Wayzata Weekly
City Calendar For Next Week
City Council Meeting | Tuesday, December 19 | 7:00 p.m. Charter Commission Meeting | Thursday, December 21 | 9:00 a.m. City Offices Closed | Friday, December 22 | All Day The Planning Commission Meeting on December 18 is Canceled.
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Council Approves $21.33M BudgetOn December 5, the City Council approved the Final 2024 budget of $21.33M. The General Fund Budget was set at $8.66 M a 9.01% increase over 2023 with a property tax levy increase of 8.98%. This year three main budget goals emerged throughout the budget process: - Maintain the current level of city services
- Restore annual investments toward capital projects
- Invest in new positions and compensation to retain and attract the best employees
Some of the main factors driving the levy increase include: - Increases in repair, maintenance, and utility costs
- Investment in communication services and technology
- Two new positions and employee wage increases
- Insurance increases
- Loss of revenues
Visit wayzata.org/finance to learn more. |
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PD Delivers Toys for Tots DonationsPD jam-packed a sleigh…erm, we mean squad…full of presents this year! Santa got some extra toys thanks to the generous residents of Wayzata and Long Lake. Thank you to everyone who helped spread some holiday cheer by donating to the Toys for Tots drive! Now time for Officer Haapoja to find his way back from the North Pole... |
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Christmas Tree Pickup Starts Jan. 2
Public Works will start curbside pickup of Christmas trees and spruce tops the week of January 2. Before placing your tree at the curb, please remove all nails, screws, wires, tree stands, tinsel, plastic bags, glass, and metal decorations. Wreaths are not accepted. |
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A 3% Convenience Fee Goes into Effect on Jan. 1Starting January 1, 2024 a 3% credit card convenience fee will go into effect for both online and in person transactions at City Hall. Please be aware that on-line permits and licensing payments will include this 3% convenience fee. |
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Avoid Package Theft This Season'Tis the season of online holiday shopping! Deliveries will be more frequent, which makes this time of the year a prime time for package thefts to occur. The PD recommends that you track your packages so you know when they will be arriving, invest in a ring doorbell or cameras, ship packages to a store, or request that your delivery driver leave the package at a side or back door.
Be a good neighbor by staying alert. As always, if you see suspicious activity, call 911! |
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Wayzata Chilly Open - Get Tickets Now!The largest, most well-known and unusual golf tournament held on a frozen lake will return to Wayzata Bay on February 10, 2024. Since 1984, thousands of hearty Minnesotans head to Lake Minnetonka for this unique frozen golf event to celebrate the “chilly” winter season. There will be four 9-hole courses carved on the ice and more. Tickets: wayzatachillyopen.com Hosted by the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Brace Your Home for the Cold This WinterMake sure your home is braced for the cold! Schedule a Home Energy Squad (HES) visit for peace of mind knowing your home is properly insulated, your furnace is working well, and that your home is as energy efficient as possible. Click here to read more |
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Learn About The City Plowing Process During a Snow EmergencyWhen cleaning up after a snowstorm, Public Works starts with clearing main roads first including major roadways in and out of town. At the same time, half of the plows begin work on neighborhoods and parking lots. Plow operators make every effort to remove snow as close to the curb line as practical to provide access for mail carriers. Property owners are responsible for clearing the end of their driveway, snow accumulation near their mailbox, and during the first few hours of daytime following the storm, removing snow from any public sidewalk adjoining their building and/or lot. Click here to see them in action |
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2024 Recycling CalendarRecycling will be picked up every other Monday. Residents on the south side of Wayzata Boulevard will be served on blue weeks and residents on the north side will be served on grey weeks (see calendar). For all Monday holidays, indicated with red on the calendar, recycling will be picked up the next day. |
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Apply for the 2024 Boat Slip Lottery
Applications are now open for the 2024 Boat Slip Lottery! Applications are limited to one per residence and are due the first Tuesday in February. The 2024 lottery will take place on the first Tuesday in March and those who receive a slip will be notified by phone. Visit wayzata.org/boatslips to apply |
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Community Development728 Wayzata Blvd E – Fence VariancesThe homeowners at 728 Wayzata Blvd E are proposing to keep an existing, illegally nonconforming fence constructed in 2022, which requires two variances due to its height and opacity. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application at their November 20 meeting by a vote of 6-0. 825 Mill St E (Promenade) – Mill St Flats Owner Wayzata Bay Superior Retail has submitted an application to turn the former Lunds and Byerly’s space at the Promenade’s Superior Block into first-floor apartments. Requests include a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Shoreland District Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application by a vote of 4-3 at their November 6 meeting. The City Council will consider the application in January. Permits- 340 Peavy Rd – new single family home issued 12/7/23
For info on all development projects, please visit
Comments are welcome! Submit feedback to publiccomment@wayzata.org. |
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