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 Wayzata Weekly


City Calendar For Next Week

Sunday Music in the Park | Sunday, August 13 |  4:30 p.m.

Wayzata Parks & Trails Board Meeting  |  Wednesday, August 16  |  6:30 p.m.


Featured News
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Sunday Music in the Park - Westwind Swing Band This Sunday!

Wayzata 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. This Sunday, join us to hear the Westwind Swing Band!

Click here to see the full lineup
fulton 12 packs

August Deals at Wayzata Wine & Spirits

Shop our in-store deals! Low prices, BOGO, and discounts on the below products:

  • Party Can Premium Margarita on sale for $24.99. 
  • BOGO 818 Blanco Tequila. 1st Bottle is $43.99.
  • BOGO Barnett Charonnay. 1st Bottle is $51.99.
  • BOGO Barnett Pinot Noir. 1st Bottle is $64.99
  • $2 Off 12 Packs of Fulton Beer
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ISO: Volunteer Coordinator to Serve the Community 

The City is looking for a  Volunteer Coordinator! This volunteer role identifies volunteers and provides direction, coordination, and consultation for all volunteer and collaborative functions within the City of Wayzata. The City is looking for a driven and committed individual to advance the volunteer programs and experience in Wayzata.

Please send a resume and letter of interest explaining why you are interested in the Volunteer Coordinator position to Nick Kieser at nkieser@wayzata.org by Monday, September 25.

Click here to learn more
city of wayzata showcase formerly known as public safety day on october 9 from 3 to 6 PM at City Hall

Save the Date for the New City Showcase Event on October 9

This event, formerly known as Public Safety Day, will take place outside at Wayzata City Hall from 3 - 6 PM on October 9th. Join us for the usual fun of fire demonstrations, a bounce house, hot dogs, face painting, and K9 demonstrations.

New activities this year will include:

  • Cookies and cider from Wayzata Bar & Grill
  • Giveaways 
  • Raffle for a ride in a fire truck or squad car
  • Touch - a - Truck including fire trucks, squad cars, public works equipment, and more!
  • State of the City Address with Mayor Mouton
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James J. Hill Days Returns Next Month

On September 8, 9 & 10, James J. Hill Days is coming to the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, live music, a carnival, food trucks, Craft Beer Festival, an open-air street market, dachshund races, a parade and so much more.

For more information visit jamesjhilldays.com.

The Wayzata Area Chamber is requesting donations for this year's fireworks display. Click here to donate.
Panoway construction in Wayzata Bay

Panoway Lakewalk Construction Update

Have you seen the progress this week? Construction for the new Panoway Lakewalk is underway. 

Stay up to date on construction: Wayzata.org/PanowayLakewalkConstruction
It's illegal to drive impaired. driving high is a dwi

Important Public Safety Update 

Cannabis is legal now, but impaired driving is still a crime. If you drive high, you could face large fines, lose your license, lose your vehicle, seriously hurt yourself or others, and much more. Never drive impaired.
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Submit Keyholder Information and Request Vacation House Checks on New Secure Database

The Wayzata Police Department has acquired new software! Wayzata Residents can now access a confidential database and enter both Residential and Business Keyholder information as well as request house checks. This tool will be most useful for those leaving for extended periods of vacation. Businesses and residents are also encouraged to submit key holder information. In case of emergency, this will help us gain access most efficiently. 

Click here to enter your information


Public Works Updates

Superior Boulevard Temporary Road Closure Begins on Monday

To accommodate sanitary sewer construction related to the Wells Fargo site redevelopment at 900 Wayzata Boulevard East, southbound Superior Boulevard will temporarily close starting on Monday, August 14. The utility work is expected to be completed on Friday, August 18. Superior Boulevard will reopen as soon as the pavement restoration can be completed.  

Click here to view the road closure and detour plan

Questions related to the Wells Fargo redevelopment project can be directed to Tim Harris (tharris@rochoncorp.com, or 612-423-1447) or Jake Fischer (jfischer@rochoncorp.com or 612-751-6797).

Ferndale Road Sidewalk Improvements

The City has awarded a contract to New Look Contracting, Inc. for the construction of a concrete sidewalk on 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 mid-August and will be completed in October.

2023 Pavement Rejuvenation

The City has hired Corrective Asphalt Materials to perform a pavement surface rejuvenation project on Barry Avenue North, Barry Avenue South, and the access drive to the Lake & Barry parking lot (from Lake Street East). This project will provide an alternative treatment method to Wayzata’s traditional seal-coating maintenance that should extend the life of the bituminous asphalt pavement. This work is scheduled to occur during the week of August 21 and will be completed in one day.

Click here to view the notice and map

Questions or concerns about this project can be directed to Jen Schumann in the City’s Engineering Department at 952-404-5371 or jschumann@wayzata.org.

Did You Know that Wayzata Has Summer Water Restrictions?

The City has an Ordinance restricting water use between May 1 and September 30, annually.

Click here to learn more

Public Works Projects

Read about projects planned for 2023 including pavement rejuvenation, Comcast installations, and more. 

Click here to read more

Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits. 

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)


Community Development

Wayzata Boulevard Corridor Study 

The City Council will consider the final draft of the Corridor Study in September.

Click here to learn more 

Zoning Study Update

The Planning Commission reviewed updates to the City’s fence code and recommended the proposed code for approval with changes. The proposed changes will go in front of the City Council in September. 

Click here to learn more 

201 Lake St / Westway Condominiums 

Applicant Lowell Zitzloff and family, representing building owner Westway LLC, are proposing to replace the existing building at 201 Lake Street East with a new, 106,000 square foot (three-story) mixed-use building comprised of 38 residential condominium units, 3 commercial condominium units, 3 flex condominium units, and underground parking. The project was previously approved for a PUD Concept Plan and is now up for a PUD General Plan, among other requests. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this phase at their August 7 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 City Council approved the requests at their August 8 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 City Council approved the request at their August 8 meeting.

For info on all development projects, please visit

 the development project webpage.

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