Wayzata Weekly for March 13, 2026

City Calendar

Parks and Trails Board Meeting | Wednesday, March 18 | 6:00 p.m.

March 16 Lane Closure and Tree Removals

On Monday, March 16, Hennepin County will be partially closing the westbound lanes of Wayzata Boulevard between Punch Pizza & Colonial Square.

During this time, the City's tree contractor will remove trees marked with orange ribbon along the southern edge of the Big Woods Preserve. These removals are limited to diseased Elm, infected Ash, and three non-native trees that do not meet Wayzata's safety standards.

We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain the health and safety of our local preserve.

Open house for Aurora Yager City Manager

You're Invited to the March 31st Open House for City Manager Aurora Yager

The City of Wayzata is pleased to announce that Aurora Yager has been selected as the City's next City Manager. Aurora has served as Interim City Manager since October 2025 and previously as Deputy City Manager since 2019. She brings 10 years of local government experience and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.

All are invited to an open house event on March 31st from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Wayzata City Hall to meet and connect with Aurora face to face. Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Road Work Ahead: Expect Delays for Highway 12 Construction Project

Motorists traveling on I-394 and Highway 12 will experience delays as well as lane and ramp closures during the 2026 construction season. The road work will bring traffic impacts stretching from Wayzata to downtown Minneapolis through November.

I-394 work

I-394 construction began on Feb. 22 to make important safety improvements and extend the life of more than 30 bridges and the highway. During the first phase of the work through mid-summer, motorists traveling on westbound I-394 between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100 in Golden Valley should expect significant delays during afternoon rush hours. Road work will then continue in the eastbound I-394 lanes from the summer through November.

Highway 12 work

Highway 12 work between Wayzata and Minnetonka begins in early April and continues through November for a major pavement preservation project. Motorists will experience lane reductions between Shoreline Drive (Co. Rd. 15) in Wayzata and I-494 in Minnetonka. Several ramps will also be closed during the project. Motorists should also expect delays and weekend closures.

Stay informed on both projects by visiting the project websites and signing up for email updates:

I-394 project page
Highway 12 project page
Plan your trip: Visit www.511mn.org or download the free 511MN app for real-time traffic and travel information.

Missed State of the City recording promotion

Watch the State of the City Address

On February 26, the City hosted a State of the City Address at City Hall. Mayor Mullin covered topics like leadership transitions, property taxes, 2025 accomplishments, and the outlook for 2026.

Couldn’t make it? The entire program is online on Youtube and wayzata.org/WCTV for on-demand viewing.

Seasonal Road Restrictions Began March 3, 2026

Wayzata’s seasonal road restrictions began on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. For additional information and a link to Wayzata’s seasonal road restriction map, click here.

Wayzata Public Schools Referendum

Early voting for the Wayzata School District's April 14 referendum is now open. Here are the details:

Where: WPS District Service Center, 13305 12th Avenue N, Plymouth
When: February 27–April 13 (Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who: District residents 18 and older

Visit the School District's website for more information on the referendum and voting.

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

On March 10, 2026, the City Council tabled their review of the proposed project to April 21, 2026, at the applicant’s request. The applicant has stated that they seek additional time to communicate with the neighborhood.

The applicant’s proposal is to subdivide 121 Gleahaven Road and 190 Gleason Lake Road from two into four separate parcels for single-family homes. On February 23, 2026, the Planning Commission approved a report and recommendation of denial. Full plans are available on the City’s Development Project webpage.