Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

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

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting Tuesday Sept. 28th 5:00 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting Wednesday Sept. 29th 6:00 p.m.

Featured News

Marc Schultz Officially Named Chief of the Wayzata Police Department

Wayzata’s new and official Police Chief, Marc Schultz, may already seem familiar to most! Chief Schultz has truly been a part of the community during his time as the Interim Chief since last spring. He is already making a difference by implementing the new Embedded Social Worker Program and addressing community feedback on the Panoway District Committee. We look forward to his leadership in our community and well-established and respected PD.

Important Updates

September Wayzata Updates with
Mayor Mouton

Watch the September Mayor Minutes to see the new 9/11 Memorial on Lake Street, learn about Public Safety Night and receive updates on Panoway concerns including bike safety and loud mufflers.

Click here to watch

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

Upcoming Events, Activities & Meetings

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. 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 - Next Week!

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.

October 4th

Public Safety Night

Wayzata Fire and Police Departments invite you to stop by the Public Safety Night outdoor open house on Monday, October 4th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station! There will be free hot dogs, giveaways, face painting, demos, and more. Fire trucks and Police vehicles will be on display and McGruff the Crime Dog is rumored to make an appearance.

October 7th

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!

October 28th

Community Tree Meeting

This will be a follow up meeting about the Tree Preservation Ordinance (§936 and §710). Join us at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and help us determine if and what potential changes are necessary to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment of the

community.

Tell us what you think about trees in Wayzata Here:
Click here to take the survey

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

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 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 were posted on the City website on September 17. Click here to learn more

Recently Approved by Council

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. This was approved by the City Council at the September 21st 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 approved this at the September 21st meeting. Click here to learn more

Public Works Update

CenterPoint Energy Gas Main Replacement

CenterPoint Energy will be replacing gas main pipes beneath the streets on many City streets north of Wayzata Boulevard including:

Barry Avenue North
Beaver Dam Street East
Broadway Avenue North
Chicago Avenue North
Far Hill Court
Far Hill Road
Gardner Street East
Margaret Circle
Minnetonka Avenue North
Park Street East
Ridgeview Drive
Ridgeview Lane
Walker Avenue North

Work began in August, and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. For more information, please see CenterPoint Energy’s website here.

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.

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
CrossFit Event (Wayzata Beach): September 24th
Boo Bash Dash (Lake Street): October 30th