The council announced two major holiday events. The annual Christmas parade is set for November 30 at 5:00 PM, starting from West Avenue and proceeding to Myrtle Street. The following week, on December 6 and 7, the city will host the International Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration. The events will feature a tree lighting, fireworks, horse and buggy rides, vendors, and entertainment at City Hall and the surrounding area. The festivities aim to gather the community together and offer family-friendly activities, including photos with Santa Claus.

In other matters, the council reviewed a proposal to amend the Center City Redevelopment Plan. This proposal includes converting a vacant retail bakery into a house of worship and modifying an apartment building to increase the number of bedrooms and improve living conditions. These changes are part of an ongoing effort to revitalize certain areas of the city and adapt to current community needs.

The council also discussed several ordinances related to revising classification and compensation plans for various city positions, including an assistant director of economic and industrial development and program monitor roles. All ordinances were passed for the first reading, with public hearings scheduled for November 26, 2024.

Additionally, the council approved a series of resolutions that included awarding contracts for city infrastructure improvements and acknowledging grant funding for local programs aimed at preventing alcoholism and drug abuse. They also confirmed the appointment of Jeffrey Dematio as an alternate member of the planning board.

In a lighter moment during the meeting, there was a humorous exchange regarding the classification of a city truck driver position, which momentarily shifted the tone of the otherwise procedural discussion.