Wayzata Weekly

City Events

Planning Commission Mon., June 1 Meeting canceled

City Council Tues., June 2 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting

City Hall and Motor Vehicle Department Reopen, June 2

City Hall and the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) will reopen to the public at 7 a.m. on Tues., June 2, after being closed due to the Minnesota Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order issued in March. The Public Works building and the Police Department will remain closed to the public until further notice.

“We appreciate the patience and the cooperation of the community and of city employees over the past few months,” said City Manager, Jeff Dahl. “Closing our doors to the community was difficult to do. As much as we miss interacting with the community, we are still asking people to take care of business online, via the telephone, by email or by mail when they can."

The following safety precautions were put in place to ensure compliance with the Governor’s recent Stay Safe Mn Executive Order and social distancing protocols, and to mitigate the potential spread of the Coronavirus.

Hand sanitizer stations at entrances and vestibules.
Plexi-glass dividers (sneeze guards) between staff and visitors and all customer service stations.
Social distancing signs on the floor to assist with proper spacing as it relates to waiting in line for services.
Frequent cleaning and sanitizing operations in restrooms and in customer service and employee service areas.

Additionally:

City employees will self-assess their health before reporting to work each day. Anyone with a fever, cough, shortness of breath or with other symptoms of COVID-19, is required to stay home.
Wearing a face mask or a face covering when visiting City facilities is strongly encouraged.

New Officer Joins the Wayzata Police Department

The Wayzata Police Department is happy to introduce its newest police officer, Tom Gunderson. Although he is new to Wayzata, Gunderson is not new to the police force. Gunderson comes to Wayzata after four years as a police officer with the Becker Police Department.

Gunderson grew up in the Oakdale area and attended North High School in St. Paul. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Minnesota State University-Mankato. During his time in Becker, Tom was trained and certified as a firearms instructor and Taser instructor.

The City is excited to welcome his experience, expertise and positivity to the police department. Please welcome Tom as the newest member of the team and to the community.

Bar & Grill Opens Patio, June 1. Reservations Required

On June 1, at 11 a.m. the Wayzata Bar & Grill will open its patio for in person outdoor dining (weather permitting), by reservation only. The municipal restaurant offers a limited menu and a full bar.

Reservations are already being made for lunch, happy hour and evening hours June 1 through June 7. The best way to make a reservation is to call 952-473-5286.

Like other members of the community, the Bar & Grill has increased precautions to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers. Per the Minnesota Department of Health, tables are seven feet apart and seating is limited to 50 people. Employees will be wearing face masks and gloves, and guests will notice diligent cleaning and sanitation efforts on tables, chairs, pens and restrooms.

Bar & Grill Hours

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last seating reservation is 7 p.m.)
Seven days a week
952-473-5286

Community Development

The City of Wayzata has prepared the attached application to apply for temporary outdoor seating in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order 20-53 allowing for eating and drinking establishments to operate outdoor dining opportunities beginning on June 1, 2020. City staff is preparing an Ordinance for the City Council adopt to provide the City Manager powers to administratively approve the outdoor seating expansion, the encroachment of that outdoor seating into the adjacent public right-of-way, and expansion of the business's existing alcohol license to include this expanded outdoor seating area. Any or all of the three activities can be processed through this single application. The City Council's review and approval of this Ordinance is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29. Upon the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Manager will be able to approve the completed application. Further information about this permit can be found at the City's website at www.wayzata.org/236/Planning
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's website at https://www.wayzata.org/286/Proposed-Development-Projects.
A development application has been submitted for a two-lot subdivision at 15610 Holdridge Road E. This application proposes to create one new lot off of Holdridge Road E. The application is scheduled to be on the June 15 Planning Commission meeting.
The June 1, Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The June 15 Planning Commission meeting will be held virtually. People 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.

City Joins Partners in Energy and Needs Volunteers

Wayzata is the latest community to join Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy initiative to help the City achieve its energy goals and assist residents and businesses reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints. Partners in Energy will work with Wayzata to put the City’s energy goals into action and provide the community with an energy efficient future.

There will be three workshops over the next 4-6 months to identify community goals and strategies. If you are interested in joining our Energy Action Team and participating in the planning workshops please contact Nick Kieser at nkieser@wayzata.org or (952) 404-5313. You can also watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch or go to Xcel Energy's website for more information.

Construction Projects

Panoway on Wayzata Bay (Phase 1) – Lake Street (Broadway Ave to Ferndale Rd)

In the last couple of weeks, the contractor has installed new water main along Lake Street from Broadway Ave to Manitoba Ave, as well as new storm sewer drains and street light systems. Currently, the contractor is completing the stormwater treatment facilities and is grading for sidewalks and other features in the new Plaza Park. Sidewalk, trail, and street light construction will continue over the coming weeks, as well as construction of the new Plaza Park.

Eastbound Lake Street, from Ferndale Rd to Barry Ave, remains closed to motorists; westbound Lake Street remains open to motorists. Sidewalk and trail construction will continue during the next few weeks

Grading for sidewalks and Plaza Park features, looking west on Lake Street

Lake Street between Broadway Ave and Manitoba Ave is fully closed so crews can construct the street and sidewalks and work on utilities. Lake Street between Broadway and Manitoba is expected to be fully closed until the end of July. Businesses on Lake Street are accessible to pedestrians and there is ample parking available on adjacent streets and at the City’s Mill Street Parking Ramp.

A Note on Public Safety

There are many safety hazards that exist on the Wayzata Panoway construction site. There is fencing around the construction site and the public is not permitted to enter the site. The posted detour routes for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are the safest routes around the construction zone. Walking or biking along or on the railroad corridor is prohibited and is considered to be trespassing. Please use the designated routes instead. For more information about the detour routes, including maps, please visit NavigateWayzata.com

Ferndale Road Mill and Overlay

The City of Plymouth is finalizing a mill and overlay project, between Wayzata Blvd in the City of Wayzata to Cty Rd 6 in the Cities of Orono and Plymouth. The final layer of pavement is scheduled to be placed north of Hwy 12 in the coming week. The remaining striping and project cleanup is anticipated to be completed in early June. For more information, visit the project webpage.

Sanitary Sewer Lining

On Monday, May 18 crews begin inspecting pipes and measuring for the CIPP liners in the following areas: Harmony Circle, Rosswood Ln, Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Ln, Margaret Cr, Shadyway Rd, Barry Ave N, and Gardner Street (east of Barry Ave). These inspections and measurements are expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. Crews will return in mid-June to install the liners. This project is scheduled to be complete by the end of the month of July.

Bituminous Seal Coat

A map of the streets proposed to be seal coated in 2020 can be found below. Crack sealing and seal coating is planned for June and July.

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

June – Sept Wai Nai Paddleboard Rental (Wayzata Beach)
June Music in the Park (Great Lawn) CANCELED
June 17- July 29 Music by the Lake (Depot) CANCELED
July 4 (Sat) Flying Pancake Breakfast (Depot) CANCELED
July 29-30 Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale CANCELED

Public Meetings

Public meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

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.

Governor Issues Stay Safe Mn Executive Order

On May 18, non-critical businesses, like retail stores and main street businesses, reopened if they had a social distancing plan and are operating at 50 percent capacity. Additionally, the Walz-Flanagan Administration is assembling guidance on how to safely reopen bars, restaurants, barbershops, and salons on June 1. Read more about the order.