The Wayzata City Council on Monday swore in Jamie Baker as the city's seventh police chief and approved a citywide speed limit reduction to 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

Baker, who had served as interim chief since December, officially began her role June 1. She brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including three years with Wayzata and two decades with Roseville Police Department. City Manager Jeff Dahl administered the oath of office before a packed council chamber.

The council also approved reducing speed limits throughout the city from the current patchwork of 20, 25, 30, 35 and 45 mph zones to a standardized 20 mph unless otherwise posted. Public Works Director Mike Kelly said the change would create consistency for drivers and law enforcement while prioritizing safety over speed.

In other business, the council denied a petition for speed humps on Babcock Lane after staff analysis showed traffic volume and speeds were well below thresholds that typically warrant such measures. The council also received updates showing 77% of strategic plan initiatives are on track or completed, and introduced new Finance Manager Peter Zimmerman, who previously served as mayor of Howard Lake.