Wayzata Weekly

City Events Scheduled for Next Week:

City Hall Closed for Holiday                                     Mon.    Feb. 17            All day

City Council Workshop                                              Tues. Feb. 18            6:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting                                                 Tues. Feb. 18            7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting   Wed.    Feb. 19            6:30 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting   Thurs. Feb. 20            6:00 p.m.

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City Hall Closed for Presidents' Day

City Hall will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Morning hours added to right turn prohibition at Highway 12 ramp to County Road 101

MnDOT added morning hours to the right turn prohibition at the intersection of the westbound ramp of Highway 12 and Central Avenue. Motorists may not turn right during a red light between 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. daily. Electronic signs will be lighted during the time that right turns on red are prohibited.

Upcoming Wayzata Library Events

Nonfiction Book Club Feb. 14 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Family Storytime Feb. 18 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Crafternoons Feb. 19 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Book Club Feb. 27 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

To learn more about upcoming events at the Library visit https://www.hclib.org/about/locations/wayzata.

Department Updates:

Administration

Early Voting Via Absentee Ballot Now Open

In 2016, new legislation established a presidential nomination primary for March 3, 2020. Registered voters can vote at their polling place on March 3, 2020 or vote early via absentee ballot January 17, 2020 - March 2, 2020. You may vote early by absentee ballot in person at City Hall (during regular City Hall hours), online at www.mnvotes.org, or call the Hennepin County Election office at 612-348-5151.

For more information regarding elections, visit www.wayzata.org/elections.

Community Development

A permit for a new home has been issued for 900 Shady Ln.
A Development Application was submitted for the Boatworks site at 294 Grove Ln E. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building to construct a new four-story, 49-foot-tall, mixed-use building consisting of office, restaurant, and residential condominium uses. The previous proposal was for a 58-foot-tall building. This application requests approval for a PUD concept plan and four variances for setbacks and height. It does not include a request for Zoning Code Text Amendments like the last proposal. More information is available on the Proposed Development Projects page of the City website: https://www.wayzata.org/612/Boatworks-Redevelopment-at-294-Grove-Ln-. The application will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing on March 4, 2020 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.

Fire

The Wayzata Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Woodland on Tuesday, February 12 at around 6:15 p.m. with help from other fire departments. No one was injured and the fire is under investigation.

Public Works

Wayzata Skating Rinks

Klapprich Park and Margaret Circle Park are currently open for skating. The warming house at Klapprich Park is located at 340 Park Street E, and hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

When school is not in session, the warming house is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Storm Sewer Repairs at Wayzata Boulevard and Grand Avenue South

Earlier this week, Widmer Construction, LLC, and the City’s Public Works Department completed storm sewer pipe repairs along the south side of Wayzata Boulevard, to the east of Grand Avenue South. The repair consisted of replacement of approximately 60 feet of failed metal pipe with new PVC pipe. Thank you for your patience while our Public Works Department staff and Widmer Construction employees completed the repairs.

Completed Storm Sewer Pipe Repairs and Restoration

2020 Construction Projects

Several projects are being planned in and around Wayzata, for 2020. A summary of the larger activities follows:

Lake Effect – Lake Street (Broadway Ave to Ferndale Road) – This project will include the reconstruction of Lake Street E from Broadway Avenue to Ferndale Road. The project will include the replacement of the roadway and sidewalks, the addition of a dedicated bike trail, the replacement of watermain from Broadway Ave to Manitoba Ave, and the construction of a park/plaza in the location of the existing municipal parking lot.
2020 Sanitary Sewer Lining - The City of Wayzata is planning to perform maintenance on several sewer mains throughout the City. The maintenance includes the lining of the existing sewer main with a Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liner. Sewer relining is a quick and economical process in lieu of replacing pipes by open excavation. This process prevents major traffic disruptions and health hazards from potential exposure to raw sewage. The 2020 project proposes to line approximately 8,800 feet of sewer main in the following areas: Harmony Circle, Rosswood Lane, Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Lane, Margaret Circle, and Shadyway Road, Barry Avenue North, and Gardner Street (east of Barry Ave).
2020 Bituminous Seal Coat - A map of the streets proposed to be seal coated in 2020 can be found below. Tree trimming may begin along these streets will continue in February.

We encourage you to visit NavigateWayzata.com for the latest information about the projects. You can also sign up to receive text or email updates about the construction projects in the City.

Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.
(Staff is aware of a few more events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made)

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT

March 13-15 (Fri-Sat) St. Patrick’s Day (McCormicks)
June – September Wai Nai Paddleboard Rental (Wayzata Beach)
June 17- July 29 (Wed) Music By the Lake (Depot)
July 29-30 (Wed-Thur) Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale

Wayzata Wine & Spirits

Wine of the Month

Stop in for great savings on our wine of the month feature, Klinker Brick (California Wines)

Klinker Brick Rosé, SALE $13.99
Klinker Brick Syrah, SALE $13.99
Klinker Brick Zinfandel, SALE $15.99
Klinker Brick Cabernet Sauvignon, SALE $15.99

Upcoming Tastings

Klinker Brick Wines Feb. 28, 2020 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.