Sunday Music in the Park

The 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:

• Salsa Del Soul - August 17
• Potluck String Band - August 24

Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

Learn more at wayzatasundaymusicinthepark.

Wayzata Business Council Event

The Wayzata Business Council is next Thursday, August 21!  We’re proud to partner with the Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce to bring this important program to our Wayzata-based business professionals and owners.

Join us from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Josefina's to hear updates on key topics like development projects, public safety, road and park improvements, and more.

Click here to register

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update

On Wednesday August 6 the City Council discussed the findings of public engagement sessions held with Short-Term Rental (STR) owners/operators and surrounding neighbors/neighborhoods during the Council Workshop session. The goal of the workshop item was to inform, clarify, and discuss potential ordinance amendments regulating STRs. . 

City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for first reading to significantly limit, or prohibit STRs within the community. The Council cited their commitment to residents and preservation of community character as determining factors in their initial direction. 

A draft ordinance will be discussed on a future Council agenda which is anticipated for a first reading and discussion this fall. The public will be able to provide comments on the draft ordinance. All materials presented to the City Council are available on the City’s Short-Term Rental website at: Wayzata.org/short-term-rentals.

Click here to view materials and information

701 Central Avenue North 

Xcel Energy has submitted a new application for two Conditional Use Permits (CUP) to install a 123-foot-tall monopole at their substation at 701 Central Ave N to mount a private Long-Term Evolution (pLTE) antenna that will allow Xcel to communicate with their equipment.  The antenna will not provide public commercial telecommunications. The pole replaces an existing, shorter pole at the site. This item is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration and Public Hearing on September 8.

Xcel Energy had recently withdrawn a previous application from Spring 2025 proposing a 140-foot-tall monopole in the same location for the same purpose.

For information on all development projects, please visit the development project webpage. 

Comments are welcome on all projects. Submit any feedback to publiccomment@wayzata.org.

547 Harrington Rd

Owner, Craig Swanson, and applicant, Kyle Hunt, have submitted a development application requesting a lakeshore setback variance. The applicants are seeking a 152.5 foot variance allowing a home to be constructed closer to the lakeshore than permitted by ordinance. This item is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on August 18.

For information on all development projects, please visit the development project webpage. 

Comments are welcome on all projects. Submit any feedback to publiccomment@wayzata.org.

Submit a Photo to the Picture Wayzata Photo Contest

Send 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

School Bus Safety Reminder

As a reminder, there is a zero-tolerance policy for speeding in school zones, crosswalks, and for school bus stop arm violations. WPD officers will be monitoring these zones, so please be mindful.

When you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, it’s not just the bus that you need to have your eyes on – but the surrounding area too. Children often cross the street when boarding or getting off the bus. This is why you must stop for school buses, and don’t attempt to pass.