Wayzata Weekly

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City Offices Public Closure Dec. 24 Through Jan. 1

*Please note that the public closure is different than our holiday closures. The public closure means our physical building is closed to the public, but some staff may be available remotely.

City Hall Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 1

City Hall will be closed to the public starting December 24th - January 1st and will reopen January 4th. During this time, we can still be reached from a distance at 952-404-5300 or send us a note at city@wayzata.org. As a reminder, many of our services are available at our Virtual City Hall webpage.

Click Here to View Virtual City Hall

DMV Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 1

The DMV (Motor Vehicle Department) will be closed to the public and will reopen January 4th. Passport processing will be available by appointment only. Tab renewals can be processed through our drop box option in the City Hall Parking Lot.

Click Here for Passport Appointments and Drop Box Information

Want to try somewhere else in the meantime?
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A Farewell to Mayor Willcox

In order to safely celebrate Mayor Willcox at the December 15 City Council meeting, a surprise video was made to highlight his dedication and contributions to the community. Don't miss this tribute, featuring community members and highlights from Mayor Willcox's decades of public service.

Click Here to Watch the Farewell Special

Light Up The Lake Lights Drive

Drive and see thousands of lights along Lake Street in downtown Wayzata! Featuring a Life Size Santa, Artsy glowing igloos, Giant Snowflake, Giant Star and MORE! Use our map for a suggested route so you don't miss any magic.

Click Here for Map & More Details

Light Up the Lake Activity Box

Head down to the Panoway on Wayzata Bay Friday's this winter as we offer fun for individuals and the whole family. Our Winter Activity Box is filled with ways to keep you and your group busy, all while taking in the winter vibes lakeside.

Click Here to Learn More

Tree Pickup Starts January 4

Wayzata Public Works will start curbside pick up of Christmas trees and spruce tops the week of January 4. Before placing your tree at the curb, please remove all nails, screws, wires, tree stands, tinsel, plastic bags, glass, and metal decorations. Wreaths are not accepted.
Call Public Works, 952-404-5363, after January 20 if you need your tree picked up.

Updated COVID-19 Restrictions

The current lockdown restrictions changed last week. Please click below to view how this may impact you or your business.

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Store Hours Change in January

Starting the week of January 4th, Wayzata Wine & Spirits will close an hour earlier at 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Please keep this in mind moving forward when planning your shopping trips.

The Muni - Now Delivering

Dreaming of the Wayzata Bar & Grill menu but don't want to leave the house? The Muni is now on Uber Eats! Get your favorite Muni meals delivered right to your door. Safe, easy, convenient!

Click Here to Order

City Council Vacancy

With our new Mayor elect, Johanna McCarthy, starting in January, there will be a vacant City Council seat to fill. Stay tuned for more information on how the Council will fill this vacancy in 2021.

Community Development

We Want Your Opinion on Design Standards!

Take our survey on development and architecture! The City is updating its Design Standards and we want your input. Take this 5 minute survey. It will be open for input through the end of the year. The results will be reviewed by the Zoning Study Task Force in January.

Click Here to Take the 5-Minute Survey

Energy Action Plan Adopted by City Council

The City Council adopted the Wayzata Energy Action Plan on December 15, 2020. This EAP was created over six months of stakeholder engagement of the Energy Action Team. The goal of the EAP is to reduce energy consumption, increase energy efficiency, improve on energy education, and implement renewable energy strategies for every stakeholder in Wayzata.

Click Here to View the Energy Action Plan

Public Works Update

Skating Rinks Will Open When They Freeze

The Parks Department is taking advantage of the recent drop in temperatures to begin preparing the City’s ice rinks for use over the winter months. Klapprich field and Margaret Circle Park were flooded in the past week, however the ice will not be completely frozen until we have consistent freezing day-time temperatures. During the week following the Christmas Holiday, the Parks Department will continue working to prepare the rinks for public use. Signs will be posted to stay off the ice until the rinks are officially opened. We know you are eager to use the rinks but, the more time our staff has to properly prepare the rinks for public use, the better the quality of the ice will be. Thank you in advance for your patience!

Sign Up for Utility Bill Auto Pay

You can pay your utility bill from your checking account automatically - no checks to write, no stamps to buy, and no late payments. It’s free, fast and easy! Simply complete and return the authorization form with a voided check.

Click Here to Download the Form

Water Sewer Rates Increase Notice

Based on a previous conducted study, the water and sewer rates will again increase in 2021. These rates will go into effect on the first bill in 2021. See below example of average user rate increase.

For more details on water and sewer rates, visit www.wayzata.org/utilityrates. For information about water meters or utility billing, please contact Wayzata Public Works at 952-404-5363.