The Police Department is authorized to do a criminal history background investigation on applicants for positions and licenses with the City as provided by this Section. This Section applies only to applicants who are finalists for paid or volunteer positions or who are applicants for City licenses. Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant must authorize the Police Department in writing to undertake the investigation and to release the information to the City Council, City Administrator and other City staff as appropriate. Except in the case of exceptions set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 364.09, should the City reject the applicant's request for employment due, partially or solely, to the applicant's prior conviction of a crime, or deny the applicant's request for a license due, partially or solely, to the applicant's prior conviction of a crime, the City Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of the following:
A. The grounds and reasons for the denial;
B. The applicant complaint and grievance procedure set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 364.06;
C. The earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment or a license; and
D. That all competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication. (Ord. II.8, 11-4-1997)