Wayzata Skating Rinks In Process

With the recent drop in temperatures, the Parks Department started preparing the City’s ice rinks for the winter season. Klapprich Field received its first flood on Wednesday, December 3. As the ice continues to build and strengthen, it will need time before it can support the equipment required to finish preparing the rink for public use.

To keep everyone safe, staff will post signs reminding visitors to stay off the ice until the rinks are officially opened. We know the community is excited to skate each year, and we appreciate your patience in giving our team the necessary time to prepare the ice ensures the best possible skating conditions for everyone.

Please note: due to ongoing construction of the warming house, the parking lot and restrooms will remain closed until December 16. Skating may be allowed before the warming house opens, provided the rink is ready.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay tuned for opening updates!

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest Due Dec. 12

What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The League of Minnesota Cities Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out! 

To enter, students in grades 4-6 can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.

Students and parents/guardians can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment, or through the mail. Winners only will be notified in early January. 

Essays are due December 12. Learn more at lmc.org/mayorforaday.

Now Accepting Boat Slip Lottery Applications

Boat Slip Lottery Applications are accepted starting November 1, 2025 thru the 1st Tuesday in February (Feb 3, 2026). Applications for boat slips are limited to one per residence and are only accepted from City of Wayzata residents. Per City Code, permits are issued through a lottery process as outlined in policy, with the lottery held on the first Tuesday in March. Applicants receive additional chances in the lottery for each consecutive year they have applied for a boat slip permit. 

Click here to complete the application.

For more information, please call 952-404-5300.

401 Lake Street East

Studio BV has submitted a variance application on behalf of Walleye Capital LLC, a tenant and affiliate entity under common ownership with the property owner at 401 Lake St E, requesting consideration to reduce the required first floor retail percentage. Properties along Lake Street that are zoned C-4 (Central Business District) are required to use at least 50 percent of the building frontage and ground floor building footprint for retail. A variance for this property was granted in 2020 to reduce the ground floor retail requirement from 50% to 22%. The new proposal requests a further 50% reduction to allow for a total of 11% retail on the ground floor. The remaining 11% of the existing retail space would be dedicated to the service based functions (office/meeting space) of the third floor tenant, Walleye Capital LLC. At the public hearing held on November 17th the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request. The item is scheduled for City Council review on December 16, 2025. 

220 Central Ave S  

Custom One Homes, LLC has submitted an application for a variance and conditional use permit (CUP) to construct a two-family dwelling at 220 Central Ave. S. The property is located within the R-3A zoning district which requires a lot width of 100 feet for two-family homes. The lot width is 89.9 feet wide and applicant is seeking a 10.1 foot variance to the minimum lot width.  Additionally, two-family homes are a conditional use in the R3-A district. Conditional uses are generally permitted, however the City may impose conditions to mitigate potential impacts the use may have on adjoining properties. The Public Hearing was held on December 1, 2025 where the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the application. City Council is scheduled to review the proposal on January 6, 2026.  

Snow Emergencies and Notifications

With the recent snowfall, we’d like to remind residents about Wayzata’s winter parking ordinance and how to stay updated during snow emergencies.

Winter Parking Ordinance

City Ordinance 303.1A states that no vehicle may be parked on any public street starting at 2:00 a.m. after a snowfall of 2 inches or more. The parking ban remains in effect until streets are fully plowed to the curb. Here’s how the timing works:

• If 2 inches or more fall before 8 p.m.: The parking ban begins at 2:00 a.m. the following morning. Plowing starts at that time, and vehicles left on unplowed streets may be tagged or towed.
• If 2 inches or more fall after 8 p.m.: The parking ban begins 24 hours later, at 2:00 a.m. the next morning.
• If snow falls after 8 p.m. but plowing occurs anyway: Vehicles will not be tagged, but they may be plowed in.

Snow Emergency Notifications 

Residents can sign up for Snow Emergency Parking Ban Alerts to receive emails when citywide plowing is scheduled. Click here to subscribe to text or email notifications. You can also check the City website or call 952-404-5369 after 8 p.m. to find out whether the parking ban is in effect.