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

PassedNot specified

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve the consent agenda

PassedNot specified

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve the loan agreement with the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society for mural artwork

PassedNot specified

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve the plaque and tree dedication for Merrily Borg Babcock

PassedNot specified

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.

Sue Santino
America the Beautiful MuralDescribing the history of the mural.

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.

Rick Bourne
Whamfest PermitAddressing the late submission of the Whamfest permit.

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.

Rick Bourne
Whamfest FormatExplaining why EDM is preferred for fall events.

People (5)

Heidi NelsonCity Manager (2012)

Previous city manager instrumental in the 2012 display of the mural.

Merrily Borg BabcockFormer Parks and Trails Board member

Honoree for decades of public service, specifically regarding parks and environmental projects.

Rick BourneEvent Organizer

Applicant for the Whamfest special event permit, addressing staff concerns.

Mike KellyInterim City Manager

Presented the special event permit application and staff recommendation for denial.

Places Mentioned

Weisetta, MNPost Office ParkWeisetta LibraryLake Minnetonka

Events & Meetings (2)

  • July 15, 2025 - City Council Meeting
  • September 5-6, 2025 - Proposed Whamfest dates

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

24-2025

Authorizing legacy grant application to Minnesota Historical Society for section foreman's house.

25-2025

Granting cable franchise extension to Mediacom Minnesota LLC through October 1, 2025.

851

Amending the tree preservation ordinance to allow for the exemption of golf courses.

26-2025

Appointing Mike Kelly as interim city manager.

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