Posted: January 7, 2026 | Updated: January 29, 2026
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: Cresco Public Library
DATE OF MEETING: December 15, 2025
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING 5:30 p.m. at Cresco Public Library Program Room
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED GOVERNMENTAL BODY WILL MEET AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SET OUT ABOVE.
THE TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR SAID MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS:
ROLL CALL: Foster, Friedges, Kaletka, Keith, Meyer, Sheehy, and VACANT
RECURRING ITEMS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
1. Approval of the Agenda.
2. Approval of Minutes from November 10, 2025
3. Approval of the Claims.
REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
1. Board President Report.
2. Director’s Report.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: (Comments can only be received. No formal action by the Board can be taken. Those making public comments will be asked to state their name and address.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below
1. Budget FY2526 (DISCUSSION)
2. Budget FY2627 (DISCUSSION)
3.
NEW BUSINESS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
1. Waterproofing Library (DISCUSSION)
2. Air Conditioner Replacement (DISCUSSION)
3. 2026 Holidays and Closings (ACTION)
4. Replace Handicap Doors Electronic Operators (DISCUSSION)
5. Board Education: Iowa Library Trustees Handbook for New Trustees Scheduling (DISCUSSION)
6. Next Board Meeting January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cresco Public Library.
BOARD QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS:
ADJOURN:
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, CODE OF IOWA AND THE LOCAL RULES OF SAID GOVERNMENTAL BODY. POSTED: December 12, 2025
MINUTES
Cresco Public Library Board Minutes
December 15, 2025
President Joe Kaletka called the Cresco Public Library Board meeting to order on December 15, 2025, at 5:32 PM in the CPL Program Room. Board Members Tamra Foster, Joe Kaletka, Susan Keith, Janann Meyer, and Bryan Sheehy were present. Karn Friedges came in at 5:36 PM.
Lisa Blankenship (Assistant Director) was a guest in attendance.
Foster made the motion to approve the agenda, approve the claims, and approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 Cresco Public Library Board meeting. Nelson seconded and approval of recurring items passed with all ayes.
Sheehy made the motion to approve the 2026 Holiday and Closings. Keith seconded and motion passed with all ayes.
Keith moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 PM. Friedges seconded and the motion passed with all ayes. The next regular Cresco Public Library Board meeting will be Monday, January, 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the CPL Program Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tamra Foster, Secretary