Wayzata Weekly

City Events

Farmers Market Thurs., June 11 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Great Lawn

City Hall and Motor Vehicle Department Reopen

With social distancing precautions in place, City Hall and the Motor Vehicle Department reopened to the public on Tues., June 2. The doors to the facilities were closed in March due to the Minnesota Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order.

What to expect when visiting:

Wearing a face mask or a face covering when visiting City facilities is strongly encouraged.
Hand sanitizer stations at entrances and vestibules.
Plexi-glass dividers (sneeze guards) at all customer service stations.
Social distancing markers 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.
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.

The City is asking people to take care of business online, via the telephone, by email or by mail when they can.

Stack the Semi Food Drive, June 11

Drop off at Wayzata High School and City Hall

In honor of Wayzata teachers, counselors and staff, the graduating Class of 2020, and all front line workers, students from Wayzata High School are trying to fill a semitrailer with 26 pallets of food. The food will be dropped off at Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners in Plymouth, Mn.

On June 11, students will collect food, toiletries and monetary donations in the Wayzata High School parking lot, 4955 Peony Ln N., between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

If you cannot drop off your donations on the 11th, you can drop them off at City Hall between 7 a.m and 4:30 p.m., Mon., June 8 through Wed., June 11.

Most needed items include, toilet paper, paper towels cooking oil canned meat/fish, cereal, diapers, Size 5 and 6, dish/laundry soap, healthy snacks and hearty soups.

Wayzata Community Education Summer Programs Canceled

Earlier this year, the City of Wayzata and Wayzata Community Ed announced that they had formed a new partnership to offer summer programs in Wayzata parks. We have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer and the opportunity to share the fun and educational activities we had planned for Wayzata residents. Just as COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, it has also changed our summer plans. Wayzata Community Ed and the Wayzata Parks and Trails Board felt it was in the best interest of the community to cancel the remaining summer park programs offered by Wayzata Community Ed. As difficult as this decision was, it is important we protect the health and safety of the community.

We encourage you to get outside this summer and enjoy the parks with your family, while following safety guidelines. We look forward to seeing you in our park programs next summer, when we can launch our new partnership under better circumstances.

Wayzata Beach is Open, Lifeguards are Not on Duty

The City of Wayzata has decided to leave the Wayzata Beach open to the community, this season. Unfortunately, the City had to make several difficult decisions, several months ago, and we decided lifeguards will not be present at the beach this season. We ask people using the beach to be safe, to stay close to inexperienced swimmers and to do their best to maintain social distancing and follow CDC guidelines.

Restrooms at the beach and parks
Public Works staff will open the public restrooms at the beach and Bell Courts on Friday, June 5.

Community Development

Sidewalk cafe permits issued for outdoor eating

The City has been issuing permits 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.
The City Council has approved the annual sidewalk cafe permits for Ben and Jerry's, Cov, Gianni's, and McCormicks. Further information about this permit can be found at the City's website at www.wayzata.org/236/Planning
The City Council approved a PUD amendment for the Ventana Apartments to allow for the construction of 25 apartment units with underground parking at 253 Lake St E.
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 on the City website, www.wayzata.org/286/Proposed-Development-Projects.
A development application has been submitted for a two-lot subdivision at 15610 Holdridge Road East. This application proposes to create one new lot off of Holdridge Road East. The application is scheduled to be on the June 15 Planning Commission meeting.
The next Planning Commission meeting will be June 15 and will be held virtually due to COVID-19. 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.

Construction Projects

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

In the last couple of weeks, construction crews have completed installing a watermain along Lake Street from Broadway Ave to Manitoba Ave, and is completing the storm sewer and street light systems. Currently, the contractor is placing concrete sidewalks along the north side of Lake Street, and is constructing other features in the new Plaza Park. Sidewalk, trail, street lights and construction of the new Plaza Park will continue in the coming weeks.

Eastbound Lake Street, from Ferndale Rd to Barry Ave, remains to motorists. Westbound Lake Street remains to motorists in this area. Sidewalk and trail construction will continue during the next few weeks.

The full closure of Lake Street between Broadway Ave and Barry Ave is currently in place, to accommodate utility improvements and construction of the new street and sidewalks. Full closure of Lake Street in this area is expected to remain in place through the end of July. Businesses on Lake Street will continue to be accessible to pedestrians, and there is ample parking available on adjacent side streets, and at the City’s Mill Street Parking Ramp.

New sidewalks along the north side of Lake Street, Looking east on Lake Street.

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, which extends from Wayzata Blvd in Wayzata to Cty Rd 6 in 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.