Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

Heritage Preservation Board Meeting October 15 5 PM

Show Us Your Photos

Take a picture of you and your crew exploring the newly opened Plaza Park this weekend in our fun photo frame or oversized adirondack chairs. Don't forget to tag the City of Wayzata in your posts and use the hashtag, #Panoway, we can't wait to see and share them!

Try Out New Water Feature
in Plaza Park!

This new interactive and family-friendly addition to Plaza Park is now available daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. It has potable water and surface lighting make it safe to play in. Water can be activated with the on/off button on the ground, by bare hand or foot. Instructional signage will be installed in the near future.

The Muni - Reopened Thursday

The Muni has now reopened after being closed to conduct preventative sanitizing and contract tracing of recent positive COVID tests among employees. The Muni is ready and safe to serve you again.

Call 952-473-5286 to book a reservation today!

Click to view the Wayzata Bar & Grill Facebook Page

City Advisory Board Openings

You are invited to make a difference by volunteering to serve on an advisory commission, authority, or board for the City of Wayzata. Position openings and the application packet are online. Applications are accepted until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13.

Click Here to Apply

October Ask the Mayor

Learn about the new Community Service Officers, the City's new Administrative Assistant with election and safety updates, the latest on the Panoway on Wayzata Bay project, Be Pink, Light Up the Lake and more!

Click Here to Watch and Learn More

Passport Timelines

We know the pandemic has changed your travel plans – but don’t forget about your passport. Regular processing for passports are typically taking 10-12 weeks to be received, or 4-6 weeks when expedited. Now is a great time to renew your passport so it is ready whenever you are able to travel again.

Click Here to Schedule a Passport Appointment

You can also contact the Wayzata Motor Vehicle Department directly at 952-404-5320 with any questions.

Absentee Voting

Early/absentee voting started on September 18, 2020. You may vote early by absentee ballot in person at City Hall, online at www.mnvotes.org, or call the Hennepin County Election office at 612-348-5151. To inquire about the status of your online ballot click here.

Ballots requested by mail may be returned via mail or dropped off in City Hall. For more options such as curbside voting, please contact elections staff at 952-404-5303.

Community Feedback Wanted

The Wayzata Police Department is preparing to start a body camera program in 2020. Public input is one of the important factors in this process, so we want to hear from you! You can review the proposed body camera policy here.

Let us know what you think about the policy by taking a brief survey here. (The deadline to respond is October 12, 2020.

Watch the Virtual Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters along with the Wayzata Chamber hosted a Virtual Candidate Forum on September 24. Candidates for House 33A, Senate 33, and Wayzata City Council participated to engage and inform our community in advance of the upcoming election. Recordings of those forums are now available.

Click this link to watch the forums on demand

Community Development

Recovery for Lake Street Businesses

The City’s Lake Street Business District was selected as a recovery zone for assistance from Hennepin County. The City and Forecast Public Art have reviewed the results of a survey (over 100 responses received) and decided on strategies that make people feel comfortable and safe visiting the Lake Street area in fall and winter. It will include the installation of “warming huts”, outdoor heaters, creative lighting, and additional public seating. This work is being done in time for Small Business Saturday on November 28. The City is working closely with the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce. It is funded by the Federal CARES Act. A presentation will be given by Forecast Public Art at the Public Forum of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 20.

Zoning Study Task Force

A selection committee has reviewed the proposals submitted by professional consultants to update the Design Standards in the Wayzata Code of Ordinances. The Zoning Study Task Force will review this recommendation at their next meeting. A contract with the selected consultant will be reviewed by City Council at an upcoming meeting.

Click for Project Updates

200 Lake St. E (TCF)

The applicant for the TCF site at 200 Lake St E has withdrawn the Development Application. The team is working on a new concept that will be shared at a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 pm and will be hosted via Zoom.

Click Here for More Details

Meeting Schedule Update

Planning Commission Meeting for October 19th is Canceled.

Public Works Update
"Be Pink" Lighting Around Town

The Parks Department has been installing “Be Pink” lighting in several areas across the City, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Lake Street (Broadway Ave to Ferndale Road)

Construction continues at the Ferndale Road and Grove Lane / Barry Avenue railroad crossings. Work began in these areas on October 7th and is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Crews are reconstructing the street, trail, sidewalk, and storm sewer facilities in these locations. The roads will remain open to motorists. Flagging will be utilized as needed while the work is being done. Thank you for your continued patience during this complex street reconstruction project.

Maintenance Activities

The City’s Street Department is working on the maintenance of several stormwater drainage areas and is installing drain tile at the low end of Margaret Circle Park. They have also been doing general fall cleanup and preparing the City’s gardens for winter.

Electric Car Charging Stations

Beginning September 15, 2020 the electric car charging stations will no longer be free to use. There will be a $1.00 per hour fee for charging. This fee for use is necessary to help offset the cost of electricity that the City provides for this service.

Utility Work to Be Completed by October

In July, Universal Services began installing utility lines for Comcast in Wayzata. Currently, they are working along Wayzata Blvd, Gleason Lake Road, and the T.H. 12 North Frontage Road. Work in this area is expected to be completed in October.