February 9, 2026 – Theatre Commission Agenda & Minutes

Posted: February 5, 2026 | Updated: February 13, 2026

AGENDA

Notice and Call of Public Meeting

Government Body:  Cresco Theater Commission

Date of Meeting:  February 9th, 2026

Time and Place of Meeting:  5:30 p.m. at Champlin Hall, Cresco Theatre

Roll Call:   Gosch, Waterbeck, Wilson, Seebach, Bartling, Lickteig, Kelm

Recurring Items:  There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Minutes from January 12th, 2026 meeting
  3. Approval of claims/financials

Staff Reports:  There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

  1. Manager’s Report
  2. Staffing and Employees

Old Business:  There may be action taken on items.

  1. Friends of Theatre
  2. Scene Shop Progress/Fundraising
    – Potential donors already contacted
    – Potential donors to be contacted
    – Calendar of events for fundraising
    – Donor Wall/Board

New Business:  There may be action taken on items.

  1. Next meeting date: March 9th, 2026

Comments:

  1. Comments from Community Theatre
  2. Comments from Chamber
  3. Comments from City Council
  4. Comments from Audience

Adjourn:

THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, CODE OF IOWA AND THE LOCAL RULES OF SAID GOVERNMENT BODY, POSTED FEBRUARY 5th, 2026.

MINUTES

Cresco Theatre Commission

The Cresco Theatre Commission met Monday, February 9th, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Champlin Hall.  Members present were Kelly Bartling, Ann Seebach, Kari Waterbeck, Gayle Kelm, and Julie Wilson.  Dave Gosch and Steve Lickteig were unable to attend.  Guests:  Wendy Lickteig, Cresco Theatre Manager, Joe Wacha, Cresco Community Theatre, and Stan Fosaaen, City Council.

The February agenda, January minutes, and financials were reviewed.   Ann Seebach made the motion to approve, seconded by Gayle Kelm, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Staff Reports:   Wendy Lickteig presented the manager’s report.    A Valentine’s Couples Combo Promotion is currently in progress.  Root River Jam is scheduled for 3/21, with two Friends of the Theatre needed to assist.  Faith and Four Letter Words is scheduled for 4/1, with six area businesses offering wares in Champlin Hall prior to the show.  Commission Members will be assisting that evening.  On 5/9 there will be a show featuring Don Marlette, which will be a fundraiser for the Scene Shop Project.  Emmaly Hoppe is currently being trained as a shift leader.

Old Business:

  1. Friends of Theatre- Will be called upon for live event on 3/21.
  2. Scene Shop Progress/ Fundraising-Final work is being done on the Scene Shop and it is looking terrific.

New Business:

  1. Fundraising-The Commission discussed and was updated on recent donations.
  2. The next meeting will be March 9th, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Motion to approve was made by Ann Seebach, seconded by Gayle Kelm, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Comments:

  1. Comments from Community Theatre- Joe Wacha shared that they will be meeting on 2/10 and will be finalizing dates for the summer kids’ show. They will also discuss the possibility of doing a performance for the All School Reunion/Borlaug Fest.
  2. Comments from Chamber-None
  3. Comments from City Council-Nothing to report
  4. Comments from the Audience-None

Motion to adjourn was made by Kari Waterbeck, seconded by Julie Wilson and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie A. Wilson

 

2026 Theatre Commission Agendas, Minutes