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city of <br />El �. <br />1-.Uve <br />To <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date <br />August 5, 2024 <br />Item Description <br />Hire Community Event Center Assistant Manager <br />Request for Action <br />Item Number <br />4.16 <br />Prepared By <br />Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager <br />Reviewed by <br />Joe Stremcha <br />Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the hiring of Jennifer Katke to the position of assistant manager effective August 26, <br />2024. <br />Background/Discussion <br />We went to market to fill the assistant manager position for the Furniture and Things Community Event <br />Center. We received 45 applications and offered interviews to six candidates. Following second interviews, <br />references, and background checks, we recommend Jennifer Katke for the position. <br />Ms. Katke holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Hospitality and Resort Management and a <br />Master's degree in Hospitality and Resort Management. She grew up in Minnesota, but her career took her to <br />Pennsylvania as a guest services manager for DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, a general manager for Hampton <br />Inn & Suites, and then became a regional general manager for Hampton Inn & Suites. She is excited about <br />returning to Minnesota. <br />Ms. Katke will start at step A of pay grade BE. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy. <br />Financial Impact <br />This is a budgeted position. <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportuntiy to live, work, and play. <br />Attachments <br />None <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming 6ommuni�, with revolutionary and spirited mourcyidnm, exceptional service, and community P� d W E R E D 0d <br />engagement that encourager and inspirerpro perityINPaU 159 <br />