Wayzata Weekly

City Events Scheduled for Next Week:

Planning Commission Meeting Mon. Mar. 16 6:30 p.m.

Parks & Trails Board Meeting Wed. Mar. 18 6:00 p.m.

Hot Topics:

Coronavirus Update

With the recent news of COVID-19 sweeping across the United States, City of Wayzata leaders are working to develop continuity of operations plans to ensure that essential services are maintained and the public remains informed.

Learn more about the City’s role, prevention and how to stay informed at https://www.wayzata.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=59

City of Wayzata Selects Contractors for Panoway on Wayzata Bay construction

The Wayzata City Council recently voted 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 Update

Construction in City Hall continued this week as part of a two-month office remodel project. The first phase of construction involves a remodel of the City Hall front counter. Demolition began this week and there are now temporary partitions up in the lobby area. Residents will be directed to the City Hall conference room for assistance during this time.

Don’t be a stranger! All City 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!

Upcoming Wayzata Library Events

Nonfiction Book Club Mar. 13 3:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Crafternoons Mar. 18 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:

Work for Wayzata

Join our great team at the City of Wayzata! We are accepting employment applications for Seasonal Public Service Workers. This position is up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, evening and weekends may occur. Scheduled work runs from May through August. The 2020 salary range is $11.44 to $13.33 per hour, depending on qualifications.The position closes April 9, 2020, so apply today!

To view the full job description and application 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.

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.

Public Works

The City of Wayzata follows MnDOT's schedule for imposing and removing spring road weight limit restrictions. MnDOT has implemented Spring Load Restrictions beginning today, Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:01 AM. Therefore, Wayzata has also implemented Seasonal Road Restrictions beginning today, Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:01 AM. Additional information can be found by calling MnDOT at 651-747-2253 or by visiting the MnDOT website. A map indicating Wayzata’s restrictions can be found below.

2020 Seasonal Road Restriction Map

Wayzata Skating Rinks

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. Thank you to everyone for another great season!

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.

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 14-15 (Fri-Sat) St. Patrick’s Day (McCormicks)
April 12 (Sun) Easter Sunrise Service (Wayzata Beach)
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

Upcoming Tastings

Insight Brewing Mar. 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.