(A) Appeal generally. If the City Administrator requires an establishment that is unlicensed to apply for a license, denies the issuance of a license, or suspends or revokes a license, the City Administrator shall send to the applicant or licensee, by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the action and the right to an appeal. The aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the City Administrator within ten days of receiving notice of the city's action. The filing of an appeal stays the action of the City Administrator in requiring, suspending or revoking a license until the Council makes a final decision.
(B) Procedure. The Council may appoint a committee of the Council or an independent hearing officer to hear the matter, report findings of fact and a recommendation for disposition to the Council. Hearings on the appeal shall be open to the public and the licensee or applicant shall have the right to appear and be represented by legal counsel and to offer evidence in its behalf. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council shall make a final decision.
(C) Additional requirements. The Council may condition denial, suspension, revocation or non-renewal of a license upon appropriate terms and conditions.
(Prior Code, § 6.42, Subd. 10) (Ord. 188, effective 10-2-1998)