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Dave Anderson Volunteer Resume <br /> Elk River Park and Recreation Commission 1987-present <br /> My years on the Commission have seen a lot of changes in its role within City <br /> government. From a simple beginning where one of our earlier major projects was <br />• having a contest that resulted in the naming of Woodland Trails Park we have <br /> come a long way to currently being a very strong, well-balanced group that plays <br /> an important role in recreation activities and in the identification, protection and <br /> development of Parks in the City of Elk River. <br /> Accomplishments of the Commission during my tenure of which I am most proud <br /> include: <br /> Planning <br /> During my 26 years on the commission we developed a Park Master plan and have <br /> since revised it twice. <br /> Park acquisition and development <br /> Since 1987 we have guided the City through over $7,000,000 dollars in acquisition <br /> and development of City Parks, starting with only a handful of parks and less than <br /> 50 acres of parkland to comprehensive City wide system comprised of 45 parks <br /> and over 1000 acres of parkland. <br /> Trail development <br /> Since 1987 we have guided the City in the development of a network of over 40 <br /> miles of paved trails. <br /> Land Acquisition <br /> As a part of the development of our park system there have been several key land <br /> acquisitions that the commission was instrumental in securing. <br /> C <br />