A Message from Mayor Mullin

Get ready, Wayzata! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a new quarterly program dedicated to celebrating the incredible people and places that make our community so special. Our mission is simple: "Support Local. Strengthen Wayzata." Each quarter, we'll delve into the heart of our town, highlighting local businesses, nonprofits, schools, and churches that contribute to our unique character.

For our inaugural episode, airing later this month, we're focusing on the power of local women-owned businesses. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lesa Fenwick of Candlelight Floral and Dr. Barbara Brost of Brost Clinic, both dedicated Wayzata residents. We'll also hear from Becky Pierson, President of the Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce, for an important community update.

This program will be available on Wayzata Community TV and YouTube, bringing these inspiring stories directly to you. Dropping at the end of the month; join us in celebrating the spirit of Wayzata!

Buckthorn Removal at the Nature Center

This month, 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.

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! 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.

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 at their March 25 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.

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. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at their March 10 meeting, and the Council is scheduled to consider the application at their April 1 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.