Wayzata City Council - July 1, 2025
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
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve the consent agenda
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.
We're beginning of the conversation with Woodhill, we were talking numbers in the six digits.
People (6)
Alex SharpDirectorLeading the presentation on tree preservation ordinance options for golf courses.
Leading the presentation on tree preservation ordinance options for golf courses.
Mr. ParkhillCouncil MemberQuestioning city staff on foundation testing costs and ordinance impacts.
Questioning city staff on foundation testing costs and ordinance impacts.
Director KellyDirectorProvided clarification on foundation testing requirements for building expansion.
Provided clarification on foundation testing requirements for building expansion.
BennettCity ForesterExplained tree replacement fees, escrow calculations, and mortality rates.
1 quote
Explained tree replacement fees, escrow calculations, and mortality rates.
“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 MemberRaised concerns regarding the high financial burden of tree fees on golf courses.
Raised concerns regarding the high financial burden of tree fees on golf courses.
Mr. BlackCouncil MemberAdvocated for public transparency regarding the ordinance amendment process.
Advocated for public transparency regarding the ordinance amendment process.
Places Mentioned
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)
Accepting donation from the Miles family fund of the Minneapolis Foundation.
Proposed exemption for golf courses; three options presented to Council.