An application for an outdoor theater license shall be decided on its merits. The application shall either be approved, denied or dismissed or allowed to be withdrawn. A decision by the council shall be rendered within sixty (60) days after the hearing by the council, unless such time is extended. The hearing shall be conducted by the council or the council may by resolution authorize and appoint an administrative board, hearing examiner or the board of appeals to conduct the hearing and to make recommendation as to denial or approval and conditions therefor. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 75-35; 1970 L.M.C., ch. 8, § 7.)