Posted: January 9, 2026 | Updated: January 16, 2026
AGENDA
Notice and Call of Public Meeting
Government Body: Cresco Theater Commission
Date of Meeting: January 12th, 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 December 15th, 2025 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
New Business: There may be action taken on items.
1. Fundraising-Items will be addressed monthly.
a. Potential donors already contacted
b. Potential donors to be contacted
c. Calendar of events for fundraising
d. Donor Wall/Board
2. Marketplace Media Ad Agreement
3. Next meeting date: February 8th, 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 JANUARY 8TH, 2026.
MINUTES
Cresco Theatre Commission
The Cresco Theatre Commission met Monday, January 12th, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Champlin Hall. Members present were Kelly Bartling, Ann Seebach, Dave Gosch, and Julie Wilson. Kari Waterbeck, Gayle Kelm, and Steve Lickteig were unable to attend. Guests: Wendy Lickteig, Cresco Theatre Manager, Joe Wacha, Cresco Community Theatre, and Stan Fosaaen, City Council.
The January agenda, December minutes, and financials were reviewed. Kelly Bartling made the motion to approve, seconded by Julie Wilson, and unanimously approved by the Commission.
Staff Reports: Wendy Lickteig presented the manager’s report. Crestwood 5th-8th graders attended a movie last week. Notre Dame will be attending a movie on 1/30, and she will need help with popcorn making and bagging. Oneota Film Fest will be on 2/1, Root River Jam is scheduled for 3/21, and Faith and Four Letter Words on 4/1, with area businesses offering wares in Champlin Hall from 4:30-7:00. The Commission unanimously approved raises effective 1/12/26 as follows: Isaiah Burke-$9.25, Cole Lickteig-$8.50, and Ashton Inzillo-$8.50.
Old Business:
1. Friends of Theatre- Will be called upon for live events this spring.
2. Scene Shop Progress/ Fundraising-The steel work will be completed this week, outside electrical next week, the lift is in and working well, and the floor will be sealed and polished soon.
New Business:
1. Fundraising-The Commission discussed and was updated on recent donations.
2. The next meeting will be February 8th 2026, at 5:30 PM. Motion to approve was made by Ann Seebach, seconded by Julie Wilson, and unanimously approved by the Commission.
Comments:
1. Comments from Community Theatre- They will be meeting on 1/13 with more information to share at the next meeting.
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 Kelly Bartling, seconded by Ann Seebach and unanimously approved by the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Wilson