Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting | Tuesday May 24 | 5:00 p.m.

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Featured News

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National Police Week & Public Works Week

Wayzata is so lucky to have both of these departments holding the community together, each in their own way. The Wayzata Police Department works hard each day to keep our community safe, informed and engaged and The Public Works Department works tirelessly to plow, plant, and maintain a pristine town. Help us say thank you to our amazing staff in these departments this week!

It is also very important to acknowledge that May 15^th was National Peace Officers Memorial Day. We want to pay special recognition to our law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of Wayzata. It is the ultimate sacrifice. Let us always remember Officer William A. Mathews and Sergeant James W. Anderson.

Other Recent News & Updates

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Online Permitting Launched

The City of Wayzata’s permits have been paper-based for many years. This week, the City launched an online permitting system that enables homeowners, contractors, and others to fill out and pay for permits online! While not all permits are digital yet, staff will continue to roll out the system over the next few months, which will include more permits moving to an online option.

Visit the Permits and Licenses page for more information.

50% off to the First 25 Homes

Help us reach our energy goals and sign up for a Home Energy Squad visit! The first 25 homes in Wayzata to sign up will receive 50% off of the visit.

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Tastings Return to Wayzata Wine & Spirits

Tastings have returned to Wayzata Wine & Spirits on Fridays & Saturday.

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Upcoming Events

Walk-zata on June 4th & 5th

Come stroll and enjoy the peak of summer at Panoway! Walk-zata, a local and pedestrian focused event, was created with Wayzata residents top of mind as a day to enjoy all that Wayzata has to offer including sparkling views and Panoway park without the hustle and bustle.

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Wayzata Art Experience

Kick off the summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience, June 25th and 26th.Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this two day event, hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature 100 juried artists, food trucks, free sailboat rides, floating art, and live music.

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Community Development Update

Section Foreman House Update

Stakeholders for the Section Foreman House restoration and reuse, including the City and resident Design Committee, are currently working with architecture firm Cushing Terrell to envision the future of the house as a lakefront learning center. Schematic design is complete. The schematic design and Site Alteration Permit were approved by City Council on May 17.

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City Zoning Code Updates

Parks Rezoning Public Hearing
Currently, all of Wayzata’s park properties and city-owned open space are zoned for residential use, commercial use, or Planned Unit Development. To protect and preserve these properties from any future development, Wayzata is proposing to rezone all of the properties to Parks and Open Space. The second reading of the proposed ordinance will take place at the June 7 Council meeting.

Zoning Code Updates
City staff is proposing changes to the residential and commercial zoning districts within the City Code. The changes are intended to align the zoning code with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission has approved these changes and staff are now working to finalize code language for the June 7 Council meeting.

For information on all proposed zoning changes, visit the project webpage.

Proposals Under Review

341 Ramsey Road – New Attached Garage
A development application has been submitted for a new attached garage at 341 Ramsey Road by owners Trisha and Robert Blake.

The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application on May 16.

712 Lake St – Parking Variance and Conditional Use Permits for Restaurant
A development application has been submitted for parking-related approvals at 712 Lake St, the former Fitspace building. Applicant 714 E Lake St, LLC is proposing to retrofit the building to house a restaurant called “Paco & Lime”.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application on May 16.

Pre-Submittal

Development Proposal for 900 Wayzata Blvd (Wells Fargo)
A development application is in progress for redevelopment at 900 Wayzata Blvd, currently home to a Wells Fargo bank. The applicant is proposing a residential building, office building, and downsized bank with drive-through. This will require review by the Planning Commission and City Council.

More input will be sought from residents before future consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.

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Permits

A demolition permit was issued for a single-family home at 224 Chicago Avenue.

Public Works Update

Bituminous Seal-Coating Begins Next Week

Select streets within the City of Wayzata will receive bituminous seal coat application during the summer of 2022. Crack sealing is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 23rd, with seal-coat application to follow in June.

Streets scheduled to receive the seal-coat application include: Babcock Lane, Birch Lane, Crosby Road, Edgewood Avenue S, Elm Lane, Far Hill Court, Far Hill Road, Ferndale Road, Gleahaven Road, Hill Road, Holdridge Circle, Holdridge Lane

Holdridge Road E, Holdridge Road W, Holdridge Terrace, Hunters Glen Road, Lakeview Lane, Margaret Circle, Public Works Lot, Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Lane, Westwood Lane, Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata Blvd W

2022 Construction Projects

Construction projects will include street maintenance and sanitary sewer rehabilitation

Click here to read a summary of 2022 construction projects

Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.

(Staff is aware of a few more events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made)

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT
Thursdays, June 1 - Oct 1 Wayzata Farmer’s Market (Promenade)

June 4-5 Walk-zata (Lake Street)

June 25-26 Wayzata Art Experience (Lake Street)

June 24 Windward Festival (Yacht Club)

June-October Untiedt's Garden Market (American Legion)

July 4 Flying Pancake Breakfast (Depot)

July 10 Blue Water Theater Group (Walker Ave S)

July 27-28 Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale

Wednesdays, June 22 – July 27 Music By the Lake (Wayzata Depot)

August 6 Tour de Tonka

August 9 Fishing for Life (Wayzata Depot)

August 13 UUCCF Century Ride (Lake Street)