(A) All hearings as envisioned within this chapter shall take place before the City Council at the City Council chambers or at such other place as is convenient and proper, given the nature of the matter under consideration.
(B) None of the civil sanctions authorized herein shall be imposed by the City Council until the license/permit holder has been given an opportunity for a hearing before the City Council.
(C) Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions found within the state's Administrative Procedure Act (M.S. §§ 14.57 through 14.69, as they may be amended from time to time).
(D) This chapter does not require the city to conduct its hearing before an employee of the Office of Administrative Hearings. Rather, it is intended that hearings will take place before the City Council.