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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Wayzata City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Every Wayzata voter can vote for up to two of the four candidates; the two with the most votes win four-year terms.

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What the next council decides

01Short-term rentals4 sourced facts

Where it standsWayzata banned short-term rentals in September 2025, and in April 2026 adopted a 12-month emergency moratorium on new short-term rentals while it studies its rules.

What's on the tableWhether to ban, limit or license short-term rentals when the city rewrites its rules.

02Property taxes and new revenue4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a 4.9% property tax levy increase for 2026 and has backed authority for a local food and beverage sales tax.

What's on the tableHow much to raise the property tax levy for 2027 and later, and whether to pursue other revenue.

03Lamborghini dealership on Wayzata Boulevard3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved plans and a development agreement for a Walser Lamborghini dealership at 1022 Wayzata Boulevard East.

What's on the tableHow the city applies its design standards to new commercial projects along Wayzata Boulevard.

04Gleason Lake Road subdivision3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council denied a four-lot subdivision at 190 Gleason Lake Road and 121 Gleahaven Road in April 2026, and the developer has sued the city.

What's on the tableHow the city weighs neighborhood character against new lots when it reviews subdivisions.

05Large events and noise2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council decides special event permits for large concerts and festivals, weighing visitors against noise complaints.

What's on the tableWhich large concerts and festivals get permits, and with what hours and noise limits.

  • In July 2025 the council denied a special event permit for WAAM Fest on a 3-1 vote, citing hours and noise concerns. City of Wayzata · Jul 15, 2025
  • In June 2026 the council approved a special event permit for the HIFI on the Lake Concerts at Macanda Restaurant with an alternative date and added noise mitigation, on a 4-1 vote. City of Wayzata · Jun 2, 2026
06Traffic and street safety2 sourced facts

Where it standsHighway 12 construction began in April 2026, and the city planned to lower speed limits on city streets to 20 mph in mid-September 2026.

What's on the tableHow much police time and money to put into traffic enforcement and street safety.

2 notes on these statements

Molly MacDonald, Adam Elg, David Paul Struck and Dan Koch are the four candidates for two Wayzata City Council seats on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Minnesota Secretary of State

The League of Women Voters scheduled a Wayzata City Council candidate forum for Sept. 24, 2026 at Wayzata City Hall. City of Wayzata · Sep 11, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Wayzata keep short-term rentals such as Airbnb out of the city?

  2. 2. Was a 4.9% property tax levy increase for 2026 the right call?

  3. 3. Should Wayzata seek a local food and beverage sales tax?

  4. 4. Should the city have approved the Lamborghini dealership plan on Wayzata Boulevard East?

  5. 5. Should the city allow the four-lot subdivision at 190 Gleason Lake Road?

  6. 6. Should the city approve permits for large concerts and festivals?

  7. 7. How should Wayzata respond to traffic and speeding on city streets?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Andrew Mullin, Alex Plechash, Ken Sorensen2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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