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Treasurer's Update: <br />2010 in review and the 2011 <br />Adam Fulton, AICP <br />Minnesota Chapter Treasurer <br />When 2011 rolled around, I heard lots of <br />cries saying good riddance to 2010. But finan- <br />cially, 2010 was not a bad year for the Minne- <br />sota Chapter. We collectively spent about <br />$4,000 less than we took in, improving reserve <br />fund levels and allowing for a continued high <br />level of programming and member outreach. <br />Due to our strong reserves, the chapter was able <br />to fund attendance at the state conference by <br />several un/under employed members, continue <br />website improvements, and maintain a strong <br />level of up-to-date legislative information for <br />members. Importantly, the Board also approved <br />funding for an audit of the APA-MN books in <br />2010. Completed by Kern, DeWenter Viere, <br />Ltd., the audit results showed that the chapter's <br />books are accurate and offered recommenda- <br />tions for additional financial oversight. Recom- <br />mendations from the audit have been taken up <br />by the Board, which will act to create a finance <br />committee to review the books in detail on a <br />regular basis. <br />The 2011 budget generally holds spending at <br />2010 levels. It continues major regular outreach <br />efforts, including the monthly newsletter, yearly <br />conference, administrative support, and other <br />critical but less publicized items such as the <br />Gunnar Isberg Scholarship for planning stu- <br />dents and funding to allow the chapter to nomi- <br />nate Minnesota chapter members for FAICP <br />recognition. Membership dues fund the major- <br />ity of the budget items. <br />A priority of the 2011 work plan is again <br />providing funds to District Directors to allow <br />for additional district -level programs, AICP cer- <br />tificate maintenance opportunities, and net- <br />working. These funds are provided as part of a <br />board -approved program through the chapter's <br />reserve fund, an expenditure directed by the re- <br />serve fund policy adopted by the Chapter Board <br />planning minnesota April, 2011 <br />Budget <br />in 2009. If you have ideas for programming in <br />your district, contact your District Director and <br />make the suggestion! Educational opportunities <br />have the biggest impact when they relate di- <br />rectly to the unique planning issues faced in dif- <br />ferent parts of the state — whether landfill issues <br />in the northeast or infrastructure issues in the <br />southwest. As always, if you have any budget <br />questions, or are interested in learning more <br />about the chapter's finances, feel free to contact <br />me at afulton(cr�stlouispark.orq. <br />CORNEJO CONSULTING <br />COMMUNITY PLANNING + DESIGN <br />Dan Cornejo <br />Principal <br />1557 Saunders Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 <br />p 651.599.1927 1 651.668 D212 dancornejoC comcast.net <br />Banestroo <br />C inniunity Manning <br />Land Planning <br />Urban Design <br />Landscape Architecture. <br />Market Research <br />Municipal Infrastructure <br />Land Development <br />COMMUNITY -BASED <br />PLANNING AND <br />DESIGN SERVICES <br />--.erii,rid enJ <br />.a+nBV <br />• Ennronmenta! Flannow <br />• rrarrspm[aWft and Poryurt <br />Pr.nning <br />• Parka. T. ds, and QPea <br />space <br />• Campus.vrd F.Siry Planning <br />• Public Parrrcrpaban <br />TKDA <br />17m dgbt tla1R The rl,b1 Pam, Th. rk4bt <br />Saint Paul, MN <br />651)292-4400 <br />3 <br />