Civil Municipal - April 2024

the benefits of such infrastructure improvements. These developments are part of a larger vision to connect Little Chute to a regional network of trails, enhancing mobility and access to natural spaces for the community. Collaboration is a recurring theme in Little Chute’s approach to community development. Beau Bernhoft underscores the importance of partnerships in addressing unique challenges and seizing growth opportunities. “It certainly doesn’t happen without partnerships and collaboration,”he states,mentioning the vital role of the Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce in fostering business connections and support within the community. This collaborative spirit extends beyond the village’s borders as local planning commissions and neighboring communities work together to promote regional prosperity. PRIORITIZING RESPONSIVE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY GROWTH As Little Chute looks ahead, the priorities set by its leaders reflect a profound pledge to advancing a community that is both responsive and resilient. Amidst a landscape of rapid development and changing needs, the focus for the year is clear: listening, adapting, and maintaining. Each leader brings a distinct perspective to the table, emphasizing the multifaceted approach Little Chute takes to ensure its sustainable and inclusive growth. Lisa Remiker-Dewall, Finance Director of Little Chute, underscores the importance of a tailored and service-oriented approach to community engagement. “Our top priority is to listen,” she asserts, emphasizing the commitment to serving the community’s diverse needs and aspirations. Through projects like the Nelson Crossing and collaborations with the regional metropolitan sewerage district, Remiker-Dewall highlights the tangible benefits of inter-municipal cooperation and the pursuit of grant funding opportunities. Kittel takes a slightly different angle, focusing on the need to reassess and adapt the village’s programs and services after COVID-19. “The big focus is to reevaluate,” he explains, signaling a readiness to overhaul existing offerings to better align with the current economic climate. This reevaluation process 175 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04 L I TTLE CHUTE, WI