On an initial application for an “on-sale” license, and on the application for transfer of an existing “on-sale” license, the applicant shall pay, with his or her application, an investigation fee of $50, and the city shall conduct a preliminary background and financial investigation of the applicant. The application in case shall be made on a form prescribed by the State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and with the additional information as the Council may require. If the Council deems it in the public interest to have an investigation made on a particular application for renewal of an “on-sale” license, it shall so determine. In any case, if the Council determines that a comprehensive background and financial investigation of the applicant is necessary, it may conduct the investigation itself or contract with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for the investigation. No license shall be issued, transferred, or renewed if the results show, to the satisfaction of the Council, that issuance would not be in the public interest. If an investigation outside the state is required, the applicant shall be charged the cost, not to exceed $10,000, which shall be paid by the applicant after deducting any initial investigation fee already paid. The fee shall be payable by the applicant whether or not the license is granted.
(Ord. 281, passed 6-5-2018)