6.1 SR 10-07-2024The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
6.1
Meeting Date
October 7, 2024
Prepared By
Joe Stremcha, Business Services Director/Assistant
City Administrator
Item Description
Introduce Community Event Center Manager - Katie
Harstad
Reviewed by
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Assistant City Administrator Joe Stremcha will introduce the Community Event Center Manager Katie
Harstad
Background/Discussion
With the reorganization of the Furniture and Things Community Event Center staffing, we went to market to
fill this position. We received 62 applications and interviewed nine candidates. Following second interviews,
leadership assessments, and background and reference checks, Katie Harstad was selected for the position.
Ms. Harstad previously was the general manager and event operations manager at Rockwoods Restaurant,
Bar, Event Center, and Catering, where she had worked since 2006. She is a member of the Elk River Rotary
Club and was this year's Chair for Taste of Elk River. She holds a bachelor's degree in business and marketing
with a minor in management and entrepreneurship from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of
Business.
Financial Impact
None.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Together we win.
Attachments
None
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