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City Council Meeting  |  Tuesday, September 17  |  7:00 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting  |  Thursday, September 19   |  6:00 p.m.
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$1000 Reward for Stolen 9/11 Artifact

On Thursday, August 29th, the Wayzata Police Department (WPD) was made aware of vandalism that had occurred to the 9 -11 memorial located in the Panoway Plaza Park in Wayzata. The granite memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2021, “In remembrance of Gordon (Gordy) McCannel Aamoth Jr., a beloved member of our community who perished on September 11, 2001, during the attack on the World Trade Center.”

Several artifacts were inlayed on the top of the granite memorial including a glass artifact, recovered from the site of “Ground Zero” at the rubble of the World Trade Center towers. This piece of glass was found near the remains of Gordy Aamoth Jr., by a New York City police officer, and brought to Minnesota to be given to Steve Nilson, one of Gordy’s classmates who eulogized Gordy at this memorial dedication service. This simple glass artifact holds immeasurable value to many, including Gordy Aamoth’s family.

Police were notified that the glass artifact was smashed. Left behind was only a small glass fragment from the artifact. Given evidence recovered at the scene, the Wayzata Police Department believes that the artifact was not smashed but forcefully removed and stolen.

The artifact is a broken piece of glass with historic and sentimental value but no notable tangible value. The WPD and the broader Wayzata community wants the artifact back and we are asking for the public’s help. The community driven, non profit Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition is offering a reward of $1,000 for the safe return of the glass artifact from the Wayzata 9 -11 memorial with no questions asked. If you know something about its whereabouts, please contact the WPD at 952-404-5340 and help us return this historical artifact to the memorial so everyone can reflect on its significance.

Pictured: Photographs (2) of 9/11 memorial with and without the glass artifact.
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Attend the Annual Pancake Breakfast on September 15 - This Sunday!

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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League of Women Voters to Hold Candidate Forum Next Week

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. 

Click here to see all forums

 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 live-streamed and recorded for future viewing, available at www.lwvwpa.org.

Click to view on WCTV

Click to view on Youtube

Send questions in advance to lwvwpa@lwvmn.org.

The candidates running are: Jeff Buchanan, Andrew Mullin, and Barry Petit.
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Post-Construction Update on the Pavement Rejuvenation Project

The City hired Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC to apply an asphalt rejuvenating agent to select City streets. The application occurred during the week of September 9th. The asphalt rejuvenating agent will extend the life of the pavement and is planned to be reapplied approximately every 5 – 6 years. There is no further work planned on these streets at this time, except for sweeping to collect any residual sand that is left on the streets. The streets that were treated will appear to be wet and have a temporary “dirty” appearance, which will fade over the next few weeks while the product soaks into the pavement, and natural weathering occurs.

Click here to learn more
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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.
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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
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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. 
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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.

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Community Development

Approved - 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 City Council approved the proposal at their September 3 meeting.

Approved- 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 City Council approved 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. 13 (Fri)  |  The Gathering (St. Bart’s Church)

Sept. 15 (Sun)  |  Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

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

Oct. 12 (Sat)  |  Oktoberfest (Redeemer Lutheran Church)

Oct. 26 (Sat)  |  Boo Bash Dash
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