Wayzata Weekly

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Parks & Trials Board Meeting Tuesday March 30 6:00 p.m.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Thursday April 1 7:30 a.m.

City Hall Closed Friday April 2

Episode 2: Farewell to the Chief

"The real turn was when I moved to the City of Minnetrista and saw an ad in the local paper for police reserve officers and I thought, well, let me see if that meets the need I internally felt like I had."

Tune in to the latest episode of the Mayor Minutes Podcast to hear retiring WPD Chief, Mike Risvold, reflect on his career in law enforcement through stories and conversation.

Listen Here: https://anchor.fm/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

Final Friday of Light Up the Lake!

Friday, March 26, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Panoway Park

This week closes out Friday activities for Light Up the Lake! Meet Olympic Curlers Jeff Isaacson and Jason Smith, relax by the fires, and celebrate with fireworks and glow sticks!

Fireworks will go off around 8:00 p.m. for a duration of about 15 minutes.

Get tickets here: Play a Curling Champion

Deadline for Property Valuation Appeals Approaching

In March, Wayzata property owners will receive
a Hennepin County 2022 Notice of Valuation and
Classification indicating property values that will
be used as a basis for taxes due in 2022. If you believe the estimated market value or classification of your property is incorrect, the first step is discussing with the City's Assessor, then, if needed, attend the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on April 6.

Click Here to Learn More

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!

Expanded Vaccine Eligibility

Minnesota has 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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COVID-19 Guidance Updates

New guidance updates went into effect for COVID-19 last 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

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.

https://www.wayzatawineandspirits.com/

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

Wayzata Sustainability Resources

Visit the new City of Wayzata webpage created for energy reduction and energy efficient programs for residents and business owners to utilize! Future sustainability information and programs will also be located on this webpage as the Energy and Environment Committee works on the Energy Action Plan.

Wayzata.org/Sustainability

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.

Hydrant Flushing Begins April 18th

Public Works will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants throughout the City from Sunday evening, April 18th through Thursday evening, April 29th, weather permitting. This will be completed starting at 10:00 PM and stopping at 6:00 AM. The flushing process may temporarily cause your water to become discolored, and residents are advised to be observant while washing clothes until after the flushing has been completed. If discolored water is present, run the cold water faucets only until the water runs clear.

Click for a map of flushing areas.

Wayzata Public Works Department at 952-404-5363.

2021 Construction Projects in the City of Wayzata

The following is a summary of projects that are planned for 2021:

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 be completed in the spring of 2021.

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 is expected to begin in July, following CenterPoint Energy’s gas main replacement project (see below), and will be completed by the end of September. Disruptions to traffic on any given street will be limited to a 2-3-week period.

CenterPoint Energy Gas Main Replacement
Prior to the City’s 2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay project, CenterPoint Energy will be replacing the existing gas main pipes along all of the streets designated to receive bituminous mill and overlay. The gas main replacement is expected to begin in April, and be completed in June. The City’s 2021 Bituminous Mill & Overlay project will commence shortly thereafter.

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 viewed 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)