Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

Planning Commission Meeting | Monday February 6 | 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting | Tuesday February 7 | 7:00 p.m.

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Featured News

Boat Slip Lottery Applications Due Tuesday

Please submit your boat slip lottery application by Tuesday,February 7. That will be the final day they are accepted. The lottery will take place on March 7 and winners will be called before the end of the day.

Click here to apply

Valentine's Day Book Sale

Stop by the Wayzata Library in February to shop the Grab-and-Go Valentine’s Day Book Sale. The sale will take place in the south east corner during library hours.

Each purchase can be made on the honor system and donations will support the Wayzata Library’s programs, materials, play spaces, and more!

Panoway Construction Documents Approved

After extensive community engagement, on January 10, the City Council approved the construction documents of Panoway Phase 2A (Boardwalk & Docks) and Phase 2B (Section Foreman House).

This approval completes the construction document phase for these elements of the Panoway project and moves it into the public bidding phase. Next steps are to finalize funding for the boardwalk and move forward with construction later this year.

Be Prepared for a Winter Driving Emergency

With winter temps and wind chills dropping below 0° this week, it is important to prepare a winter emergency kit for your vehicle. Here are a few recommended items to have in your vehicle:

Winter clothing (jacket, hat and mittens)
Blanket
Snacks and water
Portable Phone Charger
Shovel
Sand or Cat litter
Flashlight with spare batteries

an important message for our rewards members

Changes to the Savour Rewards Program

Wayzata Wine & Spirits is proud to have been able to offer the best rewards program around for the last 10+ years. In order to continue to be the best asset we can be to the community, some changes were made this week:

No longer offering 10% off on spirits
Wine is 10% off 6+ bottles and 20% off 12+ bottles

Questions? Call 952 473 7191.

Things to Do in Wayzata

turning sap into maple syrup outside in the winter

Sign Up for Maple Tree Tapping

The Wayzata Parks and Trails Board is organizing a return to in-person Maple Tree Tapping at the Big Woods! Individuals and families will learn how to tap trees, collect sap and boil it down to make real maple syrup that can be taken home. The event is typically held in March, weather dependent.

Click here to sign up to participate

Pre Par-Tee on February 10

The Wayzata Area Chamber is hosting a Pre Par-Tee on Friday February 10. This event will kickoff the Wayzata Chilly Open weekend and will feature live music from the band High & Mighty, food trucks and refreshments in the heated 19th Hole Tent.

Click here to purchase tickets

Click here to volunteer

Public Works Updates

Special Event Permits

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT (Location)

Febuary 10 & 11 Wayzata Chilly Open Golf Tournament & Events

Community Development

Proposals Under Review

Wayzata Country Club Parking Lot
The Wayzata Country Club has submitted a proposal to improve their parking lot, which requires an impervious surface variance. The Planning Commission will consider the application at their February 6 meeting.

1030 Lake St E – Subdivision
Applicant Black Dog Homes has applied for a subdivision at 1030 Lake St E. The parcel currently has one home on it and would be divided into three separate properties for three future homes. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application at their January 23 meeting.

Cantissimo Senior Living – Second Stage of Approvals
After receiving approval for their Concept Plan in February 2022, applicant Pillar Homes has submitted a more detailed development application for a Planned Unit Development General Plan at 15419/15429 Wayzata Blvd and 1405 Holdridge Terrace. Cantissimo Senior Living is a proposed memory care facility with up to 40 residents. The project also includes requests for a variance, rezoning, and design deviations. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at their January 23 meeting.

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 at their March 6 meeting.

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