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City Calendar 

City Offices Closed  |  Monday, September 2  | All Day

City Council Meeting  |  Tuesday, September 3  |  7:00 p.m.



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Labor Day Trash and Recycling Pickup Reminder - Delayed One Day

As a reminder, due to the Labor Day holiday, trash and recycling pickup will be delayed on Monday, September 2 by one day. Pickup will be on Tuesday, September 3.

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League of Women Voters to Hold Candidate Forums

In advance of the November 5 General Election, the League of Women Voters Wayzata-Plymouth Area (LWVWPA) and the League of Women Voters Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins (LWV-MEPH) will host four Candidate Forums for Wayzata area voters. The forums will include candidates running for the following races:

  • State Senate District 45 Special Election
  • Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 
  • Wayzata Mayor 

 September 19 - Wayzata Mayor Forum

The Wayzata City Council forum will be held on Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 pm at Wayzata City Hall. This forum will be livestreamed and recorded for future viewing, available at www.lwvwpa.org

Send questions in advance to lwvwpa@lwvmn.org.

The candidates running are: Jeff Buchanan, Andrew Mullin, and Barry Petit.

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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.

Click here for more information

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.

There will not be any Beach Bash concerts this year.

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

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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.

Click here to read more 

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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.

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Household Hazardous Waste Event on September 20 and 21

On September 20 and 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Hennepin County will host a Hazardous Waste Event for Wayzata and Orono at the Hennepin County Public Works Orono Shop (3880 Shoreline Drive Orono, MN). Materials accepted include paint, cleaners, propane, fire extinguishers, and more.

Click here to learn more

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Sign Up for Free Pickleball Lessons 

on September 23

Sign up for a free Pickleball class at the Bell Courts on September 23! The class will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude around 7:00 p.m. Only those who signed up will be able to participate. 

Registration is limited to 18 participants (16 or older).

Click here to sign up

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Pavement Rejuvenation Project

The City of Wayzata has hired Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC to apply an asphalt rejuvenating agent to select City streets in September of 2024.

Click to learn more

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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. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the 2024 construction season, weather permitting.

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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

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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

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. The 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. The 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

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