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"When I moved over to culture, parks and recreation for the city of Greeley, that's what they were needing. They were needing a leader who could share a vision and help the team understand how to get there," Frick said. "I see that as my greatest strength."

Mayor John Gates at Tuesday night's city council meeting recognized the city's new housing director, Deb Callies, whose first day was Feb. 8, and the city's new budget and policy department director, Caleb Weitz, whose first day was Thursday.

Greeley city staff in late August began discussing ousting John Dargle Jr. from his role as director of the city's culture, parks and recreation department. Within about two weeks, Dargle quietly settled with the city, resigning on Sept. 19, after about 13 months at the department's helm.