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Wayzata City Council - July 1, 2025

Wayzata City CouncilWednesday, July 2, 2025
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Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Closed Meeting Summary (Attorney-Client Privilege)

Open Workshop Review (Financial Plan, 2026 Budget, Fee Schedule)

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum

Consent Agenda (Minutes, Check Register, Donations, Grant Extensions, Inspections)

Tree Preservation Ordinance Amendments (Golf Course Exemption)

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

That number is not flexible at all. That is set in our fee schedule. Currently that's $300 per inch.

— Bennett
Tree Preservation FeesExplaining the cost structure for tree replacement.

We're beginning of the conversation with Woodhill, we were talking numbers in the six digits.

— Director Sharp
Ordinance Financial ImpactDescribing the scale of financial impact for Woodhill Country Club.

People (6)

Alex SharpDirector

Leading the presentation on tree preservation ordinance options for golf courses.

Mr. ParkhillCouncil Member

Questioning city staff on foundation testing costs and ordinance impacts.

Director KellyDirector

Provided clarification on foundation testing requirements for building expansion.

BennettCity Forester

Explained tree replacement fees, escrow calculations, and mortality rates.

1 quote

“That is not flexible at all. That is set in our fee schedule. Currently that's $300 per inch.”

Discussing the fee in lieu of tree replacement.

Mr. PleishCouncil Member

Raised concerns regarding the high financial burden of tree fees on golf courses.

Mr. BlackCouncil Member

Advocated for public transparency regarding the ordinance amendment process.

Places Mentioned

Weisetta200 Lake Street EastWoodhill Country ClubWeisetta Country Club

Events & Meetings (4)

  • June 17, 2025 (Council Meeting)
  • June 24, 2025 (Council Workshop)
  • May 20, 2025 (Council Workshop)
  • June 7, 2025 (Planning Commission Public Hearing)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Resolution 1925

Accepting donation from the Miles family fund of the Minneapolis Foundation.

Tree Preservation Ordinance Amendment

Proposed exemption for golf courses; three options presented to Council.

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