Johanna Mouton

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  • City of Wayzata Issues 2024 Annual Report Showcasing Progress, Innovation, and Community Investment

    City of Wayzata Issues 2024 Annual Report Showcasing Progress, Innovation, and Community Investment

    Another year has come and gone, and as tradition holds, the City of Wayzata has taken stock of its accomplishments in its 2024 Annual Report. Presented to the City Council in early February, the report showcases the strides made across departments and underscores the city’s ongoing commitment to preserving Wayzata’s character while fostering progress. A…


  • Mayor Minutes: A Farewell to Mayor Mouton (video)

    As her term comes to a close, Mayor Johanna Mouton prepares to step away from a decade of public service in Wayzata. Beginning as a City Council Member, Mouton gained a reputation for her thoughtful approach and dedication to the city’s needs. Over the past four years, she has served as Wayzata’s first woman mayor,…


  • Panoway on Wayzata Bay Honored with 2024 APWA-MN Project of the Year Award

    Panoway on Wayzata Bay Honored with 2024 APWA-MN Project of the Year Award

    At the December 17th Wayzata City Council meeting, the city celebrated a momentous achievement as the Panoway on Wayzata Bay project was officially recognized with the 2024 Minnesota Project of the Year Award by the American Public Works Association Minnesota Chapter (APWA-MN). Representatives from the APWA presented the award to the City, emphasizing the project’s…


  • Farewell Open House for Mayor Mouton Set for December 18

    Farewell Open House for Mayor Mouton Set for December 18

    The City of Wayzata invites residents to celebrate and honor Mayor Johanna Mouton at a farewell open house on Monday, December 18. The event will be held at City Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a brief program planned for 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mouton, who decided not to seek re-election, has served as a…


  • Wayzata City Council Authorizes Panoway Change Orders Despite Concerns Over Budget and Process

    The Wayzata City Council, in a 3-1 split vote, approved $165,830.98 in change orders for the Panoway Lakewalk project during their November 12 meeting. The vote highlighted ongoing concerns about project oversight, contingency planning, and the transparency of financial decisions. Change Orders and Costs The approved change orders addressed unforeseen construction issues, including: These costs…


  • Wayzata Conservancy Chair Sandvold Gives Panoway Fundraising Update and Answers Questions from Mayor Mouton

    At a recent city council meeting, Blake Sandvold, Chair of the Wayzata Conservancy, provided updates on the Panoway project, its funding, and future phases. Despite enthusiasm over progress made, Mayor Mouton raised questions about outstanding financial commitments and future fundraising efforts. $3,000,000+/- Raised from 300+ Donors Sandvold began by emphasizing the Conservancy’s success in completing…


  • Council Moves Forward with Non-Emergency Moratorium to Explore Garage Placement in R-3A District

    Council Moves Forward with Non-Emergency Moratorium to Explore Garage Placement in R-3A District

    At the October 8th meeting, the Wayzata City Council voted against enacting an emergency moratorium, opting instead for a standard zoning ordinance that will impose a 90-day moratorium on new development in the R-3A district after two readings and publication–sometime in November. This decision primarily revolves around the exploration of garage placement, particularly the trend…


  • Wayzata to Highlight Fire, Police, Public Works, and Fun on October 7

    Wayzata to Highlight Fire, Police, Public Works, and Fun on October 7

    Mark your calendars, folks! This coming Monday, October 7, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the City of Wayzata is throwing open the doors to City Hall for an event that’s sure to ignite community spirit. The Wayzata Showcase, formerly known as Public Safety Day, will feature a little bit of everything—from thrilling fire demonstrations…


  • Wayzata City Council Approves Public Art Steering Committee

    Wayzata City Council Approves Public Art Steering Committee

    On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Wayzata City Council voted to approve the creation of a Public Art Steering Committee, a step aimed at integrating public art into the city’s public spaces and community life. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 38-2024, formally establishing the committee. The new committee aligns with Wayzata’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, which…


  • Wild Finish to Mayoral Candidate Filings as Mayor Mouton Withdraws, Buchanan and Petit Join Mullin in Race

    Wild Finish to Mayoral Candidate Filings as Mayor Mouton Withdraws, Buchanan and Petit Join Mullin in Race

    In a dramatic turn of events on the final day of candidate filings, Mayor Johanna Mouton has withdrawn from the mayoral race, paving the way for a three-way contest between former Council Member Jeff Buchanan, former Mayor Barry Petit, and former Council Member Andy Mullin. Mullin had declared his intent early in April and filed…