coming up on September 30th! Stop by and donate $20 to Hammer Residences Inc., then pull a mystery bottle ranged in value from $20 - $55. The fundraiser will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will go until the wine is gone. Cash Only. |
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Community Development UpdateUpcoming HearingsZoning 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 1. It was viewed by the City Council on September 7 and was tabled for further discussion at a future Council workshop. Click here to learn more
Development 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. It will be reviewed by the City Council on September 21. 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. It will be reviewed by the City Council on September 21. Click here to learn more
Development Application for Moments of Wayzata at 163 Wayzata Blvd W
The City Council considered 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. At the City Council meeting on September 7, the Council directed staff to bring a revised application back to the Planning Commission for review on October 4. The revised application will remove the proposed building addition. Revised plans will be posted on the City website on September 17. 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 will 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.
Street Resurfacing to Begin in Mid-September
Select streets will be re-paved in the coming weeks including Barry Avenue South, Benton Avenue, Benton Alley, Indian Mound Street, Minnetonka Avenue South, Shady Lane and Shadyway Road. This should be completed by the end of October.
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
- 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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