If the City denies the issuance of a license, or suspends or revokes a license, the City Clerk shall send to the applicant, or licensee, by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the action and the right to an appeal. Upon receipt of written notice of the denial, suspension or revocation, the licensee whose application for a license has been denied or whose license has been suspended or revoked shall have the right to appeal to the City Council. An appeal to the City Council trust be filed within thirty (30) days after the receipt of notice of the decision of the Chief of Police. The licensee shall bear the burden of proof in said appeal. (Ord. No. 617, 6/17/03)