After a two-year run, Westminster’s City Manager Mark Freitag resigned from his position on Tuesday.

Freitag’s exact reasoning for stepping down remains unclear.

“Under my leadership, we were able to begin two generational investments in Westminster’s infrastructure,” Freitag said in a letter to city staff on Tuesday. “The drinking water facility project will make Westminster’s water supply more resilient, meet future clean water laws, and allow the city to responsibly decommission the aging Semper water treatment plant.”

Freitag submitted his letter of resignation to the City Council on Tuesday.

The council accepted his resignation.

Immediately after, the council appointed Deputy City Manager Jody Andrews to acting city manager while the city begins the recruitment process for Freitag’s permanent replacement.

“We have a strong executive leadership team, and I am confident they will ensure the city has a smooth transition,” according to Freitag’s resignation letter.

Freitag’s decision comes after the recent rejection by City Council of a city staff proposed to shrink Westminster Hills Open Space dog park from 470 acres to 33 acres.

“Mark is an honorable man. I thank him for his service to our nation and our city, and I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally. “I am confident the strong executive team led by Acting Manager Andrews will ensure residents continue to receive high-quality city services while we begin our recruitment process for a permanent city manager.”

The Denver Gazette reached out to Freitag’s office, who declined further comment.