The Wayzata City Council approved a new police union contract and authorized the certification of delinquent utility bills to the county auditor during a brief meeting Monday evening.

The council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a contract with LES Local 337 for the 2026-27 period, bringing police compensation closer to parity with other departments. Council Member McDonald praised the agreement, saying the city supports its police force and was pleased with the fairer contract terms.

In a separate public hearing, the council approved Resolution 42-2025 to certify approximately $20,000 in unpaid utility and false alarm bills from about 20 properties to Hennepin County for collection through property taxes. City Manager Joerger explained this annual process ensures the city recovers costs for services provided, with a $100 service fee and 9.5 percent interest rate designed to discourage using property tax assessment as a payment method.

The council also approved a right-of-entry agreement with Hennepin County for invasive species management in Big Woods. The agreement will allow county crews to combat buckthorn and garlic mustard that crowd out native trees, though specific details of proposed digital tree tracking components remain under discussion.

The council's next meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 5, due to school board elections being held at city hall Nov. 4. The 15-minute meeting followed an earlier workshop covering the 2050 comprehensive plan, 2026 legislative priorities and the Clapper Park project.