A determination by the city to deny, suspend, revoke, or not renew any license under this chapter may be appealed to the City Council of St. James by filing with the City Clerk-Treasurer a written notice of appeal within 15 days of the date on which notice of the city's denial, suspension, or revocation is mailed to the licensee. In that event, the appeal will be heard by the Council at its next meeting occurring at least 15 days but not more than 45 days after the filing of the notice of appeal. At any appeal of a determination by the city under this chapter, the licensee or applicant, or an attorney representing said party, may appear and make a presentation to the City Council. The licensee or applicant shall present to the City Council the basis for the determination being appealed, and the City Council may receive and consider any evidence it deems relevant to the issue. After the hearing, the Council may uphold, reverse, or modify the prior decision based upon the provisions of this chapter and upon the protection of the public health, safety, or general welfare. The City Council shall issue written findings and determination within 31 days of the hearing, unless the Council extends that time for good cause. A decision of the City Council made following an appeal as set forth herein may be appealed by writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals of the State of Minnesota pursuant to its Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure and Minnesota Statutes.
(Ord. 012, fourth series, passed 9-19-2023)