Posted: March 6, 2026 | Updated: April 8, 2026
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: Cresco Public Library
DATE OF MEETING: March 9, 2026
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.
- Approval of the Agenda.
- Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2026
- Approval of the Claims.
REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- Board President Report.
- 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
- Budget FY2526 (DISCUSSION)
- Budget FY2627 (ACTION)
- Waterproofing Library (DISCUSSION)
- Air Conditioner Replacement (DISCUSSION)
- Replace Handicap Doors Electronic Operators (DISCUSSION)
- ERATE (DISCUSSION)
- StoryWalk Lamination (ACTION)
- Attic Insulation and Duct Work (DISCUSSION)
NEW BUSINESS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- Director Evaluation (DISCUSSION)
- Annual Review of Strategic Plan (DISCUSSION)
- Bridges Renewal Letter (ACTION)
- Howard County Contract for Rural Residents (ACTION)
- Next Board Meeting April 13, 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: March 6, 2026
MINUTES
Cresco Public Library Board Minutes
March 9, 2026
President Joe Kaletka called the Cresco Public Library Board meeting to order on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the CPL Program Room. Board Members Tamra Foster, Karn Friedges, Joe Kaletka, and Bryan Sheehy were present. Absent from the meeting were Susan Keith and Janann Meyer.
Guests in attendance were Jordyn Moore (Library Director) and Jim Wolfe (City Council).
Foster made the motion to approve the agenda, approve the claims, and approve the minutes from the February 23, 2026 Cresco Public Library Board meeting. Friedges seconded and approval of recurring items passed with all ayes.
Foster made the motion to approve to authorize a second transfer from the Trust in the amount of $6,500 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Friedges seconded and motion passed with all ayes.
Friedges made the motion to approve the purchase a laminator and laminating film. Foster seconded and motion passed with all ayes.
Foster made the motion to approve the renewal of Bridges Letter of Agreement. Friedges seconded and motion passed with all ayes.
Friedges made the motion to approve the Howard County Contract for Rural Residents. Sheehy seconded and motion passed with all ayes.
Sheehy moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 PM. Foster seconded and the motion passed with all ayes. The next regular Cresco Public Library Board meeting will be Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the CPL Program Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tamra Foster, Secretary