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!

Review Your Property Valuation Notice

Property Valuation Notices were mailed earlier this month and can be accessed online at Hennepin County Property Information Search by entering your Address or Parcel ID (PID). Property owners receive the Hennepin County 2026 Notice of Valuation and Classification, which outlines property values used to determine taxes due in 2027.

If you would like to appeal your property valuation, contact the Hennepin County assessor immediately after receiving your notice by email or at 612-348-3046. They may be able to address your concerns without requiring you to attend the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on April 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Highway 12 Construction Project Updates

Road Work between Wayzata and Minnetonka

Highway 12 work between Wayzata and Minnetonka begins in 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. 

Visit the Highway 12 project page for more information and to sign up for email updates. 

Tree Removal Work Begins in Early April

As a heads up, the Minnesota Department of Transportation anticipates beginning tree removal work within the US Highway 12 corridor in early April, ahead of the larger construction project.

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.

Spring Book Sale April 11-12

The Friends of the Wayzata Library will host their annual spring book sale on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, from noon-3:00 p.m. at Wayzata City Hall.

Browse a wide selection of gently used books at great prices while supporting Hennepin County Library programs. Be sure to return on Sunday for the popular bag sale. It is the perfect opportunity to stock up for summer reading!

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.