The city of Grant has hired longtime area city administrator Kristina Handt to be its new interim city administrator and treasurer.
Her first day on the job was Monday.
Handt takes over the position from Kim Points, who had held the position for 20 years.
The Grant City Council and Points mutually agreed earlier this month that her last day of employment would be Dec. 31, said Mayor Jeff Giefer. Giefer said Tuesday that he could not give details surrounding the separation agreement.
Handt, the former interim city administrator in Forest Lake, most recently served as interim finance director in Oakdale. Her last day was Friday.
Kristina Handt (Courtesy photo)
In addition to her duties as city administrator, Handt will be serving as city treasurer. The Grant City Council plans next month to adopt a resolution to combine the city administrator and city treasurer roles, Giefer said.
“We look forward to the skills and experience Kristina brings to the position,” Giefer said.
Handt and the city entered into a six-month contract for the interim position; her salary for the six months is $60,000, Giefer said. At the conclusion of her six-month contract, both parties may choose to enter into a permanent position/contract, he said.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve a small, rural community like Grant, which offers unique strengths and has a strong sense of place,” Handt said. “I look forward to supporting the mayor and council in advancing their priorities of good governance, transparency and making sure essential services, including public safety and road infrastructure, are delivered effectively.”
The Forest Lake City Council voted last year to dismiss Handt from the interim city administrator position. She had previously served as city administrator in Lake Elmo and Scandia.
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