A rental housing license may be suspended or revoked as prescribed in this chapter.
(A) Every license or permit issued under this chapter is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved, to suspend or revoke the same should the license holder or their agents, employees, representatives, or lessees directly or indirectly operate or maintain rental dwellings contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any other city code provisions, or any permit issued by the city or the laws of the State of Minnesota.
(B) The license may be suspended or revoked by the City Council after written notice is sent the license holder specifying the ordinance or law violations with which they are charged. This notice shall also specify the date for hearing before the City Council, which shall not be less than ten days from the date of the notice.
(C) At such hearing before the City Council, the license holder or their attorneys may submit and present witnesses on their behalf.
(D) After a hearing, the City Council may suspend or revoke the license if the Council deems it necessary to protect public health, safety or general welfare.