Wayzata City Council - July 15, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
2026 Budget and Fee Schedule
Consent Agenda
Loan Agreement: America the Beautiful Mural
Plaque and Tree Dedication for Merrily Borg Babcock
Whamfest Special Event Permit Request
Votes (4)
Approve the agenda as is
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Approve the loan agreement with the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society for mural artwork
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Approve the plaque and tree dedication for Merrily Borg Babcock
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (3)
It hung in Widston School for 60 years in the hallway next to the library. When the building was torn down in 1989, the late Dion Straa... asked if it could be saved and given to the Weisetta Historical Society.
I'll start with my sincere apology for not getting it in on time. There has been a new change this year from historically I think has been 60 days. I went to 90. I should have known that.
The reason we're doing this is wanting to do the EDM in the fall. EDM is very dependent on the whole production, you know, the lights and all of that stuff. And the problem we have in June is it's actually the summer solstice.
People (5)
Previous city manager instrumental in the 2012 display of the mural.
Presented the mural loan agreement renewal and historical context.
Honoree for decades of public service, specifically regarding parks and environmental projects.
Applicant for the Whamfest special event permit, addressing staff concerns.
Presented the special event permit application and staff recommendation for denial.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- July 15, 2025 - City Council Meeting
- September 5-6, 2025 - Proposed Whamfest dates
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Authorizing legacy grant application to Minnesota Historical Society for section foreman's house.
Granting cable franchise extension to Mediacom Minnesota LLC through October 1, 2025.
Amending the tree preservation ordinance to allow for the exemption of golf courses.
Appointing Mike Kelly as interim city manager.