Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

Planning Commission Meeting | Monday April 17 | 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting | Tuesday April 18 | 7:00 p.m.

Local Board of Appeal & Equalization Reconvene | Wednesday April 19 | 6:00 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting | Thursday April 20 | 6:30 p.m.

Featured News

Waste and Recycling Carts Update

Republic services delivered 630 new trash and recycling carts to residents this week. All new carts have been delivered to your curb or will be today April 14 or tomorrow April 15.

All old carts will be serviced (emptied) and removed next week on April 17, 18 and 19. This includes all trash and recycling carts.

All customers need to place old carts out on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on April 17.

If you will not be home during this time period, or with any questions, please use the temporary email address wayzata2023cartswap@republicservices.com.

Visit Wayzata.org/2023cartswap to learn more and see more detailed information.

city forester looking at a large wayzata tree

Win $100 to a Local Nursery

Keep an eye out for the broadest and tallest trees in Wayzata! The Tree Champion Contest runs until April 22, and all are welcome to participate.

All you have to do is find a tree, estimate how broad or how tall it is, and submit it online at Wayzata.org/EarthDay.

10 Gallons of Sap Collected This Year

The Wayzata Parks & Trails Board hosted another successful Maple Tree Tapping event this year. 420 gallons of sap was collected, creating about 10 gallons of syrup! The sap was boiled down this week by an awesome group of local volunteers.

Stay tuned for 2024 sign up information at Wayzata.org/MapleTreeTapping.

Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale

The City of Minnetonka Natural Resources Department has partnered with Recycling Association of Minnesota to offer rain barrels and compost bins at a reduced price. The webpage may read “Minnetonka residents only” but the sale has been opened to residents of other communities.

Contact Christine at Minnetonka Natural Resources with questions: cpetersen@minnetonkamn.gov

Visit recycleminnesota.org for details, pricing and to purchase online.

Earth Day at City Hall on April 22

On April 22, the Wayzata Parks & Trails Board will host an Earth Day event from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. This event will include stories for kids, demonstrations, tree information, a drawing for two potted trees, contests, and more! Click here to:

Sign up for a free tree seedling
Read about the new Champion Tree Contest
Order a native tree to pickup at the event

Hydrant Flushing Begins April 23

The Wayzata Public Works Department will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants starting Sunday April 23rd. This will remove any particulate matter that may have built up in the water mains over the year and ensure that all fire hydrants are operating properly. If you notice discolored water, run the cold-water faucets until water runs clear.

Visit Wayzata.org/hydrantflushing map and schedule.

Mystery Wine Pull Event on April 27

Wayzata Wine & Spirits is hosting another Mystery Wine Pull! Stop in on April 27 from 5 - 7 PM and purchase a mystery bottle of wine for $20. Each wine is valued from $20-$70. All proceeds will go to Secondhand Hounds.

This event is cash only.

Panoway Boardwalk Construction Planned to Start in June

In January, the Wayzata City Council authorized the solicitation of bids for Panoway Phase 2A, which includes the boardwalk and community docks. The project team determined that the best way to bid the project out was through two bid packages: one for materials (precast concrete and structural steel) and one for implementation (installation and finishes).

The City Council reviewed and approved bid packages in February and April.

Construction is planned to start in June once a logistics and communications plan is approved.

Join Our Team

Join Wayzata’s team of highly professional employees who serve a vibrant and growing community. Wayzata’s staff works daily to support and enhance the leading quality of life that residents enjoy!

The City of Wayzata is currently hiring for the following roles:

Police Officer

The Police Officer opening is a full-time position that participates in law enforcement efforts that include police patrol duties, crime prevention, investigations, emergency response, and public assistance. The 2023 salary range is $32.30 to $43.52 per hour along with excellent benefits.

Applications are due by April 16.

Seasonal Public Service Worker

The City of Wayzata is now accepting employment applications for Seasonal Public Service Workers (multiple openings). This position performs various types of manual labor and operates light equipment in the maintenance of City streets, parks, utilities, and landscaping. Scheduled work runs approximately from May through August. Applicants must be 16 years of age and possess a valid MN Driver’s license. The 2023 pay range is $15.16 - $16.14 per hour.

Applications are due by April 19.

Click here to view open positions and apply

Public Works Updates

Special Event Permits

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT (Location)

August 5 (Sat) Tour de Tonka

Community Development

Click the map below to explore proposed and approved projects and see projects that are now under construction in Wayzata.

pins on a wayzata map. "click here to view map"

Zoning Text Amendments

The City has submitted an application to modify Chapters 902, 916, 917, 919, and 920 of the zoning code in order to bring them into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, correct inconsistencies, and incorporate best practices. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the changes with conditions at their April 3 meeting. The City Council will consider the changes at their May 2 meeting.

For more information, visit the Zoning Study webpage.

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 City Council tabled the item at their April 4 meeting and will consider it at their April 18 meeting.

Preliminary Environmental Review – 565 Ferndale Road W Subdivision

Applicant Whitten Associates has submitted a development application to subdivide the 11.87-acre property at 565 Ferndale Road W into four lots. For the last few months, the project has been subject to environmental review under the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) process. The next step of this review process is for the City Council to issue a Notice of Decision regarding whether the application requires additional environmental review at their April 18 meeting. This is not an approval or denial of the project itself.

200 Lake St/TCF Building Redevelopment

Applicant Lake West Development has submitted a new application to redevelop the property at 200 Lake St, otherwise known as the former TCF building. The proposed project would include a single mixed-use building with 30 residential units, 28,240 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space, and underground parking. A neighborhood meeting to discuss the project will be held by the applicant on Monday, April 24 from 5:15 to 6:15 at City Hall. The Planning Commission will consider the application at their May 1 meeting.

900 Wayzata Blvd/Wells Fargo Building Redevelopment Design Deviations

Applicant Mithun Enterprises has applied for deviations from the City’s Design Standards for the redevelopment project at 900 Wayzata Blvd approved in 2022. The deviations are for proposed rooftop mechanical equipment on the roofs of the previously approved bank and office buildings. The Planning Commission will consider the application at their April 17 meeting.

Solar Panels on City Buildings Conditional Use Permit

The Wayzata Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a development application from the applicant, City of Wayzata, to install rooftop solar systems at Wayzata City Hall, Fire Station, and Library at 600 Rice Street East and the Municipal Bar & Grill, Wine & Spirits at 747 Mill Street East. The request is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at each property for rooftop solar.

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

Comments are welcome! Submit feedback to publiccomment@wayzata.org.