Wayzata Weekly for August 23, 2024

A Public Safety Update from the

Wayzata Police Department

This week, the Wayzata Police Department provided an update on Public Safety at the Council Meeting. Top local concerns include traffic, noise, and e-bikes.

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people sitting in chairs on the grass listening to music

Last Sunday Music in the Park - This Sunday!

This weekend, listen to music on the Great Lawn (across from the Hotel Landing). Join us on Sunday, August 25 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. to listen to Ipso Facto.

Don't forget a blanket or lawn chair!

Attend the Annual Pancake Breakfast on September 15

Stop by from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 15 for pancakes, french toast, and enter a raffle with the Wayzata Fire Department!

There is no cost for food, however, at-will donations to the Fire Relief Association will be accepted.

Broadway Ave/Wayzata Blvd Traffic Signal

The City of Wayzata has contracted with J.L Theis to replace the traffic signal at the Broadway Avenue/Wayzata Blvd. intersection. Work is expected to begin in late August and be completed by the end of the 2024 construction season, weather permitting.

Happy Hour at the Muni

Stop by the Muni Monday - Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. for discounted snacks and drinks.

Click to view the Happy Hour Menu

large crowds on lake street for james j hill days

James J. Hill Days Returns September 6-8

On September 6, 7, and 8, James J. Hill Days is coming to the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, live music, carnival, food trucks, Craft Beer Festival, open-air street market, dachshund races, parade, and so much more.

Fireworks will take place on Wayzata Bay at 9:00 p.m.

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Please note that during the event, Lake Street will be closed from Edgewood Court (west end) to the Puralima driveway (east end). Lake Street will also be closed at each of the side streets (Broadway, Walker, Minnetonka, Manitoba, and Barry). The marina and Grove Lane will also be impacted throughout the weekend.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce at info@wayzatachamber.com or 952-473-9595.

photo of a water met, shut off ball valve and shut off gat4e valve. "your household will either have a ball valve or gate valve."

Water Meters to be Replaced This Fall

The City has contracted with Ferguson Waterworks and RMR Services to replace two-thirds of residential and commercial water meters throughout the city. Meters were last replaced 20 years ago and are approaching their useful life. The project is anticipated to begin in September and the contractor will be notifying affected properties, via letter, to schedule appointments.

While there will be no cost to property owners for this meter upgrade, owners are required to have the water meter replaced. Property owners will need to ensure that the water shutoff valve on the incoming water service is in working condition, and if the valve does not close or it leaks, it will need to be replaced or repaired prior to scheduling an appointment.

Questions? Call Public Works at 952-404-5368 or email nnystrom@wayzata.org.

Community Development

Approved - 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 recommended approval of the application at their July 8 meeting. The City Council approved the application at their August 20 meeting.

163 Wayzata Blvd W – Moments of Wayzata

Applicant TMSC of Wayzata, LLC has submitted a development application to demolish the existing building (Meridian Manor) and replace it with an 80-unit two-story memory care facility that has a total of 89,900 square feet. The proposed plans also show a reconfiguration of the parking lot. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the application at their August 5 meeting. City Council will review the proposal at their September 3 meeting.

332 Broadway Ave S – Eloise Restaurant

Owner Beltz Enterprises, LLC has applied to amend two existing conditional use permits related to parking at 332 Broadway Ave S. The former Lululemon space is becoming a new restaurant, Eloise, which will require additional fee-in-lieu of parking (FILOP) to account for increased parking demand during the day. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the application at their August 5 meeting. City Council will review the proposal at their September 3 meeting.

For info on all development projects, please visit

the development project webpage.

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

Special Event Permits

Sept. 6-8 (Fri-Sun) | James J. Hill Days

Sept. 13 (Fri) | The Gathering (St. Bart’s Church)

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

Oct. 26 (Sat) | Boo Bash Dash

City Calendar