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August 4, 1980
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
8: 00 o 'clock p.m. by Mayor Hogan. Present: Councilpersons Bailey,
Hamilton, B. Johnson, J. Johnson, Masters, McCaughan and Mooney,
City Administrator Cushing, City Attorney Mirk, Public Works Direc-
tor Wickstrom, and Planning Director Harris. Also present: Admini-
strative Assistant Webby, Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner
Baer, and URS representative Abed. Approximately 50 people were in
attendance at the meeting.
COUNCIL Oath of Office. The City Clerk administered the
oath of office to new councilperson Iry Hamilton.
CONSENT Item D was removed from the Consent Calendar at
CALENDAR the request of Councilperson B. Johnson and Item
N was removed at the request of Councilperson
Masters. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Consent Calendar
Items A through M with the exception of Items D
and N be approved, Hamilton seconded. Motion
carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of July 21, 1980 as
printed.
SHORELINE Amendments. On July 1, 1980 the Planning Commis-
MASTER sion concluded its public hearing to consider
PROGRAM changes to the Shoreline Master Program. The
Commission recommends adoption of 29 amendments,
adoption of a set of definitions to replace exist-
ing definitions on pages B-1 through B-6 of the
Program and further recommends that a number of
areas along the Green River be designated as con-
servancy environments. A copy of the 29 amend-
ments to the text, the definitions and a map
showing the proposed conservancy areas has been
distributed and filed for the record.
The public hearing scheduled for this meeting was
opened by Mayor Hogan. Harris noted that the
Planning Commission recommends that the Uplands
Corporate Park Plat be deleted because of the
conditions placed upon the approval of the Final
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SHORELINE Plat last year. Harris pointed out the areas pro-
MASTER posed for conservancy designation, noting the
PROGRAM importance of preserving trees along the river
and the importance of having available access to
the river.
Bailey expressed concerns over Amendments Nos.
10, 20, 22 and 24. Mooney commented that SR 516
would have to be considered when conservancy
areas were designated and noted further that
the Corps of Engineers would require access to
maintain the dikes. Jim Hudson, representing
Trans Canada Enterprises, requested that their
property, known as the Goodnews Bay property, be
exempt from the conservancy designation, stating
that such designations should be withheld until
after the City purchased the property. He noted
also that the property is diked and that he
thought conservancy areas would be undiked areas
along the river and that development plans have
been filed by Trans Canada. His letter dated
August 4 to the Council and his letter dated June
16 to the Planning Commission were both filed as
a part of the record.
Mr. Coffey of the Boeing Company submitted written
comments from Denver Grigsby concerning proposed
Amendments Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 20. This document
was filed as part of the record. Ms. Lopez
spoke against the limitations the amendments
would impose on her property near the Russell
Woods. Barney Wilson complimented the Planning
Commission and recommended the Council adopt the
amendments. Joe Street noted that areas designated
conservancy would be taken off the tax rolls and
that this loss, in addition to the cost of acquir-
ing the land, would affect the City. Norm Heutmaker
stated that the City should purchase any property
which they wished to be kept as open space.
Jerry Hillis representing the Mueller Group expressed
concern over Amendments Nos. 3, 6, 7 and 10. upon
his questions about Nos. 23 and 24, Harris noted
that it was understood that all of Russell Road
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SHORELINE was not considered a scenic road. Dave Uhrich
MASTER of Upland Industries commented on a portion of
PROGRAM Amendments Nos. 6, 17 and 20. He then showed
some slides of the types of development which
could be accomplished along the river and sug-
gested some changes in the setback requirements.
John Barr of Pacific Industrial Concepts also
had some suggestions regarding the setback re-
quirements.
McCaughan noted that in view of the considerable
suggestions made tonight that the staff should
have time to collect and review the additional
data. Harris concurred, noting that he would have
the material compiled for the workshop meeting
of August 11. BAILEY MOVED to continue the
hearing to the August 18, 1980 Council meeting,
B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
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HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5E)
SANITATION Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair (Vicinity of East
Valley Highway and S. 204th.) DECLARATION of an
emergency and AUTHORIZATION for the funds in the
amount of $14, 000 from the unencumbered balance
of the Sewer budget for the emergency sewer repair
in the vicinity of the East Valley Highway and
S. 204th. The Director of Public Works reported
that camera inspection indicated a failure in the
sewer system, allowing ground water and sand to
enter the system. It was felt that if this was
allowed to continue the street would be exten-
sively damaged and would be a hazard to the public.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C)
LID 300 - Crow Road, S.E. 260th and 101st Avenue
S.E. Street Improvements. ADOPTION of Resolution
No. 904 setting the public hearing date on the
Preliminary Assessment Roll for the formation of
LID 300 for September 2, 1980. The Public Works
Director has reviewed the events leading up to
the proposed street improvement and an informal
meeting with the property owners in the involved
area was held on July 16, 1980. The proposed pro-
ject consists of reconstructing the streets with
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STREETS curbs and gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage and
retention, undergrounding, street lighting and
landscaping, as well as sanitary sewer and water
improvements.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D REMOVED AT THE REQUEST
OF COUNCILPERSON B. JOHNSON)
LID 301 - S. 252nd Street Improvements. At the
July 21, 1980 Council meeting the Council directed
the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance creat-
ing the LID. Mirk noted that the ordinance would
be ready for the August 18, 1980 Council meeting
and explained for Norm Heutmaker that there would
be a 30-day protest period after passage of the
ordinance.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5F)
Pavement Marking Demonstration Program Agreement.
AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the agreement _
with the Washington State Department of Transporta-
tion for funding for the Pavement Marking Demon-
stration Program for approximately $163,000. The
matching ratio is 1000% Federal and 0% Agency funds.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5G)
Meeker Street Widening Agreement. AUTHORIZATION
for the Mayor to sign the agreement with the
Washington Department of Transportation for Federal
funding in the approximate amount of $498,000 for
the Meeker Street Improvement project from Washing-
ton Avenue to Russell Road. The City 's share is a
budgeted item.
LID 291 S. 196th Street Improvement (WVH to Russell
Road.) The review period for the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement has expired and comments received
have been incorporated in the Final EIS. Acceptance
of the Final Environmental Impact Statement as pre-
pared by URS is requested, and Bailey expressed his
concern that Boeing' s objection to the proposed LID
as contained in the EIS was not properly addressed
by the City. Wickstrom commented that rather than
closing the hearing at this meeting it was anticipate,
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STREETS that the Boeing property be appraised with a view
to determining the value before the proposed im-
provements and after the proposed improvements,
such appraisal thereby giving the anticipated
value or benefit to the property involved in a
dollar amount. Upon McCaughan's question, wick-
Strom explained that the road would be sufficiently
wide to allow a bike trail and clarified for Mayor
Hogan that the appropriate speed limits would
apply. McCaughan suggested that bike trail
should be encouraged throughout the area, particu-
larly scenic areas, and it was determined that
the original plan for a four lane street was
changed to three lanes with a bike trail.
Bailey noted that he would reserve further com-
ments on the issue regarding the Boeing property
(LID 291) until later and there were no further comments
regarding the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
MASTERS MOVED that the Final EIS as prepared by
URS for LID 291 be accepted, B. Johnson seconded.
Motion carried, with Bailey voting nay.
This date has been set for the public hearing on
the Preliminary Assessment Roll for the formation
of LID 291. Jess Abed of URS explained the scope
of the project, noting that the proposed LID con-
sists of four elements upon which assessments were
based, namely street design, surface and storm
water runoff, sewer and water improvements and
that each property owner was assessed on a graded
method according to the benefits to the property.
He noted that the total project cost was estimated
to be $2, 162, 000. Bob Hawkins of URS described
the various zones involved in computing the property
assessments.
The public hearing was opened by the Mayor.
Forrest G. Coffey, Director of Public Affairs of
the Boeing Company, referred to their letter of
protest and referred to the approximately 40 acres
owned by Boeing which were included in the LID and
noted that the Company' s radar range was included
in this area but that there was no other development
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STREETS and none contemplated; further, that the Company
would not be benefited by the LID. He noted that
in the past Boeing has borne the cost of necessary
improvements such as street lights and traffic
lights. Coffey stated that the Boeing Company
was in favor of the improvement and was willing
to deed the property necessary for the road develop-
ment and to vacate Russell Road. He also explained
that should Boeing decide to develop the property
at some time in the future, though very unlikely,
they would be willing to pay any late comer charges
(LID 291) for a connection to the sewer and water improvements.
With regard to the proposed appraisal referred to
by Wickstrom, he noted that it was unlikely that
any appraiser would indicate that the property would
not be improved by the project. He concluded
that the City should consider the alternatives
which Boeing was offering as opposed to being
included in the LID. Wickstrom noted that it
was the City 's intent to have the Boeing property
appraised as it now is and what it will be after
the improvements are put in. He noted that the
present assessment against this property amounts
to approximately $750, 000 and under the LID basis,
the property will be benefited by that amount.
He suggested that it was necessary to have these
figures before going into the final LID stages.
He suggested that the public hearing be continued
to September 15, 1980 to enable the Public Works
Department to have the necessary appraisals com-
pleted. in response to B. Johnson's question,
Wickstrom showed on the map the por-
tion of the Boeing property that would be benefited
by the LID and noted that this was the area that
would be appraised. He noted that the sewer and
water improvements would be considered as a benefit
to the property should it be developed at some
time in the future; that the property is zoned
M-1 and M-2 and that any improvements would benefit
the property if considering possible future use.
In response to Bailey's question as to whether
Boeing would be willing to dedicate the right
of ingress and egress to the property in question,
Coffey clarified that while they would be willing
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STREETS to deed the necessary property for the road improve-
ment it was necessary to retain the ingress and
egress because of the radar range. Wickstrom
clarified for Masters that the land value for
purchase of right of way would be included as
part of the LID costs . Bailey stated that he
hoped that before the workshop session on the
llth the expected benefits to the property would
be made clear. Mirk clarified that Wickstrom was
correct in that the law relating to special bene-
fits is not looking at the current use of the
property but rather whether the property would
be benefited in the future.
BAILEY MOVED to continue the public hearing to
(LID 291) September 15, 1980 with the matter to be reviewed
at the workshop meeting of September 8, 1980,
B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
McCAUGHAN MOVED that the letter of the Boeing
Company dated July 30, 1980 be made a part of
the record, Mooney seconded. Coffey clarified
that the Boeing Company would present their
alternate solutions in writing to the City
prior to the continued public hearing. Motion
carried.
LID 304 - Smith Street Improvements (4th Avenue
Avenue to Lincoln Avenue. ) This date has been
set for the public hearing on the Preliminary
Assessment Roll for the formation of LID 304.
Public Works Director Wickstrom described the
scope of the project, noting that it is located
on Smith Street from Fourth Avenue to Lincoln
Avenue and on Lincoln Avenue to approximately
385 feet north of Smith Street. He noted that
the project will upgrade the existing facilities
with the construction of a new road, curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, storm drainage,
and will rebuild utilities and railroad crossings.
The project cost is estimated to be about $567,961.
Wickstrom clarified for B. Johnson that the peti-
tion originally received was only to 6th Avenue
and that Metro improved Smith Street in that area.
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STREETS In response to McCaughan' s question, Wickstrom
noted that the LID petition was initiated by Old
National Bank, Mr. Coates and Westside Federal
Savings & Loan. It was determined
for e
MayrLID.
Hogan that sidewalks would be a part of retests have been ID.
Wick,strom also noted that p
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ceived to date totalling about 42%, including
protests from Nona Faye Nixon, Miles Drake,
Puget Power, William E. Coats, Chicago, Milwaukee,
St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Land
Resources Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad.
It was determined for Bailey that the Coats who
had signed the petition was now protesting the
LID. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor.
Dave Uhrich of Union Pacific Land Resources Corpor-
ation noted that the protest filed by them and by
Union Pacific Railroad had been submitted in error
and asked that it be withdrawn. Miles Drake referred
to his letter protesting the LID formation, noting
(LID 304) that $1110 of his $4967. 01 assessment was for an
8" water line extending to the property
from a
6" main in Smith Street and that the connection
would not be usable at the present time. He opined
that the proposed improvements were not a good
investment at this time and stated that the bound-
aries should go from Smith Street to the railroad
tracks; that the benefits did not compare
etto the
amount of the assessments. He suggested
Metro would be the only one to benefit from the
improvement and should pay the cost of the project.
Joan Nussli noted that B & J Wrought Iron is pre-
sently operating under a variance from the City
and Wickstrom stated that it may be necessary to
use the full right of way for the sidewalks. It
was determined that the Nixon protest covered the
residence next to the tracks. MOONEY MOVED that
the public hearing be closed, Bailey seconded.
Motion carried. MASTERS 11OVED to accept the letters
of protest with the exception of those of Union
Pacific Land Resources and Union Pacific Railroad.
Mooney seconded. In response to B. Johnson' s ques-
tion as to whether the removal of the Union Pacific
protests would make a substantial difference in the
protest percentage, Mirk clarified that it was
difficult to determine at this point since the land
was owned jointly by Union Pacific and Chicago
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STREETS Milwaukee railroads. It was also determined that
the percentage, including the Nixon protest, pro-
bably amounted to about 45%. Motion carried.
MOONEY MOVED that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare the ordinance creating LID 304, J.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
WATER LID 303 SE 270th Water Main (124th SE to 118th
Place SE) . This date has been set for the public
hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for
the formation of LID 303. Public Works Director
Wickstrom noted that this project is exempt from
the Environmental Impact Statement process. He
described the proposed project as the construction
and installation of 6" and 8" water mains on SE
270th Street from 124th SE to 118th Place SE; on
120th Avenue SE from SE 270th to SE 268th and on
SE 2f8th Street from 120th SE to a point 650 feet
west of 120th SE. He noted that the project cost
is estimated to be $106, 272. Wickstrom explained
that the project was originally designed to help
customers obtain better water service. He noted
that plans had been made to terminate 15 Kent
Springs Transmission line customers and notify
them that they would not be receiving further
service from that source. He noted that Keith
Miller had made an extension to the water main.
He p-)inted out that the scope of the project had
been reviewed with the property owners and also
notel that the project is assessed area-wide for
fire protection services. Wickstrom stated that
construction would start next spring if the pro-
ject is approved. He explained that method of
assessment and noted that as of the start of
tonight' s meeting, the percentage of protests
received was 16%.
The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. The
Cler]; noted that letters of protest had been re-
ceived from Estelle Nation Lapinski, Clinton and
Laveen Heacock, Philip and Kathleen Gauthier, and
that R. L. Nation had filed a protest this evening.
MASTERS MOVED to accept the letters for the record,
McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. At the request
of Mrs. Lapinski, her letter of protest was read.
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WATER It was determined that Mrs. Lapinski' s letter
referred to the designation of open space for
her property and Mirk clarified that the subject
property had to be included within the LID
boundaries and if Mrs. Lapinski wished to claim
the open space exemption, she had to so notify
the assessor' s office. He pointed out that if
at any time in the future she wanted to utilize
the line she would then be required to pay all
of the back charges, including interest.
Don See questioned whether the proposed LID
would be discussed again. Wickstrom clarified
that if the protests totalled more than 60%,
the project would be halted at this point unless
a health hazard exists, in which case the Council
could by unanimous vote order the improvement
over the protests. Wickstrom also clarified
that the new proposed line would be strictly
a distribution line and the old transmission
line would eventually be removed and rebuilt,
not necessarily in the same place. Upon See' s
question Wickstrom noted that if the transmission
line .is relocated, the easements for the present
line would no longer be needed. He stated that
the notices already sent as to the termination
of water service from the existing transmission
line pertain only to those who are in the Kent
service area and that the intent was to notify
usera who have other sources available to them.
Those who do not have an immediate alternate
source will be notified that within two or three
year: they will be required to find an alternate
sour:e.
Kathleen Gauthier stated that the people on 120th
S.E. did not have need for water and questioned
whether they could be exempt from the LID. Wick-
strom noted that while some of the property owners
may now be on wells, the line will be put down
adjacent to these properties.
Elwood Carter stated that his property, on 268th,
needed water from the line which would go down
120th. Mrs. Lapinski and Mrs. Heacock noted that
they were adequately served by wells and it was
determined that there were insufficient protests
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WATER to halt the proposed project , as the total at
this time appeared to be just slightly over 16%.
See asked if the new line could be placed in the
present transmission line location or if the old
line could be upgraded. Wickstrom explained that
the transmission line is a low pressure system
and that the new distribution line will be a
high pressure system, thus giving better service
to the users. He further clarified that if the
city repaired or upgraded the old line it would
cost between five and six million dollars and
would be three or four years away.
In response to See' s further question, Mirk deter-
mined that there was a 30 day protest period after
the ordinance is effective. There were no further
comments and BAILEY MOVED that the hearing be
closed, Mooney seconded. Motion carried. MOONEY
MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the ordinance to create LID 303 , McCaughan seconded.
Motion carried.
TRAFFIC (CONS.cNT CALENDAR ITEM 5L)
CONTROL City of Kent Traffic Speeds. ADOPTION of Ordinance
No. 2240 amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2163
relating to traffic speeds in the City of Kent.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5M)
Master Signal Control Computer Application for Funds.
AUTHORIZATION to submit application for Federal
fund3 for a Master Signal Control Computer System.
The request is for 100% Federal funds in the amount
of $320, 000.
STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5J)
VACATION Intersection of S. 196th Street and Russell Road.
ADOPTION of Resolution No. 905 setting September
2, 1380 for a public hearing on the Union Pacific
Land Resources Corporation request for vacation of
a portion of the intersection of S. 196th Street
and Russell Road.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5K)
Cul-de-Sacs Vacation Block 2 of Southcenter
Corporate Park Plat. ADOPTION of Resolution No.
906 setting September 2 , 1980 for a public hearing
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STREET on the Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation
VACATION request for vacation of certain cul-de-sacs
located in the Southcenter Corporate Park Plat.
PLAT Strain ' s First Addition. On July 7 , 1980 the
VACATION City Council adopted Resolution No. 902 which
sets this date for a hearing on the vacation of
this plat. The Planning Department recommends
approval of the vacation of Strain' s First Addition
with the following conditions:
1) Grant to the City an easement for utility and
drainage purposes on the westerly 15 ' of Lots
6, 7 and 15 of Strain' s First Addition as re-
corded in Volume 65 of Plats, page 93, records
of King County, Washington.
2) Crant to the City a temporary construction
easement on the easterly 20 ' of the westerly
35' of Lots 6, 7 and 15 of Strain' s First
Addition as recorded in Volume 65 of Plats,
page 93, records of King County, Washington.
The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There
were no comments from the audience and no corres-
pondence has been received. B. JOHNSON MOVED that
the public hearing be closed, Mooney seconded.
Motion carried. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the Strain' s
First Addition Plat vacation application be approved
with the conditions noted, McCaughan seconded.
Motion carried with Bailey abstaining.
ANNEXATIONS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5I)
Kesszy Proposed Annexation. ACCEPTANCE of the 10%
notice of intention to petition for annexation for
a portion of land east of 104th Avenue SE between
S. 240th Street and S. 252nd Street containing
approximately 128 acres of land and SETTING of a
meeting with the proponents for 7 : 00 o ' clock p.m.
at the workshop of August 11, 1980 . The signatures
have been certified as sufficient by the Property
Manaaer.
PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H)
COMMISSION Resignation. ACCEPTANCE with regret, resignation
of Terrence Burns from the Planning Commission.
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HOUSING & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5N REMOVED AT THE REQUEST
COMMUNITY OF COUNCILPERSON MASTERS)
DEVELOPMENT Application for Housing & Community Development
Funds. (Joint Projects are due August 15, 1980. )
Authorization is requested to submit application
for $25,000 Construction Funds for the Earthworks
Project. BAILEY MOVED to authorize the application
for funds, J. Johnson seconded. Masters noted that
she intended to vote against the motion since there
were some other areas of community concern that
were more important. Motion carried with Masters
and Mooney voting no.
Main Street Center Program. It was noted that
Kent was not selected to be included in Washington
State' s pre-application for the National Main
Street Center Program. Kent will be an alternate
if the State is successful in its application for
this program which offers technical assistance to
small cities for downtown revitalization. Harris
noted that since Kent was selected as an alternate
it puts Kent into the program. Five cities were
selected and Auburn was given the first priority.
POLITICAL McCaughan questioned the placement of illegal
SIGNS political signs and suggested that the parties
involved be notified of their violations.
COUNCIL Public Works Committee. Mooney reported that the
COMMITTEES Public Works Committee would be meetina on Wednes-
day :Horning August 6th at 8:15 a.m.
Park:3 Committee. Bailey noted that the Parks Com-
mitt,3e would be meeting on Thursday August 7th at
8 : 15 a.m. At the request of Councilperson McCaughan,
it was determined that a report would be made regard-
ing the recent drownings at Lake Fenwick.
Public Safety. Mirk noted that he wished to have
the drug paraphernalia ordinance referred to the
workshop for further discussion, including refer-
ences to magazine sales .
Administrative Reports. The Mayor noted that those
persons wishing to attend the National League of
Cities meeting in Atlanta should notify her office
so that registrations could be submitted. She noted
that funds had been budgeted for her attendance.
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FINANCE A royal of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received t rough August 5, 1980 after audit-
ing by the Finance Committee at its meeting to
be held at 3 : 00 o'clock p.m. on August 15 , 1980.
EXECUTIVE At 10 :45 McCAUGHAN MOVED that the meeting be ad-
SESSION journed to an executive session, Bailey seconded.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 10 : 55 and MOONEY MOVED
that the meeting be adjourned. Hamilton seconded.
Motion carried.
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Marie Jer�Sen, CMC
City Clerk
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