A. Any person aggrieved by the action or decision of the chief to deny, suspend or revoke a license applied for or issued under the provisions of this chapter shall have the right to appeal such action or decision to the city council within fifteen (15) days after the notice of the action or decision has been mailed to the person's address as shown on the license application form, to his last known address, or delivered to him personally.
B. An appeal shall be taken by filing with the city clerk a written statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal.
C. The city clerk shall transmit the written statement to the city council within ten (10) days of its receipt and the city council shall set a time and place for a hearing on the appeal.
D. A hearing shall be set no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the appellant's written statement.
E. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant in the same manner as provided for in the mailing or personal service of notice of action or decision.
F. At the appeal hearing before the city council, the appellant shall be entitled to appear in person and offer evidence pertinent to the denial, suspension or revocation or may appear through legal counsel. The chief and/or legal counsel for the city shall likewise be entitled to appear at the hearing and offer evidence in support of the denial, order of suspension or revocation. Failure by the appellant or their legal counsel to appear before the city council at the time scheduled to hear such an appeal shall result in the automatic denial of such appeal.
G. The city council shall determine whether the denial, suspension or revocation shall be sustained and shall make a final reasoned statement in writing within fifteen (15) business days following the close of the hearing. The decision of the city council on the appeal shall be final and binding on all parties concerned. (Ord. 573, 12-9-2014)