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Light Up the Lake Celebration is Next Week!

Join us on Lake Street on November 25th from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. for holiday refreshments, horse drawn wagon rides, reindeer, holiday music, a tree lighting ceremony and the spectacular parade of lights with local fire departments. It will be another magical holiday evening in Wayzata, we can't wait to see you there!

This year, the annual Candy Cane Hunt the day of will be for children up to 5 years old only. Children ages 6-12 are encouraged to participate in the brand new Candy Cane Medallion Hunt around town the week of the event!

Please note that for the safety of all attending the event, the street will be closed starting at 2:30 p.m. from Broadway to Barry. The street is planned to reopen Friday night after the event.

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public works staff holding medallion in the snow

Candy Cane Medallion Hunt Starts Monday!

The 1st Annual Candy Cane Medallion hunt starts MONDAY! Santa's elves delivered the medallion to our Public Works Department this week. Where in Wayzata do you think it will be?! Check our Facebook page Monday at 8:00 a.m. for your first clue.

The winner will receive the honor of lighting the community tree next Friday at 6:00 p.m. at the Light Up the Lake Community Tree Lighting Event.

Must be 12 or under and a Wayzata resident to win.

Details and Rules: Wayzata.org/medallionhunt

Application Deadline Extended

The Wayzata City Council annually appoints individuals to volunteer service positions on advisory commission, authority and boards through an open appointments process. Each commission, authority or board deals with a variety of issues and topics of concern to the city!

If you are interested in exploring the different topics covered by each board or commission, click here.

Applications are now due November 23.

Other Happenings

Wayzata PD Toys for Tots Drive

The season of giving is upon us! The Wayzata PD is an official Toys for Tots location again this year in support of their 75th anniversary. Please consider dropping off new, unwrapped toys from now until Dec. 9th at 12:00 p.m.

As a kickoff, they will be collecting toy donations during our Light Up the Lake parade and tree lighting festivities on Fri. November 25th. Alternatively, our office is open for drop-off Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our hearts are full when we are serving, so we thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season!

NEW! Explore the Wayzata Development Interactive Map Online

Use this new map to explore proposed and approved projects and see projects that are now under construction. Not all projects that are issued a building permit are shown. This map is focused on projects found on the “Proposed Development Projects” webpage.

Click here to explore

metro transit wayzata bus stop on a sunny day

Changes to Metro Transit Services in Wayzata

To protect the reliability of services amid a continued operator shortage, Metro Transit will be making service reductions around the region.

Effective December 3 in Wayzata:

Service on 645 operating between Wayzata and Mound will be suspended.
Weekday service will be peak period only.
Saturday and Sunday service on Route 645 between Wayzata and Minneapolis will be reduced from hourly service to service every two hours.
As a potential alternative service, current weekday, off-peak 645 riders in Wayzata are directed to use Transit Link, a dial-a-ride service.

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New Mayor Minutes Video Podcast Episode

An "over the fence" conversation with former Mayor Ken Willcox years ago led Wayzata resident, Jeff Buchanan, to apply to be a City volunteer. Jeff then served two years on the Planning Commission and ultimately ran for a seat on the Wayzata City Council. Tune in to hear Council Member Jeff Buchanan reflect on his years of service and discuss initiatives he is most passionate about including environmental focuses.

Click to watch | Click to listen

Enter the “Mayor for a Day” Essay Contest

What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The League of Minnesota Cities is holding its annual essay contest to find out!

Open to students who are in 4th - 6th grades this school year
Entries can be emailed, submitted online, or postmarked by Dec. 12.
Three winners will be chosen to receive $100 prizes and will have their essays published in the League’s Minnesota Cities magazine.
Winners will be notified in early January.

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Community Development

Proposals Under Review

NEW – 247 Central Ave S – Addition
The homeowner at 247 Central Ave S have applied for a front yard setback variance in order to construct a front porch. The project will be considered at the December 5 Planning Commission meeting.

NEW – 507 Rice St E – Addition
The homeowners at 507 Rice St E have applied for a variance to build additional living space on the north side of their home. Due to the location of the home, the proposed addition requires a front yard setback variance. The project will be considered at the December 5 Planning Commission meeting.

201 Lake Street

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 recommended approval of the Concept Plan at their October 17 meeting and the City Council will consider it at their December 6 meeting.

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

Public Works

Where to Take Yard Waste & Compost

When you are done cleaning up your yard, the City of Wayzata’s compost site is available for soft-bodied yard waste, such as grass and leaves.

Compost Site Information:

Located at 299 Wayzata Boulevard West
Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday -Friday, except for holidays
The compost site is open weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) the first two weekends in November (this weekend and next) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.