Wayzata City Council — Transcript
Monday, February 23, 2026
Approval of February 9th, 2026 meeting minutes
Denial of subdivision preliminary plat at 190 Gleason Lake Road and 121 Glee Haven Road
Review of Planning Commission representation at City Council meetings
Amendment of bylaws Section 3.6
Discussion on zoning ordinance updates and comprehensive plan
Update on upcoming development activities and City Council agenda
Areas of Interest (5)
- Weisetta Planning Commission moves to scrap mandatory City Council meeting attendance bylaws.
- Commissioners cite inefficiency and lack of purpose for attending light-agenda City Council meetings.
- Discussions reveal a push for zoning overhaul for neighborhoods like Glee Haven.
- Legal and staff concerns regarding the 'value' of commissioner attendance in the digital age.
- Potential conflict between R3 and R3A zoning designations identified as a future legislative priority.
Votes (3)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Commissioner Plant · Seconded by Commissioner Vanl
Approval of consent agenda (minutes and subdivision recommendation)
Moved by Commissioner Elg · Seconded by Commissioner Schwabi
Direct staff to prepare a draft amendment to bylaws Section 3.6
Moved by Commissioner Vanly · Seconded by Commissioner Elg
Notable Quotes (3)
I would recommend eliminating 3.6 six alto together and um eliminate any requirement of a planning commissioner to attend council meetings.
If you're not recommending that there be an amendment or additional research, then you've reviewed the bylaws and no changes and then there's no further action required.
I think when it comes to an application I would discourage it because we have such a defined process under the statute and under our code.
People (7)
Blake CameronChairPresiding over the Planning Commission meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the Planning Commission meeting.
“I would recommend eliminating 3.6 six alto together and um eliminate any requirement of a planning commissioner to attend council meetings.”
Expressing opinion on the mandatory attendance bylaw.
Director SharpDirectorProviding administrative guidance and drafting bylaw amendment options.
1 quote
Providing administrative guidance and drafting bylaw amendment options.
“I would express the same um type of advice for the planning commissioners as to why we would see at least some attendance in person.”
Arguing for in-person attendance benefits.
Commissioner PlantCommissionerParticipating in procedural votes and discussions.
Participating in procedural votes and discussions.
Commissioner Vanl (Van Loy)CommissionerMoved the motion to amend the bylaws.
Moved the motion to amend the bylaws.
Commissioner ElgCommissionerSeconded the motion to amend the bylaws.
Seconded the motion to amend the bylaws.
Commissioner SchwabiCommissionerParticipating in discussion regarding attendance history.
Participating in discussion regarding attendance history.
City Attorney SchelzelCity AttorneyAdvised on the purpose of bylaw attendance requirements and past practices.
1 quote
Advised on the purpose of bylaw attendance requirements and past practices.
“I think when it comes to an application I would discourage it [reporting back] because we have such a defined process.”
Advising on the role of commissioners at Council meetings.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- February 23rd, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
- February 9th, 2026 Meeting Minutes
- February 24th, 2026 City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Mandates Planning Commissioner attendance at City Council meetings.