Theatre Commission – September 15, 2025 Agenda & Minutes

Posted: September 15, 2025 | Updated: October 2, 2025

AGENDA

Notice and Call of Public Meeting

Government Body:  Cresco Theater Commission

Date of Meeting:  September 15th, 2025

Time and Place of Meeting:  7 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 August 11th, 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.
    1. Potential donors already contacted
    2. Potential donors to be contacted
    3. Calendar of events for fundraising
    4. Donor Wall/Board
    5. Next meeting date: October 13th, 2025

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 SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2025.

Cresco Theatre Commission Minutes

The Cresco Theatre Commission met Monday, September 15th at 7:00 PM in Champlin Hall.  Members present were David Gosch, Ann Seebach,  Steve Lickteig,  and Julie Wilson.  Gayle Kelm and Kari Waterbeck were unable to attend.  Guests:  Wendy Lickteig, Cresco Theatre Manager, Joe Wacha, Cresco Community Theatre, and Stan Fosaaen, City Council.

The September  agenda,  August  minutes, and financials were reviewed.  The agenda was amended to include a request from Peyton Ullom and Friends.  Ann Seebach made a motion to amend, Julie Wilson seconded the motion, and  unanimously approved by the Commission.  Steve Lickteig made the motion to approve the rest of the agenda, minutes, and financials, seconded by Ann Seebach, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Wendy Lickteig presented the manager’s report.   Wendy reported that 71 people attended “Scriptless in Seattle.”  The Spanish movies shown on Sunday evenings have been well-attended.  “The Mentalist” will be performing on 9/27.  CUSB will be using the Theatre for training on 10/13.  There will be a Johnny Cash Tribute on 10/25.  Commission Members and Friends of the Theatre will be asked to assist with shows.  “Faith and Four Letter Words” has been booked for 4/1.  The CIP plan is due the end of September.  New seats, flooring, and the roof will be included in the plan.  Wendy told the Commission that there is a need to hire new employees after the holidays.

Old Business:

  1. Friends of Theatre- Needed on 10/25 at 1:15 and 6:15.  Julie Wilson will reach out to get volunteers.
  2. Scene Shop Progress/ Fundraising-The building is progressing nicely.  “My Way” will be performed  October 9-11th, and will be a fundraiser for the Scene Shop.  Letters to residents who receive their bills by email were prepared and sent out asking for donations.  Commission has been asked to present an update on the Scene Shop Project at the City Council Meeting on October 6th.
  3. Peyton Ullom and Friends asked if they could use the outdoor projector and screen at the high school after the football game on homecoming. Commission discussed and will allow this.  Dave Gosch and Steve Lickteig have generously donated the money to pay for Theatre employees to set up, show movie, and tear down.

 

New Business:

  1. Fundraising-See information from above.
  2. The next meeting will be October 13th, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Motion to approve was made by Julie Wilson, seconded by Steve Lickteig, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Comments:

  1. Comments from Community Theatre-Preparations for “My Way” are going well.
  2. Comments from Chamber-None
  3. Comments from City Council-Stan Fosaaen reminded the Commission that an update at City Council is expected on October 6th, 2025.
  4. Comments from the Audience-None

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

Respectfully submitted,

Julie A. Wilson

 

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