A historical presentation detailed the 77-year evolution of Wayzata's Municipal Liquor Store, tracing its journey from a single storefront in 1947 to its current location across from Wayzata Bay Shopping Center.

The presentation covered the original "Muni" that opened in 1947 on Lake Street, featuring the Minnetonka Room and distinctive blue wall elements that have been preserved in the current building. The store operated at this location until 1967, becoming a recognizable fixture in downtown Wayzata's business district.

In 1960, the city expanded operations by opening a second municipal liquor store in Colonial Square, which operated until 1977. The presentation noted this location offered "one-stop shopping" where customers could purchase groceries at Red Owl and wine at the municipal store.

The most detailed portion of the presentation focused on the Town Tavern era at Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, which operated from the late 1970s until 2006. This location featured two connected bars - a "working man's bar" with vinyl floors and dark wood paneling, and a more upscale lounge with red suede wallpaper and decorative lighting. The facility included a wine shop designed to resemble the inside of a wine barrel and could seat 160 people.

The current Municipal Liquor Store opened in 2006 across the street from the previous location, incorporating historical elements including the original blue wall treatment, portholes from the previous bar, and similar tile flooring. The presentation noted that community members participated in a ceremonial walk from the old location to celebrate the new facility's opening.