Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting Tuesday March 23 6:30 p.m.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Thursday March 25 7:00 p.m.

Honoring WPD Chief, Mike Risvold

This week, we had the honor of safely celebrating and thanking our retiring Wayzata Police Department Chief, Mike Risvold, at the City Council Meeting. The Mayor and Council issued a proclamation declaring March 31st as Police Chief Michael Risvold Day. We are so grateful for Mike's dedication to our community and to public safety for the last 31 years.

Tune in to Episode 2 of the Mayor Minutes Podcast next week to hear stories, reflection and conversation with Mike on his career in law enforcement.

wayzata.org/mayorminutes

Watch the March Mayor Minutes

Tune in to this 3-Minute Clip to:
- Hear about the next phase of the Panoway Project

- Celebrate our retiring WPD Chief, Mike Risvold
- Welcome our new Council Members

Click Here to Watch

Links Mentioned:

WayzataConservancy.org
Wayzata.org/MayorMinutes

Expanded Vaccine Eligibility

This week, Minnesota expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. People now able to receive the vaccine include:

those with underlying health conditions
food processing plant workers
people with rare conditions or disabilities with higher risk of severe illness

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When, Where & How You Could Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

The State of Minnesota has launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector! This new tool will help you find out when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine.

The Vaccine Connector will:

alert you when you are eligible
connect you to resources to schedule vaccination
notify you if there are opportunities in your area

Click Here to Sign Up - Easy, Safe & Secure!

COVID-19 Guidance Updates

New guidance updates went into effect for COVID-19 this week. These new updates could affect your personal and professional lives including large gatherings, food service and more.

View the Stay Safe Plan here:

https://mn.gov/covid19/stay-safe/stay-safe-plan/index.jsp

Curling & Llamas in Plaza Park
Friday, March 19, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,

at Panoway on Wayzata Bay Plaza
Join us this week at Panoway on Wayzata Bay as we continue our Light Up The Lake festivities with the Llamas Petting Zoo! Due to popular demand the llama petting is already sold out, but we continue offering our public curling court each week along with cozy fires and music. Don't forget your masks and please observe social distancing!

Other upcoming activities:
3/26 - Play a Curling Champion

Episode Two of the Mayor Minutes Podcast - Coming Next Week!

Episode two of the Mayor Minutes Podcast will be available next week! Use the links below to hear stories, reflection and conversation from special guest, retiring WPD Chief, Mike Risvold.

Listen & Follow on Spotify

Listen on Wayzata.org

Listen on Anchor

Coming soon on Episode Two this month, a conversation with retiring Wayzata Police Chief, Mike Risvold... Stay Tuned!

Read the March Portal Newsletter

Click below to read the March Portal Newsletter to learn about our annual report, new council members, vaccine scams and more!

Click Here to Read

We are in the Home Stretch!

With vaccines being rolled out and restrictions slowly lifting around the state, messaging surrounding COVID-19 leans toward hope. While it is safe to say we are in the home stretch, please continue to be diligent with masks and keep your distance.

The City will continue to monitor the need for remote work and meetings, stay up to date on vaccination plans and continue to internally and externally communicate important and timely COVID-19 information.

Wayzata Wine & Spirits Contest

Head in store to win this awesome cooler! No purchase necessary, just enter your name, phone number, and guess the nearest DATE & TIME for declared official ice out without going over. Drawing ends 4/15, multiple entries will result in disqualification.

Order Muni Food Online for Pickup

The Wayzata Bar & Grill has launched online ordering, making it quick and easy to order food from the Muni at home to pick up at your convenience.

Want it delivered? Check out the Muni on UberEats.

WayzataBarandGrill.com

Community Development

Public Hearing on April 5th to Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that incorporates updates to the Chapter 909 of the Wayzata City Code - Design Standards – on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

The standards apply to new commercial and multi-family construction. The Wayzata Zoning Study Task Force, composed of Wayzata community members, reviewed the current Design Standards with architectural consultant Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP).

A visual preference survey was conducted to gather community input. The City encourages and welcomes any public comments on the proposed Design Standards as the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council.

Comments can also be sent to PublicComment@wayzata.org.

Click Here for More Information

Public Works Update

The Street Department Has Begun Pothole Patching on City Streets.

Patching in the winter and spring months is done with a material called “cold mix” which is more workable at cold winter temperatures. Regular city pothole patching with “hot mix” asphalt begins in May when asphalt plants re-open for the season. Hot mix asphalt is more durable than cold mix asphalt and provides a more permanent repair of potholes.

Various roads running through Wayzata are owned by the city, county or the state, and it’s important to contact the appropriate maintenance agency if you have a concern about potholes or other road conditions.

Please refer to the list below to determine who to contact:

State Highways (MnDOT), I-394 and ramps
Contact: 651.582.1550 or Click Here to Report a Problem

County Roads (Hennepin County), Gleason Lake Road (CR 15), Shoreline Drive (CR 15)
McGinty Road (CR 16), Bushaway Road (CR 101), Wayzata Blvd between Central Ave and Bushaway Road and County Road 101
Contact: 612.596.0299 or Click Here to Report a Problem

All other roads are maintained by the city, unless they are private streets. For questions on city roads, please contact Wayzata Public Works at 952.404-5363.

Seasonal Road Restrictions

The City of Wayzata follows MnDOT's schedule for imposing and removing spring road weight limit restrictions. MnDOT has implemented Spring Load Restrictions beginning Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 12:01 AM. Therefore, Wayzata has also implemented Seasonal Road Restrictions beginning Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 12:01 AM. Additional information can be found by calling MnDOT at 651-747-2253 or by visiting the MnDOT website.

A map indicating Wayzata’s restrictions can be found below or view it online here.

Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.
(Staff is aware of events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made)

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT
Friday’s in March Light up the Lake (Lake Street Plaza)
April 4 (Sun) Easter Sunrise Service (Wayzata Beach)