September 16, 2024 – Theatre Commission Agenda & Minutes

Posted: September 5, 2024 | Updated: October 29, 2024

AGENDA

Notice and Call of Public Meeting

Government Body:  Cresco Theater Commission

Date of Meeting:  September 16th, 2024

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

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

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

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Minutes from August 12th, 2024 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. Theatre Seats
  3. Scene Shop

New Business:  There may be action taken on items.

  1. Fundraising/Raffles
  2. Sponsorships for upcoming live shows
  3. Next meeting date:  October 14th, 2024

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 15TH, 2024.

MINUTES

Cresco Theatre Commission

The Cresco Theatre Commission met Monday, September 16th, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Champlin Hall.  Members present were  Kelly Bartling,  Ann Seebach, Steve Lickteig,  and Julie Wilson.  Dave Gosch and Kari Waterbeck were  unable to attend.  Guests:  Wendy Lickteig, Cresco Theatre Manager, and  Joe Wacha, Cresco Community Theatre.

The September  agenda, August  minutes, and financials were reviewed.  Ann Seebach made the motion to approve, seconded by Steve Lickteig, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Wendy Lickteig presented the manager’s report.     Wendy reported that work in concessions area continues with linoleum to be installed this week.  The sidewalk out front will be repaired before snow.  The live show for this weekend has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales by the performer.  Movies shown recently have been well attended.  The Luren Singers from Decorah have offered to do a fundraising concert.  This may occur in March or April.  On October  19th, Lee Hardin will present a family friendly comedy show for those 13 and older.  Cost for tickets is $20.  Wendy asked the Commission if Paranormal Theatre rental prices were prohibitive to renting.  This will be studied and discussed at the next meeting.  Wendy shared that she would like to see these things on the budget items for next year:  carpet for lobby, ramp repair, sidewalk-with possible additions, new server, and asked the Commission for other needs.

Old Business:

  1. Friends of Theatre-Julie will get 2 ushers for the 10/19 performance.
  2. Theatre Seats-this is on the CIP Plan for the city.
  3. Scene Shop-The architect and engineers met, and a timeline should be finalized in October.

New Business:

  1. Fundraising-The Commission discussed, and decided to hold a meeting at 6:15 on October 14th, 2024, following the regular Cresco Theatre Commission meeting.
  2. Sponsorships: All sponsors will be named/listed for each show contributed to.  For the next show a grant has been received, as well as sponsorship from Cresco Bank & Trust.
  3. Next meeting date: October 14thh, 2024.   Motion to approve was made by Julie Wilson, seconded by Ann Seebach, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Comments:

  1. Comments from Community Theatre-Joe Wacha reported that a grant has been pursued to help replace curtains. More details will be available soon.
  2. Comments from Chamber-No report
  3. Comments from City Council-No report
  4. Comments from the Audience-None

Ann Seebach made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Steve Lickteig and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie A. Wilson

MINUTES

Cresco Theatre Commission

The Cresco Theatre Commission met Monday, September 16th, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Champlin Hall.  Members present were  Kelly Bartling,  Ann Seebach, Steve Lickteig,  and Julie Wilson.  Dave Gosch and Kari Waterbeck were  unable to attend.  Guests:  Wendy Lickteig, Cresco Theatre Manager, and  Joe Wacha, Cresco Community Theatre.

The September  agenda, August  minutes, and financials were reviewed.  Ann Seebach made the motion to approve, seconded by Steve Lickteig, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Wendy Lickteig presented the manager’s report.     Wendy reported that work in concessions area continues with linoleum to be installed this week.  The sidewalk out front will be repaired before snow.  The live show for this weekend has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales by the performer.  Movies shown recently have been well attended.  The Luren Singers from Decorah have offered to do a fundraising concert.  This may occur in March or April.  On October  19th, Lee Hardin will present a family friendly comedy show for those 13 and older.  Cost for tickets is $20.  Wendy asked the Commission if Paranormal Theatre rental prices were prohibitive to renting.  This will be studied and discussed at the next meeting.  Wendy shared that she would like to see these things on the budget items for next year:  carpet for lobby, ramp repair, sidewalk-with possible additions, new server, and asked the Commission for other needs.

Old Business:

  1. Friends of Theatre-Julie will get 2 ushers for the 10/19 performance.
  2. Theatre Seats-this is on the CIP Plan for the city.
  3. Scene Shop-The architect and engineers met, and a timeline should be finalized in October.

New Business:

  1. Fundraising-The Commission discussed, and decided to hold a meeting at 6:15 on October 14th, 2024, following the regular Cresco Theatre Commission meeting.
  2. Sponsorships: All sponsors will be named/listed for each show contributed to.  For the next show a grant has been received, as well as sponsorship from Cresco Bank & Trust.
  3. Next meeting date: October 14thh, 2024.   Motion to approve was made by Julie Wilson, seconded by Ann Seebach, and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Comments:

  1. Comments from Community Theatre-Joe Wacha reported that a grant has been pursued to help replace curtains. More details will be available soon.
  2. Comments from Chamber-No report
  3. Comments from City Council-No report
  4. Comments from the Audience-None

Ann Seebach made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Steve Lickteig and unanimously approved by the Commission.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie A. Wilson

2024 Theatre Commission Agendas, Minutes