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Greeley

$65,000 settlement resolves former employee claims

·Greeley·Weld County

From the Greeley City Council meeting of

The resolution authorizes city staff to sign a settlement with former Assistant Records Manager Kathryn Sienkowski over her discrimination charge and related potential claims. The agreement calls for Greeley to pay $65,000.00 in two checks of $32,500.00 each: one reported on a W-2 and subject to federal, state and local tax withholdings, and the other reported on a 1099 for alleged personal injury, emotional distress and non-economic harm. Payment is due 30 days after the later of council approval and the end of Sienkowski’s seven-day revocation period, if she has not revoked the agreement, and depends on her attorney filing a dismissal of her lawsuit with prejudice. The agreement releases the city and its current and former personnel and representatives from claims based on earlier acts or omissions, subject to exceptions for claims that cannot legally be waived and certain indemnification rights. It also preserves any retirement or pension benefits to which Sienkowski is entitled.

Adopted with the consent agenda (carried, 7-0).

More from this meeting

  1. Greeley City Council, Oct. 20, 2026

    Greeley advances proposed $2.2 million in sewer spending, 7-0; Greeley council advances 2027 budget with proposed 11.274-mill tax levy, 7-0; Greeley corrects firefighter pay tables showing 4% yearly raises, 7-0; 4 consent items adopted, 7-0; 2 consent items passed on first reading, 7-0.

  2. Item 15Greeley advances proposed $2.2 million in sewer spending

    The amendment includes $441,000 to design a lift station and force main for the John Law Basin. A public hearing and second reading are set for Nov. 17.

  3. Item 17Greeley council advances 2027 budget with proposed 11.274-mill tax levy

    The proposal reduces staffing by 67.75 full-time-equivalent positions and leaves a $4.2 million General Fund gap. A public hearing and second reading are scheduled for Nov. 17.

  4. Item 18Greeley corrects firefighter pay tables showing 4% yearly raises

    The corrected schedules take effect Jan. 1 and Dec. 30, 2027, replacing old hourly tables in the agreement’s appendices with rates calculated from annual salaries.

  5. Item 19Greeley continues Johnson Subdivision sewer assessment hearing to Nov. 17

    The proposed $12,631.57 charge would come due when each property connects to city sewer, alongside a separate tap fee. The delay leaves time for staff to meet with property owners.

  6. Item 20Greeley caps Lake Bluff irrigation assessments at $2,233.23 per bulk acre for properties that connect

    For undeveloped parcels, payment is due at final plat approval or when owners request a connection, whichever comes first; unpaid balances accrue 4.7% annual interest. Annexation and city requirements also apply.