The City Council shall hold a hearing on fireworks license applications for sales from June 25 through July 4 at the first (1st) regular meeting in May. The City Council shall hold a hearing on fireworks license applications for sales from December 29 through December 31 at the first (1st) regular meeting in November. The City Council shall take testimony regarding the reputation and experience of the applicants. If the City Council finds that an applicant has a satisfactory reputation for operating a fireworks stand, the license shall be granted upon payment of the bond. If, prior to the public hearing required by this section, the Mayor determines that an applicant has held a City fireworks stand license and no complaints have been received pertaining to the applicant, the Mayor may waive the requirement that the applicant attend the public hearing. (Amended by Ord. Nos. 360, 6/21/94; 475, 10/6/98; 757, 7/7/09; 782, 11/16/10)