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SECTION. Restrictions • Subd 1. Such electric distribution system, transmission lines and other appurtenances thereto shall be located and constructed so as not to interfere with the safe and convenient use of said. streets. The Company's construction, operation, repair maintenance and location of the system and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as may be imposed by the City pursuant to charter, ordinance or statute. Subd. 2. Before the Company constructs any new installations or makes any improvements to the system covering an area in excess of 600 lineal feet, it will provide the City with a copy of the plans, specifications and proposed location of such construction or improvements at least forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of work provided,the foregoing shall not require the Company to delay providing electric service to a customer. Where the construction or improvements deal with transmission lines in excess of 35 kilovolts, the Company will solicit the City's advice in planning the location and design of such transmission lines. SECTION 4. Tree Trimming. Company is also granted the permission and authority to trim all trees and shrubs in the streets and public places of the City interferring with the proper construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of any poles, pole lines, and fixtures or appurtenances, installed in pursuance of the authority hereby granted, provided that Company shall save City harmless from any liability in the premises. SECTION 5. Service, Rates Subd. 1. The Company shall provide reasonably efficient, adequate and non-discr natory service to all members of the public within the City applying for such service in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Company and the Minnesota Public Service Commission. Subd. 2. Rates to be charged by the Company for electric service in the City shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Public Service Commission. Subd. 3. Whenever the Company shall file rules and regulations with the Minnesota Public Service Commission, the Company shall serve a copy of any proposed changes to the rules and regulations pertaining to curtailment, interruption or distrubance of service for reasons other than the failure to pay for service, with the City at least ten (10) days prior to said changes becoming effective. A copy of any plan for the curtailment of interruption of service shall be provided by the Company upon written request of the City. SECTION 6. Nonexclusive Franchise. This is not an exclusive franchise. -2-