Wayzata Weekly

City Events Scheduled for Next Week:

Presidential Nomination Primary Election Day Tues. Mar. 3 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting Wed. Mar. 4 6:30 p.m.

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City of Wayzata Selects Contractors for Panoway on Wayzata Bay construction

The Wayzata City Council voted Thursday to partner with eight main contractors to provide construction services for the first phase of Panoway on Wayzata Bay, a public/private initiative to restore, protect and enhance the city’s downtown lakefront.
The first phase of construction begins mid-April and includes:

Reconstructing Lake Street from Barry Avenue to Broadway Avenue to be more pedestrian and bicycle friendly
Creating a beautiful, multi-use Plaza Park near the lakefront, replacing the existing surface parking lot at Lake Street and Broadway Avenue
Extending the Dakota Rail Regional Trail safely across Ferndale Road to Broadway Avenue

Stahl Construction was hired in fall 2019 to advise during the most recent round of bidding and provide project management services throughout construction, which has resulted in cost savings. They will oversee the work of the selected contractors.
Visit NavigateWayzata.com and subscribe to our newsletter to receive project updates.

City Hall Office Remodel Construction Begins Next Week

Starting next week, portions of City Hall and the Motor Vehicle Department will undergo a two-month office remodel. The first phase of construction involves a remodel of the City Hall front counter. Residents will be directed to the City Hall conference room for assistance during this time.

Don’t be a stranger! All City and Motor Vehicle services will be available throughout construction. If you have questions or you want to handle your City business remotely, please visit www.wayzata.org or call 952-404-5300. Thank you for your patience!

Tree Tapping Begins Soon in Big Woods - Sign up by March 5

Now is the time to sign up for the 10^th annual tree tapping in Wayzata’s Big Woods Preserve. The event is now planned for Sunday, March 8. This is a popular outdoor activity for individuals, groups and families. This year, participants will meet at the Big Woods to get instructions and begin tree tapping at 1:30 p.m. The activity is free, and all necessary supplies are provided. Participation is limited for this activity, so don’t delay. The deadline to sign up is March 5.

To learn more about the event and to sign up visit www.wayzata.org/mapletreetapping

Wayzata Skating Rinks Closed for the Season

Due to the recent warm temperatures and the forecasted warm temperatures, Klapprich Park and Margaret Circle Park ice skating rinks have closed for the season.

Photo courtesy of The Museum of Lake Minnetonka

Steamboat Minnehaha 2020 Season Cancelled

This week, the museum of Lake Minnetonka Board of Directors announced the cancellation of the Steamboat Minnehaha’s 2020 boating season due to a loss of access to the only boat launch ramp on the lake that can accommodate the steamboat.

The Board is working to assess options for a permanent home by the end of the summer. The break this summer will allow for the completion of some long-needed maintenance. When the boat returns to service next year “it will be in the best condition it’s been in since it’s relaunch 25 years ago”. To read the full press release and learn more, visit www.steamboatminnehaha.org

Farmers Market in New Location

The Wayzata Farmers Market will relocate for the 2020 season to the Promenade near the Great Lawn. More details to come!

To learn more about the market, visit www.wayzatafarmersmarket.com.

Upcoming Wayzata Library Events

Crafternoons Mar. 4 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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

Department Updates:

Administration

Voting in Wayzata

Eligible voters can place ballots for the presidential nomination primary directly into a ballot counter when voting in person starting February 25-March 2. Ballot counters will record votes as they are turned in, but will not report results until after polls close on Election Day, March 3.

You may vote in person at City Hall during regular City Hall hours or during the extended hours for in-person early voting the following days:

Saturday, Feb. 29 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 2 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

On Election Day, Tuesday, March 3, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The polling place for Wayzata residents is Wayzata City Hall, 600 Rice St. E.
For more information regarding elections, visit www.wayzata.org/elections

We're Hiring

The City is accepting employment applications for the following positions:

Public Works Superintendent
Administrative Assistant

Positions close soon so apply today! The Public Works Superintendent closes on March 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The Administrative Assistant closes March 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

To view the full job descriptions and applications visit www.wayzata.org/employment.

Census Information Sessions

The 2020 Census is just around the corner! Volunteers on behalf of the City’s Complete Count Committee are hosting information sessions throughout March & April at the Wayzata Library.

Wed. March 4 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tues. March 10 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Thurs. March 19 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tues. March 24 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Wed. April 1 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

All are welcome, so please stop by to ask questions or learn more about the importance of completing the Census.

Community Development

A Development Application was submitted by Mark Davis of Wayzata MB Partners, LLC to demolish the existing building at 1120 Wayzata Blvd E to construct a new two-story medical building. The proposed building will hold a maximum of nine doctors and will provide parking in the rear of the site. The application requests a Design Review for the new building. More information is available on the Proposed Development Projects page of the City website: https://www.wayzata.org/627/1120-Wayzata-Blvd-E-Medical-Building. The application will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing on March 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
Steve Bren on behalf of the Wayzata Yacht Club is proposing a reconfiguration to Marina Sites 2 and 3 located at 1000 Eastman Lane and 456 Arlington Circle South. The proposal relocates nine boat storage units and increases the length of portions of the dock structures. The reconfiguration does not result in an increase or decrease in the number of boat storage units on the sites. A public hearing is scheduled with the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) for March 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Wayzata City Hall. The Wayzata City Council will also review the proposal on March 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Wayzata City Hall. More information is available on the City website: https://www.wayzata.org/629/4872/Marina-Reconfiguration-at-Wayzata-Yacht-

Public Works

2020 Construction Projects

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

Panoway – 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