Prior to any revocation or suspension of a license granted hereunder, the licensee shall be afforded a hearing before the city council. Any person denied a license shall have the right to appeal the decision to the city council by submitting in writing to the clerk a request to have the denial of a license reheard on appeal by the city council. Such written request must be received by the clerk no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the decision of the city council to deny the license. The hearing date shall be set by the city council and written notice of the date and time set for the hearing shall be sent to the applicant no less than ten (10) days before the hearing. At the hearing, the applicant shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and testimony in support of the issuance of the license. Whenever the mayor and city council revoke or suspend a license granted hereunder or deny an application, they shall specify in writing the following:
A. The statutes, ordinances and standards used in evaluating the application;
B. The reason for the denial; and
C. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain the license, transfer or renewal thereof. (2015 Code)