City Calendar

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting on April 30 is canceled.

All meetings take place at Wayzata City Hall unless otherwise noted.

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A message on distracted driving. Keep your eyes on the road.

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More Access to Lake Minnetonka: Stepdowns on the Panoway Lakewalk to be Installed This Spring

One of the most anticipated design components of the 1,200 ft long lakewalk has been the installation of the community-driven “stepdowns.” Unfortunately, due to needed design tweaks, the stepdowns were not able to be installed last year.

The two stepdowns were originally designed to give even more access to the lake. Community members will now have another place to sit and even dip their toes into Lake Minnetonka! They will be installed this spring adjacent to the section of the lakewalk with benches.

The City will also be installing life preservers nearby as well as signage to indicate that fishing, swimming, and docking boats is prohibited.

Broadway Ave/Wayzata Blvd Traffic Signal

Work has resumed for this traffic signal and includes concrete curb and sidewalk improvements and installation of the remaining underground components on the north half of the intersection, as well as installation of the signal control cabinets, structural steel components, signal equipment, and electrical wiring. Once work is completed on the new signal system, the temporary wood-pole signal system will be removed, and the intersection pavement will be milled and repaved, followed by pavement striping.

There may be lane shifts and occasional delays while construction crews continue to work this spring, primarily on the north half of the intersection.

It is anticipated that the project will be completed by mid-June. If you have questions about this project, contact the City’s Engineering Department at 952-404-5371 or at jschumann@wayzata.org.

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Volunteer for Dig It Day

Get to know your neighbors while volunteering!

On May 17, the Wayazta Public Works Department needs your help getting City gardens ready for summer from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (end time may vary a little)

The morning will kickoff at the Panoway Plaza with check-in and refreshments. From there, volunteers will be dispersed to gardens in groups. This is a family-friendly volunteering opportunity! Sign up as a family, a group of neighbors, as a couple or on your own! This will be the perfect setting to meet other generous residents and participate in the nurturing of Wayzata’s landscaping.

Sign up at wayzata.org/volunteer.

Stay Up-to-date on Lake and Safety Updates with the LMCD

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) is a regional governmental agency that brings together 14 different cities, two counties, and many state and local agencies to protect, preserve, and enhance Lake Minnetonka’s economy and vitality. Sign up for the LMCD newsletter to receive important lake and safety updates throughout the year. The upcoming spring newsletter will provide information on law and ordinance updates, as well as community-led boater education classes to prepare for the license exam. LMCD also shares updated rules and safety reminders every summer and winter along with watercraft operating regulations and permit information.

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Mosquito Control in Wayzata

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District began their field season this week. You may see MMCD trucks, helicopters, drones, and staff in neighborhoods, parks, and near wetlands. MMCD is taking preventative measures to reduce the summer onslaught of nuisance and disease-carrying mosquitoes in the Twin Cities.

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Demolition - 641 Lake Street East

Applicant and property owner Marquee Place, LLC will replace part 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. Demolition and building permits will be issued shortly and work will continue over the next few months.

Please contact Community Development Director Alex Sharpe at 952-404-5312 or asharpe@wayzata.org with any questions or visit the project page on the website to view the plans.

Walser Lamborghini

Katie Cohen, on behalf of Walser Real Estate, LLC, has applied for a Planned Unit Development Concept Plan at 1022 & 1042 Wayzata Blvd E. The proposal retains the existing retail building with Mulberry’s at the corner of Wayzata Blvd and Central Ave and the construction of a Lamborghini dealership/showroom and service bays for luxury autos. The public hearing is scheduled for the Monday, May 19.

323 Waycliffe North

Owners, Don and Elva Krantz, and applicant, Satin Touch, Inc., have submitted a development application requesting an impervious surface variance and a building coverage variance for a four-season porch addition to their home. They are planning to use the addition for a home occupation/yoga retreat. This item is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on May 5.

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. The Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a report and recommendation of approval of the proposal with conditions at their March 24 meeting, which the Commission unanimously recommended approval. City Council reviewed the project on April 15. The Council sought additional massing breaks between all five cores/buildings of the structure and directed staff to bring a resolution forward recommending their findings on May 6.