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An Important Milestone for the Panoway Project

After extensive community engagement through a design validation process, on August 16^th, the Wayzata City Council approved the design of Panoway Phase 2A (Boardwalk & Docks) and Phase 2B (Section Foreman House). This approval completes the design development for thesephases of the Panoway project and moves them into the construction document phase!

Phase 2A will include a 1,500 foot-long boardwalk that will stretch along restored shoreline of Lake Minnetonka from the Section Foreman House to the Depot. There will be two lakeside overlook terraces or “step downs” and a replacement of community docks. The design work is funded by State of Minnesota Bond Funds and construction will be funded through bond funds and Tax Increment Financing (an economic development tool for a targeted area where additional property taxes paid as a result of a new development are captured locally to pay for restricted private and public improvements).

Phase 2B includes the restoration of the Section Foreman House into a new lakefront learning center. The design work for this has been fully funded by the Wayzata Conservancy.

This exciting step gets the City one step closer to our core objective of improving the lakeside ecosystem, providing greater public access to Lake Minnetonka, preserving Wayzata’s history and keeping downtown commerce vibrant.

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The Wayzata Boulevard Corridor

Residents of, employees in, and commuters through Wayzata are encouraged to fill out an online community survey regarding your experiences on and around Wayzata Boulevard. Your comments will help shape the future of the corridor! A self-guided Walking Audit form is also available.

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Klapprich Park & Playground

We want to know what you think about the proposed new Klapprich Park playground and park in general! This feedback will be used to help guide the upcoming project.

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Upcoming Events

75th Anniversary Muni Celebration

Join us outside at The Muni on Saturday October 1 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. to celebrate 75 years of Wayzata Bar & Grill and Wayzata Wine & Spirits. This celebration will feature live music with Elvis impersonator Chris Olson and Doug Allen Nash with a Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond show. Other activities will include outdoor games, a raffle, complimentary wine tastings and beer and food for purchase. Live music will start at 4:00 p.m.

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Wayzata Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Stop by from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on September 18 for pancakes, french toast and a raffle with the Wayzata Fire Department!

At will donations will be accepted.

Candidate Forums

In the weeks prior to the November 8 General Election, The League of Women Voters Wayzata- Plymouth Area will host a series of Candidate Forums for Wayzata area voters. The forums will include candidates for Wayzata City Council, State House District 45B, State Senate District 45, and the Wayzata School Board special election. All candidates will be invited to participate.

The purpose of the forums is to give Wayzata voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them in this election.

September 22nd at City Hall
6:45 p.m. MN Senate District 45 & MN House District 45B
8:00 p.m. Wayzata City Council

Submit candidate questions in advance to lwvwpa@lwvmn.org

Solar for Wayzata: A Renewable Energy Event

Join Wayzata’s Energy and Environment Committee on October 6, 5 p.m. at City Hall for a discussion about renewable energy. The City of Wayzata will give an update on city solar and wind energy, then hear from Blue Horizon Energy about projects they have developing solar installations throughout MN, and from Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy on all renewable energy options for Wayzata residents and businesses.

Enjoy light appetizers and beverages with friends and neighbors. All eligible attendees will receive a free Home Energy Squad visit. (Must be an Xcel Energy electric and CenterPoint Energy natural gas customer to qualify.)

Wayzata PD Update

If you see something, say something.

Recently, we have been hearing from residents that they didn't call 9-1-1 when they saw an incident occur because it didn't feel like an "emergency". Please know that 9-1-1 is always the best way to get a response from law enforcement to help our Police Officers actively respond in real time. So, if you see something, say something... by calling 9-1-1 right away. This will better help us serve the community.

Community Development

Zoning Study Update

Updates to the Zoning Code regarding mixed-use buildings will be considered at the September 19 Planning Commission meeting. The updates are intended to bring the most recent changes to Wayzata’s commercial zoning districts in line with the Comprehensive Plan. At the same meeting, a revised tree ordinance will be up for discussion.

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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 Planning Commission recommended denial of the application by a 4-3 vote at their August 15 meeting, and the City Council is scheduled to consider it on October 4.

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 of the application with conditions at their August 1 meeting. The City Council meeting will be on September 26.

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

Public Works

Ongoing Projects

2022 Street Rehabilitation
Streets to be milled and re-paved include:

Barry Avenue North
Central Avenue South (south of LaSalle Street)
Chicago Avenue North
Gardner Street East
Lake Street East (east of the roundabout)
Minnetonka Avenue North
Park Street East
Walker Avenue North

Construction is expected to begin around September 26, and is scheduled to be complete by the end of October.

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 related to the Verizon Wireless equipment.

Comcast has begun installation of residential Cable and Internet

Comcast has been granted approval to provide cable TV and internet service to Wayzata’s residents, and began installing the infrastructure system in July. Some of the infrastructure will be aerial (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, like the one shown here.

If you have questions or would like more information about the project, you can visit the project webpage here: https://twincities.comcast.com/wayzataexpansion/ or you can contact Universal Services at 651-432-3000.

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)
Friday, Sept. 16 | The Gathering (St. Bart’s.)
Sunday, Sept. 18 | Masonic Lodge Car Show (Lake Street & Minnetonka Ave)
Saturday, Oct. 1 | Muni 75th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 29 | Boo Bash Dash