Listen to the latest podcast episode, with Deputy Chief Jamie Baker, to learn about how the City and the Wayzata Police Department are working to mitigate traffic safety concerns in town!

A Year in Review: Reflecting on 2023

Feb 20th, 2024 49m 48s

In this episode, City Manager Jeff Dahl stops by to talk about City initiatives and successes in 2023 and what is to come in 2024!Read the full Annual Report at Wayzata.org/AnnualReport

Improving Wayzata Boulevard

Aug 31st, 2023 31m 46s

Residents, those who work in town, and those who visit to play, all have a relationship with Wayzata Boulevard. Listen to learn about the Wayzata Boulevard Corridor study and the key priorities that have been developed after extensive community

A Closer Look at Joining the Fire Department

Jun 23rd, 2023 42m 56s

Tune in to hear from John Berns, a Wayzata Firefighter, who has been with the department since 2003! Topics include recruitment, qualifications, greatest rewards and challenges, and a close look at what it takes to become a paid-on-call member

Let's Talk About Trees

Apr 24th, 2023 58m 53s

Tune in to hear from our City Forester, Bennett Myhran! Topics include Wayzata's tree canopy analysis, diversification of the tree canopy, Emerald Ash Borer and more.

2022: A Year in Review

Mar 16th, 2023 50m 38s

In this episode, City Manager Jeff Dahl stops by to talk about City initiatives and successes in 2022 and what is to come in 2023! Read the full Annual Report at Wayzata.org/AnnualReport

Delivering Services that Touch Residents

Nov 3rd, 2022 37m 35s

An "over the fence" conversation with former Mayor Ken Willcox years ago led Wayzata resident, Jeff Buchanan, to apply to be a City volunteer. Jeff then served two years on the Planning Commission and ultimately ran for a seat on the Wayzata Ci

The Quality of Life in Wayzata is GOOD!

Aug 10th, 2022 29m 1s

Tune in to this episode to hear from special guest Aurora Yager, Deputy City Manager at City Hall. Listen to learn about the results of the first ever Quality of Life Survey in Wayzata and how the City plans to use this valuable resident feedba

The Section Foreman House - Past, Present & Future!

May 19th, 2022 34m 45s

As a central and pivotal building for the City, the Section Foreman House will be rehabilitated for reuse as a new vibrant lakefront learning center providing indoor and outdoor classroom and community space as part of the new Eco Park! Tune in

Badge #6.5, Wayzata's First SAR Dog!

Mar 17th, 2022 24m 6s

The Wayzata Police Department is implementing a new K9 Program! This program was created with the idea of placing two well trained and certified dogs on patrol to enhance the abilities of patrol officers and also increase the services the City

Meeting the Needs of the Community

Dec 23rd, 2021 24m 39s

In this episode, City Manager Jeff Dahl stops by to talk about City initiatives and successes in 2021 and what is to come in 2022!

Making a Lasting Impact in Wayzata

Nov 2nd, 2021 17m 50s

Listen to hear from Tory Schalkle, a resident of Wayzata and an active and valuable member of our Parks & Trails Board. Tory, like many others, volunteers his time each month to make a lasting impact on the community as a boards and commissions

Four Generations of Service

Oct 5th, 2021 22m 59s

Listen this month to hear from Kevin Klapprich, a Wayzata Fire Fighter for the last 42 years and the chief of our highly respected department for 15 years. For those that don’t know him, Kevin is a part of many generations of service (he and hi

Panoway: A Look Forward at Phase II

Aug 25th, 2021 36m 6s

In this episode, hear from Andrew Mullin, the current Chair of the Wayzata Conservancy, to look ahead at Phase II of the Panoway project and to dive deeper into the new 9/11 Memorial coming to Lake Street in September. Discussion topics include

Public Safety in Wayzata

Aug 2nd, 2021 30m 34s

Tune in to hear from Interim Chief of Wayzata Police, Marc Schultz, about how Panoway safety concerns are being addressed, the new bike patrol, the Embedded Social Worker Program and more.

Panoway: A Look Back on Phase I

Jun 23rd, 2021 20m 14s

In this episode, hear from special guest Jessie Houlihan, President of Stahl Construction, to discuss, celebrate and reflect on Phase I of the Panoway on Wayzata Bay project. Panoway on Wayzata Bay is an initiative to restore, protect and enhan

Reducing Wayzata's Energy Use

May 27th, 2021 26m 53s

In this episode, hear from Nick Kieser, the Assistant Planner for the City of Wayzata and Deirdre Coleman, a Partners In Energy Community Facilitator at the Center for Energy and Environment as they discuss the City’s Energy & Environment Commi

Wayzata Women in Leadership

Apr 20th, 2021 39m 34s

As a celebration of International Women's Day, tune in for a conversation with women on the leadership team at City Hall featuring Administrative Services Director Aurora Yager, the first woman in her role, and Emily Goellner, Community Develop