A Message from Mayor Mullin

Hello Wayzata! If you missed my State of the City address, catch the recording here.  

I welcome any feedback, positive or negative, about the program. Is there anything that I could have done differently or perhaps made more clear? Did you see anything missing? I want to hear from you! Drop me a note and let me know how I am doing at amullin@wayzata.org.

Mayor Panel Luncheon

Join me and fellow Mayors from Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Long Lake for a regional discussion at the Wayzata West Metro Chamber event next week on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Wayzata Country Club. Register here

Buckthorn Removal at the Nature Center

This week, Great River Greening, in conjunction with the City of Wayzata, has been conducting natural resource management activities in the Wayzata Nature Center property. You may see and hear machinery as this work occurs. This work will continue for 2-3 weeks. 

Invasive species management, specifically the removal of the invasive shrub buckthorn, is being completed to maintain the health of the forest that has established over the years on this property. This work is part of a larger ecosystem restoration effort to bring back open woodland dominated by native plant and animal species in the City of Wayzata park system. Mesic hardwood forest systems are some of the rarest plant communities in Minnesota. These plant communities were here historically and restoring native habitat is important for maintaining our natural heritage. 

Questions? Email nkieser@wayzata.org or call 952-404-5313.

Sign Up for a Free Tree

Register for a free tree as a part of the Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway! Each spring, the City of Wayzata distributes potted shade trees to its residents, free of charge. It's our organization's way of saying THANK YOU for caring about our community's canopy.

We will accept requests for trees until Monday, May 5 while supplies last. Residents are responsible for planting, which is restricted to private property within Wayzata city limits. Wayzata Public Works will deliver the reserved trees on Friday, May 23.

Sign up for a free tree at wayzata.org/freetreegiveaway.

NEW – Waycliffe Fence Variance 

The Waycliffe Townhomes Association has applied to extend an existing 6’ tall, 100% opaque privacy fence across the area where Waycliffe South and Hollybrook Road meet. The fence requires a variance and will be considered by the Planning Commission at their March 10 meeting. 

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.

Mayor Muni Meetup on Monday

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 next meetup will be on March 10, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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 their March 24 meeting. 

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.

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 recommended approval at the February 24 meeting. The City Council will review the proposal in April.  

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.