Adam Elg
MN · Wayzata Planning Commission Member
Wayzata Planning Commission member with a 35-year career in financial services coaching and a master's degree in organizational development. His priorities are careful development that keeps neighborhood character and better pedestrian safety.
Where Adam Elg stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (4 records)
Opposes
Environment and Public Health (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Seconded and voted for a tree rule change for golf courses. Courses could skip tree replacement rules with a council-approved tree plan. The motion passed 4-2.
June 16, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: wayzatamn.api.civicclerk.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 4 support
Seconded and voted for recommending approval of the Landmark redevelopment at 200 Lake Street East. The vote was unanimous.
April 7, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: wayzatamn.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to recommend approval of the Ferndale Bluff subdivision plan at 565 Ferndale Road West. The Planning Commission agreed unanimously.
February 24, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
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Seconded and voted for recommending approval of Mill Street Flats. The plan turned a former grocery store space into 12 loft homes for people over 55. The motion passed 4-3.
November 6, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: wayzatamn.api.civicclerk.com
Moved to recommend approval of Cantissimo Senior Living, a 40-unit memory care building on Wayzata Boulevard. The Planning Commission agreed unanimously.
January 23, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: wayzata.org
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Voted to recommend denying a home subdivision at 190 Gleason Lake Road and 121 Gleahaven Road. He first voted no by mistake, then switched. The denial passed 4-3.
February 9, 2026
Source: wayzatamn.api.civicclerk.com
Was reappointed to the Planning Commission by the City Council for a term ending in 2028. The council vote was 5-0.
December 2, 2025
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Moved to recommend denial of Xcel Energy's request for a 123-foot communication pole at its Gleason Lake substation. The Planning Commission agreed unanimously.
September 8, 2025
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Moved to recommend approval of a concept plan for a Lamborghini car dealership on Wayzata Boulevard East. The motion passed 4-2.
June 9, 2025
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Abstained from the Planning Commission vote on a fence variance for his own home at 1407 Holdridge Lane. The item was pulled so he did not vote on it.
May 19, 2025
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Backed a variance for a new two-story home at 617 Park Street East. His approval motion failed, and he voted against the denial that passed 4-3.
April 21, 2025
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Moved to recommend new zoning rules on where cannabis businesses may locate in Wayzata. The Planning Commission agreed unanimously.
November 4, 2024
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Voted against a Planning Commission recommendation on backyard chickens that asked the council to consider a minimum lot size. He said limiting chickens by lot size was micromanaging. The motion passed 4-2.
May 6, 2024
Source: wayzatamn.api.civicclerk.com
Was appointed to the Wayzata Planning Commission by the City Council. The council approved the appointment 4-0.
December 6, 2022
Source: wayzata.org
Past race Adam Elg ran in:
- City Council Member · November 3, 2026 · Wayzata city, Minnesota