Wayzata Weekly
City CalendarEnergy & Environment Committee Meeting Tuesday April 27th 5:00 p.m.
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Racially Restrictive Covenants in Wayzata & Plymouth NeighborhoodsDiscriminatory covenants, meaning agreements by lease, deed, or other legal contract, have been used to keep people of color from buying houses in certain Minnesota neighborhoods, including some of our own. The result is a century of segregated communities. Together, residents that own property impacted by these restrictions have the ability to acknowledge this discrimination, legally discharge these covenants, and help to build a foundation for more inclusive communities Join us for the first Just Deeds event, virtually, on Thursday May 13th at 6 PM, to hear a brief summary of the history and legacy of these practices and learn about the Just Deeds Coalition, which helps property owners remove the racial covenants from their property deeds and educates the community about this hidden history.
Click Here to Register
Click Here to Learn More
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Sign Up for City News & AlertsStay connected and receive information fast by signing up for City text and email alerts. Receive Wayzata Emergency Alerts, COVID-19 Updates, timely News Flashes and more directly to your phone and email! Use the link below to type your email, click sign in and then select your chosen channels. If you only want to sign up for a couple, the best channels to select are Emergency Alerts and News Flash. This ensures you get timely local information to stay in the loop.
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Episode 3: Wayzata Women in LeadershipThis year, Wayzata City Hall recorded that the number of women in leadership is higher than ever before!
In this month's episode of the Mayor Minutes Podcast, Wayzata's first woman mayor, Johanna Mouton, invited two inspiring members of the leadership team, Aurora Yager and Emily Goellner, to talk about what it means to be in roles traditionally held by men, while trading stories and lessons learned along the way.
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Hydrant Flushing Continues through April 29thPublic 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.
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Sign Up for Summer ActivitiesWayzata Community Education has launched a new partnership with the City of Wayzata’s Parks and Trails Board. This partnership allows Wayzata Community Education to provide additional active programs for youth and adults that promote fitness and wellness, as well as some that focus on enrichment, skill mastery and social engagement. Many activities include a multigenerational component encouraging families to participate together!
Click here to learn more about class offerings & sign up
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Watch the April Mayor Minutes Tune in to this 3-Minute Clip to:
- Learn about the Step to It Challenge - Hear about the Spring Splash event and more! |
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RX Take Back Day - This Weekend!Disposing of your unwanted, unused and expired medication can save lives and protect the environment. Please bring your liquids and pills to one of the designated drop off sites in the area! Locally, drop yours off at the Wayzata Fire Department, located at 600 Rice St. E in Wayzata on April 24th from 10-2 PM.
Other local locations include Medina Police and Public Works, Long Lake City Hall, and Orono Public Works. |
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Spring Splash Event on May 1stJoin the Wayzata Conservancy on Saturday May 1st from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Panoway Plaza to learn about youth summer programming from Wayzata Community Ed, Wayzata Sailing, Wayzata Fishing, Three Rivers, and the Ridgedale YMCA. There will be free ice cream and hotdogs (while supplies last) and games by the YMCA and the Three Rivers Parks on the Go Van (subject to COVID restrictions). Stop by and remember to keep your distance and bring your mask. |
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Register for the Step to It ChallengeBuild healthy habits by tracking your activity through the Step to it Challenge, a fun, free program that encourages people of all ages and abilities to become more active.
Any community member, school, workplace, or organization can sign up. Almost any activity counts in this challenge, including running, cycling, dancing,
manual wheelchair use, or many others. Participate for a chance to win Minnesota Twins tickets or other prizes.
Click Here to Learn More & Sign Up |
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All 16+ Minnesotans Now Eligible for the COVID-19 VaccineProviders are prioritizing appointments for older Minnesotans, people with people with underlying health conditions, and frontline workers. To get vaccinated, contact your regular health care provider, check local pharmacies, or sign up for the Vaccine Connector.
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Meet Marc SchultzFollowing the retirement of Chief of Wayzata Police, Mike Risvold, Deputy Chief Marc Schultz has been appointed as Interim Police Chief. Schultz came to us from the Roseville Police Department where he served as a patrol officer, school resource officer, detective, detective sergeant and a patrol sergeant. Schultz began his career with the Wayzata Police Department in November of 2019.
Read more about Chief Schultz in the April Portal |
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E-Bikes in WayzataYou may see some new E-Bikes riding through the community this summer, a fun and unique way to get around town! The City has connected with the rental owners to make sure all E-Bike users are educated on the rules of the road and to be courteous of pedestrians while using their rentals.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to send us a note at City@wayzata.org. Happy riding! |
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Read the April Portal NewsletterClick below to read the April Portal Newsletter to learn about the Home Energy Squad, Spring Hydrant Flushing, our new interim police chief and more!
Click Here to Read |
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Randy's is Now Republic ServicesRandy’s Environmental Services was acquired by Republic Services, an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal with existing operations in the Twin Cities. Through the agreement, Republic Services acquired all of the assets of Randy’s, including contracts with cities to provide recycling and waste services. Trash and recycling collection in the City of Wayzata continues to be business as usual, and residents should not expect any changes at this time.
Residents with questions can contact:
CustServ-Randys@republicservices.com
or call 763 972 3335
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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.
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Community DevelopmentWayzata 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 |
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Proposed Changes to Design Standards Under ReviewThe Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2021 (continued from April 5) to review and gain input on the proposed Design Standards changes. It will be reviewed again on May 3 with the changes suggested by the Commission. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to review this on May 18.
People can provide comments during the public hearing at the Planning Commission meetings or send any comments to publiccomment@wayzata.org.
Click here to learn more about the recommended changes.
Development Application Submitted for 520, 524, 530, and 534 Rice St E. A development application has been submitted for the development of the Rice Street Townhomes at 520, 524, 530, and 534 Rice Street East. The proposed project would construct four total townhome units in two separate buildings. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Development Agreement was approved for these properties in 2006. The applicant proposes to construct the buildings in a similar manner as the approved plans with a few modifications. For these modifications, a PUD Amendment and variance from the R-4 and R-5 standards applicable to the PUD District. The public hearing with Planning Commission is scheduled for May 3 at 6:30 pm. Click here for additional information on the development application |
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Public Works UpdateThe 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. |
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2021 Construction Projects in the City of WayzataThe following is a summary of projects that are planned for 2021:
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. You can find more information about CenterPoint Energy’s gas main replacement project here.
Road Closure Began Wednesday, April 21st
CenterPoint Energy has closed Barry Avenue to southbound motorists to accommodate the gas main replacement work. Northbound lanes remain open. Use the signed detour route along Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka Avenue, and Lake Street. Please note that Manitoba Avenue is currently closed to northbound motorists, due to building construction at 401 Lake Street.
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
The City Council awarded a contract to G.L Contracting to construct concrete sidewalks along the north side of Hollybrook Road, and along the west side of Circle A Drive. 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
The City Council awarded a contract to GMH Asphalt to resurface select streets within the City of Wayzata. These streets will receive new bituminous surfacing during the summer of 2021. Streets to be milled and re-paved with bituminous asphalt include: 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. |
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Special Event PermitsStaff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.
(Staff is aware of a few more events that will require a permit but application has not yet been made) - Josephina Valet Parking - April-Oct
- Spring Splash - May 1 (Sat)
- Music By the Lake (Depot) - June 23 – July 28
- Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale - July 14-15
- Tour de Tonka - August 7 (Sat)
- Plug it In (City Hall) - September 9 (Thur)
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