Mayor Johanna Mouton‘s term expires 12/31/2024. She is not seeking the position in the upcoming November 2024 Election.
For decades, the position of Wayzata Mayor has been a pivotal role shaping the future of this lakeside community. As Wayzata continues to evolve from a small town into a vibrant suburban destination, the mayor’s office remains the guiding force behind its growth, development, and preservation of local values.
From managing infrastructure improvements along Lake Minnetonka’s shoreline to balancing historic charm with modern amenities, Wayzata’s mayors have long been tasked with navigating the complexities of small-town governance amid expanding regional influence. The mayor’s decisions echo throughout the community, impacting residents, businesses, and the city’s enduring identity.
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Wayzata Approves $24.7 Million Preliminary Budget, 6.25% Levy Increase
The Wayzata City Council unanimously approved a $24.69 million preliminary budget for 2027 and a preliminary property tax levy of $7,694,025, a 6.25% increase over 2026. Council members made clear, however, that they hope the final levy increase will be lower. “Even though we’re at six and a quarter percent, I think we can all…
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Wayzata to Lower Speed Limits on Several Streets Beginning in September
WAYZATA, Minn. — Drivers in Wayzata will begin seeing lower speed limits on several major streets and throughout residential neighborhoods beginning in mid-September, following James J. Hill Days. Mayor Andrew Mullin outlined the upcoming changes in a recent community update, noting that traffic and roadway safety have been recurring concerns among residents. Public Works crews…
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Under the Lights at Klapprich Field: A Wayzata Legacy Inspires a Lasting Tribute
More than 170 years after James and Sarah Shaver arrived in the Lake Minnetonka area, their family remains deeply woven into the story of Wayzata. Today, Tom Shaver lives in the 1910 house his grandparents owned for decades, directly across from a city park bearing the Shaver name — a remarkably tangible connection between one…
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HiFi on the Lake Brings Electronic Music to Wayzata Lakefront Tonight
Electronic music will fill the Wayzata lakefront tonight as HiFi on the Lake returns with an afternoon and evening of live performances near Macanda. The ticketed event will be held Saturday, July 25, at 294 Grove Lane East, near the Wayzata Depot and Boatworks building. The outdoor program is scheduled to run from 3 to…
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Wayzata Council Approves Eloise Patio Expansion
The Wayzata City Council has approved a substantial expansion of the outdoor patio at Eloise, allowing the downtown restaurant to add seating along Broadway Avenue for the remainder of the 2026 season. The council voted 4-0 on July 21 to approve a new outdoor sidewalk café permit for the restaurant at 332 Broadway Avenue South.…
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Wayzata Council Grants One-Year Extension to Senior Living Project
One Wayzata would replace previously approved memory-care facility with 14 privately owned senior condominiums The Wayzata City Council unanimously granted another one-year extension Tuesday for a long-delayed senior living project in the Holdridge neighborhood, allowing its developers additional time to pursue a substantially revised ownership and care model. The council adopted Resolution 30-2026, extending zoning…
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Outgoing Superintendent Chace Anderson Introduces Successor Robb Virgin to Wayzata City Council
Wayzata Public Schools’ outgoing and incoming superintendents appeared together before the Wayzata City Council on June 16, marking the district’s approaching leadership transition. Dr. Chace Anderson, who is retiring after 18 years as superintendent and 43 years in education, introduced Dr. Robb Virgin, who will officially become superintendent July 1. Anderson used the appearance to…
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Wayzata Council Reviews Comprehensive Plan, City Finances and Public Property Sale in Workshop
2050 Comprehensive Plan RFP Review The Wayzata City Council reviewed a draft Request for Proposals for the city’s Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document that will guide future development, redevelopment, land use, transportation and public improvements. No final action was taken during the June 2 workshop. Staff proposed bringing the RFP back for…
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Northern Lake Minnetonka Leaders Discuss Growth, Local Control and Lake Stewardship
Local officials from several northern Lake Minnetonka-area communities gathered in late April for a regional forum focused on growth, zoning, public safety, infrastructure, taxes and water quality. The forum was hosted by Rebecca Hawthorne, president of the League of Women Voters Lake Minnetonka/Plymouth Area, and featured Plymouth Deputy Mayor Clark Gregor, Wayzata Mayor Andrew Mullin,…
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Wayzata American Legion Plans Memorial Day Observances
WAYZATA — The Wayzata American Legion will lead a series of Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 25, 2026, with observances planned at several area cemeteries and Heritage Park. The day’s schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. at Parkers Lake Cemetery and continues through the morning in Wayzata. The official schedule includes: 8:30 a.m. — Parkers…
