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City Calendar For Next Week

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Featured News

Did you receive a letter from Comcast recently about serving your property?

Over the past couple of weeks, Comcast sent out letters to around 100 large-lot residential properties about serving their properties. The letter was vague and the City was not aware of it. Comcast will be clarifying by sending out follow up information with real contact information. Sorry for the confusion!

Comcast was granted approval earlier this year to provide cable TV and internet service to Wayzata’s residents, and began installing the infrastructure system in July.

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Next Week is Fire Prevention Week

Did you know that today’s homes burn faster than ever? You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.

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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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Upcoming Events

BePink Wine Pull on October 27

Every October, our community comes together to raise support for the Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center mobile Mammo a-go-go Community Outreach Program. This year, Wayzata Wine & Spirits will support BePink by hosting a Wine Pull event from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on October 27. Donate $20 to BePink and pull a mystery bottle of wine valued from $20-$70.

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Wayzata Conservancy 6Smith Fundraiser

The Wayzata Conservancy is hosting a fundraising event on October 13th at 6Smith! Each ticket includes Prime Steak, Seafood and Lobster Feast. An all-out, no holds barred, four course, Family Style Feast. Dinner includes Cocktails, specially selected luxury wines, all foods, labor, and gratuity donated by the owners of 6smith with music by GB Leighton.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Wayzata Conservancy.

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Boo Bash Dash & Blast

Join in the Halloween fun at the annual Wayzata Boo Bash Dash, a spooktacular race in downtown Wayzata, on October 29! Run or walk a certified 10k, 5k, Competitive Lake Street Mile and fun run with friends. Costumes encouraged!

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Hosted by the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce and Wayzata Sailing.

Community Development

Zoning Study Update

An updated Tree Preservation Ordinance was considered and adopted by the City Council at the October 4 meeting. A second reading of the Ordinance will be considered at the October 18 meeting. Updates to the City’s Zoning Code regarding mixed use buildings will be considered at the October 18 City Council meeting. Both were approved by the Planning Commission this month.

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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. The City Council considered the application on October 4 and directed staff to prepare a Resolution approving the application for consideration at the October 18 meeting.

NEW – 201 Lake Street – Westway Condominiums
Applicant Lowell Zitzloff and family, on behalf of building owner Westway LLC, are proposing a Planned Unit Development Concept Plan to build a three-story, mixed-use building at 201 Lake Street East. The site is currently home to an office building that primarily houses Coldwell Banker Burnet. The application requests also include a height variance and a conditional use permit.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on October 17.

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

Public Works

Long-time Employee Retires

Please help us thank Bernie Poirier of the Public Works Department for almost 30 years of service with the City of Wayzata! Bernie started in 1993 as a Public Service Worker in the Utility Department and most recently held the position of Public Works Superintendent. Bernie loved working for Wayzata and will be missed dearly by staff and residents, alike. Congratulations on your retirement Bernie!

Ongoing Projects

2022 Street Rehabilitation
The City’s contractor, Bituminous Roadways, is making great progress on this year’s street project. This week, the following streets were milled and re-paved:

Barry Avenue North
Chicago Avenue North
Gardner Street East
Minnetonka Avenue North
Park Street East
Walker Avenue North

New concrete curb was installed on Central Avenue South and on Lake Street East and paving is anticipated for early next week. Construction is expected 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 on Lake Street. Contact the City’s Engineering Department at 952-404-5371 with questions related to the Verizon Wireless equipment.

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, Oct. 29 | Boo Bash Dash