In other business, the Marion City Council:

• Formally approved the six projects for downtown revitalization that will be submitted to the N.C. Department of Commerce for more than $94,000 in grant money. These projects are using $10,000 for downtown business grants, restrooms at the Tailgate Market, restrooms and a shelter at the gazebo park on North Main, overall parking and sidewalk improvements for the downtown, façade improvements for the backs of buildings on West Henderson Street and railroad bank improvements between Main Street and the Tailgate Market.

• Heard an update from Public Works Director Brant Sikes about Burgin Street. The storm drain underneath the entire length of Burgin Street has to be replaced and a water line is in need of replacement too. The street is closed to through traffic until they can be replaced. Sikes said the estimated cost of repairs is $56,372. That is mostly for materials and the work will be done by city crews. Boyette said work will begin soon so the street can be reopened.

• Adopted the revised wellness incentive policy.