The Lakewalk is Officially OPEN!

The Lakewalk is officially open for public use! The remaining detail work will be completed on the decking and railing in the coming weeks, but the facilities will remain open. The City, its consultants, and contractors are working through a minor redesign of 2 step-downs to the lake, which will make the system easier to install and remove on an annual basis.  The step-downs will likely be installed in July. 

Over the next several weeks, BNSF railroad will be installing automated pedestrian safety gates at the Broadway Avenue Crossing and the Barry Avenue Crossing.  The docks and lakewalk should remain accessible during this work, but please proceed with caution while this work is being performed.

New Paid Boat Parking for Non-Residents; Free for Wayzata Residents

The new docks have a paid parking system. 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

Celebrate the New Lakewalk & Docks on July 13 on Lake Street

Join us for a family-friendly community celebration! 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! Activities include music, free local food, free ice cream for children, a passport activity, 3D Chalk Art, and more!

Stay tuned for more details at wayzata.org.

June is Zero Tolerance Month 

Toward Zero Deaths is a Minnesota State initiative in traffic safety with the goal of reducing traffic-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on Minnesota Roads.

The Wayzata Police Department is a proud participant in TZD and this month will be focusing their attention on:

• Inattention/Distraction
• Impairment
• Speeding
• Seat Belt Usage

Buckle up, drive safely, and enjoy the beginning of summertime in Wayzata and Long Lake.

Wayzata Art Experience

Kick off the summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience, June 21 - 23. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this event, hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature 150 juried artists, food trucks, a food artisan market, an activity zone for families and kids, a beer + wine garden, free sailboat rides, and live music all weekend long.

Visit wayzataartexperience.com to learn more.

Summer Fun at Wayzata Beach

Spend a day at Wayzata Beach! This park has a lot to offer including free resident parking, a newly redone public playground, McCormick's Beachside refreshments, and rentals for water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding through Wai Nani! The beach also connects to the Dakota Rail Regional Bike Trail. 

Upcoming City Elections

Wayzata’s City Council includes a Mayor and four Council members. The Mayor serves a four-year term of office and the Councilmembers are elected to serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor and two Councilmember seats will be expiring at the end of 2024.

The following City Council seats will be on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot for terms that begin in January 2025:

• Mayor (four-year term)
• Councilmember (four-year term)
• Councilmember (four-year term)

Individuals wanting to run for Mayor or one of the two Wayzata City Councilmember seats may file their affidavit of candidacy and submit the required $5 filing fee at Wayzata City Hall during regular office hours from July 30, 2024 through 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. Candidate withdrawal closes at 5:00 p.m. August 15

Questions? Call 952 404 5300.

Host a Night to Unite Party in August

Neighborhoods across Wayzata have been gathering to celebrate Night to Unite for more than 40 years! On August 6, the Wayzata Police, Fire, City staff, and elected officials will visit neighborhood parties throughout Wayzata and Long Lake. Along with the police cars and fire trucks, there will be trinkets for kids and a crime prevention message at each stop. This is a great time to ask questions of elected officials, police officers, firefighters, and City staff.

Interested in hosting a gathering in your neighborhood?   Fill out our online registration form at wayzata.org/nighttounite. 

Registrations are due July 12, 2024.

Bell Courts Closed for Construction

The City’s contractor, ODESA II, has been waiting for a few consecutive dry days to install the surface color and striping on the Bell Courts. Once the surfacing is installed, the courts will remain closed until the surface color has dried. Based on this timing the courts should be available later in June, well ahead of the contracted completion date of July 15.  The new facility will include four (4) dedicated pickleball courts and two (2) full tennis courts.

Street Resurfacing This Month

The City hired Bituminous Roadways Inc. to mill and re-pave select streets during the summer of 2024. This project was completed in early June.

The City has hired Allied Blacktop Co. to apply a bituminous seal coat to select streets this summer and has work scheduled to begin on June 17^th, 2024. Once started, the work should be completed within one week, weather permitting.

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