If the chief of police disapproves a dance hall license application the applicant shall have the right to appeal within ten days after such refusal, in writing, to the city council requesting a hearing by the council upon the application. In the event of such appeal, a hearing shall be had before the council within 30 days thereafter to determine the correctness of the action of the chief of police on such application. Whatever action shall be taken by the city council on such appeal shall be final.
(1964 Code, § 13-13)