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Personnel & Finance Committee May 7, 1990 Page 3 light of the fact that most new retail is outside of the City of South Bend, she urged the Working Women's Coalition to contact county officials. Mary Craypo then noted that signatures in favor of the minimum wage of $5. 00 per hour have been procured. Council Member Luecke questioned whether there was model legislation in this area and that if there was, that copies should be provided to the Committee to study. Council Member Puzzello also noted that the Council may be interested in addressing this issue through a resolution. Council Member Duda suggested that a joint meeting of public officials from St. Joseph County, City of South Bend, and the City of Mishawaka should be held in the County-City Building to discuss this issue in greater detail. Dr. Ghilarducci also noted that at the recent hearings held in Washington, D.C. , that the increase in violations of the child-labor law are also very apparent. She also noted that individuals who are of high school age who work over nineteen (19) hours per week statistically are more prone to abusive behavior. Council Member Luecke suggested that any proposed resolution should be discussed by the Personnel & Finance Committee before consideration by the full Council. Council Member Zakrzewski questioned whether such a proposal would affect all employers within the City of South Bend. He was advised that if such legislation was passed, that it would. Council Member Puzzello suggested that any documents which the Working Women's Coalition received, be sent either to herself or to the Council Attorney for review and discussion. Following further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ann Puzzello Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee Attachments