City Calendar Planning Commission Meeting | Monday, May 19 | 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting | Tuesday, May 20 | 7:00 p.m. Parks & Trails Board Meeting | Wednesday, May 21 | 6:00 p.m. Heritage Preservation Board Meeting | Thursday, May 22 | 11:30 a.m.
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National Police WeekIn 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. To our very own Sergeant James W. Anderson and Officer William A. Mathews, we will never forget. For services and ceremonies, visit: https://mnlema.org/events/ |
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Volunteer for Dig It Day - This Saturday!Get to know your neighbors while volunteering!
Tomorrow, May 17, the Wayazta Public Works Department needs your help getting City gardens ready for summer from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. 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. The sign-up link is now closed, but all are welcome to come at 8:30 a.m. on the Panoway tomorrow to sign up in person. |
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Broadway Ave Traffic SignalWork on the Broadway Ave/Wayzata Blvd traffic signal is substantially complete! There will be some final work on pavement markings and clean up in the next couple of weeks. |
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An Update on Klapprich Park ImprovementsCity Council awarded contracts for the Klapprich Park Improvement Project at their May 6 meeting. Staff will now meet with the selected contractors to determine the specific construction timeline. Klapprich Park should be expected to be closed for construction until late fall of 2025. More information and updates will be added to the Klapprich Park project webpage. |
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Arbor Month CelebrationThe City’s Energy & Environment Committee will be hosting an Arbor Day Celebration on May 31 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Depot Park! There will be a scavenger hunt for kids, speakers on pollinator gardens, native landscaping, and tree information. A limited number of free and rare seedlings will also be available, including Yellow Birch, Witch-hazel, Thorny Honeylocust, and Bladdernut! At 1:00 p.m., Arbor Hill Tree Farm will plant a large American Elm using a spade truck, southwest of Barry & Lake. |
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EV Charging Station Fee Change
In order to cover the cost of electricity needed to provide vehicle charging, the fee to charge at the Mill Street Parking Ramp will increase from $1 to $2 per hour beginning May 1. |
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Memorial Day Garbage & Recycling ReminderIn observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Republic Services will be closed. Garbage, organics, and yard waste (if enrolled in the yard waste program) will be picked up on Tuesday, May 27, and recycling will be picked up for residents north of Wayzata Blvd. Republic Services requests that residents have their carts out by 7:00 a.m. that Tuesday. |
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Protect Water Quality, Pick Up Pet Waste!In urban areas, stormwater carries phosphorus and other pollutants directly into Minnesota’s water resources through the storm drainage system. Unlike our household wastewater, stormwater doesn’t go through a treatment plant first, but is dumped directly into lakes, rivers and wetlands. Fertilizers, leaves, grass clippings, eroded soil, and animal waste are all sources of phosphorus. When they are swept or washed into the nearest street or storm drain, they end up directly in Lake Minntetonka. You can do your part to protect water quality by picking up pet waste promptly. Pet waste can contain harmful bacteria as well as nutrients. Never drop pet waste in the street or ditches. Wayzata’s parks have pet waste stations, with pet waste bags and trash cans that are maintained by the Parks Department. |
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Wayzata Receives Growth Award from the Arbor Day FoundationThe Arbor Day Foundation named Wayzata a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community! Wayzata also received a Growth Award for demonstrating improved levels of tree care and community engagement. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area for over 50 years. Click here to read more |
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Centennial Homes AwardIn honor of Historic Preservation Month, the City of Wayzata honors all homes/buildings that reach the 100-year milestone with the annual Centennial Homes award. On June 17, the City Council will recognize not only the buildings, but their owners as integral roles in preserving Wayzata’s historic character and charm. A list of properties being honored and their current owners are listed below: - 1220 Wayzata Blvd. E Michael D Lee properties, LLC
- 531 Central Ave N Suzanne C Kottke
- 815 Park St. E Holli T Patch
- 728 Wayzata Blvd. E Stuart Bickel
- 367 Park St. E B P Macdonald
- 165 Grove Ln E Paul M & Rebecca D Walser
- 333 Wise Ave S Nancy Jean Gady
- 137 Huntington Ave S Thomas Judd Kraus
- 620 Bushaway Rd Gary Kirt & Karen Kirt
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More Access to Lake Minnetonka: Stepdowns on the Panoway LakewalkOne 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 within the next week! The City will also be installing life preservers nearby as well as signage to indicate that fishing, swimming, and docking boats is prohibited. |
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Watermain & Street Rehabilitation ProjectThe City has hired Park Construction Company to install watermain pipes in the Central Ave S/Lake St E/Hampton Ave S neighborhood. This planned improvement to the City’s water distribution system will improve water flow in the overall system and will provide new water services for most property owners in the project area. The project also includes milling and re-paving select streets this summer, following the watermain installation work. Work began last week. Pavement reclaiming on Broadway Avenue North is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 (weather permitting). Re-paving will occur during the following week. Click the link below to view a watermain installation schedule. If you have additional questions about this project, please contact Jen Schumann at jschumann@wayzata.org, or 952-404-5371. Click here to learn more
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513 Ferndale Ave W - WithdrawnThe application for setback variances for 513 Ferndale Ave W jas been withdrawn. The property Owner, Dick Braun, submitted a development application requesting setback variances to facilitate a second story addition to their home. The existing home is a legal non-conforming structure, and the proposed second-story addition is contained within the existing footprint of the home. |
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Walser LamborghiniKatie 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 Monday, June 2. |
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323 Waycliffe NorthOwners, 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. The Planning Commission approved this application on May 5 and the City Council will review on June 3. |
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200 Lake St E RedevelopmentOwner 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. On May 6, the Council approved the Planned Unit Development and completed the first reading of the ordinance. The second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for May 20. |
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The Retreat Men's Chapel RemodelCommunity Recovering People has submitted for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment and Design Review Deviation to remove and reconstruct the Men’s Chapel along with some interior bathroom remodels. The Design Review Deviation is a request for the installation of rooftop mechanical equipment. The Planning Commission considered the application on April 21 and unanimously recommended approval. City Council will review the proposal on May 20. |
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1407 Holdridge Ln Fence VarianceApplicant and owner, Adam Elg, has applied for a variance to allow a fence in the front and side yard that is proposed to be six-feet-tall and 100% opaque. The purpose of the fence is privacy from Wayzata Blvd E. The Planning Commission considered the application at the public hearing on May 5 and unanimously recommended approval. The report and recommendation will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 19, and the Council is scheduled for the final review on June 3. |
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Special Event PermitsStaff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits. DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT (Location) June 21-22 - Wayzata Art Experience July 16-17 - Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale September 5-7 - James J. Hill Days |
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