4.16 SR 08-05-2024city of
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To
City Council
Meeting Date
August 5, 2024
Item Description
Hire Community Event Center Assistant Manager
Request for Action
Item Number
4.16
Prepared By
Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Reviewed by
Joe Stremcha
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Jennifer Katke to the position of assistant manager effective August 26,
2024.
Background/Discussion
We went to market to fill the assistant manager position for the Furniture and Things Community Event
Center. We received 45 applications and offered interviews to six candidates. Following second interviews,
references, and background checks, we recommend Jennifer Katke for the position.
Ms. Katke holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Hospitality and Resort Management and a
Master's degree in Hospitality and Resort Management. She grew up in Minnesota, but her career took her to
Pennsylvania as a guest services manager for DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, a general manager for Hampton
Inn & Suites, and then became a regional general manager for Hampton Inn & Suites. She is excited about
returning to Minnesota.
Ms. Katke will start at step A of pay grade BE. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportuntiy to live, work, and play.
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
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