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The Quality of Life Community Survey Results are IN!

This year, the City of Wayzata hired the Morris Leatherman Company to conduct a community wide quality of life survey to ensure that we are building the community our residents want and providing a high level of service.

The results were gathered though a telephone survey of 400 randomly selected residents of the City of Wayzata. Survey responses were gathered by professional interviewers across the community between March 14th and 30th, 2022. The average interview took 20 minutes.

View full report: Wayzata.org/qualityoflifesurvey

Panoway Open House & Ice Cream Social

Join us for an ice cream social at Panoway!

Come to Panoway on Wednesday, July 27th between 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a short walking tour. You will experience the plaza, engage in fun activities, and enjoy a free ice cream treat, all while learning about what’s next for Panoway.

Recent News & Updates

Run For Wayzata City Council

Individuals who want to run for the two Wayzata City Council seats may file an affidavit of candidacy between August 2nd and August 16th and submit the required $5 filing fee at Wayzata City Hall during regular office hours.

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Comcast's Xfinity Internet Coming to Wayzata

Comcast has been granted approval to provide cable TV and internet service to Wayzata’s residents, and will begin installing the infrastructure system in July. Some of the infrastructure will be mounted on existing utility poles and some of it will be installed underground. When scheduled to work in your neighborhood, Comcast's contractor, Universal Services, will notify residents by placing door hangers on your door.

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Absentee Voting Has Begun

Absentee voting has begun for the Primary Election at City Hall. The Primary Election will be held on August 9. If you prefer to request a ballot via the mail:

Click here to request an absentee ballot

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Upcoming Events

Attend the Night to Unite Luncheon

Join us in kicking off this year's celebration! Wayzata Police Chief, Marc Schultz, will provide an inside look at the department and the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition will also present the Jim Fish Award.

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Wayzata Historical Society 40th Anniversary Celebration on August 4th

Stop by the Depot from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on August 4th for food from the Muni, live music, prizes, games, giveaways and more! On the menu will be hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, fruit and dessert. $5 per person.

Hosted by the Wayzata Historical Society

Fish with Wayzata's First Responders

On Sunday August 28th, sign your family up to fish with
Wayzata's first responders from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

There will be some refreshments and hopefully beautiful weather! This is a free and family focused event that will be hosted at Wayzata Sailing. Limited spots available!

Parent or guardian must attend with kids. Ages 5-16.

Click here to learn more and sign up

Community Development

Recently Approved Proposals

Development Proposal for 900 Wayzata Blvd (Wells Fargo)
A development application has been approved for 900 Wayzata Blvd, currently home to a Wells Fargo bank. The project team is proposing a 67-unit apartment building, 9 attached townhomes, a 34,000 square foot office building, and a 5,500 square foot Wells Fargo bank. The majority of parking will be underground. The City Council voted 4-1 to approve the proposal at their July 19 meeting.

Proposals Under Review

830 Lake St (Baja Haus) – Patio Application
A development application has been submitted for Baja Haus, a restaurant located in the Village Shoppes at 830 Lake St E. Baja Haus is seeking to create a yearly patio that occupies four parking spaces outside the restaurant. The previous patio was permitted under the City’s pandemic relief policies.

The Planning Commission recommended approval at their July 18 meeting.

1022 Wayzata Boulevard – Revised Application
A revised development application has been submitted at 1022 Wayzata Blvd, the former gas station next to Edina Realty. The applicant is proposing to combine the northern and southern parcels and pursue a rezoning/Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to support a future retail tenant. The previous proposal for this property, for a Caribou Cabin/Urban Wok, was denied earlier this year.

The Planning Commission recommended approval at the July 18 meeting.

344 Ferndale Road North – Subdivision
A development application has been submitted at 344 Ferndale Road North, currently the site of one single family home. The owners propose to split the existing lot into two, keep their current house, and build a new home on the second parcel. A detached garage would be demolished.

The Planning Commission will discuss the application at their August 1st meeting.

For information on all development projects, please visit the development project webpage. >>

Permits

On 7/15 a new house permit was issued for 1013 Gardner St E

Public Works

New Updates

We Want Your Feedback!
Neighborhood Meeting - Ferndale Road Sidewalk
Public Works will be holding a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, August 4 at 5:30 pm to solicit feedback on two potential sidewalk options for the segment of Ferndale Road between Lake Street and Wayzata Blvd. This segment is a critical north-south corridor for pedestrians and cyclists and is a direct route between the Dakota Rail Regional Trail and the Luce Line Trail.

The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at Wayzata City Hall.

Far Hill Road Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Repairs
A contractor has been hired to assist with rehabilitating the sanitary sewer lift station at 539 Far Hill Road. Repairs are scheduled to occur during the first two weeks of August, weather permitting. Repairs include excavating and replacing underground equipment, and removing and re-installing the service cabinet that is visible above ground. Sanitary sewer service to residents in the area will not be affected.

Verizon Wireless Installing Small-Cell Equipment

Verizon Wireless will be installing small-cell wireless antenna equipment on several City-owned street light poles. The installation of the first of five antennas has begun in the southeast corner of Lake Street East & Minnetonka Avenue South. Verizon has replaced the existing street light pole with a structurally reinforced pole that has a similar appearance to the existing pole. The additional antenna equipment will extend approximately 10 feet higher than the street light pole.

Contact the City’s Engineering Department at 952-404-5371 with questions.

Ongoing Projects

Bituminous Mill & Overlay resurfacing began this summer and expected to end this fall. Select streets will be repaved during this process.

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Special Event Permits

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

Thursdays, June 1 - October 1 | Wayzata Farmer’s Market (Promenade)
Wednesdays, June 22 – July 27 | Music by the Lake (Wayzata Depot)
June - October | Untiedt’s Garden Market (American Legion)
July 27-28 | Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale
Thursday, August 4 | Historical Society Anniversary (Depot)
Saturday, August 6 | Tour de Tonka (Lake Street)
Saturday, August 6 | Folds of Honor Benefit (Private)
Tuesday, August 9 | Fishing for Life (Depot)
Saturday, August 13 | UUCCF Century Ride (Lake Street)
September 9-11 | James J. Hill Days