Woodbury City Council Meeting 2-25-26
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Civic pledge proclamation for a stronger Minnesota
Swearing-in of nine new full-time EMS firefighters
Legislative update from Senator Amanda Heming Jagger
Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2026 priority establishment
Tobacco and liquor license renewals for 2026-2027
Proposed ordinance regulating virtual currency kiosks (Chapter 11)
Areas of Interest (5)
- Woodbury records largest-ever single hiring of full-time EMS firefighters.
- Proposed ordinance targets crypto ATMs after $200k in annual resident fraud losses.
- Tensions rise over licensing enforcement as Council Member Morris pushes for shift from criminal to administrative penalties.
- Senator Heming Jagger warns of potential $1 billion federal Medicaid cuts impacting local residents.
- Debate over housing strategies as council splits on Two Rivers Community Land Trust involvement.
Votes (4)
Consent agenda items 6A, 6C, 6D, and 6G
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Establish 2026 AAP priorities (Two Rivers Trust/Ash tree removal)
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Renew tobacco licenses (2026-2027)
Moved by Council Member Morris · Seconded by Council Member
Renew liquor licenses (2026-2027)
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (4)
I feel as though we've always worked in this manner. This is not something we're, you know, big change.
This is the single largest full-time division, fire division hiring that we've ever had.
We're still experiencing some ICE activity around. It is decreased but they're still here.
Kiosks would be behind staffed counters or locked enclosures. Employees must confirm a fraud warning is reviewed.
People (6)
Mayor BertMayorModerating council business, leads swearing-in ceremony
Moderating council business, leads swearing-in ceremony
Chris KleneFire ChiefDefined firefighter and EMS badges and introduced new recruits
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Defined firefighter and EMS badges and introduced new recruits
“The badge of a firefighter is the Maltese cross, which is a symbol of protection and a badge of honor.”
Explaining the significance of the firefighter badge
Jason PoselPublic Safety DirectorIntroduced the record-breaking hiring of nine new staff members
Introduced the record-breaking hiring of nine new staff members
Amanda Heming JaggerSenatorRepresentative for District 47, provided a state session update
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Representative for District 47, provided a state session update
“The hope is that we will have a bonding bill. It does require two-thirds vote or 60% of the votes from both chambers.”
Discussing state bonding priorities
Council member MorrisCouncil MemberAdvocated for administrative penalties for licensing compliance
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Advocated for administrative penalties for licensing compliance
“If we're in the guise and in the mission of protecting the safety and welfare of the community, then we need to actually do things.”
Challenging current liquor/tobacco enforcement policies
Omar MidAssistant Police ChiefAdvocated for virtual currency kiosk regulations to stop fraud
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Advocated for virtual currency kiosk regulations to stop fraud
“Over $200,000 are lost annually by our Woodbury residents due to fraud that is facilitated through ATM cryptocurrency ATMs.”
Justifying the proposed crypto kiosk ordinance
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- February 25th, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - Woodbury City Council meeting (virtual/chambers)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Regulation of virtual currency kiosks, requiring employee-controlled access and registration.