Aerial video of Lakewalk construction
Kraus Anderson, Wayzata’s general contractor on the Lakewalk project currently underway shared a interesting video that provides a bird’s-eye view of the ongoing construction project. The intriguing aspect of this visual presentation is that it was filmed from the vantage point of a cutting-edge drone, offering viewers an expansive perspective of the development in progress.…
Jennifer Zhi-Roth dontates $500,000 to Panoway Lakewalk in honor of her late husband Gunther Roth
A second major donor to the Panoway Lakewalk has been identified in recently by Wayzata Conservancy director Peter Hitch: Wayzata resdient Jennifer Zhi-Roth. Zhi-Roth desired to honor her late husband Gunther Roth through the major gift towards the Lakewalk as recognition of the time they spent living in Wayzata on Ferndale Road and in Harrington…
Lakewalk Construction Underway!
The City of Wayzata held a “Sand Breaking” event to commerate the beginning of construction of the Lakewalk (Phase 2A) of the Panoway project on July 11th, 2023. Additional construction timeline updates can be found on by visiting this website.
2nd potential $500,000 pledge for Panoway emerges
Total support to date this year expected to reach $1,052,500; momentum growing as donors step forward A yet to be identified former Wayzata resident who previously lived on Ferndale Road and in Harrington House has pledged to donate $500,000, subject to City approval. Wayzata Conservancy Executive Director Peter Hitch made the announcement at the June…
Carisch family considering $500,000 pledge towards Panoway boardwalk
A potential one time gift seeks to help fund boardwalk and could rename the structure to Lakewalk; Council to discuss on April 18th Workshop at 5:50pm A DRAFT letter from William Sternberg, Director, Business Development & Philanthropic Advisor of the Minneapolis Foundation was published in the April 18th Wayzata City Council Workshop agenda packet, and…
Panoway Phase II construction cost estimates soar 37%
Phase 2 of the Panoway on Wayzata Bay project, which includes the construction of the boardwalk and new docks, will come with a much higher price tag than expected based on the latest estimates. The cost estimates received in December projected a 37-percent increase in costs due to marketchanges. The new estimate for the boardwalk…
Wayzata’s Christmas tree
I was driving down Lake Street yesterday in downtown Wayzata and saw the Sun break through the clouds right behind the Christmas Tree which is placed on the Panoway Plaza and had to stop and shoot a photograph. Hope you enjoy this one!
What style of docks should Wayzata have?
Council rejects traditional wood dock design, existing Broadway docks may be replaced in Phase II of Panoway Much debate has occurred in recent months and years as Wayzata residents mourn the loss of charm in the community in favor of increased development and density. At a Tuesday Workshop meeting on October 25th, the Wayzata City…
Friday evening skies picture
The weather the last couple of days has been difficult to get a handle on. This morning it was sunny and poured rain while I drove east on 394. Friday evening it was a mix of sun and pouring rain as well. I loved the blue color in the clouds over Lake Minnetonka in this…
Panoway boardwalk, docks, & Section Foreman design approved
The Wayzata City Council approved designs for the Panoway boardwalk, docks and Section Foreman House during a regular meeting on Tuesday.
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