James J. Hill Days - This Weekend!

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). 

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.

Remembering Sergeant J.W. Anderson and Officer Bill Mathews

On August 31, 1982, Sergeant J.W. Anderson made the ultimate sacrifice on his 36th birthday and was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.  On that crucial day, Sgt. Anderson's valiant actions helped save numerous lives. We shall always remember his bravery.

As we approach the weekend, the City would also like to honor and remember Officer Bill Mathews. A distracted and intoxicated driver killed Officer Mathews while performing his official duties on September 8, 2017. Officer Mathews exemplified all of the core values of the Wayzata Police Department. Members of WPD, as well as the communities he proudly served, continue to miss Officer Mathews. 

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.

School Bus Safety Reminder

As a reminder, there is a zero-tolerance policy for speeding in school zones, crosswalks, and for school bus stop arm violations. WPD officers will be monitoring these zones, so please be mindful.

When you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, it’s not just the bus that you need to have your eyes on – but the surrounding area too. Children often cross the street when boarding or getting off the bus. This is why you must stop for school buses, and don’t attempt to pass.

A Start to Broadway Dock Improvements

We value the feedback we received this summer regarding the new Broadway docks and decided to begin testing out a new approach before summer’s end. Today, vertical bumpers were removed on select slips on the Broadway docks and were replaced with horizontal bumpers on a trial basis. Based on input from our consultants and dock contractor, our intent is that the horizontal bumpers will mitigate the issues boaters experienced this summer by providing better protection for the full length of each slip. 

These will be tested for the remainder of the season. 

If you use the new bumpers, please let us know what you think here: wayzata.org/feedback

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Culvert Project This September

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) will be lining culverts on a few of their corridors this month. These corridors include the Lake Minnetonka, Dakota Rail, and Minnesota River Bluffs regional trails, which are operated by Three Rivers Park District. Hennepin County expects that the impacts will be limited to when crews are on-site at the various locations. Temporary closures are anticipated but should only be for a short duration. Signage providing detour routes will be on display. 

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.

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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).

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Pavement Rejuvenation Project - Next Week on Select Streets

The City of Wayzata has hired Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC to apply an asphalt rejuvenating agent to select City streets the week of September 9. 

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