Farewell Open House for Mayor Mouton

Stop by next week at City Hall on December 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Mayor Mouton’s 10 years of service to the community. There will be light refreshments, a cash bar, and a short program at 6:00 p.m. 

All are welcome!

Winter Use of the Lakewalk

The Panoway Lakewalk is scheduled to remain open during the winter season. However, snow removal will not be conducted, so snow will naturally accumulate. This will allow a packed snow trail on the Lakewalk to facilitate use throughout the winter months. City staff will regularly monitor the condition of the Lakewalk, and if conditions are deemed unsafe, the Lakewalk will be closed to the public.

Proposed Cannabis Regulations

Over the last few months, the City Council and Planning Commission have been reviewing proposed cannabis business regulations. The state is anticipated to begin approving business licenses for the legal sale of cannabis in January, and it is in the City’s best interest to have an adopted set of rules for cannabis businesses before that begins. The City Council tabled the first reading of the ordinance after discussion at their December 3 meeting and will consider it at their December 17 meeting.  For more information, please visit the Agenda Center here. 

R-3A Redevelopment Study 

City Council has directed staff to study the character of newly redeveloped homes in the entire R-3A district. Council and Planning Commission workshop feedback and the results of engagement with residents and developers are being compiled. A public hearing on the recommended zoning code changes will be held at the December 16 Planning Commission meeting. Those materials are available for public review in the Agenda Center and on the project webpage. 

Winter Driving Reminders

‘Tis the season for slippery road conditions and snow accumulation! Here are a few winter driving reminders:

• Check the tread on your tires or make the swap to winter tires. It is critical to have the proper tread for the winter, because it increases safety for better brake control and traction.
• Allow extra time for your travels
• Slow down
• Leave a reactionary gap between other vehicles
• Keep your gas tank full
• Remove all snow and ice prior to driving

If involved in an accident, please pull over to a safe location when possible to protect our first responders on scene. 

Sign Up for Snow Emergency Notifications

Sign up for text and email alerts for Snow Emergencies on Wayzata.org. Residents can also visit our website or call 952-404-5369 after 8 p.m. to learn if the parking ordinance is in effect.

Click here to sign up

Snow Emergencies & Parking

• If the snowfall is 2 or more inches before 8:00 p.m., the snow parking regulations go into effect at 2:00 a.m. the next morning. At that time, snow plowing will begin and any vehicles parked on unplowed streets will be tagged and/or towed.
• If an accumulation of 2 inches or more occurs after 8:00 p.m., the snow parking ban will go into effect the following morning at 2:00 a.m. (24 hours later).
• If there is an accumulation of snow after 8:00 p.m., plowing may occur. Cars parked on the street will not be tagged, but cars may be plowed in.

Design Standards Update 

After three years of administering the current set of architectural Design Standards for new development, City staff is bringing forward minor adjustments to the ordinance based on best practices and recent updates to the state building code. The code changes will be considered by the Planning Commission at their December 16 meeting. Materials will be available for public review the Friday before the meeting in the Agenda Center. 

Wayzata Skating Rinks

The Parks Department has taken advantage of the recent drop in temperatures to begin preparing the City’s ice rinks for use over the winter months! Klapprich field and Margaret Circle park have both been flooded. Because of the forecasted variable temperatures, it will take time before the ice gains enough strength to support the equipment needed to prepare the ice for use by the public. Signs will be posted to stay off the ice until rinks are fully prepped for use. Stay tuned on social media and this email for opening dates. 

Water Meter Replacement 

The City of Wayzata has contracted with Ferguson Waterworks and VEPO Metering to replace approximately two-thirds of the residential and commercial water meters throughout the city. Meters were last replaced approximately 20 years ago and are approaching their useful life. The contractor has begun notifying affected properties, via letter, to schedule appointments, beginning in mid-December. There will be no cost to the property owner for this meter upgrade, but owners are required to have the water meter replaced. 

Broadway Ave/Wayzata Blvd Traffic Signal

This project has been suspended for the winter months. The project will resume in the spring of 2025. It is anticipated that the project will be completed by mid-summer of 2025. If you have questions about this project, contact the City’s Engineering Department at 952-404-5371 or at jschumann@wayzata.org.