City of North St. Paul City Council Regular Meeting - 1/6/26
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Public comment regarding coyote sightings
Parking variance request for long-term resident
City Manager follow-up process for zoning issues
Reports from various city commissions
North St. Paul History Cruisers car show schedule changes
Areas of Interest (3)
- Residents report frustration with city 'Open Gov' reporting systems for wildlife concerns.
- Controversy surrounding the reduction of North St. Paul History Cruisers car show schedule.
- Long-time resident challenges parking enforcement citing 72-year residency and historic lot usage.
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Council member Schwear · Seconded by Council member McKenzie
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Council member Schwear · Seconded by Council member McKenzie
Adjourn the meeting
Moved by Council member Schwear · Seconded by Council member McKenzie
Notable Quotes (1)
if you got a little mop, there's coyotes out there and they don't they like those little doggies.
People (7)
WoodsCouncil MemberAttended the city council meeting.
Attended the city council meeting.
McKenzieCouncil MemberParticipated in voting and meeting proceedings.
Participated in voting and meeting proceedings.
SchwearCouncil MemberParticipated in voting and meeting proceedings.
Participated in voting and meeting proceedings.
NordbyActing MayorPresided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Mongi.
Presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Mongi.
John SchwallResidentExpressed concerns about coyote sightings and difficulty reporting via city portals.
1 quote
Expressed concerns about coyote sightings and difficulty reporting via city portals.
“if you got a little mop, there's coyotes out there and they don't they like those little doggies.”
Regarding risks to small dogs in the area.
Genie SinResidentRequested a parking variance for her long-time property.
1 quote
Requested a parking variance for her long-time property.
“I lived have lived in this house for 72 years... I have this large family... I'm very proud of my family.”
Regarding her property history and parking needs.
Brian FandalCity ManagerDesignated to contact Genie Sin regarding her parking variance.
Designated to contact Genie Sin regarding her parking variance.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- January 20: Next council meeting regarding History Cruisers
- January 28, 6:30 PM: Parks and Recreation meeting
- Tomorrow, 6:30 PM: Arts and Culture Commission
- Thursday, 6:30 PM: Planning commission