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to the individual who violates the statutes and ordinances listed in Subdivision 2. 38.153 License Suspension and - Revocation. Subdivision 1. Upon a determination that a license may be suspended or revoked, or that a fine may be imposed, a public hearing shall be held before a body to be known as the Rental Housing Complaint Board. The Rental Housing Complain Board shall consist of a Common Council member , the Common Council President and the Mayor. All parties shall be afforded an opportunity to appear at such hearing after receiving reasonable notice. The notice shall state the time, place, and issues involved. At this hearing, license holders may present evidence of mitigating circumstances showing the absence of any need for a public hearing before the Council to consider the revocation or suspension of the license, or the imposition of fines or other sanctions. The Board shall in good faith hear and consider this evidence in making a determination to hold a public hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall make a recommendation to the Common Council regarding whether a need exists for a public hearing. The Board's recommendation must be submitted to the Common Council for its consideration. If the Council determines to call for a public hearing to consider the issue of license suspension or revocation, or the imposition of a fine, the Council shall follow the procedures described in Subdivision 2. Subd. 2. No license suspension or revocation shall be effective until the license holder has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing under Sections 14.57 14.70 of the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act. Should the Common Council hold a public hearing pursuant to the recommendation of the Rental Housing Complaint Board, all parties shall be afforded an opportunity to appear at such hearing after receiving reasonable notice. The notice shall state the time, place, and issues involved. At this hearing, license holders may present evidence of mitigating circumstances which would allow a license holder to retain his or her license. The Common Council shall in good faith hear and consider this evidence in making penalties, or impose other reasonable conditions based upon violations of this chapter. The Common Council may postpone or discontinue such proceeding if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate measures which will prevent further instances of disorderly use. Subd. 3. The Common Council reserves the right to impose any of the following sanctions for violations of Subdivision 38.152(2): (2) suspend the license for up to 60 days; or (3) revoke the licence; or (4) impose a civil fine not to exceed an amount equal to one months' rent for each violation found as a result of the hearings; or (5) impose other reasonable conditions intended to limit future 8