Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar 

Parks and Trails Board                     Wed. July 15               6 p.m. Virtual Meeting
Heritage Preservation Board           Thurs. July 16             5 p.m. Virtual Meeting

Picture Wayzata Photo Contest is Underway 

Grab your camera, the Picture Wayzata Photo Contest is underway. The photo contest is a great way to showcase the multiple angles of Wayzata and to recognize the creative photography talent in the community.

Whether it’s people at play, a treasured park or a new perspective on what Wayzata has to offer, we want to see it. Spring, summer, winter and fall, we want it all. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Participants can begin submitting entries on July 15. This year the contest will run until Dec. 19, 2020, so you can capture winter in Wayzata. Winners will be notified in Jan. 2021. This year, there will be two age categories: adults, over age 18, and youth, age 17 and under! Judges will be looking for new, fresh photographs depicting what Wayzata looks like.

First, second and third place winners will be selected in each category, in each age group. This is just a snapshot of what you need to know about the photo contest. More information can be viewed at www.wayzata.org.

Absentee Voting Continues Until Aug. 10

Community Development

• The City has submitted letters of interest for two business recovery zones to Hennepin County. The City should learn if those zones are approved within two weeks.
• 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 at www.wayzata.org/286/Proposed-Development-Projects.
• The next Planning Commission meeting will be on July 20 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 cancelled meetings can be found at www.wayzata.org/coronavirus.

Compost Site Reopens, July 13 

Last week, the City hired a contractor to remove and process the City’s compost pile at Public Works. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. The site will reopen July 13.

Construction Projects

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

Over the last week, the Lake Street construction contractor made significant progress on the new restroom building and began preparing landscape beds and installing street lights. Construction of the new Plaza Park features continues.

Lake Street between Ferndale Rd and Barry Ave was paved on Thursday, July 9. The contractor plans to reopen this segment to two-way traffic on Friday, July 10.  

Westbound Lake Street is open to motorists between Broadway and Walker avenues. Eastbound Lake Street remains closed to allow contractors access to the Plaza Park.

Lake Street between Walker and Barry avenues will remained closed through the end of July. Businesses on Lake Street are accessible to pedestrians and there is ample parking available on adjacent side streets and at the Mill Street Parking Ramp.

Please Use the Sidewalks on Lake Street

When visiting Downtown Wayzata, please use sidewalks where they are available. The streets are for construction crews and large equipment and pose a safety threat to pedestrians. There are many safety hazards that exist on the Wayzata Panoway construction site, which is why the site has been fenced, and the public is not permitted to enter the site. 

Near the construction designated detour routes are posted for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians around the construction zone. Walking or biking on the railroad corridor is also prohibited and is considered trespassing. Please use the designated detour routes instead. For more detailed information about the detour routes, including maps, visit NavigateWayzata.com.

Sealcoating Ends, Sweeping Begins, Striping Follows

Despite the spotty showers this week, crews were able to sealcoat streets and parking lots. The City appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation. City crews will begin sweeping excess sealcoat rock Mon., July 13. Street and parking lot striping will follow soon after.

Lane Closures on Wayzata Blvd and Central Ave

Universal Services is installing utility lines for Comcast along Wayzata Blvd (east of Central Ave) and along Central Ave (north of Wayzata Blvd). The work requires closing lanes on Wayzata Blvd and on Central Ave. Work in this area will continue in the coming weeks, before moving into other parts of the City. Drive safely and prepare for traffic slow downs.

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 applications have not yet been submitted).

     Date of event                       Name of event

• June 17 - July 29           Music by the Lake (Depot)  CANCELED               
• July 29 - 30                    Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale CANCELED
• Aug. 1 (Sat.)                  Tour de Tonka CANCELED

Three Rivers Park District Seeks Community Feedback on Regional Trail Development

The Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) has been working on a Master Plan project to extend a regional trail from Wayzata to the Rogers/Dayton area. This Diamond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan project is now ready for public outreach and comments. 

TRPD has updated their Diamond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan webpage, which includes their public engagement web map and are soliciting and accepting comments from Wayzata on the potential trail options for the future regional trail. You can provide input on www.letstalkthreerivers.org/diamond-lake-regional-trail-master-plan

Virtual Public Meetings Continue

Governor Stay Safe Mn Executive Order