Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

City Hall Closed - Holiday Observed | Monday February 20 | All Day

City Council Meeting | Tuesday February 21 | 7:00 p.m.

Click to read the full calendar >>

Featured News

Join Us to Help Make Wayzata Blvd. Better.

Join us for a family-friendly open house at City Hall on March 14 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. to provide feedback on roadway design, safety options, and amenities along the Wayzata Boulevard Corridor. Refreshments will be served and a brief presentation will take place at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

Questions? Contact nkieser@wayzata.org.

Wayzata Skating Rinks

Wayzata’s skating rinks at Klapprich Park and Margaret Circle have been closed for the season due to the recent warm temperatures. Thank you for a great skating season!

Curling Returns to Panoway

Curling is now installed at the Panoway Plaza! Curling stones are available in a lockbox for all to use. Simply scan the QR code above the box, fill out the form and receive the passcode. After you are done playing, please return the stones to the box and lock it. The passcode will change on a weekly basis.

What did the City accomplish in 2022?

Even though Wayzata is a small and charming lakeside community, our operations and services that we provide are robust and they continue to grow and operate at a high level in order to meet the ever changing needs of our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Our goal for 2023 is to continue this positive momentum, both within the organization and throughout the community, by fostering a positive work environment and striving for excellence in the public services we provide!

Check out the video on the left for a snapshot of what the City accomplished in 2022.

Read the full 2022 Annual Report at Wayzata.org/AnnualReport

Minnesota Ice Warning

With temperatures fluctuating this month, we wanted to remind everyone about the importance of ice safety.

Ice is NEVER 100% safe
Ice that has thawed and been refrozen is only ½ as strong as new ice.
Safety is key – wear a floatation device with a personal locator beacon attached, and be prepared with an emergency whistle, rope, nails and or ice picks for traction

Click here to learn more

Please Take This Survey

Hennepin County is updating the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, as required by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Local jurisdictions are required to update the plan every five years to remain eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation grant programs.

Community involvement and feedback are vital to the success of the plan. Please complete this survey to help Hennepin County better understand your hazard concerns which can include things like flooding, storms, high winds, wildfires and more.

Wayzata Library 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!

Public Works Updates

Special Event Permits

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT (Location)

March 17-18 McCormick’s St. Patrick’s Day Events

April 9 (Sun) Wayzata Community Church Sunrise Service (Wayzata Beach)

August 5 (Sat) Tour de Tonka

Community Development

Proposals Under Review

Cantissimo Senior Living – Final Stage of Approvals

Pillar Homes, on behalf of owner Care Cliff LLC, has applied 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.

The City Council will discuss the application at their February 21 meeting.

Preliminary Environmental Review – 565 Ferndale Road West Subdivision

Applicant Whitten Associates has submitted a development application to subdivide the 11.87-acre property into four lots. This application has not been deemed complete and is not yet on the schedule for Planning Commission and City Council review. The initial portion of the City’s review process includes an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), which evaluates potential impacts of development projects. This application has been added to this newsletter in order to notify interested residents that a public comment period is open for the EAW until March 9. This is not the only opportunity to comment on the proposal, just the first. Plans are likely to change between now and future Planning Commission/City Council review. The City’s website, linked below, has more information and a copy of the EAW available for download.

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.

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 recommended approval of 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.

The City Council will discuss the application at their February 21 meeting.

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

Permits Issued

345 Margaret Cir demo permit issued on 2/15/23