Ronald J. Frederick

The City of DuPont's 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update establishes a long-term roadmap for managing growth and development through 2044. The plan prioritizes integrating natural and built environments, maintaining the city's small-town character, and leveraging historical and natural resources. It is structured around key elements including Land Use, Economic Development, Natural Environment, Historic and Cultural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Housing, Transportation, and Capital Facilities and Utilities. The strategic direction is guided by principles of economic prosperity, well-being, environmental protection, equity, and sustainability & resiliency, aiming to accommodate projected population and employment growth targets while enhancing community quality of life.

This draft update to the City of DuPont's Comprehensive Plan focuses on economic development, aiming to guide the city's growth for the next 20 years. Key strategic goals include recruiting and retaining diverse commercial and industrial development, balancing financial growth with quality of life, enhancing the city's business-friendly reputation, integrating transportation infrastructure, and promoting tourism. The plan seeks to cultivate a diverse economy, ensure a stable tax base, create employment opportunities, and provide essential services, with a target of adding 1,960 jobs by 2044.

The meeting included discussions on the Old Fort Lake Subarea Plan Update, focusing on draft trails, open spaces, parks goals and policies, as well as cultural and historical goals and policies. The agenda also covered DuPont Old Fort Lake Design Standards related to parks and trails.

The Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan for the City of DuPont focuses on providing updated services, facilities, and natural spaces. Key areas of focus include park land, services, and natural spaces, with a goal to guide immediate projects needed to move toward this vision. The plan emphasizes the importance of community involvement, capital projects, and maintenance of quality of life, while addressing the challenges of an increasing population, a growing park system, and increased service demands. The plan also prioritizes the development of high-quality recreational services, programs, and events, as well as strengthening community relations and financial viability.

The meeting included discussions on upcoming developments, such as the Chief Leschi Playground Equipment proposal going to the DuPont City Council, a briefing to the City of DuPont Council on the 2025 Youth Baseball Season, and the encouragement for commission members to attend the Opening Day of Baseball. The commission also discussed the historical society heritage plan, including partnering with the town of Steilacoom to share recreational facilities and investing in upgrading the existing Community Center.