Wayzata Weekly
City CalendarSunday Music in the Park Sunday Oct. 10th 4:30 p.m.
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Marc Schultz Officially Sworn in as Our
Next Police ChiefThis week, Marc Schultz was sworn in at the Council meeting in front of family, friends, staff and the community. We look forward to his continued positive impact on the community!
Chief Schultz was recently featured in an episode of the Mayor Minutes Podcast called "Public Safety in Wayzata". |
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Wayzata Wine & Spirits Raises $2,000 for
Hammer Residences, Inc.We are excited to share that last Thursday's Mystery Wine Pull at Wayzata Wine & Spirits was a success! Over $2,000 was raised for Hammer Residences, Inc. Thank you to all who came by to donate and choose a bottle! |
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A Successful Public Safety NightThe Wayzata Police and Fire Departments hosted the annual Public Safety Night this week. Thank you to all who came out! We hope you learned something new and enjoy a hot dog, some face painting and educational safety demonstrations. It is always a pleasure to gather as a community.
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Four Generations of ServiceThis week is Fire Prevention Week! Did you know Mayor Mouton was a Wayzata Firefighter for 6 years and the first woman to join the department? Last week, current Chief Kevin Klapprich and Mayor Mouton sat down to discuss fire safety, Mayor Mouton's history as a Wayzata Firefighter, and the four generations of service in the Klapprich family on the Mayor Minutes Podcast. |
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More Volunteers Needed for the Annual
Pull It Day on October 23rdNo gardening experience needed! The annual Pull It Day is back this year. This cleanup happens each fall and helps to prepare the City gardens for winter. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23. If you feel comfortable gardening in groups, please sign up for this outdoor volunteer opportunity. Family/household groups are strongly encouraged.
Email volunteers@wayzata.org to sign up.
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Take This Quick Poll About ChickensThe City of Wayzata is considering allowing the keeping of chickens on private property. Please take this quick two question poll to let us know what you think.
Click here to take the poll
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How would you invest $240 million to transform lives in our community?Hennepin County expects to receive $240 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) to help residents recover from the COVID-19 public health and economic emergency.
This survey is part of a broader community engagement effort hosted by Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse (District 6) to gather community input on how residents would like to see ARPA dollars prioritized.
Click here to provide feedback |
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Did you know October is Energy Month? To help you keep energy bills low and stay comfortable in the cooler weather, we’re sharing a new energy-saving tip each week in October.
Energy Tip of the Week: Switch to LED Lights
The sun is setting earlier each day – the longer you keep your lights on, the more energy you’re using. Swap out old conventional bulbs for more efficient LED bulbs. They last longer and use about 6 times less energy, plus they come in a variety of shapes and color temperatures to meet your needs.
Xcel Energy teamed up with retailers to offer special discounts. Check out xcelenergy.com/bulbfinder to see which retailers are offering deals near you.
Check out Wayzata.org/Sustainability to learn more about our community’s Energy Action Plan and energy-reduction goals. |
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Read the October Portal NewsletterRead the October Portal Newsletter to learn about the 2022 Preliminary Budget, the Boo Bash Dash, Fire Prevention Week and more! Click here to read |
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Support Be Pink at Wayzata Wine & Spirits
this OctoberWith Be Pink, Park Nicollet Foundation raises support for the Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center Mammo a-gogo Community Outreach Program. This annual event helps thousands of local women in need.
In the month of October, $1 of every bottle of rosé purchased at Wayzata Wine & Spirits will be donated to Be Pink. |
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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 |
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Upcoming Events, Activities & Meetings
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October 10thSunday Music in the Park Wayzata Parks & Trails has one last performer left in the music lineup this fall. Stop by the Great Lawn, across from the Hotel Landing, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. to hear the Wailing Loons play.
Click here to learn more |
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October 28th Community Tree MeetingThis 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 |
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October 30thWayzata Boo Bash DashJoin in the Halloween fun at the annual Wayzata
Boo Bash Dash, a spooktacular race in downtown
Wayzata! Run or walk a timed 10k, 5k, Competitive
Lake Street Mile and 1 mile fun run with friends and
family. Costumes encouraged! Enjoy pre and post-race festivities, like the Pumpkin Derby, at The Great Lawn at The Promenade. Following the Boo Bash Dash will be the annual Boo Blast Celebration which will include trick or treating around town.
Click here to learn more |
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Community Development UpdateSection Foreman House RestorationThe City intends to restore the historic Section Foreman House for reuse as a new lakefront learning center. It will provide indoor and outdoor classrooms and community spaces as part of the Eco Park to be constructed as part of Panoway on Wayzata Bay Phase II. Educational programming will focus on early 20th century railroad operations and the influence of the Great Northern Railroad on the geographic, economic, and social development of Wayzata. The purpose of the Eco Park is to restore shoreline marsh and improve water quality while providing STEM-based learning opportunities. Design meetings with interested community members are expected to take place this fall.
Click here to learn more
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Proposals Under ReviewDevelopment Application for 1640 Holdridge CircleThe 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 the October 19 meeting. Click here to learn more
Development Application for Moments of Wayzata at 163 Wayzata Blvd WThe City Council reviewed an application on August 24 by TMSC of Wayzata, LLC for a renovation of the existing building at 163 Wayzata Blvd (formerly operated as Meridian Manor) for a senior living and memory care facility. On October 4, the Planning Commission recommended approval of modified plans that omit the previously proposed building addition. The modified plans will be reviewed by the City Council at the October 19 meeting. Click here to learn more
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Public Works UpdateWhere to Take Your Yard Waste The Wayzata compost site is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Holidays. The compost site also will be open weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) in October and the first 2 weekends in November from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents are required to unbag all materials, per ordinance #583 and are asked to take empty bags home for reuse or disposal. As a reminder: Only soft-bodied yard waste (such as grass and leaves) is permitted. No brush, stumps, branches, plastic bags, paper bags, etc. will be allowed.
Free wood chips are available at the site for residents who have a permit. When picking up wood chips, please note that Public Works will not be available to assist with loading.
The Plymouth Yard Waste Site is nearby and available to accept any brush you may have. |
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CenterPoint Energy Gas Main ReplacementCenterPoint Energy will be replacing gas main pipes beneath the streets on many City streets north of Wayzata Boulevard 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 ResurfacingSome streets are going to be milled and re-paved with bituminous asphalt. The streets included are 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 be completed by the end of October, weather permitting. Disruptions to traffic on any given street will be limited to a 2-3-week period. 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
- Wayzata Farmer's Market: June - October
- Boo Bash Dash (Lake Street): October 30th
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