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(a) May grant continuances on application and a finding of good cause; and (b) May issue subpoenas to secure the attendance and testimony of relevant witnesses and the production of relevant documents. w 4. Conduct of the Hearing. (a) The hearing officer shall: (i) take all testimony under oath or affirmation, (ii) ensure that the hearing is recorded, whether by tape recording, digital recording, or a court reporter, and (iii) conduct the hearing in accord with Section 536.070 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri with regard to the rules of evidence, objections, witnesses, judicial notice, affidavits as evidence, and the transcript requirements of the hearing. (b) The case for the City shall be presented by the prosecuting attorney, and the City shall prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that criminal nuisance activity as defined herein has occurred and has recurred on the noticed premises within 12 months of the date of the original notice. (c) Proof of a conviction under this Section or any other germane municipal ordinance or state law violation shall be prima facie evidence of the occurrence or recurrence of criminal nuisance activity. (d) The owner may appear and be represented by an attorney, who shall file a written appearance with the hearing officer, and the t owner may offer evidence and cross-examine the city's witnesses. (e) The owner shall have the opportunity to (i) contest the occurrence and recurrence of the criminal nuisance, (ii) show cause as to why, if a nuisance is found, administrative enforcement is not otherwise necessary or appropriate, (iii) submit evidence or argument concerning possible administrative remedies, and the scope and extent thereof, if a nuisance is found, and (iv) offer such further evidence and argument as may 1 be relevant to the proceedings. 5. On conclusion of a hearing, the hearing officer shall issue 1 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order setting forth the hearing officer's determination. (a) If the hearing officer finds that the City has failed to carry its burden of proof on whether criminal nuisance activity has occurred or recurred, there shall be no administrative enforcement; (b) If the hearing officer finds that criminal nuisance activity has occurred and recurred, the hearing officer shall order the owner to implement reasonable measures designed to prevent the recurrence of the I nuisance activity or to otherwise abate the nuisance. Those measures may Page 5 of 7 L i