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III OPERATION OF THE FISHING PIER The local unit of government shall operate the Fishing Pier in the following manner: A. The local unit of government shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, rules} and ordinances which may apply to the management, operation, and maintenance of said premises. B. The Fishing Pier may only be used for fishing, observation and other compatible uses. C. The Fishing Pier and related facilities shall be free and remain open every day during open water season for at least sixteen (16) hours per day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and midnight or in conjunction with existing and established local unit of government hours of use for its park facilities. The Fishing Pier may be closed by the local unit of government in emergency situations or with the prior written consent of the State. The State shall be notified within three (3) days if the Fishing Pier is closed for emergency reasons. D. Free and adequate parking in the vicinity will be provided for the Fishing Pier including at least one designated accessible parking space for persons with disabilities. E. The State reserves the right to inspect the premises at all times to insure that the local unit of government is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. F. The local unit of g ovem rnent shall provide police protection in accordance with the local unit of government's customary practices in providing for the local unit of government's public park areas. G. The State shall post a sign informing the public that the Fishing Pier is cooperatively provided by the local unit of government and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. H. The State shall retain ownership of the Fishing Pier and retains the authority to relocate and/or remove the Fishing Pier if the site (Exhibit"B") is determined to be inadequate or if the local unit of government fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement. Before such removal or relocation, the State shall consult with the local unit of government. ® The local unit of government shall mane a good faith effort to keep the Fishing Pier in cioan and sightly order in accordance with the local unit of government's customary practices for the maintenance of public park areas. Additionally, the local unit of government shall provide all necessary routine maintenance and minor repairs including but not limited to the repair or replacement of decking and railing. The State shah assist the local unit of government with major structural