Any person aggrieved by the action in denial of a license or in the suspension or revocation of a license by the administrative authority shall have the right of appeal to the city council. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the city clerk written notice thereof within five (5) days after the entry of the order of suspension or revocation. The notice of appeal shall specify an address at which the licensee may be given notice of hearing on the appeal. The city council shall hear the appeal, or may refer the same to a committee or hearing examiner for hearing. At the hearing, the licensee shall be entitled to appear in person and offer evidence pertinent to the suspension or revocation or may appear through legal counsel. The city clerk shall likewise be entitled to be heard at the hearing and offer evidence in support of the order of suspension or revocation. The city council shall determine in writing whether the suspension or revocation shall be sustained and shall put its findings and conclusions in writing. At the discretion of the city council or hearing examiner, other evidence may be received and other witnesses may be heard. A transcribable record shall be retained relating to any hearing conducted. (Ord. 322, 9-14-1995)