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 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 to Meet in Closed Session as Staff Suggests Emergency Moratorium on New Short-Term Rentals
WAYZATA — The Wayzata City Council is set to meet in closed session Tuesday night as the city confronts the fallout from a Hennepin County ruling that voided its short-term rental ban and considers whether to impose an emergency moratorium on new short-term rentals. According to the public notice, the closed special meeting is scheduled…
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Wayzata Honors Graciela Gonzalez as She Concludes Two Decades of Service
WAYZATA — The City Council paused during its public forum this month to recognize the service of Graciela Gonzalez, whose resignation from the Charter Commission marks the close of more than two decades of involvement across some of Wayzata’s most influential boards. Mayor Andrew Mullin noted that Gonzalez is among a small group of residents who…
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Wayzata Leaders Join Countywide Call to Preserve Sheriff’s Role in Public Safety
In a rare show of unified concern across Hennepin County, Andrew Mullin and Jamie Baker have joined dozens of mayors and police chiefs in signing a joint letter urging continued funding and support for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. The letter—addressed to county commissioners—comes in response to recent public comments by Marion Greene, who stated…
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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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Wayzata Mayor Says City “Strong” Amid Growth, Development and Infrastructure Challenges
WAYZATA — Mayor Andrew Mullin said Wayzata remains financially strong and well positioned for the future, even as the city faces the growing pains that come with being one of the most popular destinations on Lake Minnetonka. Delivering his annual State of the City address, Mullin described a community experiencing both opportunity and pressure. Wayzata’s…
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Aurora Yager Selected as Wayzata’s Next City Manager
At his State of the City address Thursday evening, Mayor Andrew Mullin announced that the Wayzata City Council has selected Aurora Yager as the city’s next City Manager. “Earlier this week with the city council, and the vital support of our designated community and employee panels met with our finalists, and after this rigorous process…
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Walser Lamborghini Project Moves Forward in Wayzata, With 4–1 Council Vote and New Conditions
WAYZATA — The Wayzata City Council voted 4–1 to approve Resolution 12-2026, advancing a planned unit development (PUD) general plan and preliminary plan for the Walser project at 1022 and 1042 Wayzata Boulevard East — the site currently occupied by Mulberry’s and a long-vacant former gas station parcel. The action approved a package of requests…
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Wayzata Announces Three Finalists for City Manager
WAYZATA — The City of Wayzata has announced three finalists in its search for the community’s next City Manager: Andrew Letson, Charlie Miner, and Aurora Yager. The finalists were selected by the Wayzata City Council from a pool of five semi-finalists through an executive search conducted by MGT Impact Solutions. Selecting a city manager is among the most consequential…
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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…
