City Calendar City Offices Closed | Friday, July 4 | All Day Parks & Trails Board Meeting | Tuesday, July 8 | 6:00 p.m. The Planning Commission Meeting on July 7 is canceled.
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4th of July Activities in Wayzata Flying Pancake Breakfast Guests will “catch ‘em if they can” pancakes tossed from the grill at the historic Wayzata Depot. Breakfast will be from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and is a free will offering at the door. All proceeds go to benefit Veterans. USA Veterans eat free. A short ceremony and flag raising, including a rifle salute, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by the National Society of Children of the American Revolution - Lake Minnetonka Society Broadway Kiddie Parade & Mini Olympics The Broadway Kiddie Parade will take place at 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Park Street and Broadway Avenue. Kids need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate. Please do not bring any battery operated or motorized vehicles to the event. The Wayzata Fire Department will once again sponsor the annual Mini Olympics for kids at the Wayzata West Middle School football field. The events, starting at 12:30 p.m., include a softball throw, running races, and the running broad jump. Events for children four and under include running races and penny hunting. Questions? Call 952-404-5338. |
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A Message from the MayorAs the Fourth of July approaches, I wish all Wayzata residents a happy and safe holiday. It's a time to gather, enjoy our community, and reflect on our nation's independence – a celebration of liberty and the freedoms we cherish. This year, we also look ahead to a monumental milestone: the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. This quarter-millennium mark will be a special occasion to reflect on our journey and recommit to the principles that unite us. I'm excited to see how Wayzata will mark this historic event! Until then, let's ensure a responsible and enjoyable Fourth. Please prioritize safety, especially around fireworks, and be mindful of neighbors. I value your feedback! Come visit with me at the next Mayor Muni Meetup, Monday, July 14, from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at the Wayzata Bar and Grill. See you there. Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July! Contact the Mayor:
City phone #: 952-404-5327
City email: amullin@wayzata.org
Facebook: facebook.com/mullinforwayzata
X: @Andrewmullin
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Community Open House: A Farewell to Jeff Dahl on July 15After over nine years of serving the Wayzata community, City Manager Jeffrey Dahl has been selected as the next City Administrator for the City of Woodbury. His last day in Wayzata is planned to be July 17. The City will be hosting a Community Open House on July 15 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to celebrate his service to the community. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Staff and the City Council are working on a leadership transition plan to ensure continuity, both in the short and long term, and no disruptions in providing all city services effectively and efficiently. Stay tuned for more information regarding interim and long-term leadership plans. |
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An Open House to Celebrate Kurt Klapprich's RetirementThe City will be hosting a Retirement Open House on July 16 from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. at Public Works to celebrate Kurt Klapprich’s 40+ years of service to the community. Kurt began his work in Wayzata in 1985 and has been instrumental in City operations ever since. Join us to help celebrate his hard work and dedication! Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. |
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New Dock Bumpers to Be Installed on All Slips in the Coming WeeksLast summer, we heard feedback that the original dock bumper design does not serve our boaters well. The City's dock working group, which includes boaters and users of Lake Minnetonka, reviewed the feedback and came up with a new design. The new vertical bumpers have been installed on select slips on a trial basis and, based on boater feedback, are performing well. City Council has authorized the installation of the new vertical bumpers for all slips, and boaters can expect to see them in the coming weeks. |
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Klapprich Park Improvements UnderwayCity Council awarded contracts for the Klapprich Park Improvement Project at their May 6 meeting. The construction is underway and will continue until late fall 2025. More information and updates will be added to the Klapprich Park project webpage. |
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Register to Host a Night to Unite Block Party in August - Deadline is Next Week!Neighborhoods across Wayzata have been gathering to celebrate Night to Unite for more than 40 years! On August 5, in the evening, the Wayzata Police, Fire, City staff, and elected officials will visit neighborhood parties throughout Wayzata and Long Lake. Along with the police cars and fire trucks, there will be trinkets for kids and a crime prevention message at each stop. This is a great time to ask questions of elected officials, police officers, firefighters, and City staff. Interested in hosting a gathering in your neighborhood? Fill out our online registration form at wayzata.org/nighttounite. Registrations are due July 11, 2025. |
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Sunday Music in the ParkThe Wayzata Parks & Trails Board will once again host the Sunday Music in the Park concert series on the Great Lawn (across from the Hotel Landing). Stop by Sundays in August from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. for live music from a variety of bands, including: - Westwind Swing Band - August 3
- Jimmi & the Band of Souls - August 10
- Salsa Del Soul - August 17
- Potluck String Band - August 24
Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair! |
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Tour De Tonka Bike RideMinnetonka Community Education will host the 20th Annual Tour de Tonka bike ride on Saturday, August 2! With over 2,500 riders annually, routes will flow right through Wayzata and will reach over 25 west metro communities along the way. There are 5 distances available to sign up for from 16 - 100 miles. Click here to learn more |
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Tree Preservation Ordinance AmendmentAt their May 20 workshop, Council directed staff to bring forward the draft ordinance due to the significant impacts the current ordinance has on golf courses. The Planning Commission reviewed this item on June 16 and recommended a text amendment to City Council. Three ordinance text amendment options were presented to Council on July 1, along with a public hearing. Council voted unanimously to approve a text amendment granting golf courses an exemption from the ordinance. |
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Watermain & Street Rehabilitation ProjectAll work related to the installation of the new watermain and new service connections to homes along Hampton Street and Central Avenue is now complete. Park Construction is continuing restoration activities along Hampton Street and Central Avenue. Milling and bituminous overlay work is tentatively scheduled to occur on Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 8, weather permitting, on LaSalle Street, Hampton Street, Reno Street, Wise Avenue, and Central Avenue (between Wayzata Blvd and Circle Drive East only). 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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Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation In June, National Power Rodding Corporation cleaned and inspected the pipes to prepare them for the lining work. The lining work is tentatively scheduled to begin in late July and be completed in August. Streets scheduled to receive the sanitary sewer main rehabilitation include: - Barry Ave S
- Crosby Rd
- Ferndale Rd W
- Holdridge Cir
- Holdridge Ln
- Holdridge Rd W
- Indian Mound St E
- Manitoba Ave S
- Minnetonka Ave S
- Peavey Rd
- Rice St E
If you have additional questions about this project, please contact Jen Schumann in the Wayzata Engineering Department. She can be reached at jschumann@wayzata.org, or 952-404-5371. |
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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 PUD Concept Plan was reviewed by City Council on July 1 and a second public hearing was held. City Council approved the PUD Concept Plan, allowing the applicant to prepare and submit a PUD General Plan application to be reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council at a future date. Please call 952-404-5323, email publiccomment@wayzata.org or visit the project page on the website to learn more about the project. |
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Permits- A new single-family home permit was issued June for 670 Ferndale Rd W
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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 18-July 30 (Wednesdays) - Music by the Lake (Depot) July 16-17 - Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale August 2 (Sat) - Tour de Tonka September 5-7 - James J. Hill Days September 14 (Sun) - Wayzata Lodge Car Show |
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