Subd. 1. Right to Deny. The Council reserves to itself the right to deny any application for a license to operate any business licensed or regulated under this chapter where the business involves service to the public, rates charged for service, use of public streets or other public property by the applicant or the public, or the public health, safety and convenience. The Council may also consider the location of the business in making the determination. Provided, however, that, before making the determination, the Council shall hold a public hearing thereon pursuant to the notice to interested parties and the public as it may deem necessary or proper in action calling for the hearing.
Subd. 2. Rates. Where, under specific provisions of this chapter, the Council has reserved to itself the right to fix or approve fees, rates or charges of a licensed or regulated business, the rates shall be uniform for each category or class of service, and no licensee or proprietor of a regulated business shall claim or demand payment in excess thereof.
Subd. 3. Hearing. Any applicant or licensee under this chapter who challenges denial of a license or rates fixed or approved by the Council shall have a right to a hearing before the Council upon written request therefor. Notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be given to the persons and by such means as the Council may determine in calling the hearing.