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Wayzata Council Opposes County Traffic Stop Policy, Citing Safety Concerns
The Wayzata City Council has sent a formal letter to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty expressing opposition to a new county policy that limits prosecution of cases arising from what are deemed non-public-safety traffic stops. The letter, signed by Mayor Andrew Mullin and Council Members Dan Koch, Molly MacDonald, Alex Plechash,and Ken Sorensen, was transmitted October 14 by Interim City Manager Aurora Yager.…
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Youngstedt’s Receives Exceptional Customer Service Award from Wayzata Area Chamber
At the October 7 Wayzata City Council meeting, Sarah Kaelberer of Business and Estate Advisors, representing the Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce, presented the Exceptional Customer Service Award to Youngstedt’s in recognition of their long-standing commitment to local patrons and community service. Kaelberer shared excerpts from customer nominations that highlighted the family-owned business’s trusted reputation. “One customer said these guys…
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Council Member Dan Koch Sworn In
Interim City Manager Mike Kelly administers the oath of office to newly appointed Council Member Dan Koch during the Wayzata City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7. Koch was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Jeff Parkhill, who resigned after announcing plans to move out of state.
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City Council Weighs Muni Remodel Budget, Scope, and HVAC Overhaul
The Wayzata City Council held a workshop Tuesday evening to review progress on the Wayzata Bar & Grill interior remodel—better known to locals as the Muni. The discussion focused on refining the project’s budget and scope, preparing for bid authorization, and confronting the long-standing HVAC and moisture problems that have challenged the building for years. Interim City Manager Mike Kelly led the update alongside Bar…
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Dan Koch Appointed to Parkhill’s Vacant Council Seat in 3-1 Vote
The Wayzata City Council voted 3-1 on Tuesday to appoint former council member Dan Koch to fill the vacancy created by Jeff Parkhill’s recent resignation. The council interviewed four candidates in the council workshop—Adam Elg, Dan Koch, Bonnie Schwalbe, and Charles Yancy—all of whom brought highly skilled and qualified backgrounds to the process. Claudio Hofstadter…
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Council Splits 3-2 on Harrington Road Variance Request
The Wayzata City Council narrowly approved a controversial variance request Tuesday evening, voting 3-2 to grant a shoreland setback variance at 547 Harrington Road, a peninsula property on Browns Bay owned by Dick and Elaine Swanson. The action, adopted under Resolution 35-2025, reduces the required setback from Lake Minnetonka from 260.5 feet to 108 feet—a variance of 152.5…
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Wayzata Council Approves Ferndale Bluffs Subdivision After Lawsuit
The Wayzata City Council voted 4-1 (MacDonald opposing) on September 23 to approve the preliminary plat for Ferndale Bluffs at 565 Ferndale Road West, reversing its April denial. In contrast to April’s decision, council members proceeded directly to the vote without any discussion. Applicant Draycott DST has been working for years to subdivide its 11.67-acre…
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Wayzata Council Passes First Reading of Short-Term Rental Ban
On Tuesday, September 9, the Wayzata City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance 852, a measure that would prohibit short-term rentals across the city. The action follows years of discussion dating back to 2018 and builds on the city’s 2024 licensing ordinance, which had required all short-term rental operators to obtain a license. Mayor…
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Wayzata Council Approves Klapprich Park Change Orders Amid Community Debate
The Wayzata City Council approved two major change orders for the Klapprich Park improvement project on August 19, 2025—one required by state fire code and another responding to neighborhood concerns over tree removal, hillside slides, and park access. The first change order addressed the warming house renovation. During building permit review, staff determined that a fire…
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Wayzata Council to Revisit Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Neighborhood Tension and Legal Limits at Upcoming Workshop
The Wayzata City Council will hold a public workshop this Wednesday to explore additional regulations beyond licensing on short-term rentals—a subject that has stirred strong neighborhood pushback, raised legal questions about property rights, and reignited a broader conversation about the town’s identity, zoning authority, and lakeside legacy. As officials weigh how—and whether—to restrict the 16…
