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Planning Commission Meeting  |  Monday, July 8  |  6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting  |  Tuesday, July 9  |  7:00 p.m.
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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 be installed later this summer.  

City contractors have installed the sidewalk crossing at the Broadway crossing and temporary railings will be placed until the permanent railings arrive. BNSF railroad has begun installing automated pedestrian safety gates at the Broadway Avenue Crossing and the Barry Avenue crossing but have been delayed due to flooding in other parts of the Midwest. BNSF is planning to return in late-July and the new automated pedestrian gates should be activated by mid-August. 

Click above to view a timelapse of the construction
Panoway ribbon cutting you're invite panoway lakewalk and docks 11:00 am on July 13

Celebrate the New Lakewalk & Docks on July 13 on Lake Street - Next Week!

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.
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We Want Your Feedback

Building on the success of the Panoway with the new Lakewalk and community docks, the City would like to gather the community's ideas regarding an outdoor walkable pedestrian space on the 600 Block of Lake Street. Take the survey here. The survey closes July 29.
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Deadline to Register Your Neighborhood for Night to Unite is Approaching! 

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?   Register here: wayzata.org/nighttounite. 

Registrations are due July 12, 2024.
brand new outdoor pickle ball court at bell courts

Bell Courts Construction is Complete!

The City’s contractor, ODESA II, has completed the installation of the surface color and striping and the courts are now open to the public. Pickle Ball is available on a first come first served basis. Stay tuned for details regarding an opening celebration!
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Wayzata Now Allows Chickens

The City Council recently approved an Ordinance to allow the keeping of chickens on single-family residential properties. To apply for keeping chickens on your property, the permit and additional information are located here. If you have any questions you can contact Nick Kieser at nkieser@wayzata.org. 
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Photo Contest Begins July 15

Send in your photos to the Picture Wayzata Photo Contest and win a Muni gift card! Photos will be voted on by the public on the City’s Facebook Page to determine the winners! First, second, and third top votes will receive gift cards to the Wayzata Bar & Grill. In addition, winning photographs will be featured on the City of Wayzata photo contest winners web page. 

The contest will run July 15 - December 15.

View contest rules and/or submit a photo at wayzata.org/photocontest.
Sunday Music in the Park
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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. on August 15, 2024.

Questions? Call 952 404 5300.
street resurfacing vehicle on broadway ave

Street Resurfacing Continues

The City has hired Minnesota Roadways Co. to complete the installation of a bituminous seal coat on Harrington Rd and Ramsey Rd.  Staff is working with the contractor to schedule the work.

Community Development

1903-1907 Wayzata Blvd E – PUD Amendment

Owner CWE, LLC proposes to amend the existing Planned Unit Development at Wayzata Executive Park to better align with modern zoning uses. The Planning Commission will consider the application at their July 8 meeting.

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 recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 at their June 3 meeting. The City Council will consider the application at their July 9 meeting. 

Permits

  • 150 Broadway Ave S – a demolition permit issued 6/27/24. More information can be found on the project page. 
  • 420 Highcroft Rd – new single-family home issued 6/20/2024

For info on all development projects, please visit

 the development project webpage.


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

Special Event Permits

July 13 (Sat)  |  Lakewalk Ribbon Cutting Event (Panoway)

July 13  (Sat)  |  Folds of Honor Concert (Private Property)

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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