Wayzata Weekly for March 6, 2026

City Calendar

Public Art Committee Meeting | Monday, March 9 | 5:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, March 9 has been canceled

City Council Meeting | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 p.m.

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A Message from the Mayor - City Manager Selected

After a highly competitive national search, I am incredibly proud to share that the City Council has selected Aurora Yager to be Wayzata’s next City Manager. Following our final round of interviews last week, we are set to officially appoint her and finalize her contract at our upcoming City Council meeting on March 10.

Many of you have already had the pleasure of working with Aurora. She has been a steady, guiding hand as our Interim City Manager since October 2025, and previously served with dedication as our Deputy City Manager starting in 2019. Backed by a decade of local government experience and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas, Aurora brings exactly the kind of dynamic leadership and collaborative spirit our city needs right now.

Finding the right person for this role was a community effort. We conducted a rigorous recruitment process that involved multiple rounds of interviews and screenings. I want to thank the City Staff, community members, and my fellow Council members who participated—your collective input was invaluable in helping us identify the priorities we needed in our next leader. Aurora truly stood out among a fantastic group of both internal and external candidates.

Aurora is just as eager to get started, sharing: “I am truly honored to have been selected to serve as Wayzata’s next City Manager. I look forward to continuing to serve this special community and helping lead Wayzata into its next chapter alongside our exceptional City staff and dedicated City Council.”

As she steps into this position, she succeeds Jeffrey Dahl, who served our city well for over nine years before accepting the city administrator role in Woodbury last July.

The Council and I are looking forward to this next chapter, and we are excited to continue working alongside Aurora. I hope you will all join me in congratulating her on the new role!

Image of Mayor Mullin inviting people to a Muni Meetup

Mayor Muni Meetup

Stop by Wayzata Bar and Grill on Monday March 9 any time from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for the Mayor's Muni Meetup! These gatherings aim to informally connect with the public, foster unity, and exchange ideas.

Highway 12 Construction Project

Beginning in early April, expect delays plus lane reductions and ramp closures on Highway 12 between Shoreline Drive in Wayzata and I-494 in Minnetonka.

Click here to find more information and sign up for email updates on the project webpage.

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Watch the State of the City Address

On February 26, the City hosted a State of the City Address at City Hall. Mayor Mullin covered topics like leadership transitions, property taxes, 2025 accomplishments, and the outlook for 2026.

Couldn’t make it? The entire program is online on Youtube and wayzata.org/WCTV for on-demand viewing.

Seasonal Road Restrictions Began March 3, 2026

Wayzata’s seasonal road restrictions began on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. For additional information and a link to Wayzata’s seasonal road restriction map, click here.

Wayzata Public Schools Referendum

Early voting for the Wayzata School District's April 14 referendum is now open. Here are the details:

Where: WPS District Service Center, 13305 12th Avenue N, Plymouth
When: February 27–April 13 (Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who: District residents 18 and older

Visit the School District's website for more information on the referendum and voting.

Walser Lamborghini - 1022 & 1042 Wayzata Blvd E.

On Tuesday February 24, 2026 the City Council reviewed a proposal from Walser Automotive to construct a 8,800+ sq. ft. Lamborghini dealership at 1022 and 1042 Wayzata Blvd. E. The project included several actions for platting, PUD zoning, variances, deigns deviations and vacation of easements. After deliberation, the Council approved the proposal. Final steps for the project are a PUD and Development agreement, and vacation of easements between the two lots. Council discussion emphasized the importance of these agreements to reflect the project and prevent potential negative impacts now, and in the future. Full plans are available on the City’s Development Project webpage

Gleahaven Road Subdivision – 121 Gleahaven Road and 190 Gleason Lake Road

On February 23, 2026, the Planning Commission approved a Report and Recommendation of Denial for a preliminary plat development application to subdivide 121 Gleahaven Road and 190 Gleason Lake Road into four separate parcels for single-family homes. City Council is scheduled to review the application and the Planning Commissions recommendation on March 10, 2026. Full plans are available on the City’s Development Project webpage.