The city clerk shall present each application to the board at its first regular or special meeting after the filing of the application. The board may, at that time, if they deem it necessary, refer the application to the chief of police for investigation. The chief of police may cause an investigation to be made of the moral character and business responsibility of the person or persons applying for a license, and of all persons who will be interested in the business for which a liquor license is required, and in case of a corporation, its officers, directors, stockholders, and the person or persons who shall have the management of the business for which or in connection with which the license is desired, together with an investigation of the location of the proposed place of business, and of such other matters as may be necessary to the protection of the public good, welfare, safety, health and morals of the inhabitants of the city. Upon completion of the investigation, the chief of police shall render a report of the investigation to the board. (Ord. 86, 7-14-1976, eff. 7-21-1976)