Wayzata Weekly
City Calendar For Next Week
Planning Commission Meeting | Monday, July 17 | 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting | Tuesday, July 18 | 7:00 p.m. Parks & Trails Board Meeting | Wednesday, July 19 | 6:30 p.m. |
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Panoway Sand-Breaking CelebrationAfter 10+ years of passion, planning, and community engagement, construction on the 1,200-foot-long Panoway Lakewalk has finally begun! This week, we gathered with key stakeholders to celebrate this major milestone and took time to reflect on the passion, time, and commitment that drove the project. The Wayzata lakefront has always been a place to relax, refresh and connect. Panoway builds upon this legacy by strengthening the connection between downtown Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka, expanding access to the beloved area while investing in what makes it special. We look forward to celebrating with the broader community upon project completion! Stay up to date on construction: Wayzata.org/PanowayLakewalkConstruction |
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Join Us for the Police vs. Fire Softball Game Next WeekThe annual Police vs. Fire softball game is next Thursday, July 20, at 6:00 p.m. Come watch our public safety departments go head to head in Klapprich Park! All are welcome to attend, don't forget a lawn chair! |
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Wayzata Bar & Grill Will Reopen for LunchA small but significant fire occurred in the Wayzata Bar & Grill kitchen on Wednesday night, July 12th. No one was hurt, but unfortunately, the restaurant has been closed until the necessary equipment to continue business could be acquired and the restaurant was cleaned up properly. The good news- the restaurant should be open and ready for lunch around noon today! |
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Inspections Begin This SummerHennepin County Assessor's Office mailed out postcards to neighborhoods in Wayzata recently indicating that inspections will start this summer. If you live in the quintile inspection area, you may see residential appraisers walking around your yard and others. Questions? Call 612 596 1363. |
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Picture Wayzata Photography ContestGet your cameras ready, because it’s time for our annual Picture Wayzata Photo Contest! The Picture Wayzata Photography Contest is a way to showcase the City of Wayzata. Whether it's people at play, a treasured park, or a new perspective on all Wayzata has to offer, we want to see it. Everyone is encouraged to participate-- residents, businesses, and students. Click here to learn more |
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Register for the Unite for Safety LuncheonYou are invited to join the Wayzata Area Chamber for a special luncheon dedicated to public safety and crime prevention. Wayzata Police Chief Marc Schultz will facilitate a panel discussion Drew Evans, Superintendent at MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Tony Ofstead, Director/Chief Law Enforcement Officer at MN Commerce Fraud Bureau, and Rose Lee, Financial Crimes Team Manager. The program will also honor this year's recipient of the Jim Fish Citizen Crime Prevention Award. Click here to register |
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Recreational Fire RulesIf a recreational fire is part of your summer plans, please make sure that you are familiar with our Recreational Fires Standard Operating Procedures: - Fires must be a minimum of 25 feet from any combustible material, contained in a 3-foot diameter, and inside a noncombustible fire ring. Fires must not be more than 36 inches around and 36 inches high.
- Fires must be attended at all times by an adult and have a fire extinguisher or hose connected to a water supply readily available.
- Burning trash or leaves is not permitted. No burning of any waste material is allowed.
- Fires are not permitted when a burning ban or an air quality alert is declared.
Please call the Wayzata Fire Department with any questions at 952 404 5360. |
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Take This Short Survey for 10% Off Your Bill at Wayzata Bar & GrillPlease take this short survey to help us improve our restaurant experience and in return, we will give you 10% off your next bill. Click here to take the survey |
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Beer Special at Wayzata Wine & SpiritsNew Belgium 6 packs and 12 packs are $2 off for the entire month of July. Stay in the loop on the latest deals and discounts by signing up for Savour Rewards! Stop by in-store to learn more and earn points on every dollar you spend. |
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Safety Improvements to Wayzata BoulevardFour Key Takeaways were developed from the initial draft of the Wayzata Boulevard Corridor Study. The categories for each takeaway were: - Land Use & Development
- Safety Improvements
- Transportation & Mobility
- Public Realm
Key Takeaway #2 : Safety Improvements Out of all the potential actions to come out of the Corridor Study, short-term safety improvements are a high priority for the community and can be implemented in the shortest timeframe. These actions are meant to improve safety along the corridor for all travelers: walkers, bikers, drivers, etc. - Updated signage can lessen confusion for some users, alleviating safety and access issues that crop up in predictable locations.
- Corridor lighting at the pedestrian scale can increase visibility.
- Upgrade signal timing at certain intersections to allow more time for pedestrian crossing.
- Upgrade existing crosswalks to improve ADA compliance.
- Consider “no turn on red” at certain intersections.
Other major safety improvements, like road reconfiguration, new sidewalks, curb extensions, and new planted medians, are planned for the long term but may be dependent on funding sources and cooperation with Hennepin County. Public Comments The official comment period is wrapping up this week. Please send in any comments you have and staff will work to integrate them into the final plan. The City Council will approve the plan at a future Council meeting. Click here to learn more and read the full summary |
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Ferndale Road Sidewalk ImprovementsThe City of Wayzata is currently soliciting bids for the addition of a concrete sidewalk to the east side of Ferndale Road, between Wayzata Boulevard and Lake Street. The project will include the addition of storm sewer and concrete curbs and mill and overlay of the bituminous pavement on Ferndale Road. Construction is expected to begin in late July or early August and will be completed in October. |
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Sunday Music in the Park Returns on August 6 with IPSO FACTOWayzata Parks and Trails presents Sunday Music in the Park! Every Sunday in August from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m on the Great Lawn in front of the Hotel Landing. The series will kick off on August 6 with IPSO FACTO, a 5-piece reggae band with singers. Click here to see the full lineup
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Did you know that Wayzata Has Summer Water Restrictions?The City of Wayzata has an Ordinance restricting water use between May 1 and September 30, annually. The restrictions are as follows: A. Water supplied by the City of Wayzata may not be used to water lawns, sod or seeded areas between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. B. Properties with even-numbered addresses may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors on even-numbered calendar days. Properties with odd-numbered addresses may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors on odd-numbered calendar days. C. Homeowners associations and apartment complexes with multiple addresses that provide a common outdoor water irrigation system may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors every other day. Such associations and complexes must inform the City that they have this type of system. Click here to learn more |
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Public Works ProjectsRead about projects planned for 2023 including pavement rejuvenation, Comcast installations, and more. Click here to read more Special Event PermitsStaff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits. July 19-20 (Wed-Thu) - Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale August 5 (Sat) - Tour de Tonka September 17 (Sun) - Wayzata Car Show (Lake Street) September 8-10 - James J. Hill Days (Lake Street) October 28 (Sat) - Boo Bash Dash (Lake Street) |
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Community DevelopmentZoning Study UpdateThe Planning Commission will be reviewing updates to the City’s fence code at their July 17 meeting. Click here to learn more General Development Update & MapClick the map below to explore proposed and approved projects and see projects that are now under construction in Wayzata. |
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1030 Lake St 2-Lot SubdivisionApplicant Black Dog Homes has applied for a subdivision of the 1.12-acre property at 1030 Lake St into two lots. They had previously applied for a 3-lot subdivision and were denied. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at their June 26 meeting. The City Council will consider it at their July 18 meeting. 138 Huntington Ave S Variances Applicant’s representative Black Dog Homes, on behalf of homeowner John Blank, has submitted a development application to replace the current driveway and support other ongoing home updates at 138 Huntington Ave S. The project requires an impervious surface variance and parking area setback variance. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at their June 26 meeting. 374 Ferndale Rd W Variances Applicant’s representative Outdoor Perfection, on behalf of owners Mike and Julie Speetzen, has submitted an impervious surface variance application in order to construct a new backyard patio at 374 Ferndale Rd W. The patio would include a pool. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application the application at their June 26 meeting. Recent Permits930 Wayzata Blvd E- New Wells Fargo Bank Building 881 Lake St N- New restaurant Red Cow 419 Rice St E- Demolition 350 Gardner St E- New Home 320 Hampton St S- New Home 425 Highcroft Rd- New Home For info on all development projects, please visitComments are welcome! Submit feedback to publiccomment@wayzata.org. |
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