WAYZATA — City officials and residents will gather for two separate public meeting events this evening, each centered on building stronger community ties and addressing growing concerns about neighborhood safety and infrastructure.
The first event, a neighborhood meet-and-greet, will take place at Wayzata Depot Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. as part of a new initiative by the City of Wayzata to foster informal dialogue between residents, staff, and elected leaders. This gathering kicks off the city’s neighborhood outreach tour, beginning with Section 1: Central, which includes the Lake Street Business Corridor, Widsten Townhomes, Promenade/Folkestone, the “East End” Central/Lasalle area, and the Central Core neighborhood.
“Please bring with you any ideas, concerns or questions you might have. We will bring light refreshments, City information, and open minds,” stated a release from the City.
Invitations to the event were mailed to residents earlier this spring, and attendees are encouraged to bring ideas, questions, or concerns to share directly with city representatives.
Hollybrook Safety Meeting
Following that event, attention will shift west to Gleason Lake Elementary, where Wayzata Mayor Andrew Mullin and representatives from Hennepin County will host a public listening session on Central Avenue traffic concerns from 7 to 8 p.m.
That corridor—stretching from Highway 12 to Wayzata Boulevard—has become a flashpoint for residents citing unsafe turning behaviors, heavy traffic volumes, and risks to pedestrians and schoolchildren. The area directly impacts multiple neighborhoods, including Hollybrook, Shady Lane, Harmony Circle, Pond Ridge, Waycliffe, and Kingswood Farms in Plymouth.
“From the very start of my campaign last October, residents—especially those in neighborhoods like Hollybrook—have made it clear this corridor poses real safety challenges,” Mullin said. “It’s not just about traffic. The bigger issue is safety.”
Specific concerns include speeding, the functionality of the Luce Line Trail crossing near Gleason Lake Elementary, and the removal of a static “No Turn on Red” sign at the Highway 12 off-ramp, which residents say has contributed to near-misses and unsafe exits from neighborhoods like Hollybrook.
Among the fixes being explored:
- Reinstating a permanent “No Turn on Red” sign (MnDOT)
- Reducing the 45 mph speed limit (MnDOT)
- Enhancing the Luce Line crossing (Three Rivers Park District)
- A possible lane reduction, pending a Hennepin County study
“We’ve heard you,” Mullin added, “and now we want to listen more closely to shape action.”
Both events underscore the city’s dual commitment to civic engagement and practical problem-solving—values rooted in Wayzata’s history as a tightly connected, forward-looking lakeside community.
If You Go:
Neighborhood Meet & Greet
5:30–6:30 p.m. at Wayzata Depot Park
For residents of: Lake St Corridor, Widsten Townhomes, Promenade/Folkestone, East End, Central Core
Central Avenue Public Listening Session
7:00–8:00 p.m. at Gleason Lake Elementary
310 County Road 101, Plymouth, MN 55447
More info: call (952) 404-5327 or email Mayor Andrew Mullin at amullin@wayzata.org.
