Jeff Parkhill's Farewell Open House

Join us in celebrating Jeff Parkhill's 8+ years of dedicated service to the City of Wayzata on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:45p.m. at Wayzata City Hall and to wish Jeff and his family well as they begin their next chapter, celebrating his contributions to our extraordinary city! 

Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. 

Event Details:
City Hall Address: 600 Rice Street E, Wayzata, MN 55931 
Time of Open House: Tuesday, September 23rd from 5:45-7:00 p.m.

Public Safety Update from Police Chief Jamie Baker

Public safety is a top priority in Wayzata. Thanks to the dedication of our 26 full and part-time police professionals, our community is a very safe place to live. As our community evolves, so do our public
safety needs.

You can watch a recent update from Police Chief Jamie Baker on crime trends, traffic enforcement, and nuisance violations like exhibition driving here: Click here to watch the PD update

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update

On Tuesday September 9 the City Council completed the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting Short – Term Rentals. The meeting was well attended, and the Council held a robust discussion citing community character, prioritization of residents, and concerns about the disruption to neighborhood as significant factors in their decision.  

All materials presented to the City Council and history of this topic’s discussion are available below: 

Wayzata Short Term Rentals 

Subdivision Ordinance Update

On September 9 the City Council completed the first reading of an ordinance amending regulations for the subdivision of property. These amendments would allow smaller subdivisions of up to five single-family lots to have reduced right-of-way requirements should a roadway be required as part of the development.

The full ordinance and staff memo can be found on the City's Website in the Agenda Report:

 Agenda Report - Subdivision Ordinance.  

Amendments to City Code Chapter 810 - Swimming Pools

On September 9 the City Council completed the first reading of an ordinance amending regulations for swimming pools. Staff recommended the ordinance amendment outlined below:

1. Remove a conflict in code where pools require a fence surrounding the pool to be 5' in height where code prohibits fences to exceed 4' in height on corner lots, essentially prohibiting pools on corner lots without a fence height variance.
2. Amend setback requirements for mechanical equipment for a pool to align with other accessory structures (and mechanical equipment for a home) within the property's zoning district.
3. Allow pool covers in lieu of fences when they meet ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) requirements, which is permitted by the IBC (International Building Code). 
4. Reorder the pool setback provision so it is easier for the public and contractors to locate in the code.

Proactive amendments such as those proposed are intended to be non-controversial and allow for regular updates to City Ordinance as needed to ensure ordinance remains up to date. The full ordinance and staff memo can be found on the City Website in the Agenda Report:

 Agenda Report - Swimming Pools 

Klapprich Park

The Klapprich Park construction is currently underway and is expected to continue until late fall of 2025. 

Specific construction updates can be found at the Klapprich Park Project Webpage. 

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. The Planning Commission held the Public Hearing on September 8 and unanimously recommended denial of the application. City Council is scheduled to review the application on October 7.

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 which would allow a home to be constructed at 108-feet from the ordinary high-water line, which is closer to the lakeshore than permitted by ordinance. The public hearing was held on August 18 and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The City Council will review the application on September 23^rd.

Questions about a Community Development Project?

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. 

Dark Skies Event on September 26

Experience the magic of the night at our Dark Skies Event on Friday, September 26, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at City Hall Park (600 Rice Street East, Wayzata). 

Enjoy an engaging talk about the Dark Sky program and how lighting impacts our community, learn about nocturnal birds, explore the stars and planets through telescopes with the University of Minnesota Universe in the Park, join in on family-friendly activities, and enjoy snacks under the night sky! Bring your own binoculars for an additional opportunity for a guided tour of the sky!

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will gather instead on Friday, October 3. Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty of our starlit skies!

Hosted by the Energy & Environment Committee

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