The applicant for a license shall be responsible for the cost of investigation conducted by the police department in connection with the processing of the application for a license. The cost of an in state investigation of an application shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), and the cost of an out of state investigation of an applicant shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). In connection with any application for a license, a minimum fee as established by the city's fee schedule shall be charged to the applicant. Said fee shall be submitted to the city clerk, along with the initial license application. Any further investigation fees shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of a license if the application is approved by the council. The fee and cost requirements under this section shall not apply to colleges, universities, or other postsecondary institutions of higher education engaged in the not for profit operation of a nonalcoholic club. (Ord. 91-10, 6-17-1991; amd. Ord. 2007-30, 1-7-2008, eff. retroactive to 1-1-2008)