A Message from the Mayor

Hello Neighbors,

Memorial Day is here, marking the unofficial start of another beautiful Wayzata summer! As we kick off the season, we pause to remember and honor the incredible men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their courage and sacrifice inspire us to live each day with purpose and gratitude.

As part of our ongoing effort to engage with our wonderful community, I am thrilled to share the latest episode of Mayor About Town. This show is dedicated to lifting up the people, places, and organizations that make Wayzata so special.

In this edition, we feature three amazing individuals:

• Kevin Ward from IOCP
• Ryan Carlson from Wayzata West Middle School
• Father John Klockemen from St. Bart's Church and School

We hope you enjoy getting to know them and learning more about their contributions to Wayzata!

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Contact the Mayor:

City phone #: 952-404-5327

City email: amullin@wayzata.org

Facebook: facebook.com/mullinforwayzata

X: @Andrewmullin

Memorial Day Ceremonies

• 8:30 a.m. -  Parkers Lake Cemetery Cty Rd 6 & Niagara Lane (Plymouth) 
• 9:15 a.m. -  Greenlawn Cemetery Wayzata Blvd & Park St
• 9:45 a.m. - Old Wayzata Cemetery Wayzata Blvd & Walker Ave 
• 10:30 a.m. - Summit Hill Cemetery Old Hwy 7 & Wayzata Blvd 
• 11:30 a.m. - Heritage Park Wayzata Blvd & Central Ave 

The American Legion will say a few words at each stop, followed by a performance of Taps, and the Honor Guard will do a three-gun salute. Summit Hill Cemetery and Heritage Park will have the full ceremony, and Mayor Mullin will speak. 

Hosted by the Wayzata American Legion Post 118

Memorial Day Garbage & Recycling Reminder - This Monday

In 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.

Arbor Month Celebration

The 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.

Dock Bumper Update

Last summer, we heard feedback that the original dock bumper design does not serve our boaters well. This summer, the City is installing new vertical bumpers, on a trial basis for one month, in hopes that they perform better for boats of all kinds.

The plan is to see how they perform during this trial, then, if they work well, install the rest or pivot to a different solution. Feedback will be collected from boaters using the slips during the trial period via a QR code form that the dock masters will use.

An Update on Klapprich Park Improvements

City Council awarded contracts for the Klapprich Park Improvement Project at their May 6 meeting. The construction is scheduled to begin in early-mid June and will continue until late fall 2025.  

More information and updates will be added to the Klapprich Park project webpage. 

McGinty Road to Be Repaved by Hennepin County in Early June

Hennepin County is resurfacing CSAH 16 (McGinty Road). While the project is fully within Minnetonka, the marked detour route will affect Wayzata. Specifically, McGinty Road will be partially closed with only local access permitted during construction. The detour route will utilize Minnetonka Boulevard and Bushaway Road.  Construction work has already begun, but closure is anticipated to begin the week of June 2 and will continue for about three weeks.

Gleason Lake Road Reconstruction

Hennepin County is officially starting the process of preliminary engineering and design for the 2028 Gleason Lake Road (CASH 15) Reconstruction. The project will seek to modernize the corridor for all users and anticipates the full reconstruction of the roadway, including repaving the road, making improvements for people walking, biking, and rolling, and updating the stormwater system. 

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Watermain & Street Rehabilitation Project

Next week, watermain construction continues, including connecting the new watermains to the City’s existing water distribution system, and beginning installation of new water services to connect homes along Hampton Street and Central Avenue to the new watermain. To safely make the connections between the new watermains and the City’s existing water distribution system, the water service to some homes in the neighborhood will need to be shut off during the daytime hours. Residents who will be affected by the water shut-off will receive notices (at least 2 days prior) from the City’s Utility Department.

If you have additional questions about this project, please contact Jen Schumann at jschumann@wayzata.org, or 952-404-5371.

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The Retreat Men's Chapel Remodel

Community 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 recommended approval of the application on April 21. The City Council reviewed and recommended approval on May 20. 

1407 Holdridge Ln Fence Variance

Applicant 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 recommended approval of the application on May 5. The report and recommendation were approved on May 20. The City Council is scheduled for the final review on June 3.

617 Park St.

Custom one Homes, LLC, has applied for a variance on behalf of property owners Robert and Jennifer Jossart to allow eaves (roof overhang) to encroach into the required ten-foot setback. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application on April 21, citing neighborhood character and the ability to bring the eaves into compliance. The City Council reviewed the application on May 20 and directed staff to prepare findings and a resolution of approval for the project.