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Woodbury City Council Meeting 2-25-26

Woodbury City CouncilThursday, February 26, 2026
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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)

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Consent agenda items 6A, 6C, 6D, and 6G

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Establish 2026 AAP priorities (Two Rivers Trust/Ash tree removal)

Passed4-1 (Council Member Wilson opposed)

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Renew tobacco licenses (2026-2027)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Morris · Seconded by Council Member

Renew liquor licenses (2026-2027)

PassedUnanimous

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.

— Mayor Bert
Civic PledgeSigning the civic pledge

This is the single largest full-time division, fire division hiring that we've ever had.

— Jason Posel
Fire Department HiringIntroducing new recruits

We're still experiencing some ICE activity around. It is decreased but they're still here.

— Amanda Heming Jagger
Immigration/ICELegislative update

Kiosks would be behind staffed counters or locked enclosures. Employees must confirm a fraud warning is reviewed.

— Omar Mid
Crypto OrdinanceExplaining crypto kiosk safety

People (6)

Mayor BertMayor

Moderating council business, leads swearing-in ceremony

Chris KleneFire Chief

Defined firefighter and EMS badges and introduced new recruits

1 quote

“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 Director

Introduced the record-breaking hiring of nine new staff members

Amanda Heming JaggerSenator

Representative for District 47, provided a state session update

1 quote

“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 Member

Advocated for administrative penalties for licensing compliance

1 quote

“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 Chief

Advocated for virtual currency kiosk regulations to stop fraud

1 quote

“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

Woodbury, Washington County, MinnesotaCouncil Chambers, WoodburyCable channel 799District 47

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 25th, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - Woodbury City Council meeting (virtual/chambers)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Chapter 11

Regulation of virtual currency kiosks, requiring employee-controlled access and registration.

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