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Representatives of the parties must promptly meet and attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after service of the notice, the parties may jointly select a mediator to facilitate further discussion. The parties will equally share the fees and expenses of the mediator. If a mediator is not used or if the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days after first meeting with the mediator, either party may commence an action in District Court to interpret and enforce this franchise or for such other relief as may be permitted by law or equity. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS OF USE. 3.1 Location of Facilities. Gas facilities shall be located, constructed, and maintained so as not to interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary travel along and over Public Ways and so as not to disrupt normal operation of any City Utility System. Gas Facilities shall be located on Public Grounds as determined by the City. Company's construction, reconstruction, operation, repair, maintenance, location and relocation of Gas Facilities shall be subject to other reasonable regulations of the City consistent with authority granted the City to manage its Public Ways and Public Grounds under state law, to the extent not inconsistent with a specific term of this franchise. 3.2 Mapping Information. The Company must promptly provide complete and accurate mapping information for any of its Gas Facilities in accordance with Minnesota Rules Parts 7819.4000 and 7819.4100. 3.3 Permit Required. The Company may not open or disturb the surface of any Public Way or Public Ground without first having obtained a permit from the City, for which the City may impose a reasonable fee. The permit conditions imposed on the Company may not be more burdensome than those imposed on other utilities for similar facilities or work. The Company may, however, open and disturb the surface of any Public Way or Public Ground without a permit if (i) where an emergency exists requiring the immediate repair of Gas Facilities and (ii) the Company gives notice of the city before, if possible, commencement of the emergency repair. On the next business days after commencing the repair, the Company must apply for any required permits and pay the required fees. 3.4 Restoration. After undertaking any work requiring the opening of any Public Way, the Company shall restore the Public Way in Accordance with Minnesota Rules part 7819.1100 and applicable City ordinances consistent with law. Company shall restore the Public Ground to as good a condition as formerly existed, and shall maintain the surface in good condition for six months thereafter. All work shall be completed as promptly as weather permits, and if Company shall not promptly perform and complete the work, remove all dirt, rubbish, equipment and material, and put the Public Ground in the said condition, the City shall have, after demand to Company to cure and the passage of a reasonable period of time following the demand, but not to exceed five days, the right to make the restoration of Public Ground at the expense of Company. Company shall pay to the City the cost of such work done for or performed by the City. This remedy shall be in addition to any other remedy available to the City for noncompliance with this section 3.4.