A. Authorized; Time Limit: If the city clerk or chief of police denies the issuance of a license, or suspends or revokes a license, the city clerk or chief of police 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 clerk or chief of police within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of the city's action. The filing of an appeal stays the action of the city clerk or chief of police in suspending or revoking a license until the city council makes a final decision.
B. Procedure: The city council may hear the appeal itself or may appoint a committee of the city council or an independent hearing officer to hear the matter, report findings of fact and a recommendation for disposition to the city 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 city council shall make a final decision.
C. Additional Requirements: The city council may condition denial, suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of a license upon appropriate terms and conditions. (Ord. 440, 4-12-1994)