Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

City Council Meeting Tuesday September 21st 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Music in the Park Sunday September 26th 4:30 p.m.

The Planning Commission Meeting on Monday September 20th is canceled.

Featured News

Successful First Electric Vehicle
Event at City Hall

Last Thursday, the Energy & Environment Committee hosted the PLUG IT IN! Electric Vehicle event, bringing over 80 attendees to view and learn about electric vehicles and their benefits. Stay tuned for future sustainable educational events and opportunities and visit Wayzata.org/Sustainability to learn more.

A Meaningful Anniversary Event on 9/11

On September 11th, in partnership with The Wayzata Conservancy, the new 9/11 memorial was unveiled on Lake Street. This memorial honors and remembers all who were injured or perished, all volunteers and first responders who united to answer the call, and those were touched by the events of September 11, 2001.

“The memorial we are here to unveil will continue to serve as a reminder of that fateful day and reflections of a grateful community.”

- Johanna Mouton, Mayor of Wayzata

Click Here to Learn More

Important Updates

Tell Us What You Think about Trees

Please 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

Community Open House with the new Wayzata PD Chief, Marc Schultz!

Join us on Thursday October 7th for coffee and casual conversation with Chief Schultz down at the Panoway.
This will be a great time for the community to ask questions, get to know Chief and enjoy the fall weather. All are welcome to attend!

Read the September Portal Newsletter

Read the September Portal Newsletter to learn about Pull It Day, Public Safety Day, new CDC guidelines and more!

Click here to read

The Wayzata Police Department is Hiring a Records Supervisor

This 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

Upcoming Events & Activities

September 19 - October 10th

Sunday Music in the Park

Sunday Music in the Park is BACK! Wayzata Parks & Trails has a fantastic music lineup this fall. Starting this 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

September 30th

Mystery Wine Pull at Wayzata Wine & Spirits Benefiting Hammer Residences

The 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.

Community Development Update

Upcoming Hearings

Development Application for 1640 Holdridge Circle
The Planning Commission recommended approval of 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. 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 recommended approval of 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. The City Council will review it on September 21. Click here to learn more

Proposals Under Review

Development Application Submitted for Whiting Residence at 611 Bushaway Road
The Planning Commission recommended approval of 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 setback requirement. It will be reviewed by the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
Click here to learn more

Development Application Submitted for Good Clinic at 803 Lake Street East
The Planning Commission recommended approval of 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. 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 reviewed 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

Permits

A demolition permit has been issued for 1120 Wayzata Blvd
A building permit has been issued for a new home at 522 Harrington Rd
A building permit has been issued for a new home at 159 Westwood Ln S

Public Works Update

A Successful James J. Hill Days

This past weekend, our Public Works, Police and Fire department members helped with all things related to James J. Hill Days including setup, closing down the streets, parade traffic management, 9-11 memorial staging and cleanup. Their hard work made the events of the weekend run smoothly and safely.

Check out photos from the weekend here

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.

Click here for more information

Lake and Barry Parking Lot Will Be Available for Public Parking on
the Weekends Once it is Complete

The 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 this Month

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

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
The Gathering (St. Bart's): September 17th
CrossFit Event (Wayzata Beach): September 24th
Boo Bash Dash (Lake Street): October 30th