Wayzata Weekly for February 13, 2026

MnDOT Public Meeting for Hwy 12 construction on Feburary 19

Attend Public Meeting About Highway 12 Construction on Feb. 19

Improvements are coming to Hwy 12 between Wayzata and Minnetonka. Join MnDOT for an in-person public meeting to learn more about the Hwy 12 construction project, 5–7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 at Wayzata City Hall (600 Rice St. East in Wayzata). The road work is scheduled to begin in April and be completed in the fall.

At the meeting, the MnDOT project team will provide an overview of project, traffic impacts and construction schedule. A short presentation will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session.

More about the Highway 12 project

MnDOT is improving three miles of Highway 12 between Wayzata and Minnetonka through a major pavement preservation project. Work includes full reconstruction and pavement repairs, as well as important drainage improvements, which will support the overall maintenance and lifespan of the roadway.

Highway 12 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Shoreline Drive in Wayzata and I-494 in Minnetonka during construction. Several ramps across the Highway 12 corridor will also be closed during the project. Motorists should expect delays, weekend closures as well as lane and ramp closures.

Click here to find more information and sign up for email updates on the project webpage.

State of the City Promo for February 26th

Controlled Burn at 380 Broadway Ave N Planned February 17

This winter, the City has been working with Hennepin County to remove trees that have been infested with Emerald Ash Borer near Broadway Ave N and I-394. The resulting debris is being managed in a few different ways:

Suitable logs will be milled into lumber for various city projects
Large brush will be chipped on-site to mulch hundreds of new tree plantings this spring
Smaller brush will be burned on-site to enrich the planting soils

You may notice smoke near Broadway Ave N on Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, when the burn is scheduled to begin (weather permitting). Staff will be on-site to manage the fire under guidance from the Wayzata Fire Department.

Questions? Reach out to the City Forester at 952-404-5375. As always, call 911 for any immediate emergencies.

Skating Rinks - Closed for the Season

Due to the recent and expected warm temperatures, Wayzata’s skating rinks at Klapprich Park and Margaret Circle have been closed for the season. Thank you to our Parks Department and rink attendants for all their hard work at the rinks this season. We'll see you on the ice again next year!

Board and Commission Openings - Apply Today!

Want to get involved in Wayzata? The City of Wayzata currently has openings on two Boards/Committees —and we would love to have you apply!

Energy and Environment Committee
Help make Wayzata more sustainable and resilient by supporting projects and ideas tied to the City’s Resilience Plan. If you care about the environment, climate preparedness, and building a stronger community for the future, this is a great fit! Find more about the Energy and Environment Committee here.

Heritage Preservation Board
Love Wayzata’s history and charm? This board helps preserve and celebrate the places and stories that make Wayzata unique. It’s a great opportunity to support historic preservation and community character. Find more about the Heritage Preservation Board here.

If you are interested in applying for either of these groups, please reach out to Nick Kieser, nkieser@wayzata.org or at 952-404-5313.

Walser Lamborghini - 1022 & 1042 Wayzata Blvd E.

On Monday January 26, 2026, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a report of recommended approval for the Walser Lamborghini land use application. The project is scheduled for final review by the Planning Commission on Monday February 9, 2026. City Council is scheduled to review this item on February 24, 2026.

In December 2025, Walser Lamborghini applied for a land use application which included a preliminary plat to combine 1022 and 1042 Wayzata Blvd E. into a single parcel, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) General Plan, a variance a fence exceeding 6 feet in height, setback variance for parking from the southern property line and required number of parking stall variance and vacation of drainage and utility easements between the two parcels being combined and two design deviations. City Council is scheduled to hold a review this item on February 24, 2026. Full plans are available on the City’s Development Project webpage

Gleahaven Road Subdivision – 121 Gleahaven Road and 190 Gleason Lake Road

On February 9, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider an application for a preliminary plat to subdivide 121 Gleahaven Road and 190 Gleason Lake Road into four separate parcels for single-family homes. After considering the criteria and public input, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a report and recommendation of denial by a 4-3 vote. The report and recommendation is scheduled for review by the Planning Commission on February 23, 2026. City Council is scheduled to review the application and the Planning Commission's recommendation on March 10, 2026. Full plans are available on the City’s Development Project webpage.

City Calendar

Be Informed - Highway 12 Construction Updates for 2026