Meet Jeff Parkhill, a dedicated member of the Wayzata City Council. Prior to being elected, Jeff served as the Chairman of the Wayzata Planning Commission for 4 years,
Parkhill brings extensive community involvement and a wealth of experience to his role. With a background in business and real estate spanning 37 years, including positions as a former CPA, Jeff emphasizes fiscal responsibility and ethical standards in his contributions to Wayzata’s development.
Committed to preserving Wayzata’s charm and small-town feel, Jeff’s priorities include balancing resident and business interests, prioritizing local voices, and addressing public safety concerns.
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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 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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Jeff Parkhill to Step Down from Wayzata City Council Amid Family Move to Utah
WAYZATA — Council Member Jeff Parkhill has announced he will be stepping down from the Wayzata City Council, with his final meeting slated for September 23. The decision comes as Parkhill and his family prepare for a relocation to Park City, Utah following a new professional opportunity for his wife. “We are looking forward to…
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Wayzata Grants Full Tree Ordinance Exemption to Golf Courses, Citing Stewardship and Safety
WAYZATA — In a unanimous vote on July 1, the Wayzata City Council approved a full exemption for golf courses from the city’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, clearing a regulatory path for ongoing renovations at both Woodhill Country Club and Wayzata Country Club. The decision follows nearly two years of dialogue between Woodhill officials and city staff. Golf course…
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Wayzata Passes Emergency Helmet Ordinance for Youth Riders of Motorized Bikes and Scooters
WAYZATA — With summer approaching and scooter use surging along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, the Wayzata City Council has unanimously adopted Emergency Ordinance 850, requiring all persons under the age of 18 to wear helmets while riding electric-assisted bicycles, motorized bicycles, and motorized foot scooters within city limits. The new rule, introduced at the…
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Wayzata Considers Food & Beverage Tax to Sustain City Services, Seeks Business Input
Wayzata business leaders gathered Wednesday morning at City Hall for an early discussion on a potential 1% food and beverage sales tax, a concept the city is exploring as part of a long-term funding strategy to maintain public safety and park operations. The session was part of a renewed effort to engage business owners before…
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Wayzata City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Wayzata Redevelopment at 200 Lake Street
WAYZATA — In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Wayzata City Council approved the Landmark Wayzata redevelopment, clearing the way for the former TCF headquarters at 200 Lake Street East to be replaced with a six-building, mixed-use development along the city’s most visible stretch of lakefront. The council adopted Resolution 13-2025, approving a Planned Unit Development…
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Community Safety Meeting Unites Wayzata and Plymouth Neighborhoods in Call for Safer Streets
PLYMOUTH — More than 100 residents gathered Monday evening at Gleason Lake Elementary for a community safety meeting focused on pedestrian and traffic concerns along County Road 101 between Highway 12 and Gleason Lake Elementary, near the Wayzata–Plymouth border. The event brought together a wide range of public officials and agency staff, signaling renewed momentum…
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Wayzata City Council Denies Ferndale Bluffs Subdivision Amid Intense Debate on Road Design, Environmental Impact, and Legal Concerns
WAYZATA, MN — The Wayzata City Council voted 3-2 to deny the proposed Ferndale Bluffs subdivision at 565 Ferndale Road West on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, following a lengthy and contentious discussion that raised critical issues about the proposed road’s impact on the neighborhood, its compliance with city codes, and the potential legal ramifications of the…
