A Message from Mayor Mullin

In my first month on the job, I've had the pleasure of meeting and reconnecting with many members of our community. In our first three meetings of the year, your Council has been actively addressing various important issues, such as responding to the legalization of marijuana in our state. We've appointed nearly 50 residents to our boards and commissions, set legislative priorities at the capital, provided guidance on the scope, timing, and budget for the proposed rehabilitation of Klapprich Park, and made minor adjustments to the City's design standards for homes and commercial properties.

I value your feedback and encourage you to join me at my first Monthly Meetup with the Mayor at the Muni on Monday, February 10 at the Wayzata Bar and Grill (see below for details), and my inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 25 at Wayzata City Hall. (see below for details). Let's continue working together to make our community even better.

Read the 2024 Annual Report

In 2024, the City of Wayzata continued its mission to enhance Wayzata’s quality of life while preserving its character as a thriving lakeside village to live, work, shop, and play. Despite our small size, we strive to maintain a superior level of excellence in our operations and the services we provide to our residents.

Klapprich Rink Has Reopened

The Public Works team has been hard at work getting the Klapprich Rink back open this week. Thank you for your patience and happy skating!

Mayor Muni Meetup - Monday at 7:00 p.m.

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.

Building Permit Under Review 

641 Lake St E

Applicant and property owner Marquee Place, LLC has applied to replace a portion of 641 Lake St E with a new two-story commercial structure. The white portion of the building, built in 1952, previously had Caribou Coffee and Jewelweed as tenants. The project underwent limited Design Standards Review due to its small size and is currently under typical building permit review. Since the proposed project follows all regulations of the Zoning Code, including the C-4B District height limit of 30 feet, the project does not require a public hearing at Planning Commission or review by the City Council.  Work on the site is projected to start in the spring.

Please contact City Planner Valerie Quarles at vquarles@wayzata.org or 952-404-5323 with any questions or visit the project page on the website to view the plans under review.

Wayzata Chilly Open - This Weekend!

Each year, over 2,000 golfers come with their golf clubs and hockey sticks to putt with tennis balls around Wayzata Bay as a part of the Wayzata Chilly Open. There is a ticketed golf tournament, and several other "chilly" activities like Friday night Pre Par-Tee, the Chili Cook-off, Snowga, Snowkiting, and more! 

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NEW – 200 Lake St E Redevelopment

Owner Lake West has applied to redevelop the former TCF headquarters at 200 Lake St into a three-story, mixed-use development with underground parking. The project is proposed to include 50 for-sale residential units on upper levels and about 23,700 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. Pending scheduling, the Planning Commission will consider the application at likely either their March 10 or March 24 meeting. 

Ferndale Bluffs Subdivision 

Owner Draycott DST has applied to subdivide the 11.87-acre parcel at 565 Ferndale Rd W into three single-family parcels. The subdivision proposal includes a public street and cul-de-sac. The proposal was previously publicly reviewed in 2023 for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet and in 2024 for a 4-lot subdivision proposal. The Planning Commission will consider the application at the February 24 meeting. 

State of the City Address

A State of the City Address will take place at Wayzata City Hall on February 25 at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

Join us prior to the program from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. for a casual meet and greet with Wayzata’s new Mayor, Andrew Mullin! A Q & A will take place after the program with City Manager Jeff Dahl.

The program will be recorded and available online and on WCTV following the event.

$5 Off Passport Photos

Did you know the Wayzata Motor Vehicle Department offers passport application processing and passport photos? Now through April 1, the Wayzata DMV is offering $5 off of all passport photos! Come in an get your passport updated before spring break. Normal processing times are 6 - 8 weeks or 2-3 weeks for expedite service. 

Must show this email for $5 off.

R-3A Redevelopment Study 

City Council has directed staff to study the character of newly redeveloped homes in the R-3A district. The Council approved the second reading of the ordinance at their February 4 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 brought forward minor adjustments to the ordinance based on best practices and recent updates to the state building code. The City Council approved the second reading of the ordinance at their February 4 meeting. Materials will be available for public review the Friday before the meeting in the Agenda Center.