City manager Elaine told the Clayton City Council that government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving and that the city posted board, commission and council vacancy notices with application letters due by Dec. 12. She also said staff would circulate possible dates for a joint work session with the planning commission.

Elaine and staff answered council questions about a Dollar General property on Salem. She said the property is zoned CMX, which allows retail or grocery, and that initial discussions with the company described plans for a Dollar General Marketplace but the operator later characterized the location as medium retail. "During the permit process... it was our understanding that it was supposed to be a Dollar General marketplace," Elaine said, adding staff followed up with the company and explained any future marketplace conversion will depend on end-cap sales.

Parks director Earl Harlemert promoted the city’s breakfast with Santa at Meadowbrook. Staff confirmed the event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13; breakfast runs roughly 9–11 a.m.; adults $12, children $7, ages 4 and under free. Staff said the event has 200 tickets total and "about a little under 100" remained at the time of the meeting.

Why it matters: The vacancy posting invites resident involvement on boards and commissions that influence planning and zoning decisions, while the Dollar General update clarifies how zoning and the permit process affect retail uses. The Santa breakfast is a routine community event managed by the parks department.

What’s next: Applications for vacancies are due Dec. 12; staff will return any required project or permit updates to council if developments change; event ticket sales will continue through the parks department.