(1) An applicant may appeal the decisions of the chief of police by filing a written request of appeal with the city recorder within five days after the chief of police has proposed alternatives or refused to issue a permit.

(2) The council shall schedule a hearing date which shall not be later than three days following the filing of the written appeal with the city recorder and shall notify the applicant of the date and time that he may appear either in person or by a representative. The council may appoint a councilor or committee of councilors to hear the appeal.