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Wayzata Historical Society will host program on Steamboat Minnehaha & Yellow Jacket Streetcar Boats

April 15th, 2023

File photo of the Minnehaha. Photograph credit Daniel Gustafson.

The Wayzata Historical Society will host a program entitled “Yellow Jackets: The Story of Lake Minnetonka’s Streetcar Boats” at Wayzata City Hall on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

The event, which is open to the public, will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

The program will delve into the history of the “streetcar boats” that were operated by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company between 1906 and 1926.

Pictured are the Harriet and the Minnehaha. Submitted photo.

The boats were designed by Royal Moore, a Wayzata based boat builder and were able to provide transportation on Lake Minnetonka during that era.

The event will also feature a discussion on the history of the streetcar steamboat Minnehaha, which was raised from the bottom of the lake in 1980 and restored back to passenger service in 1996.

Minnehaha, one of the six identical streetcar boats, is an iconic symbol of Lake Minnetonka’s heritage and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota. The Minnehaha has been operated by the Museum of Lake Minnetonka in recent years.

It is the only steam-powered vessel-for-hire based in the state. However, the boat has been stuck in drydock since 2019 when it lost access to the only launch ramp capable of getting it back into the water.

During the program, an update on the current status of Minnehaha will be provided to the audience. The boat is currently being stored in a maintenance facility and continues to receive care while awaiting a new launching home.

The event is free, and no registration is required.
Lake Street Plaza Park Open To Public

August 17th, 2020

The Lake Street Plaza Park, a part of the Lake Street construction project, has been opened to the public.

Wayzata.com – August 16, 2020

It is located adjacent to CōV Restaurant.

Wayzata.com – August 16, 2020

According to the city of Wayzata, work continues on landscaping and plant installation, sidewalk and concrete pavement construction, irrigation and lighting systems.

Eastbound Lake Street will remain closed to allow the contractors access to the new Plaza Park area.

Meanwhile, Lake Street, between Ferndale Road and Barry Avenue is open to motorists in both directions and to pedestrians on the south side of Lake Street.

According to Stahl Construction, this week crews will continue to work on the interior of the plaza bathroom, and begin installing precast seat walls.

Stahl projects that it will begin to pour the concrete for a splash pad that will be located across from Ben & Jerry’s next week.

Read previous Lake Street construction stories here.
Wayzata Police: No Fishing At Marina Or Docks

April 13th, 2020

The Wayzata Police Department has ordered that no fishing is allowed at the Wayzata Marina or docks until further notice. The department cited public health as the reason.

The following was posted on the Wayzata Police Department Facebook Page:

“In the interest of public health, the City of Wayzata closed its public docks to fishing. The Governor’s Stay at Home Order allows for fishing, as long as 6′ social distancing is practiced. With the numbers of people using the docks since the order went into effect on March 28th, that has not been possible. People can fish from shore, boats, or other public areas while adhering to the 6′ social distancing guidelines. Because the docks attract so many people, the city closed them to fishing on behalf of public health. Many cities, including Wayzata, are taking extra measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Some include restricting use of playground equipment, tennis courts, and other public facilities. These are difficult things to do in difficult times, but they are done with the public’s interest and health in mind.”

You can review Wayzata City Ordinance 309.06 regarding fishing from docks here.

According to the ordinance, fishing is allowed on the Wayzata Depot docks from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. Fishing is not prohibited on the easterly extension from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The ordinance states that fishing is allowed on the Broadway Dock from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily.

Fishing from the Wayzata Municipal Marina is normally allowed this time of year from the three loading platforms.
City Council Workshop Features Plan To Help Lake Street Businesses Amid Construction, COVID-19

April 4th, 2020

The Wayzata City Council will host a workshop and city council meeting Tuesday, April 7 via video conference. The workshop is scheduled to start at 5:45 p.m.

The video conference method is a precaution due to the concern about the spread of COVID-19.

Members of the public may submit comments or questions about items on the agenda in advance by various means:

Email – PublicComment@wayzata.org

Call – City staff at (952) 404-5300

Mail – Wayzata City Hall 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391 (Attn: Public Comments)

The meeting is available for members of the public to listen via phone by calling 312.626.6799 and enter Zoom Meeting ID 267 452 146.

WayzataRealEstate.com

One of the workshop agenda items is the discussion of how the mitigation plan for Panoway Project Phase I will play out. You can review the workshop agenda here beginning on page 9.

On March 30, Lake Street construction began for Phase I of the Panoway Project.

RELATED CONTENT: Construction Work Begins On Wayzata’s Lake Street

The current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes $200,000 for business impact mitigation tactics.

City staff met with business owners to discuss specific tactics including “open for business” signage as well as complimentary valet services for the downtown area.

But considering the COVID-19 outbreak, the city is looking at different ways to allocate the funds.

Executive orders from the governor, have greatly impacted how local businesses operate and have created a very quiet Lake Street.

The city is now looking at waiving or reducing liquor licenses, health licenses, and sidewalk café permit fees.

As the city runs a cost analysis and gathers more input from businesses, it is looking at two distinct groups of businesses – those whose front door is directly on the street closure and those whose front door is within a certain proximity of the street construction.

Due to the virus pandemic, the city cancelled a Lake Street construction groundbreaking event and is considering using those funds for a “Back in Business” community event once businesses fully open their doors again.

During the workshop, the city council will also be addressing business owner Stacy Carisch’s proposal to construct heated sidewalks in the public right-of-way along the 600 block of Lake Street East.
Carisch owns the Marquee Building.

Carisch is proposing the city pay half of the approximated $415,000 project.

You can review the heated sidewalk workshop agenda here beginning on page 2.

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Wayzata Welcomes Back Firefighter Chris Mattson

January 10th, 2020

The Wayzata Fire Department welcomed back firefighter Chris Mattson at Tuesday’s City Council Meeting.

Mattson had been with the WFD years ago, moved out of town and then moved back.

Jan. 7, 2020 City Council Meeting (Courtesy WCTV)

“To get back with the band of brothers,” said Mattson. “And get around some positive people again, was really a desire for me and my family.”
Wayzata Boulevard Resurfacing Project Open House scheduled for July 12, 2011

July 7th, 2011

YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND:

A Public Informational Open House for the 2011 Wayzata Boulevard Resurfacing Project
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wayzata City Hall
Community Room
600 Rice Street East
Wayzata, Minnesota

Members of the Wayzata City Council may be in attendance at this Open House.
Defensive driving course to be held at Wayzata City Hall

June 26th, 2009

The AARP defensive driving refresher course will be held 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 15, at Wayzata City Hall. The four-hour course is $20 and may be registered for by calling 952-249-6003.

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