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City Offices Closed - Memorial Day  |  Monday, May 27  |  All Day

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting  | Tuesday, May 28 |  5:00 p.m.

Heritage Preservation Board | Thursday, May 30 |  11:30 a.m.
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Memorial Day Ceremony Schedule 

There will be a gun salute at each location below and programs in Long Lake and Heritage Park. All are invited to the Wayzata American Legion for a light buffet lunch after the last ceremony.

  • 8:30 a.m. - Parkers Lake Cemetery
  • 9:15 a.m. - Greenlawn Cemetery
  • 9:45 a.m. - Old Wayzata Cemetery
  • 10:30 a.m. - Summit Park Cemetery
  • 11:30 a.m. - Heritage Park 


Hosted by the Wayzata American Legion Post 118
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Memorial Day Garbage & Recycling

In observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, Republic Services will be closed.

Garbage, organics and yard waste (if enrolled in yard waste program) will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28 and recycling will be picked up for residents north of Wayzata Blvd. Republic Services request that residents have their carts out by 7:00 a.m. that Tuesday.
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Panoway Lakewalk & Docks Construction Update

The Broadway and Depot dock facilities are officially complete and will be open to the public beginning at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 24! 

The railing and decking for the Lakewalk are nearing completion and should be finished in the next week or so.  Due to the incomplete condition of the decking and railing, the full length of the lakewalk will not yet be open to the public.  Please do not go around the barricades! 

In the next few weeks (early to mid-June), BNSF railroad will be installing automated pedestrian safety gates at the Broadway Avenue Crossing and the Barry Avenue Crossing.  The docks should remain accessible during this work, but please proceed with caution while this work is being performed.

Paid Boat Parking

The new docks will now have a paid parking system that will be implemented soon. The boat parking payment system will help offset costs associated with the new community docks such as the cost for dockmasters and general maintenance. In addition, payment will only be required for non-resident users, which will diversify City revenue to help alleviate costs to Wayzata residents. The Dock Design Working Group, Panoway District Committee, and City staff reviewed various options of a parking payment system and ultimately recommended the approved system to the City Council.

Apply for free resident parking: wayzata.org/freeresidentboatparking

A Community Celebration is Planned for July 13

The event will feature a formal dedication ceremony at 11:00 a.m., an official ribbon cutting, a "first walk" on the lakewalk, and unique family-friendly activities for both residents and visitors starting at noon. 

Stay tuned for more details at wayzata.org.
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Panoway Lakewalk Policies

With the opening of the new Panoway Lakewalk and Docks this summer, the City Council has approved new policies that will help to manage the new areas.

The policies include:

  • A new boat parking payment system with ParkMobile
  • Time limits for mooring
  • Open/operating hours will be 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. and consistent with all public parks in Wayzata
  • Swimming will not be permitted off of the Lakewalk or docks
  • Fishing will be allowed on the docks only, from 5:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Smoking, alcohol, and cannabis use are not allowed anywhere in Panoway
  • No recreational wheeled devices will be permitted on the Lakewalk and docks, but mobility aids such as wheelchairs and strollers are allowed.

Click here to learn more
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Chicken Keeping Ordinance

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 837 which allows for the keeping of chickens on single-family residential lots with specific restrictions. At the June 4 City Council meeting, the second reading of Ordinance 837 will be reviewed. If approved, staff will start to work on a permit application that residents can complete to keep chickens on their property if all the restrictions are met. The proposed amendments can be found in the May 21 City Council agenda packet. 

Click here for more information and a draft ordinance
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Tree Preservation Ordinance

Code amendments to Chapter 936 will provide additional clarity to existing tree removal mitigation processes, incorporate references to the City’s Tree Management Plan, and adjust the Ordinance’s definition of Heritage Trees. The proposed Chapter can be found in its entirety in the Planning Commission’s Report and Recommendation of Approval.
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National Public Works Week

The Wayzata Public Works Department is truly the backbone of the community! Often flying under the radar, this team works tirelessly to maintain Wayzata's infrastructure, enhance our parks, provide clean water and reliable utilities, oversee construction, efficiently respond to weather emergencies and so much more. Please help us thank them for all they do to help Wayzata thrive!
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Street Resurfacing This Summer

The City has hired Bituminous Roadways Inc. to mill and re-pave select streets this summer. Work is scheduled to begin on June 4, 2024. Once started, the work should be completed within two weeks, weather permitting.

Click here to learn which streets will be resurfaced
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Protect Water Quality, Pick Up Pet Waste!

In urban areas, stormwater carries phosphorus and other pollutants directly into Minnesota’s water resources through the storm drainage system. Unlike our household wastewater, stormwater doesn’t go through a treatment plant first, but is dumped directly into lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Fertilizers, leaves, grass clippings, eroded soil, and animal waste are all sources of phosphorus. When they are swept or washed into the nearest street or storm drain, they end up directly in Lake Minnetonka.

You can do your part to protect water quality by picking up pet waste promptly. Pet waste can contain harmful bacteria as well as nutrients. Never drop pet waste in the street or ditches.

Wayzata’s parks have pet waste stations, with pet waste bags and trash cans that are maintained by the Parks Department.
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Bell Courts Closed for Construction

Bell Courts are closed for reconstruction and progress is being made, despite recent rain. The paving is now complete and will need to sit for several weeks before the colored surface and striping can be installed. The project includes reconstructing the courts to add four pickleball courts while keeping two tennis courts. The courts will reopen on approximately July 15.

For more information on the reconstruction project, you can visit the webpage here.  
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Community Development

715 Rice St – Landscaping 

Owners Jeff and Janet Von Gillern have applied for an impervious surface variance and driveway setback variance, to support landscaping changes at their home at 715 Rice St E. The Planning Commission will consider the application at their June 3 meeting. 

425 Highcroft Rd – New Home 

Owner Loren Unterseher, along with applicant Streeter Custom Homes, has submitted an application for a front yard setback variance to support a home currently under construction at 425 Highcroft Road. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the application at their May 6 meeting. The City Council will consider the application at their June 4 meeting. 

565 Ferndale Rd W – Subdivision

Owner Draycott DST has submitted an application to subdivide the 11.87-acre parcel at 565 Ferndale Rd W into four single-family parcels. The subdivision proposal includes a cul-de-sac, which requires an additional variance due to its length. The proposal was previously in front of City Council as part of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet evaluation in 2023. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application by a vote of 4-0 at their May 20 meeting. 

Permits

320 Engel Street – A new restaurant (Tostique) permit was issued on May 9. 

For info on all development projects, please visit

 the development project webpage.


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

Special Event Permits

May 18 (Sat)    |     Arbor Day Celebration/Dig It Day

June 21-22 (Fri-Sat)   |   Wayzata Art and Music Festival Concerts (Boatworks/Beach)

June 22-23  (Sat-Sun)    |    Wayzata Art Experience

July 17-18 (Wed-Thurs)   |    Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale

August 3 (Sat)   |   Tour de Tonka (Lake Street)

September 15 (Sun)    |    Masonic Lodge Car Show (Minnetonka Ave & Lake Street)
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