City Calendar Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting | Wednesday, July 30 | 7:30 a.m.
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A Message from Mayor MullinEarlier this week, we had a historic gathering for Wayzata with five out of seven living Mayors of the City of Wayzata around one table, representing a whopping 57 years of public service to our amazing city! The purpose of this historic meeting was to record the next "Mayor About Town" show. Trust me, you will not want to miss this episode when it drops in August on YouTube, WCTV, Comcast, and Mediacom! It was an honor to spend time with these great leaders, who have shaped Wayzata's priorities and traditions over half a century: - Wayne Fadden: Elected 1968, served 3 terms through 1974 – the only person to hold both City Manager and Mayor roles!
- Barry Petit: Elected 1996, served 2 terms through 2004
- Andrew Humphrey: Elected 2004, served through 2008 – part of Wayzata's only Father (Bill) & Son Mayoral team!
- Ken Willcox: Elected 2008, served 3 terms through 2020
- Andrew Mullin: Elected 2024
We also acknowledge former mayors Bob Gisvold and Johanna Mouton, who were unable to participate due to prior commitments. Stay tuned for the show to catch this unique glimpse into Wayzata's rich history and future! |
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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. Last week, the City Council officially approved Mike Kelly, Public Works Director/City Engineer, as interim City Manager. Mike 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. 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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Music by the Lake - July 30The Wayzata Rotary is hosting live music on the shores of Lake Minnetonka! Stop by Depot Park on Wednesday, July 30, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. to hear the band Sugar Buzz. The music is free, and refreshments will be for sale. The concert on July 23 was rescheduled to Wednesday, August 13, due to the weather. The band will be the Free & Easy Band. Questions? Contact the Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce at 952-473-9595. |
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Sunday Music in the Park - AugustThe 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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Short-Term Rental Ordinance UpdateOn May 6, the City Council directed staff to begin public engagement with Short-Term Rental (STR) owners/operators and neighboring property owners. Two engagement sessions have been held, one for each group of stakeholders. Staff is in the process of compiling the comments, letters, and survey responses from stakeholders and will present these findings to the City Council at a workshop on August 6. Staff will be seeking guidance and direction from the Council to determine the provisions of a potential ordinance amendment. All materials presented to the City Council will be available at Wayzata.org. Click here to view materials and information |
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Submit a Photo to the Picture Wayzata Photo ContestSend in your photos to the Picture Wayzata Photo Contest and win a Muni gift card! Photos will be voted on by the public on the City’s Facebook Page to determine the winners. First, second, and third top votes will receive gift cards to the Wayzata Bar & Grill. In addition, winning photographs will be featured on the City of Wayzata photo contest winners web page. The contest will run July 15 - December 15. Click here to view contest rules and/or submit a photo |
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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 3 rack openings, 1 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 Klapprich Park construction is currently underway and is expected to continue until late fall of 2025. City Council will be discussing concerns regarding the Klapprich Park project at their August 6 workshop meeting. All are welcome to attend the meeting to listen to the discussion. More information and updates will be added to the Klapprich Park project webpage. |
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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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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 scheduled to begin the week of July 21 and be completed in August. The contractor has notified the City that they intend to mobilize 3 lining crews and complete the work within about 2 weeks, weather permitting. 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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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) August 2 (Sat) - Tour de Tonka August 9 (Sat) - Windward (Wayzata Yacht Club) September 5-7 - James J. Hill Days September 14 (Sun) - Wayzata Lodge Car Show October 25 (Sat) - Boo Bash Dash |
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