Meet the Council: A Message from Mayor, Andrew Mullin

Hello, Wayzata residents! I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Mayor. Happy New Year! It's a time to embrace new beginnings, to reflect on the past with gratitude, and to look forward to the future with optimism.

It is my honor to join my fellow neighbors on the Council Alex Plechash, Molly MacDonald, Jeff Parkhill &  Ken Sorensen to represent you. I pledge to work collaboratively with our residents, businesses, and staff to address the challenges and opportunities facing our community.

As we turn the page towards 2025 please note that we are planning a State of the City address to be held at Wayzata City Hall on February 25 at 5:00 p.m. I will be there at 4:30 p.m. and would love to meet you before the program. In the meantime, I'm eager to hear from you! Don't hesitate to reach out and follow me on social media (details provided below). I'm excited to connect and hear your ideas as we collaborate to enhance our community. Together, we can create a brighter future for Wayzata.

Phone: 952-404-5300

Email: amullin@wayzata.org

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City Council Contact Information

Jeff Parkhill: 

612-699-1051, jeffreyparkhill@wayzata.org

Alex Plechash:

612-801-8222, alexplechash@wayzata.org

Molly MacDonald: 

612-384-0990, mmacdonald@wayzata.org

Ken Sorensen: 

612-270-5258, ksorensen@wayzata.org

Mayor Monthly Meetup at the Muni

Mayor, Andrew Mullin, will be hosting casual monthly meetups at Wayzata Bar & Grill. The goal of the gatherings will be to informally connect, exchange ideas, and more. The first meetup will be on February 10, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Christmas Tree Pickup Begins Monday

The Public Works team will start curbside pickup of Christmas trees and spruce tops the week of January 6. Before placing your tree at the curb, please remove all nails, screws, wires, tree stands, tinsel, plastic bags, glass, and metal decorations. Wreaths are not accepted. If you still need your tree picked up after January 19, call Public Works at 952-404-5363.

Proposed Cannabis Regulations

The City Council will have the second reading of proposed cannabis regulations at their January 7 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 R-3A district. The Planning Commission recommended approval of proposed code changes at their December 16 meeting. The Council will consider the changes at their January 21 meeting. Materials are available for public review in the Agenda Center and on the project webpage. 

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 Planning Commission Recommended approval of the changes at their December 16 meeting. The City Council will consider the changes at their January 21 meeting. Materials will be available for public review the Friday before the meeting in the Agenda Center. 

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.