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THE WAYZATA RECORDER

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Wayzata City Council - January 6, 2026

Wayzata City CouncilThursday, January 8, 2026
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Closed meeting for attorney-client privilege litigation discussion

Public forum: Hennepin County property tax and nonprofit spending

Swearing-in ceremony for police personnel

Approval of city council meeting minutes

Capital improvement plan 2026-2035

Lease agreement with Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

Financial consulting services agreement

Recognition of resigning board and commission members

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Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Approval of consent agenda (excluding item E)

Passed5-0

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Approval of 2026 lease agreement with Chamber of Commerce (Item E)

Passed5-0

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Notable Quotes (2)

We are paying more nonprofits within the city of Minneapolis than we have public schools on a per square mile basis.

— Kevin Peterson
Hennepin County spendingCritiquing county fiscal management.

The chamber is a unique tenant and not just a market tenant and a valuable member of the community. I'd just caution that we maybe don't continue raising the rents significantly.

— Dan Cook
Lease ratesDiscussion on Chamber of Commerce lease agreement.

People (6)

MullenMayor

Moderating council business and facilitating board recognition.

Kevin PetersonBusiness owner

Advocating for reform of Hennepin County property tax and nonprofit spending.

1 quote

“I believe that it's an absolute moral hazard for the property owners within Henipin County that don't live in Minneapolis to continue to spend or send property tax dollars to Henipin County.”

Criticizing county spending allocation.

Omar WallacePolice Officer

Sworn in as a new Wayzata Police Officer.

Kyle KersnerPolice Sergeant

Sworn in as a new police sergeant, formerly of Orono PD.

Brad ShainerDeputy Police Chief

Sworn in as Deputy Chief with 25 years of law enforcement experience.

Dan CookCouncil member

Raised concerns regarding lease increases for the local Chamber of Commerce.

Places Mentioned

Wayzata, MinnesotaHennepin CountyMinneapolisRobbinsdaleRogersLong LakeSmith's BayPlymouthWhite Bar and Grill

Events & Meetings (3)

  • January 6, 2026: City Council Meeting
  • January 6, 2026, 5:00-6:30 PM: Closed session on litigation
  • April 7, 2026, 5:30 PM: Local board of appeals and equalization meeting
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