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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider Request to Enter Into an Encroachment Agreement to Allow a Detached Accessory Structure within a Drainage and Utility Easement at 15370 Xkimo St NW; Case of Scott Rothrum Associate Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. Mr. Rothrum, 15370 Xkimo Street, presented himself for Council questions. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to approve the Encroachment Agreement, subject to revising the Site Plan to locate a majority of the structure outside of the easement, subject to final review of the City Attorney as to legal form. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig noted the applicant was taking a strong risk with putting an encroachment into the drainage and utility easement and needed to be aware of the risk. Mr. Rothrum responded he was aware of the risks. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look, Wise, Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. 7.02: Authorization to Appoint and Electrical Inspectors Contractor Deputy City Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Wise stated he did not like the process as to how the City came up with the contractors. Deputy City Administrator explained the RFP process the City used. Coancilmember Look asked the Building Official if he (Councilmember Look) had ordered the City to do a second RFP. The Building Official responded not to his knowledge. Councilmember Looked asked if he (Councilmember Look) recruited Mr. Tokle to bid on the contract. The Building Official responded no. Councilmember Look asked if he (Councilmember Look) influenced staff who interviewed Mr. Tokle making it clear that Mr. Tokle was to get the best recommendation for the job. City Council /July 13, 2010 Page 6 of 12