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Free Christmas Tree Pick Up

Wayzata Public Works will start curbside pickup of Christmas trees and spruce tops next week.

Before placing your tree at the curb, please remove all nails, screws, wires, tree stands, tinsel, plastic bags, glass, and metal decorations. Wreaths are not accepted.
If you still need your tree picked up after January 19, call Public Works at 952 404 5363.

Your trees will go to the Wayzata Area Chamber to be used on the ice at the Wayzata Chilly open!

Plan a Sober Ride This Weekend

New Years Eve is one of the top DWI enforced days. We will have dedicated, extra patrols this weekend to ensure our roadways are safe for your commute. Reminder: Drive sober, plan for a sober ride or stay put! There is no excuse to drive impaired. As always, if you witness unsafe driving conduct, please dial 911. Let’s keep our roadways safe this holiday season!

Free Carriage Rides Return Today

Today, Friday, December 30 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., the Free Carriage Rides will return to Lake Street for one last time! There will be one pick-up spot on Broadway and Lake. Please line up next to the blue boarding sign placed near the intersection.

Thank you to the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber and our local businesses for offering this winter activity!

Family Skate Day on January 8

The Wayzata Parks & Trails Board plans to host a Family Skate Day on January 8 at Klapprich Park! Come skate from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. This event will feature music and
refreshments to purchase!

This is event is free, all are welcome!

Donate Unused Skates

Do you have unused skates? Wayzata would love to let new skaters borrow skates for free. Help us start that collection! Please place any unused skates in the bin outside of the Klapprich Park warming house.

Using Too Much Salt on Driveways & Sidewalks Can Harm Lake Minnetonka

When snow and ice melts on hard surfaces, it runs into storm drains that flow into lakes, ponds and wetlands. This means, when snow and ice melt off of your house and driveway this winter, the salt will go with it and will ultimately flow into Lake Minnetonka! When you over salt your driveway and sidewalk, it pollutes our water supply.

Click here to learn more

Winter Parking Reminders

If the snowfall is two or more inches before
8 p.m., the snow parking regulations go into
effect at 2 a.m. the next morning. At that time,
snow plowing will begin and any vehicles parked
on unplowed city streets will be tagged and/or
towed.

If an accumulation of two inches or more
occurs after 8 p.m., the snow parking ban will
go into effect the following morning at 2 a.m. (24 hours later).

Click here to sign up for snow emergency texts

Please Stay Off the Ice For Now

Although the Parks Department has flooded and began preparing the City’s ice rinks for use, the recent warm temperatures have prevented the ice from gaining enough strength to support the equipment required to maintain them. The City’s Parks Department continues to monitor rinks, and will continue preparations for public use as soon as possible, depending on weather. Staff will post signs to stay off the ice until the rinks are officially opened.

Snow Removal Reminders

Snow from privately owned property may only be placed adjacent to your own property, when clearing your driveway. It cannot be pushed across the street and it may not be deposited down the street. Please pass this on to anyone that may performing snow removal duties for your property. Additionally, please clear your sidewalk within the first 24 hours after the snow stops falling.

For snow removal requirements for building and businesses in town, click here.

Community Development

Proposed Regulation of Solar Energy
System Installations in Wayzata

The Wayzata Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 4 to consider a proposed Solar Ordinance that would regulate all solar energy system installations in Wayzata. There are no specific solar energy system regulations in the City Code. The goal is to provide clarity regarding the installations of solar energy systems to residents and applicants while ensuring the systems fit the goals and character of the Wayzata community.

Proposals Under Review

C-1 Zoning Text Amendment

Applicant William Cooley is proposing a zoning code text amendment for the C-1 – Office and Limited Commercial District. The text amendment limits height and increases setbacks of future buildings in the C-1 District that are near certain residential properties. The Planning Commission will consider the proposal in early 2023.

247 Central Ave S
The homeowner at 247 Central Ave S have applied for a front yard setback variance in order to construct a front porch. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project at their December 5 meeting. The City Council will consider the application at their January 24 meeting.

507 Rice St E
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 Planning Commission recommended approval of the project at their December 5 meeting. The City Council will consider the application at their January 24 meeting.

Permits

298 Central Ave S- New Home