Wayzata City Council - October 21, 2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

Council approves new police union contract with LES Local 337, aiming for pay parity.
Concerns raised by council members regarding the 'digital component' of tree tracking in county land management agreements.
City implements 9.5% interest rate on delinquent utility accounts to discourage tax-assessment payment schemes.
Clapper Park project and invasive species management in Bigwoods highlighted as major ecological priorities.

Approve the consent agenda (excluding item J)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approval of Bigwoods right of entry agreement and related plans

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adoption of resolution 42-2025 for delinquent utility assessments

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

We also charge a service fee of $100 to each account and charge an interest rate of nine and a half percent. Basically to discourage this.
— Joerger

Delinquent utility bill assessmentsExplaining the penalty process for unpaid utility bills.

I would say that the tree track is not tied to the right of entry agreement and that's really what's being authorized tonight.
— Benron

Bigwoods projectClarifying the scope of the Bigwoods agreement for Council Member McDonald.

JoergerCity Manager

Provides updates, manages legislative processes, and oversees city operations.

Molly McDonaldCouncil Member

Raised concerns regarding the 'digital tree' component of the Bigwoods project.

BenronCity Forester

Clarified that the tree tracking component is separate from the right of entry agreement.

Matt StikaHennepin County Representative

Consulted regarding Hennepin County maintenance plans.

Weisetta City HallClapper ParkBigwoods

43-2025

Approving Hennepin County grant for night vision equipment

42-2025

Certifying to the county auditor assessments for unpaid delinquent utility bill charges