If a licensee under this chapter makes a written request for a hearing within thirty days of suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license, a hearing before the council shall be expeditiously arranged by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing whose decision is subject to review by the council. The council shall issue a written statement of the council’s findings within thirty days after conclusion of the hearing upholding or reversing the proposed suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license. Action involving suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license shall not be taken by the council unless a quorum is present at the meeting. A copy of the council’s decision shall be promptly transmitted to the affected licensee who may, if aggrieved by the decision, seek judicial review of the actions of the council in accordance with the terms of chapter 17A.