[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Montello at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The City shall not issue or renew any license to transact any business within the City of Montello:
A. 
For any purposes for which taxes, assessments or other claims of the City are delinquent and unpaid.
B. 
For any person who is delinquent in payment of:
(1) 
Any taxes, assessments or other claims owed the City; or
(2) 
Any forfeiture resulting from a violation of any City ordinance.
This chapter shall apply to licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of the following chapters of this Code: Chapter 112, Amusement Parlors; Chapter 150, Cigarettes; Chapter 182, Fireworks; Chapter 203, Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages; and Chapter 267, Sauna and Massage Establishments.
A. 
An application for renewal of a license subject to this chapter shall be denied pursuant to the provisions of § 219-1 only following notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Subsection B below.
B. 
Prior to any denial of an application for renewal of a license, including denials pursuant to § 219-1, the applicant shall be given notice and opportunity for a hearing as hereinafter provided.
(1) 
With respect to licenses renewable under Chapter 203, Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages, of this Code, notice and opportunity for hearing shall be as provided by § 125.12, Wis. Stats., as amended from time to time.
(2) 
With respect to licenses other than those described in Subsection B(1) herein, the Common Council or its assignee shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the City's intention not to renew the license and shall provide the applicant with an opportunity for hearing. The notice shall state the reasons for the intended action and shall establish a date, not less than three days nor more than 10 days after the date of the notice, on which the applicant shall appear before the Common Council. If the applicant shall fail to appear before the Council on the date indicated on the notice, the Council shall deny the application for renewal. If the applicant appears before the Council on the date indicated in the notice and denies that the reasons for nonrenewal exist, the Common Council shall conduct a hearing with respect to the matter. At the hearing, both the City and the applicant may produce witnesses, cross-examine witnesses and be represented by counsel. The applicant shall, upon request, be provided a written transcript of the hearing at the applicant's expense. If the Common Council determines the applicant shall not be entitled to renewal pursuant to § 219-1, the application for renewal shall be denied.
Where an individual, business or corporation wishes to appeal the Clerk-Treasurer's decision not to issue a license or permit under this chapter on grounds other than those specified in §§ 219-1 through 219-3 above, the applicant may file a request, in writing, with the Clerk-Treasurer that the matter be referred to the Common Council. A public hearing shall be scheduled within 14 calendar days by the Common Council. All parties may be represented by counsel. The Council shall consider all relevant information and shall render a decision which shall be binding.