Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

Sunday Music in the Park | Sunday August 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Primary Election | Tuesday August 9 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A fireworks permit was approved for a private event along Lake Minnetonka on August 6 from 9:45 - 10:00 p.m.

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Featured News

police chief marc schultz talking on night to unite

A Successful Night to Unite

Thank you to all who joined us for a successful Night to Unite on Tuesday! It is one of our favorite events of the year for a reason. Thank you for the great conversation, hospitality and joy. Join us at our next event, Public Safety Day, on October 3!

Upcoming Voting Timeline

August 6

Open for voting 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

August 8
Open until 5:00 p.m. for voting

August 9
State Primary Election Polls open 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

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 2 and August 16 and submit the required $5 filing fee at Wayzata City Hall during regular office hours.

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Receive 10% Off Your Next Purchase at Wayzata Wine & Spirits!

We want your input. Help us improve the store experience by filling out our brief survey. At the end, you will receive a 10% off coupon as a thank you!

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Recent News & Updates

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.

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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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Extended Hours for Absentee Voting

Direct balloting allows residents to vote in person and place their ballots through a tabulator (just like on election day). This process is available one week prior to an election, starting on August 2, for the Primary Election.

City Hall will be open extended hours for direct balloting for the Primary Election:

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 8

Click here to request an absentee ballot

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Upcoming Events

Sunday Music in the Park Begins This Weekend on August 7!

The Parks & Trails Board with host music on the Great Lawn every Sunday in August from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

This Sunday, August 7, will feature the Westwind Swing Band! Remember to bring a blanket or chair!

Click here for the music lineup

Fish with Wayzata's First Responders

On Sunday August 28, 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

Klapprich Park Community Meeting

Join us for a community meeting for the proposed Klapprich Park playground update on Monday, August 29 from 5:00pm – 6:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend! There will be a taco food truck and family-friendly activities. The goal is to receive initial feedback on the proposed update of the playground equipment as well as Klapprich Park as a whole.

If you have any questions on this community meeting or the playground update you can contact Nick Kieser, Parks Planner, at 952-404-5313 or nkieser@wayzata.org.

James J. Hill Days

James J. Hill Days will return September 9, 10 & 11. This event is hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber annually and will feature three days of family-friendly fun.
Activities include fireworks, big-name concerts, carnival,
food trucks, beer gardens, open-air street market, and
so much more.

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Community Development

Planning Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Changes to the Tree Ordinance on August 15th

The goal of the proposed text amendment is to improve the protection and preservation of the trees in Wayzata and to enhance the natural environment of the community. The City is proposing to amend Chapters 936 – Tree Preservation, 710 – Maintenance and Removal of Trees, and 519 – Tree Removal and Treatment.

The Planning Commission public hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter in the Wayzata Community Room, 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, Minnesota

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Proposals Under Review

341 Ramsey Road
A revised development application has been submitted at 341 Ramsey Road for an attached garage requiring variances for rear yard setback, hardcover, and lot coverage. The owners previously submitted a similar application that was recommended for denial by the Planning Commission this spring. The revised application for the garage requires one less variance.

The Planning Commission will discuss the application at their August 15 meeting.

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 their 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 recommended approval at their August 1 meeting.

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Public Works

Ongoing Projects

Bituminous Mill & Overlay
Resurfacing began this summer and expected to end this fall. Select streets will be repaved during this process. On Central Avenue South and on Lake Street East, concrete curbs will be installed as part of the bituminous mill and overlay work. Construction is expected to begin in September, and is scheduled to be complete by the end of October.

Wayzata Boulevard Storm Sewer Rehabilitation
A failing storm sewer pipe beneath Wayzata Boulevard, just west of highway 12 is scheduled to be repaired mid-August. The pipe can be rehabilitated without digging up the road which means there will be little to no impact for motorists on Wayzata Boulevard. This work is expected to be completed within about 3 days.

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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)
June - October | Untiedt’s Garden Market (American Legion)
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