In his campaign, Andrew Mullin emphasizes the importance of community engagement and shared values among Wayzata residents. He advocates for fiscal responsibility, safety, and practical solutions to traffic congestion, asserting that a strong leader can address these issues without raising taxes or compromising quality of life. Mullin proposes that visitors contribute to city costs through a sales tax referendum and seasonal parking fees, while ensuring residents remain exempt. He stresses the need for continuous access to local leaders, promising to be approachable and responsive. Mullin positions himself as a dedicated, independent candidate committed to listening to and representing the needs of the Wayzata community.
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Wayzata Council Approves Emergency Moratorium on New Short-Term Rentals in 4-1 Vote
The Wayzata City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve an emergency interim ordinance imposing an immediate 12-month moratorium on new short-term rentals, with Mayor Andrew Mullin casting the lone dissenting vote, citing concerns largely centered on procedural sequencing. The action follows a March 30 district court order that voided the city’s earlier short-term rental…
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Wayzata Council Hears Update from Lions and Legion on Charitable Gambling
Wayzata’s two charitable gambling organizations — the Wayzata Lions Club and Wayzata American Legion Post 118 — reported strong financial performance and growing community impact during an update to the Wayzata City Council on March 10. Leaders from both groups described how charitable gambling revenues are helping fund local nonprofits, youth programs, veteran services, and…
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Chilly Open Returns for 41st Year of Golf on Ice
WAYZATA — One of Minnesota’s most beloved winter traditions returns to the ice next month as the Wayzata Chilly Open tees off on Wayzata Bay Saturday, Feb. 7, marking its 41st year of turning the frozen surface of Lake Minnetonka into a full-scale celebration of winter, community, and creativity. What began four decades ago as a quirky…
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Wayzata Clarifies Police Role Amid Federal Immigration Activity
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Andrew Mullin formally entered into the record a city statement clarifying the role of local law enforcement amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement activity across the Twin Cities metro and Minnesota. “The Wayzata Police Department enforces only Minnesota state law and the City of Wayzata and the City of Long Lake…
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City Issues Statement Clarifying Role of Wayzata Police Following Federal Law Enforcement Activity in Minnesota
The City of Wayzata issued a statement today acknowledging recent federal law enforcement activity conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security within the community and clarifying the role of the Wayzata Police Department in such situations. Mayor Andrew Mullin said the City’s statement on federal immigration enforcement was issued proactively, not in response to…
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Wayzata State of the City Address Set for Feb. 26 at City Hall
WAYZATA — Residents are invited to gather at City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 26, for the City of Wayzata’s annual State of the City address, an evening focused on civic priorities, community progress, and the opportunities ahead. The event will be hosted by Andrew Mullin, who will deliver his second annual address in the City Hall…
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Wayzata City Council Denies Retail Variance at 401 Lake Street East
Council cites zoning standards, downtown retail policy as factors in 5–0 vote The Wayzata City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request to further reduce required ground-floor retail space at 401 Lake Street East, affirming a recommendation from the Planning Commission and reinforcing long-standing retail policies for the downtown core. The application, submitted…
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Wayzata Adopts 2026 Final Levy and Budget, Lowering Increase to 4.9%
WAYZATA, Minn. (Dec. 2025) — After holding its annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing, the Wayzata City Council voted to adopt the 2026 final property tax levy and budget, closing out a months-long process that balances rising service demands with a continued commitment to fiscal restraint. The Council approved Resolution 53-2025, certifying a final levy of $7,241,697, and Resolution 54-2025, establishing a total…
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Braver Angels Returns to Wayzata: “Skills for Disagreeing Better” Workshop Builds on October’s Breakthrough Dialogue
WAYZATA — Just over a month after Wayzata City Hall filled to capacity for a community conversation on political polarization, residents will gather again tonight for the second installment of the Braver Angels series: Skills for Disagreeing Better. The workshop, hosted by Mayor Andrew Mullin in partnership with Braver Angels Minnesota, begins at 6:30 p.m. in…
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Top Concerns Emerge in Wayzata’s New Community Engagement Pilot
WAYZATA — A new text-based community engagement pilot launched by Mayor Andrew Mullin in October is giving Wayzata residents a clearer voice in City Hall—and the early results show four issues dominating public concern. In his recently published update, “Listening to You: Update on Community Engagement,” Mullin explained that the pilot, called the Serve Poll,…
