City Calendar Public Art Steering Committee Meeting | Monday, July 14 | 5:00 p.m. Monthly Muni Meetup with Mayor Mullin | Monday, July 14 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. City Council Meeting | Tuesday, July 15 | 7:00 p.m.
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An Update Regarding City Hall LeadershipThe City Council has been working on both an interim replacement and a long-term plan to fill the City Manager position. In a previous workshop, a Council Committee was established to explore all interim options for the City, and there was consensus that for the time period between July and October, the preferred option was to promote a candidate from within the organization versus other external options. Ultimately, Mike Kelly, Public Works Director/City Engineer was determined to be the preferred candidate. Mr. Kelly has been with the City for more than three decades and has the leadership abilities to lead the organization during this interim period while both the City Manager seat is vacant and the Deputy City Manager is out on leave. The Council will consider his official appointment at the July 15 City Council Meeting. If you have any questions regarding the transition plan, please reach out to the City at 952-404-5300 or email city@wayzata.org. |
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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. |
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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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Build Sandcastles with the Wayzata Police Department on July 29Join the Wayzata Police Department for our first Sandcastles and Squads on Tuesday, July 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.! There will be free treats and water, a sandcastle building contest with a special prize to one lucky winner, and free shovels and sand pails (as supplies last). Come have some fun in the sun and build some sandcastles with officers and staff! |
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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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Storage Spots Available for Kayaks, Canoes, and PaddleboardsLooking for a place to store your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard? The City has 4 rack openings, 2 at Little Beach and 2 at Wayzata Beach! If you are interested in a spot, please click here to fill out an application. Must be a Wayzata Resident. |
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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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Last Chance! Register to Host a Night to Unite Block Party in August 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 today, 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 ProjectThe City 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 (from the distribution main to private properties at the property line) for most property owners in the project area. In addition to the watermain work, several streets were scheduled for milling and bituminous pavement overlay. Construction on this project is now substantially complete however the contractor continues to wrap up restoration items and final clean-up. 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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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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