City Council Meeting - December 23, 2025

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of meeting agenda

Consent agenda

Regulation of virtual currency (cryptocurrency) kiosks

Amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Mixed Business Campus)

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

ApprovedNot explicitly stated

Moved by Council member Grendall · Seconded by Council member Melander

Consent agenda

ApprovedNot explicitly stated

Moved by Council member Heert · Seconded by Council member Gindle

Pass ordinance adding chapter 124 (Virtual Currency Kiosks) and wave second reading

ApprovedNot explicitly stated

Moved by Council member Melander · Seconded by Council member Bergman

Notable Quotes (3)

Virtual currency has become an emerging method of financial exploitation, especially of the elderly.

Chief Francis
Virtual currency regulationExplaining the dangers of virtual currency kiosks during a presentation.

It's a sad commentary on human nature that hardly anything can happen without somebody trying to weasle away to figure out how to take advantage of it.

Council Member Melander
Virtual currency regulationDiscussing the rationale for banning crypto machines.

This is a completely nameless faceless transaction we have no idea who's on the back end.

Mayor
Virtual currency regulationExplaining why traditional regulation is insufficient for crypto kiosks.

People (7)

TomCity Staff

Provides administrative updates and summarizes legislative requirements.

Council Member HeertCouncil Member

Raised concerns about enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.

Council Member GindleCouncil Member

Inquired about the business rationale for hosting kiosks.

TimCity Staff

Presents the 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment details.

Places Mentioned

Apple ValleyDakota CountySt. PaulStillwaterOrchard Place development area

Events & Meetings (2)

  • December 23, 2025: Apple Valley City Council meeting
  • January 31, 2026: Extension deadline for Orchard Place development item

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Chapter 124

Prohibits the operation of virtual currency kiosks within Apple Valley.

20240 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Request by Rockport to re-guide land use for the Orchard Place development.

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City Council Meeting - December 23, 2025 - Apple Valley Recorder