Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

Planning Commission Meeting Monday February 1 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting Tuesday February 2 7:00 p.m.

NEW! First Episode of Mayor Minutes

Pizza at Wayzata Bar & Grill? Yes please! Tune in to the first episode of Mayor Minutes, with Wayzata's new Mayor Johanna McCarthy to hear about new menu items at the Muni, COVID - 19 vaccinations with Wayzata PD and a brand new City podcast coming this month

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Pizza Menu Launches Monday

Wayzata Bar & Grill will launch their new pizza menu on Monday February 1st. The menu will start as a build-your-own experience with gourmet ingredients and the choice between 12 or 16 inch orders. Check out the "Mayor Minutes" video above for a sneak preview.

WayzataBarandGrill.com

Sign Up to Reduce Waste

More than one-third of trash is organic material that could be composted. It’s easy to make a difference in reducing waste and protecting the environment by signing up for organics recycling! In organics recycling, you collect food and compostable items in separate Blue Bags that you place in your trash cart. The Blue Bags are later separated from the trash and sent to a compost site, where they are turned in a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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Click Here for the 2021 Recycling Schedule

Learn About COVID-19 Vaccinations

The COVID-19 vaccination is taking a phased approach. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) determined the priority groups that will be getting vaccine first. Our police and fire departments were eligible to receive their second round this week as a part of phase 1a.

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A New Chapter Begins for Panoway

One of the bright spots in 2020 was the transformation of Wayzata’s lakefront with the completion of Phase I of Panoway on Wayzata Bay. After nearly a decade of planning, residents finally got to enjoy the benefits of this new and improved connection between Lake Street and Lake Minnetonka. The success of Phase I has galvanized the effort for additional improvements planned as the City of Wayzata and the Wayzata Conservancy work to fulfill the vision of Panoway.

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Congratulations to New Council Member - Molly MacDonald!

The Wayzata City Council is excited to welcome its newest City Council member, Molly MacDonald. After considering many exceptionally committed, qualified and passionate members of the community, Molly was appointed at the January 19th council meeting. Molly is a lifelong member of the community and small business owner. Council member MacDonald will be sworn in at the February 2nd City Council Meeting.

Light Up the Lake Activities

Check out the cool illuminated 20 ft graffiti ice wall installed in Plaza Park on Lake Street! The wall was installed on January 15th and will stay up all winter. Check out the messages on the ice and then stick around for cozy fires, twinkling lights and activities in the Winter Activities Box. Other activities now include Pets of Panoway, featuring treats and toys for your furry friend and bag stands for when nature calls. Don’t forget to do the 10,000 step challenge, a featured walking route around Wayzata.

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Apply for the Farmers Market

The market season will run from June 3rd - September 30th, 2021. Applications are now live!

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Boat Slip Lottery Held in March

As a reminder, applications for the Boat Slip Lottery are due next week on February 2nd. The lottery will then be held the first Tuesday in March. The City maintained 100 boat slip marina is located at Barry Avenue and Grove Lane. Applications are limited to one per residence.

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Community Development

Permits Issued

Build permit for new home located at 260 Bushaway Rd

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.

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Public Works Update

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Discovered in Wayzata Trees

This month, The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation in the City of Wayzata A local tree contractor contacted the Wayzata Parks Department and reported an ash tree with bark cracks and S-shaped galleries, tell-tale signs of possible EAB infestation. The Parks Department contacted the MDA for confirmation. Winter is the perfect time to look for signs of emerald ash borer because the trees are still bare. There are several things residents should look for when checking for emerald ash borer.

Click For a List of Signs of EAB in Your Trees
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2021 Construction Projects in the City of Wayzata

Hollybrook Pond Maintenance
This project will include excavating sediments that have accumulated in the pond over time, and removing the material from the site. This project is expected to begin in late January, and be completed by mid-March.

Circle A Drive and Hollybrook Road Sidewalk Construction
Concrete sidewalks will be constructed along the north side of Hollybrook Road, and along the west side of Circle A Drive. This project will also include the installation of storm sewer pipes and structures and the relocation of some fire hydrants along the north side of Hollybrook Road, to make room for the sidewalk. Construction is expected to begin in May, and be completed before the end of August.

2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay
Select streets within the City of Wayzata will receive new bituminous surfacing during the summer of 2021. Streets to be milled and re-paved with bituminous asphalt include:

Barry Avenue South
Benton Avenue
Benton Alley
Indian Mound Street (west of Walker Avenue)
Minnetonka Avenue South
Shady Lane
Shadyway Road

Construction may occur as soon as May, and will be completed before the end of August, however disruptions to traffic on any given street will be limited to a 2-week period.

Klapprich Park and Wayzata Beach Playground Area Reconstruction

The Park and Trail Board has been working to hire a consultant to assist with designing and constructing new playground equipment at Klapprich Park (planned for 2021), and for Wayzata Beach (planned for 2022). In the coming weeks, the Park and Trail Board will be evaluating proposals and selecting a consultant. There will be opportunity for public input during the design process. The existing playground equipment does not meet current accessibility requirements, and is at the end of its useful life after 25+ years.