Wayzata City Council - May 20, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Long-term staffing plan discussion
City operations resilience plan
Chapter 936 tree preservation code amendment
Exceptional Service Award presentation
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) update
City of Wayzata 2024 financial audit report
Areas of Interest (5)
- Financial audit reveals a $654k restatement of net position due to new accounting standards for compensated absences.
- Controversy regarding dock compliance and Multiple Dock License (MDL) status between Wayzata and the LMCD.
- LMCD signals a $12,000 levy increase for the coming budget cycle.
- Successful renegotiation with Hennepin County shifts water patrol funding responsibility to the county for 2026.
- Internal audit report cites limited segregation of duties as a recurring minor finding.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Approve the consent agenda (with amended scope for Mohagen Hansen agreement)
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
I use my words as political capital, so I try to keep everything, um, I I use them judiciously and fiscally.
You do have limited segregation of duties in some areas. It was a little bit more because of a retirement during the year.
People (4)
Terry Hmel FoxBusiness OwnerOwner of Gianis restaurant; honored with Exceptional Service Award.
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Owner of Gianis restaurant; honored with Exceptional Service Award.
“This honor reflects hard work, commitment of our entire team. It reinforces our passion for serving our community”
Accepting the Exceptional Service Award.
Matt ThompsonRepresentativeWayzata's representative to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District.
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Wayzata's representative to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District.
“The LMCD exists as a coordinating body for 14 different cities, two counties, and many state and local governing agencies to protect, preserve, and enhance Lake Minnetonka.”
Briefing council on LMCD activities.
Bill LauerAuditorRepresentative from LB Carlson auditing firm.
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Representative from LB Carlson auditing firm.
“We issued what we refer to as an unqualified or unmodified or clean opinion on your financial statements.”
Presenting the 2024 audit results.
Sarah KelberBusiness OwnerRepresenting Wayzata West Metro Chamber; presented award to Gianis.
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Representing Wayzata West Metro Chamber; presented award to Gianis.
“It is my great honor to recognize Terry and Annaise and Gianis as this exceptional service award winner for May 2025.”
Presenting the award.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- May 20th, 2025 - City Council Meeting
- May 6th, 2025 - City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amending the official zoning map of the city of Wayzata at 200 Lake Street East