Wayzata Weekly

City Events Scheduled for Next Week

Energy & Environment Committee Tuesday, April 28 Meeting Canceled

Panoway Construction Update

With a month of construction complete, the Lake Street improvement project, which includes phase one of Panoway on Wayzata Bay, is well underway.

Throughout April, the project team removed existing street signs, streetlights and pavement from Lake Street and began constructing underground utilities. The work will continue in May. Beginning May 5, Lake Street will be closed to motorists between Broadway Ave and Manitoba Ave. It is anticipated that segments of Lake Street will open to traffic in mid-June. With many businesses reducing services or closing because of COVID-19, construction crews have been able to accelerate their work. The project is scheduled to be complete by late summer.

Please visit www.NavigateWayzata.com for the latest construction updates.

Virtual Public Meetings

Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.015 and until further notice, the Wayzata City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings will be held by electronic means using the cloud-based audio and video conferencing platform Zoom. Though the meetings will be conducted remotely, you can still watch and provide public comments. Visit www.wayzata.org/virtualpublicmeetings for instructions.

Virtual City Hall

While City Hall is closed in response to COVID-19, you can still access many of your City services digitally via our new Virtual City Hall!

Virtual City Hall makes it easier for our residents, businesses, and visitors to find information, access services, and connect with City staff during a time when many of our operations have had to shift. To find how you can conduct your City business from the comfort of your own home visit www.wayzata.org/virtualcityhall.

Department Updates

Administration

2020 Census

As you are spending more time at home it’s a good time to complete the Census. It's safe and easy to respond online, by phone or by mail. A complete count is more important than ever. Help make sure everyone in your home is counted accurately in 2020 by completing your census next week. It takes less than 10 minutes! Respond online, over the phone or by mail. If you misplaced your unique Census ID, use your address instead! Visit http://2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020.

Motor Vehicle Department

Use the drop box for boat, snowmobile and ATV registration renewals

If you have your renewal card from the state, please include the following information in an envelope and leave it in the Utility Drop Box located across the parking lot from the front doors of the Motor Vehicle Department.

Renewal card
Check payable to City of Wayzata (include phone number)

If you do not have your card issued by the state, you can complete an AUTHORIZATION TO REGISTER DNR REGISTRATION – downloadable form found online. Follow the instructions on the form and leave the form and payment in the Utility Box.

Communications

City hires new communications coordinator

The City recently welcomed Bobbie Dahlke as the new Communications Coordinator. As the Communications Coordinator, Bobbie will help develop and implement strategies for public engagement, internal communications, marketing and crisis communications.

Bobbie brings more than 16 years of public communications experience to the City. She has served as a communications lead at several state agencies and other municipalities.

When Bobbie is not sharing information developing new initiatives and facilitating partnerships for the City, she can be found teaching a variety of fitness classes and encouraging others to lead a healthy way of life.

Community Development

The review schedule for several Development Applications has been affected by COVID-19. To track the anticipated review schedule for a particular project, please visit the Proposed Development Projects page of the City website.
The Boatworks Redevelopment Application at 294 Grove LN E will be reviewed by the City Council at their meeting on May 5. This meeting will very likely be hosted virtually using the video conferencing platform Zoom. The public is encouraged to send their comments to PublicComment@wayzata.org prior to the meeting to minimize issues with the call-in technology during the virtual meeting.
The May 4 Planning Commission meeting will be held virtually. Members of the public who wish to provide comments on any agenda items can find instructions at: www.wayzata.org/virtualpublicmeetings. More information about canceled meetings can be found at www.wayzata.org/coronavirus.
The City of Wayzata recognizes that small businesses are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several state and federal programs have been established to assist. The best place to begin researching options is using this Summary Guide from MN DEED: MN Department of Employment and Economic Development. Their webpage summarizes opportunities for small business and how to find the right fit for your business. Another great resources is the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce website. In the last week, Hennepin County approved roughly $2 million to establish the Hennepin County Small Business Relief (HC SBR) Fund. More information is available here: https://www.hennepin.us/economic-development/programs/Emergency-relief.

Police

Theft from mailboxes on the rise

If you want your mail to reach its intended destination, its best to drop it off at the post office, police officials warn. Like many communities, Wayzata and Long Lake have been hit by a rash of thefts from personal mailboxes. Here are a few recommendations to safeguard your mail:

Do not place checks, packages or letters with your financial information in your mailbox at home.
Have financial information or other sensitive mail delivered to a post office instead of your home.
Request the USPS hold your mail when you’re away from home for extended periods of time.

Fire

Homemade mask drive, April 25

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan launched a statewide homemade mask drive to encourage Minnesotans to create homemade masks for donation and highlight the importance of workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Drop off your homemade cloth masks at the Wayzata Fire Station, 600 Rice St E, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Sat, April 25. Masks should go in the bin located near the firefighter statue. Firefighters will deliver the masks to community nursing homes and other congregate care facilities.

Learn more about the homemade mask drive at https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/429021

Public Works

Fire hydrant flushing continues

Water mains and fire hydrants will be flushed between Sunday, April 19 and Thursday, April 30, weather permitting. Utility crews will flush hydrants between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Flushing fire hydrants at night minimizes the inconvenience of discolored water issues that this process may cause for residents and businesses. Additionally, lighter traffic levels at night provides a safer environment for motorists and City crews.

Fire hydrants are flushed to remove any particulate matter that may have built up in the water system over the year and to ensure all fire hydrants connected to the water system are operating properly for use by the Fire Department. Because the flushing process may temporarily cause your water to become discolored, residents are advised to be observant while washing clothes until after the flushing has been completed. If discolored water is present, run cold water faucets only until the water runs clear. A list and map of areas shown below is a general guideline as to where we will be flushing each evening. For more information, contact the Wayzata Public Works Department at 952-404-5363.

Sunday evening - April 26
Huntington Ave, Central Ave S, LaSalle St, Bushaway Rd (south of LaSalle St), Eastman Lane and Locust Hills area.
Monday evening - April 27
Ridgeview Dr, Margaret Circle, Far Hill Rd, Edgewood Ave S, Wayzata Blvd (between Ferndale Rd and Edgewood Ave S), Wayzata Villa Condominiums and Wayzata Blu Condominiums.
Tuesday evening - April 28
Wayzata Blvd W, between Hwy 112 and Ferndale Rd, Edgewood Ct, and the area bounded by Ferndale Rd S, Hwy 12, and Lake St W.
Wednesday evening - April 29
Grove Lane Court, Peavey Lane, Peavey Rd, Highcroft area, Bovey Rd and Ferndale Woods.
Thursday evening - April 30
Ferndale Rd S, Ferndale Rd W, Harrington Rd and Ramsey Rd.

2020 Hydrant Flushing Map & Schedule

2020 Construction Projects

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 Dr, Ridgeview Lane, Margaret Circle, Shadyway Rd, Barry Ave N, and Gardner St (east of Barry Avenue).

2020 Bituminous Seal Coat

A map of the streets proposed to be seal coated in 2020 can be found below. Tree trimming along these streets will continue through the spring months.

Utilities

CenterPoint Energy (County Roads 101 and 15, Hwy 12) - CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, has begun replacing natural gas mains in Wayzata along selected streets in the Cty Rd 101, Hwy 12 and Cty Rd 15 (Gleason Lake Rd) areas. For more information, see the project webpage.

Wayzata Bar & Grill

Wayzata Bar & Grill dine-in operations are suspended. The restaurant is OPEN for pick up between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Click here to order.

Wayzata Wine & Spirits

Open for Business

Wayzata Wine & Spirits remains open with a limit of five people in the store at one time. Wayzata Wine & Spirit employees are taking extra safety precautions during this time. No touch credit card terminals and protective shields have been installed at each register. Employees are wearing gloves and acrylic shields.

Hours of operation

Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please call 952-473-7191 to arrange a curbside pick up.

Their hours are reduced to be open from Monday - Saturday 11 a.m - 7 p.m, and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. Please call 952.473.7191 to arrange for curb side pick up.

New Delivery Standards

$100 Minimum Purchase Required for Delivery
In-store pick up is the only option for orders under $100.

Delivery Hours
Mon – Sat. 12 p.m.- 5 p.m..

24-Hour Advance Notice Requested
Orders placed without a 24 hour lead time, are subject to availability. Deliveries subject to a 2-hour time window. You will be asked to select a date and time span for your delivery.

We will make every effort to accommodate a faster delivery request, but it is dependent on staffing and vehicle availability. Thank you for your understanding.

Credit Card Approval Needed Before Delivery. Cash is not accepted.
Orders must be paid in full prior to delivery.

ID Required for All Deliveries
Orders are delivered by personnel wearing gloves. The person receiving the delivery must be age 21 or over, with a valid ID. To limit human contact, IDs will be validated at the front door and deliveries will be left on the front step. Deliveries will not be placed in the house or in the garage.

Governors Stay at Home Order in Effect Until May 4

Governor Walz extended a stay at home order for March 27 - May 4. The order urges Minnesotans to stay home except for essential needs. Learn more about the order at mn.gov/covid19/.