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Last Chance to Register Your Block Party!

Neighborhoods across Wayzata have been gathering to celebrate Night to Unite for more than 40 years. Wayzata’s Night to Unite kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on August 2nd with the annual Night to Unite Luncheon at the Wayzata Country Club. Visit & Chat with McGruff & Local Officials Later in the day from about 5:15 to 8:30 p.m., Wayzata Police, Fire, City staff, elected officials, and McGruff (Crime Coalition Mascot) will visit neighborhood parties throughout Wayzata and Long Lake. Along with the police cars and fire trucks, there will be trinkets for kids and a crime prevention message at each stop.

Register your block party for a visit by becoming a host officially on our website below.

Deadline is TODAY July 15th.

Become a host | Register for the Luncheon

Recent News & Updates

ISO: Old Photos of Wayzata Boulevard

The City is in search of old photos of Wayzata Blvd to use for the Wayzata Blvd corridor study! Any photos pre 2000s of cars, businesses, the street etc. we would love to see and use during this study. Email us at city@wayzata.org or stop by City Hall at 600 Rice St. E with any photos you may have.

Run For Wayzata City Council

Individuals who want to run for the two Wayzata City Council seats may file an affidavit of candidacy between August 2nd and August 16th and submit the required $5 filing fee at Wayzata City Hall during regular office hours.

Apply Here

The New Wayzata Beach Playground is NOW OPEN!

The Wayzata Beach playground is now open to the public! The playground will continue to feature activity areas for both 2-5 years old and 5-12 years old. The playground is ADA accessible and qualifies as a Play On! National Demonstration Site for implementing research-based best practices for promoting physical activity through active play.

Comcast's Xfinity Internet Coming to Wayzata

Comcast has been granted approval to provide cable TV and internet service to Wayzata’s residents, and will begin installing the infrastructure system in July. Some of the infrastructure will be mounted on existing utility poles and some of it will be installed underground. When scheduled to work in your neighborhood, Comcast's contractor, Universal Services, will notify residents by placing door hangers on your door.

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Absentee Voting Has Begun

Absentee voting has begun for the Primary Election at City Hall. The Primary Election will be held on August 9. If you prefer to request a ballot via the mail:

Click here to request an absentee ballot

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Upcoming Events

Police vs. Fire Softball Game - Next Week!

The Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition invites you to come watch the annual Wayzata Fire vs. Wayzata Police charity softball game next week on Thursday, July 21st. at 6:00 p.m. at Klapprich Field. The departments play for the Second Call and the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition.

The public is encouraged to attend and cheer them on while they compete for the Old National Bank Cup!

Panoway Open House & Ice Cream Social

Join us for an ice cream social at Panoway! Come to Panoway on Wednesday, July 27th between 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a short walking tour. You will experience the plaza, engage in fun activities, and enjoy a free ice cream treat, all while learning about what’s next for Panoway.

Fish with Wayzata's First Responders

On Sunday August 28th, sign your family up to fish with
Wayzata's first responders from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

There will be some refreshments and hopefully beautiful weather! This is a free and family focused event that will be hosted at Wayzata Sailing. Limited spots available!

Parent or guardian must attend with kids. Ages 5-16.

Click here to learn more and sign up

Community Development

Proposals Under Review

Development Proposal for 900 Wayzata Blvd (Wells Fargo)
A development application has been submitted for 900 Wayzata Blvd, currently home to a Wells Fargo bank. The project team is proposing a 67-unit apartment building, 9 attached townhomes, a 34,000 square foot office building, and a 5,500 square foot Wells Fargo bank. The majority of parking will be underground.

The Planning Commission gave their initial approval of the application on June 20th. The City Council meeting is scheduled for July 19th.

We encourage interested people to review the project webpage and submit public comments ahead of time to publiccomment@wayzata.org.

830 Lake St (Baja Haus) – Patio Application
A development application has been submitted for Baja Haus, a restaurant located in the Village Shoppes at 830 Lake St E. Baja Haus is seeking to create a yearly patio that occupies four parking spaces outside the restaurant. The previous patio was permitted under the City’s pandemic relief policies.

The Planning Commission will discuss the application at their July 18th meeting.

1022 Wayzata Boulevard – Revised Application
A revised development application has been submitted at 1022 Wayzata Blvd, the former gas station next to Edina Realty. The applicant is proposing to combine the northern and southern parcels and pursue a rezoning/Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to support a future retail tenant. The previous proposal for this property, for a Caribou Cabin/Urban Wok, was denied earlier this year.

The Planning Commission will discuss the application at their July 18th meeting.

NEW – 344 Ferndale Road North – Subdivision
A development application has been submitted at 344 Ferndale Road North, currently the site of one single family home. The owners propose to split the existing lot into two, keep their current house, and build a new home on the second parcel. A detached garage would be demolished.

The Planning Commission will discuss the application at their August 1st meeting.

For information on all development projects, please visit the development project webpage. >>

Public Works

New Projects Happening Around Town

Verizon Wireless Installing Small-Cell Equipment

Verizon Wireless will be installing small-cell wireless antenna equipment on several City-owned street light poles. The first of five antennas will be installed in July, in the southeast corner of Lake Street East & Minnetonka Avenue South. Verizon will be replacing the existing street light pole with a structurally reinforced pole that has a similar appearance to the existing pole. The additional antenna equipment will extend approximately 10 feet higher than the street light pole.

Contact the City’s Engineering Department at 952-404-5371 with questions.

Ongoing Projects

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation continues with Hydro-Klean Solutions Group making their way around town working to maintain the current sewer main with new pipe lining. In addition, the City is planning to clean and inspect several sanitary sewer mains that are located in easements between Ferndale Road South and Lake Minnetonka, and in easements along Harrington Road and Ramsey Road near Lake Minnetonka. All rehabilitation, cleaning, and inspection work is expected to be completed by the end of July
Bituminous Mill & Overlay resurfacing began this summer and expected to end this fall. Select streets will be repaved during this process.

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Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits.

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT
Thursdays, June 1 - October 1 Wayzata Farmer’s Market (Promenade)

Wednesdays, June 22 – July 27 Music By the Lake (Wayzata Depot)

June-October Untiedt's Garden Market (American Legion)

July 27-28 Wayzata Community Church Rummage Sale

August 6 Tour de Tonka

August 9 Fishing for Life (Wayzata Depot)

August 13 UUCCF Century Ride (Lake Street)