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City Calendar 

Charter Commission Meeting  |  Monday, November 25  |  9:00 a.m.

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting  |  Tuesday, November 26  |  5:00 p.m.

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving  |  November 28 & 29  |  All Day

Muni Closed for Thanksgiving  |  November 28  |  All Day 



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Light Up the Lake Returns November 29

Join us on Lake Street from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. for refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, reindeer, music, a town lighting ceremony, and the spectacular parade of lights with local fire departments. It will be another magical evening in Wayzata, we can't wait to see you there! The annual Candy Hunt the day of will be for children up to 5 years old only. 

Visit Wayzata.org/lightupthelake for more details!

Santa Tour in Wayzata Neighborhoods

Santa Touring Wayzata Neighborhoods

Following the parade of lights next Friday at the Light Up the Lake Community Celebration, we received word from the North Pole that Santa will be touring some Wayzata Neighborhoods on his way home!  If you live in any of the below neighborhoods, you may want to peek out your window after 5:45 p.m. The Fire Chief knows the details of Santa's route, so if you want to know for sure if he will fly by, please call 952-404-5338. 

  • Ferndale Road
  • Lake Street to Ridgeview Drive 
  • Ridgeview Drive Neighborhood 
  • Margaret Circle Neighborhood
  • Water Tower Neighborhood
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Give Back This Holiday Season

Planning to join us on November 29 for the annual Light Up the Lake Celebration? There are two opportunities to give back to the community this year. 

In the spirit of giving, families are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to an IOCP food drive that will take place on Panoway during the event. There will also be the annual Toys for Tots drive hosted by the Wayzata Police Department! Bring unwrapped new toys to drop off under the tree or at the Depot during the event. 

Event details: Wayzata.org/lightupthelake

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Tell Us What You Think About Neighborhood Character in the R-3A District - Join Us Monday for an Open House!

The City is studying the character of newly redeveloped homes in the entire R-3A district, which includes the parcels depicted in orange above. 

Your feedback is valuable! Please take this short survey on desired neighborhood character. The survey will be open until Tuesday, November 26. 

There will also be an open house on November 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. All residents who would like to discuss the character of the R-3A neighborhood are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

To take the resident survey and learn more about the project, click here.

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The Boat Slip Lottery is Now Live!

Apply now for the 100 boat slip marina located at Barry Avenue and Grove Lane. Applications are limited to one per residence. The deadline for renewal and new permit applications is the first Tuesday in February. The 2025 lottery will take place on the first Tuesday in March.

Learn More & Apply: wayzata.org/boatslips

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Driver's License Services

The Wayzata Motor Vehicle Department offers limited driver's license services, including duplicate licenses* for standard, enhanced and REAL ID. Duplicate services include change of address, lost or stolen. This does not include license renewals or photos. 

Other services provided at the Wayzata DMV include:

  • Passport processing and renewals
  • Tab renewals
  • Fishing & Hunting Licenses and more!

Click to learn more

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Help Us Complete a City Plaque Inventory 

The Heritage Preservation Board is currently working on an updated inventory of all historic commemorative plaques in Wayzata, which will help owners manage maintenance and content. While prominent markers have been documented, particularly along Lake Street, we want to make sure we find them all! If you’re walking in town and see a plaque documenting a historic event or place we may have missed, please snap a picture and email it to vquarles@wayzata.org. 

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Broadway Ave/Wayzata Blvd Traffic Signal Replacement Update

The City of Wayzata has contracted with J.L Theis Inc. to replace the traffic signal at the Broadway Avenue/Wayzata Blvd. intersection. Currently, there is a temporary traffic signal system in place, and the contractor is completing curb and sidewalk work on the south side of the intersection and installing permanent signal system components.The curb and sidewalk work on the north side of the intersection and the permanent signal system will not be complete until the spring of 2025.

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Keep Storm Drains Clear of Yard Waste

Although yard waste is composted of natural materials that will eventually decompose, the debris can affect the health of our aquatic ecosystem and could ruin our creeks and lakes. You can prevent this by keeping leaves off the street and utilizing yard waste collection events like the one below. 

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Lakewalk Stepdown Installation Update

The structure of the stepdowns on the Lakewalk were completed in November, however, due to cold weather, the finishing touches will be completed indoors over the winter. The finished stepdowns are planned to be installed in the Spring where Lakewalk users will be able sit and enjoy direct access to Lake Minnetonka.


Community Development

Permits

  • Commercial demolition permit issued for 1022 Wayzata Blvd E on 11/20
  • New multi family building permit issued for 910 Wayzata Blvd E on 11/14
  • Single family building permit issued for 150 Hunters Glen Rd on 11/14
  • Single family building permit issued for 617 Park St E on 11/21

For info on all development projects, please visit

 the development project webpage.


Special Event Permits

November 29 (Fri)  |  Light Up the Lake

December 29 (Sun)  |  Chanukah Celebration

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